CAT and Genny Training London | Equipment Specialists, On-Site Delivery
Sygma Solutions delivers CAT and Genny training in London and across the South East, on your site, using the CAT4 cable avoidance tool and Genny signal generator your operatives use every day. Twenty-one years specialising in underground utility location, EUSR and ProQual accredited, a CITB Approved Training Organisation. We come to you. No travel cost, no lost site time.
What We Deliver
CAT and Genny Courses We Deliver in London
Every course below is delivered as a private, in-house session at your London premises, with hands-on practical training on genuine CAT4 and Genny equipment. You pick the date; we bring the tools, signal generators and assessors. Each route certifies your operatives to locate buried utility services correctly before any excavation starts.
| Course | Most Suitable For |
|---|---|
| CAT and Genny Training (In-House Certificate) | Operatives new to CAT and Genny equipment. Practical CAT4 and Genny instruction with a Sygma in-house certificate issued the same day. |
| EUSR CAT1 (EUSR Category 1) | Teams that need the EUSR card. The industry-standard CAT and Genny qualification covering equipment operation and safe location of utility services. |
| EUSR CAT 1 & 2 Combined | Teams that need both locating and safe-digging competence in one programme. |
| ProQual CAT1 (Accredited by ProQual) | Teams requiring an externally verified, individually assessed CAT and Genny qualification. Theory and practical assessment. |
| ProQual CAT1 Plus (Most Advanced) | Operatives in complex, high-risk London environments. The most advanced CAT and Genny qualification available in the UK. |
| OSCA (On-Site Competency Assessment) | Verifying real site competency between training cycles. Independent assessment of your team on your own ground. |
Equipment Skills
What Your Team Will Learn: CAT4 and Genny Operation
The CAT4 Cable Avoidance Tool
The CAT4 is the industry-standard locator and the heart of every CAT and Genny course. Your operatives learn how the device detects buried services, how to sweep an area methodically, how to read signal strength and depth, and where the tool's limits lie. We cover correct gain settings, how shallow and deep services behave differently, and the everyday mistakes — sweeping too fast, ignoring orientation — that cause missed lines and strikes.
The Genny Signal Generator
The Genny is what turns a guess into a located service. Trainees learn direct connection and induction, how to apply a clean signal to a target cable or pipe, and how to trace it accurately along its route. Our Genny-first methodology — leading with the Genny rather than relying on passive modes — is the single biggest difference between an operator who is competent and one who is confident.
The Four CAT Locating Modes Every Operator Must Master
1. Power Mode
Passive detection of the electromagnetic field from loaded power cables. Cables not carrying load at the time of the survey may give little or no signal.
2. Genny (Signal) Mode
Active location using a signal applied by the Genny. The most accurate way to identify and trace a specific line.
3. Radio Mode
Passive detection of VLF radio signals re-radiated by metallic services. Signal varies with depth, soil and conductor length.
4. Avoidance Mode
All passive modes combined into a single sweep to check for buried services before excavation — the standard pre-dig safety check.
On-Site Delivery
Why London Teams Choose On-Site CAT and Genny Training
Nowhere in the UK packs more buried services under the ground than London. Power, gas, water, telecoms, fibre and district heating run in dense, layered and often poorly recorded networks beneath every street — and Crossrail, Thames Tideway, HS2 and constant development keep operatives digging near them daily. Competent CAT4 and Genny operation is not a box-tick here; it is what stands between a crew and a serious strike.
Training on your own London site means your operatives learn the equipment against the services they actually work around — the real congestion, the real signal interference from adjacent lines, the real ground. That transfers far better than a clean demo field outside the M25.
We deliver across every London borough, the M25 corridor and the wider South East, half day or full day, with travel included in the quote.
Funding
CITB Funding for CAT and Genny Training in London
Sygma Solutions is a CITB Approved Training Organisation. London construction businesses registered with CITB may be able to access funding support towards eligible CAT and Genny course costs through the CITB Employer Network model.
Ask your CITB Employer Network adviser about funding for this training, or contact Sygma and we will help you through the process.
Flexible Scheduling
Half Day and Full Day CAT and Genny Training in London
Half Day Sessions
A focused half day covers core CAT4 and Genny competency: equipment operation, the four locating modes and a practical site check. Ideal for refresher training, inducting new starters, or topping up certification for experienced London crews. Typically four hours including practical assessment, up to eight delegates.
Suitable for: experienced operatives, inductions, rapid team updates
Full Day Courses
A full day allows deeper instruction on CAT4 and Genny operation, depth and signal interpretation, and extended practical time on your London site — and is the route for first-time certification and the EUSR CAT1 or ProQual CAT1 qualifications. Typically seven hours including breaks.
Suitable for: new operatives, full competency, EUSR and ProQual routes
On-site delivery means no travel time for your delegates and practical CAT and Genny training using your real site conditions, cable routes and buried services. Whether you need a half day refresher or a full certification day, we deliver at your London premises around your schedule.
Common Questions
Questions About CAT and Genny Training in London
What does a CAT and Genny training course in London cover?
A CAT and Genny course teaches your operatives to operate the CAT4 cable avoidance tool and the Genny signal generator competently and safely. Delegates learn the four CAT locating modes, how to apply a Genny signal to a target line, depth and signal interpretation, and the EUSR Category 1 standard for locating underground utility services. Theory is paired with hands-on practical instruction on your own London site.
Where in London do you deliver CAT and Genny training?
Sygma delivers CAT and Genny training on site across all London boroughs, the M25 corridor and the wider South East. Your operatives train at your depot, yard or project site using the buried services already in the ground there, rather than travelling to a centre outside the capital.
Do you provide the CAT4 and Genny equipment for the course?
Yes. Our trainers bring the CAT4 cable avoidance tools, Genny signal generators, accessories and all assessment materials to your London site. Your team can also train on their own equipment so they finish confident with the exact kit they use day to day.
What qualification do operatives get after CAT and Genny training?
We deliver several routes from one CAT and Genny programme: a Sygma in-house certificate issued the same day, the EUSR Category 1 card, and the externally verified ProQual CAT1 qualification. We help London teams pick the route that matches their clients and frameworks.
Can we do a half day CAT and Genny course in London?
Yes. Half day CAT and Genny sessions suit London teams with tight schedules, refresher training, or inducting new starters. A half day covers core CAT4 and Genny competency with practical assessment. Full days are used for first-time certification and the EUSR or ProQual routes.
Is CITB funding available for CAT and Genny training in London?
Sygma Solutions is a CITB Approved Training Organisation. CITB-registered London businesses may be able to access funding towards CAT and Genny course costs through the CITB Employer Network model.
Other Regions
CAT and Genny Training Across the UK
Sygma delivers on-site CAT and Genny training UK-wide. See our regional course guides:
Looking at the wider cable-avoidance and utility-avoidance picture rather than the CAT and Genny equipment specifically? See Cable Avoidance Training London.
Get a Quote for CAT and Genny Training in London
Tell us how many delegates need CAT and Genny training, the route you need — in-house, EUSR or ProQual — and your preferred dates. We will confirm availability and send a quote within one working day.