Cat and Genny Orientation

Experience an immersive 360-degree mixed reality virtual industry taster dedicated to mastering the use of Cat (Cable Avoidance Tool) and Genny (Generator) in street works. This cutting-edge experience places you in realistic street work scenarios, where you’ll learn how to safely and accurately locate underground services, such as electrical cables, gas pipes, and water mains, to prevent costly and dangerous damage during excavation work.

Through 1st person perspective, you’ll gain hands-on experience in operating cable avoidance tools, understanding their various modes and settings to detect different types of underground utilities. You’ll also learn how to effectively use a Genny in conjunction with the Cat to enhance detection capabilities and ensure a thorough survey of the work area. The virtual taster covers essential safety protocols, ensuring you understand how to interpret signals, avoid false readings, and comply with industry standards and regulations.

Whether you’re preparing for a role in street works or seeking to refine your existing skills, this experience provides a comprehensive introduction to the best practices for using Cat and Genny tools, helping you to confidently and safely carry out excavation tasks while minimising risks to underground services.

Resources:

  • Civil Engineering curriculum resources
  • Construction curriculum resource
  • T-level resources
  • Virtual industry taster
  • Work experience

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Mastering the Use of Cable Avoidance Tools (Cat) and Genny: Learners will be able to effectively operate a Cat and Genny to accurately locate underground services, such as electrical cables, gas pipes, and water mains, in street work scenarios.

Understanding Detection Techniques and Tool Settings: Learners will gain knowledge of the different modes and settings of cable avoidance tools, understanding how to use them to detect various types of underground utilities and enhance detection capabilities using the Genny.

Applying Safety Protocols and Compliance Standards: Learners will develop the skills to interpret signals correctly, avoid false readings, and follow essential safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations to prevent damage during excavation work.