Cutting the Cord: A Beginner’s Guide to Cable Avoidance

Before digging or excavating, you must understand the importance of cable avoidance training. Hidden beneath the surface lies a complicated network of underground utilities – gas pipes, electrical lines, and communication cables. If you strike even one of these lines, it can be extremely dangerous, expensive, and disruptive. It is critical to know the dangers of cable strikes and the use of  CAT & Genny tools so that you can stay safe.

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Mastering Cable Avoidance: The Importance of HSG47 Training

Even a “minor” utility strike can cause immense disruption and financial losses. The risks aren’t worth taking chances – proper training is an absolute must.

What is HSG47?

HSG47 is the Safety Executive’s guidance on safe digging practices to avoid underground services. It outlines the key principles, roles, responsibilities, and risk control measures for anyone undertaking excavation work. Complying with HSG47 Training  is crucial for:

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The Importance of Proper Cable Avoidance Training and Techniques

Working around buried utilities is a dangerous job. One slight miscalculation or oversight can lead to striking a power cable, telecom line, gas pipe or other vital infrastructure. This can result in serious safety risks, costly damages, legal issues and project delays.

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Master Cable Avoidance with Sygma’s CAT & Genny Course

While some cable avoidance courses focus primarily on passive location methods, at Sygma we believe the genny should be the starting point for every single survey. By introducing a specific signal onto a targeted utility, the genny allows for accurate tracing and mapping in a way passive techniques cannot match.

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PAS128 Utility Mapping Training Modules mapped to CICES competencies

–  2 days

Module 1 – Pas 128 Level D &C training to include level 3 assessment – CICES GEUS01 A-D

–  3 Days

Module 2 – PAS128 Level B Training – can include Level 4 assessment – CICES GUES01 E-I

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2 Day Advanced EM Course (RD8100/8200 & VIVAX)

In depth course covering electromagnetic locators, theory and intensive practical on our real world training site.

Cost: £295 per person
Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan

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1 Day Mala GPR Module 1 – Theory & Practical

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1 Day Mala GPR Module 2 – Post processing

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2 Day GPR – All Manufacturers

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5 Day TSA & ICES Approved 5 Day Utility Mapping Course

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Location: Worcester

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1 Day Public Genny & CAT Course

Cost: £175 plus VAT
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Level 3 Utility Mapping Qualification – All Online

Cost: £275 PLUS REG FEE
Location: Online
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Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – Online Workbooks – followed by assessment

Cost £1100 PLUS REG FEE
Location: Sygma Solutions training centre or your site
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Open level 5 assessment dates at Sygma Solutions, Wigan

Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – in 5 days

Cost – contact us
Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan

2nd – 6th June 2025 Limited Availability

28th July – 1st August 2025 Limited Availability

Sygma PAS 128 Utility Surveyor Training Including Proqual Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying
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Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan

28th April – 2nd May 2025 Limited Availability

12th – 16th May 2025 Limited Availability

14th – 18th July 2025 Limited Availability

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8th – 12th September 2025

29th September – 3rd October 2025

27th – 31st October 2025

24th – 28th November 2025

8th – 12th December 2025

Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying Public Course

Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan

28th – 29th April 2025 Limited Availability

12th – 13th May 2025 Limited Availability

14th – 15th July 2025 Limited Availability

11th – 12th August 2025

8th – 9th September 2025

29th – 20th September 2025

27th – 28th October 2025

24th – 25th November 2025

8th – 9th December 2025

GPS Course & Total Station Introduction

This is a 2 day dedicated GPS course with an introduction to Total Station

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