Utility Avoidance
CAT4 HSG47 Awareness Online: Theory Refresher and Data Download Training
Half a day via Microsoft Teams. Up to 12 delegates. Full HSG47 theory, electromagnetic science, PAS128 drawing interpretation, and optional CAT Manager data download, without your team leaving the site.
Duration
Half day (approx 9:00am to 12:30pm)
Format
Online via Microsoft Teams
Max Delegates
12 per session
Assessment
No formal assessment
Certificate
Certificate of attendance
HSG47 Theory Without Stopping Production
Targeted Awareness Without a Full Day Off Site
Not every training need requires a full two-day in-house programme. Some teams need a targeted awareness session to refresh the theory behind what the CAT and Genny actually do, to understand how to read the plans they receive before every excavation, and to get to grips with what the data sitting in their CAT4 can tell them about how their team is working.
The CAT4 HSG47 Awareness Online course is a half-day programme delivered via Microsoft Teams. It is designed for organisations that want to improve the theoretical understanding of their existing CAT operators without taking them off site for a full day, and for teams preparing to attend a more advanced course who need a solid foundation first.
The optional CAT Manager data download element makes this course particularly valuable for supervisors and managers who want to understand what is being recorded in the field, how to export it, and how to spot patterns in the data that indicate either good practice or areas of concern.
Course at a Glance
Session Content
What the Course Covers
Course content is fluid and can be shaped around the specific areas your team most needs to cover. Core topics include:
HSG47 and the Legislative Framework
Utility Plans and PAS128
Electromagnetic Theory
CAT Manager Data Download (Optional)
Note on the CAT Manager element
To make the most of the data download session, delegates should either have CAT Manager installed with existing downloaded data from a CAT4, or have a CAT4 available on the day with the correct data cable and charged batteries. The data element is optional if delegates do not have this available.
Audience
Who Benefits From This Course?
CAT Operators Wanting to Reinforce Theory
Operatives who have received hands-on training but want to strengthen the underlying electromagnetic science and HSG47 knowledge.
Operatives Refreshing After a Gap
Those who attended training some time ago and want to update their knowledge of HSG47 and electromagnetic principles.
Supervisors and Managers
Those who want to understand what the CAT Manager data from their team is telling them, and how to act on it.
New Starters Awaiting In-Person Training
Team members who need a theoretical foundation while waiting for a full in-house programme to be arranged.
Teams Needing Plan Awareness
Any team where understanding of PAS128 and utility plan interpretation needs to be raised quickly and efficiently.
Technical Requirements
What Each Delegate Needs
What Comes Next
From Awareness to Full Qualification
This online awareness course provides the theoretical grounding that makes in-person training more effective. Delegates who complete this course and go on to attend a full EUSR CAT1 programme or CAT and Genny training will arrive with the electromagnetic theory already in place.
For teams that need formal qualification rather than awareness, Sygma's EUSR CAT1, EUSR CAT2, ProQual CAT1, and CAT and Genny programmes are the natural next step.
What You Get
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a qualification?
No. This is an awareness course. Delegates receive a certificate of attendance but no formal qualification or EUSR recognition. For EUSR-recognised qualifications, see the EUSR CAT1 and EUSR CAT2 programmes.
Can this be run as a public scheduled session rather than a private team booking?
Contact Sygma to discuss availability. Most online sessions are run as private bookings for individual organisations, but Sygma can advise on whether scheduled open sessions are available.
We do not have CAT Manager installed. Can we still attend the data session?
Yes. Delegates without CAT Manager can still observe the data download and analysis demonstration. However, to follow along hands-on during the session, delegates should have CAT Manager installed with downloaded data or a CAT4 available with the data cable.
Can the content be tailored to our specific equipment?
Yes. The session is flexible and Sygma can adjust the controls overview and data section to focus on the specific version of the CAT4 your team uses. Raise this at the time of booking.
Is this suitable as a refresher for operatives with existing EUSR CAT1?
Yes. This course works well as a standalone theory refresher for operatives who hold EUSR CAT1 but have not attended any training for some time. It covers the core theoretical content without requiring a full in-person programme.
How is this different from the full CAT Manager Training course?
The CAT Manager Training course is a dedicated half-day session focused entirely on the CAT Manager software, including installation, data download, CSV and KML export, charts, and the online portal. The HSG47 Awareness course covers CAT Manager as one optional element alongside HSG47, electromagnetic theory, and plan interpretation. If your primary need is the software, the CAT Manager Training course is the right choice.
Why Sygma
Why Choose Sygma for HSG47 Awareness Training
Half-day online awareness that covers the theory your team needs, without pulling them off site for a full day.
Online With Expert Delivery
Live sessions hosted by experienced trainers. Not pre-recorded content.
Real-time interaction, questions answered as they arise, tailored to your team's needs.
Specialist Trainers
Directly employed, ex-surveyors and ex-manufacturers, TAQA qualified.
Our trainers come from the field. They have years of experience locating services in real conditions.
Real Practical Assessment
Structured on-site practical in real conditions.
Theory grounded in what locators actually do on site, not classroom abstracts.
Independent
No surveys, no equipment, no manufacturer relationships.
Complete independence means objective assessment and honest advice about equipment limitations.
We Come to You
Delivered at your site, travel included.
For in-person formats, we deliver at your location. For online, your team stays on site.
Half-Day Format
Theory refresher without requiring a full day off site.
Approximately 90 minutes online. Your team stays productive while their knowledge is updated.
Funding
CITB Employer Network
Training Support
Sygma is a CITB ATO. Contact your CITB Employer Network adviser about funding. All Sygma courses exceed 51% practical.
CITB-registered employers may be able to access Employer Network funding towards training costs. For the online format, discuss with your adviser how this awareness session fits into your learning and development plan.
Next Steps
Related Training Courses
Continue your journey with these complementary courses in utility avoidance training.
EUSR CAT1
The foundation qualification for anyone who locates buried services. Two days of theory and practical assessment.
EUSR CAT2 Safe Dig
The second stage of EUSR. Safe excavation techniques, HSG47 in practice, and permit to dig requirements.
CAT Manager Training
Master the data recorded by your CAT4. Download, export, and analyse CAT Manager data to monitor team performance.
Book for Your Team
Online via Microsoft Teams. Up to 12 delegates per session. Contact us with delegate numbers and your preferred dates to receive a quote.