This course is designed for:

• Construction operatives and supervisors
• Utilities and groundworks personnel
• Anyone responsible for excavation or digging near buried services

It is ideal for those who require NRSWA accreditation or who need to safely locate underground pipes, cables, and other apparatus.

This training blends theory with practical learning and includes:

• How to safely use CAT & Genny equipment
• Reading and interpreting utility plans
• Identifying underground Gas, Water, Electricity and Telecom services
• Recognising signs of damaged and undamaged services
• Understanding the HSG47 guidance for safe digging
• Creating site plans to record located services
• Selecting and using the correct PPE

1 Day CAT & Genny Course – Location & Timings

• Duration: 1 full day (8:30 AM – approx. 4:00 PM)
• Location: Allenby Training Services, 23 Crofton Road, Lincoln, LN3 4NL
• Learners must arrive 15 minutes early and bring valid photo ID (passport or driving licence).

All learners must bring and wear the following PPE:

• Class 3 high-visibility top and trousers
• Safety boots
• Hard hat

If you have your own CAT & Genny device, you are welcome to bring it for use during the practical session.

Assessment includes:

• Multiple-choice questions
• Practical assessment

All assessments meet CABWI and HAUC(UK) national standards.

On successful completion, delegates will be awarded:

• CABWI certificate
• A Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) card, valid for five years

These qualifications are industry recognised and essential for employment in road and street works.

Follow On Training After Your Cable Avoidance Qualification:

This course forms part of the CABWI New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) suite of qualifications.

After completing this unit, learners may progress to:

• Full NRSWA Operative or Supervisor qualifications
• Excavation and reinstatement training
• Plant and utility safety courses

No formal qualifications are required. Delegates should:

• Have basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Be ready to participate in a combination of theory and hands-on training

We are a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO).

If your company is CITB registered, you may be eligible to claim a grant for each candidate who attends this course.

To process the grant:

• Simply provide your company’s CITB Levy number when booking.
• We’ll include it in the course paperwork and submit everything on your behalf after the course.
• The grant claim is handled automatically — no extra admin for you.

If you have any questions about the grant process, feel free to get in touch — we’re happy to help.