CAT and Genny

By the end of this training course, the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operative 

• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular equipment to be used and be familiar with other sources of information and relevant legislation 

• Be able to locate and identify the controls of the equipment and explain their functions 

• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements 

• Configure the equipment for use 

• Define underground services 

• Know how to identify the different types of underground services 

• Identify risks that underground services can present and how people may be affected by them 

• Causes of accidents from underground services 

• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area 

• Carry out detection tasks 

• Identify the risks of excavating near to underground services, and the safe digging practices that should be adopted 

• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.

Practical/hands-on classroom sessions and tutorials. 

You must have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.

A certificate of achievement will be issued upon successful completion of the course.