This course is meant to teach candidates how to use the C.Scope Cable Avoidance Tools and Signal Generator (CAT & Genny) and how to avoid danger from underground services. It includes Theory and Practical interactive sessions for a better transfer of knowledge.
The theoretical part will cover the following the topics:
Why we use a detector
Check that detector and generator is working correctly
Types of underground services and their associated dangers
HSG 47 and a safe system of work
Plans and their sources and limitations
The detector and its controls
The batteries and associated problems
Power mode, how the machine picks up signals
Reasons why the machine will not find a service in Power Mode
Search patterns
The use of Sensitivity
How the machine must be held
Radio Mode
Generator Mode
The signal generator and its controls: Connected Mode, Induction Mode, The Depth Button*
Accessories
All the above are covered in a question and answer style to allow the trainer to assess the understanding of the trainees.
The practical side will take the trainees through the following steps:
Search an area to try and find some services, making sure the trainees succeed in accurately finding services in power mode. (The trainer will ensure that no one is developing any bad habits – swinging, walking in curves and poor use of sensitivity).
Having made sure all trainees have ‘had a go’ then show the correct technique and pinpoint service.
Make sure everyone is standing above the service and show both techniques for direction of services. Discuss the merits of each technique
Show the effect of walking along a service
Search again in Radio and Generator modes
Signal generator: Show how to use in Induced mode and in Connected mode
Use of the Depth button *
Show the effect of moving the generator/ (Null Technique)
Show connected mode allow trainees to connect to a services and show potential problems
Show use of clamp (as appropriate)
Show use of Sonde (as appropriate
Trainees to connect to a separate service
The course will also cover problems that might arise:
Multiple signal and accuracy issues
Depth measurement
Fences, crash barriers, reinforcing in concrete
Swinging detectors
Technique for following lines
Use of Clamp *
Use of Sonde*
Use of Mains Signal Injector *
(* as appropriate to their industry/requirements)
Verbal and Practical assessment
The trainer will ask several questions to each of the trainees concerning the use of the Cable Avoidance Tool.
This course lasts for half-day and can take up to 10 trainees per session. It can be done at your site anywhere in mainland UK or at the Instrotech Training Centre in Watford, where we have ample free parking available on site. The address is:
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