Safe Use of Cable Avoidance Location Equipment

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for Operatives and Supervisors who have to locate underground apparatus for work on the roadways and highways.

Aim

To provide both Operatives and Supervisors with the skills and knowledge to carry out cable avoidance work.

Content

• Legislation and HSG 47
• Basic principles of location and avoidance of underground services
• Hazard identification and the risks associated with them
• Reading and interpreting site plans
• Practical use of equipment

Training Methods

Classroom based tutorials and discussion
Hands on practical exercises.

Methods of Assessment:

Verbal/Written theory assessment

Practical assessment

Qualification/Certification

“In House” Certificate
Or NPORS Card/Certificate

Duration:

1 Day or ½ Day

Location:

On your premises

Or at one of our sites in South of England.

Cost:

POA

Maximum amount of delegates:

12

Additional Information

For employers requiring plastic cards an additional charge of £5.00 per person will be levied. Delegates will need to provide a passport photograph at the start of the course.

NPORS Registration is at £17.50 per person.

A practical exercise may be included into the syllabus subject to a suitable and risk assessed practical area and the necessary equipment and PPE being made available for the duration of the training.

Furthermore training will be specific only to the type of abrasive wheel used by the delegates in their line of work and therefore needs to be advised to us at the time of booking.

For training held at your own location please ensure you make available a suitable room, which can comfortably accommodate with seating the number of delegates attending. We will also require a 240v power supply.