N304 Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT)

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.

The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practicals. You will be assessed through theory and practical tests.

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

If you require your NPORS Operator Card to include the CSCS logo, you must have passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test no more than two years before attending this course.

NPORS Operator Card (on successful completion of the course assessments).