Why the CAT Course is Essential for Your Worksite

Every digging or excavation project, from planting a new office garden to laying down fibre optic cables, carries a hidden danger – buried utilities. Strikes on these underground lines – gas pipes, electrical cables, and communication lines – can have devastating consequences. This is where the CAT course comes to the rescue. It has emerged as a critical safety measure for any worksite involving digging.

The Exceptionally High Cost of a Missed Cable

Imagine this: Your workers start digging for a new building foundation, and a single misplaced shovel nicks a gas line. The resulting explosion will not only injure your workers but also disrupt the surrounding neighbourhood and force evacuations. Whilst this scenario is frightening, it is a harsh reality of what can happen if you conduct excavation or digging work without proper cable avoidance training.

Skipping CAT goes beyond potential injuries. Here’s what happens:

Striking buried cables and utilities can result in serious injuries, and it might even be fatal.
Damaging an underground utility can delay a project for days, weeks, or even months. Repairing the line takes time, impacting project timelines and budgets.
Damaging or striking cables result in penalties and hefty fines for workers and companies.
A cable strike incident can ruin or tarnish a company’s reputation. It may jeopardise future projects and client trust.

What Will You Learn in a Cat Course?

At Sygma Solutions Ltd., we offer a well-designed CAT course that equips workers with the skills and knowledge to navigate digging projects safely. Some key areas our course covers are:

Learning to easily identify and understand colour-coded markings that indicate the type and location of underground cables.
The course teaches proper digging techniques that reduce the risk of damaging buried infrastructure.
You will gain hands-on experience with specialised cable avoidance tools, along with understanding their limitations.

Conclusion: Invest in Safety With a Cat Course

CAT training is more than a regulatory requirement. It is an investment in the success of your project and the safety of your workers. It also ensures the well-being of the neighbourhood and minimises the possibility of project delays.

If you are associated with the construction industry or aspiring to become a part of it, you can contact Sygma Solutions Ltd. and inquire about our CAT course. We have specialised teachers and instructors ensuring you gain theoretical and practical knowledge of cable avoidance.

Courses Availability

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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

5th – 6th September 2024

Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan

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1 Day Mala GPR Module 1 – Theory & Practical

Cost: Contact us for price (2 spaces F.O.C. with Mala GPR Purchase)
Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan
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1 Day Mala GPR Module 2 – Post processing

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2 Day GPR – All Manufacturers

Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan
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5 Day TSA & ICES Approved 5 Day Utility Mapping Course

Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan
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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
Dates: To suit

Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – Online Workbooks – followed by assessment

Cost £1100 PLUS REG FEE
Location: Sygma Solutions training centre or your site
Dates: To suit

Open level 5 assessment dates at Sygma Solutions, Wigan

Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – in 5 days

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Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan

2nd – 6th September 2024

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

12th – 16th August 2024 Limited Availability

14th – 18th October 2024

25th – 29th November 2024

16th – 20th December 2024

Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying Public Course

12th – 13th August Limited Availability

14th – 15th October 2024

25th – 26th November 2024

16th – 17th December 2024

Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan

GPS Course & Total Station Introduction

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

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