Peter Ashcroft

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Sygma Solutions is one of the best independent training providers, helping staff to learn how to carry out underground cable and utility detection surveys using all the latest CAT and Genny Radiodetection locators and equipment. Our training courses can be carried out on and off site and are suitable for all levels of experience.

Avoid Strikes, Save Thousands with EUSR CAT & Genny

Peter Ashcroft16 Jul, 2025Business

This training focuses on locating buried utilities. CAT stands for Cable Avoidance Tool. Genny is the signal generator. It’s an Energy and Utility Skills Register (EUSR) accredited course. You learn to use advanced equipment through practical sessions. The financial perks go beyond the obvious.

Dig Smart: Online Training That Fits Your Schedule

Peter Ashcroft16 Jul, 2025Business

Digging into the ground is nerve-wracking. Hidden cables and pipes lie in wait. Hitting one can cause chaos. Online Cable Avoidance Training offers a modern way to learn how to stay safe. It’s not just about ticking a box. It’s about gaining niche skills that matter on-site.

Protect Lives and Careers with Cable Avoidance Skills

Peter Ashcroft16 Jul, 2025Business

Underground utilities are a hidden minefield. Striking a cable can derail projects. It can endanger lives. Sygma Solutions Ltd.’s Cable Avoidance Training is designed to prevent these risks. It’s not for everyone. It’s for specific professionals who need to excel in their roles.

Stop Strikes Before They Start with Utility Detection

Peter Ashcroft16 Jul, 2025Business

Utility Detection Training equips operatives to locate buried services. It’s a CITB ATO-approved programme. It blends hands-on practice with deep knowledge. At Sygma, safety is the core focus. Our training goes beyond standard protocols. It teaches operatives to work with precision and caution.

The HSG47 Course That Turns Operatives into Experts

Peter Ashcroft16 Jul, 2025Business

The HSG47 Course is rooted in the UK’s HSG47 guidelines. These guidelines focus on avoiding dangers from underground utilities. Our course at Sygma Solutions teaches operatives how to locate and avoid buried cables and pipes. It’s hands-on. It’s practical. It’s approved by the CITB ATO. But there’s more to it than meets the eye.

Why Choose Sygma for Level 2 Cable Avoidance Training

Peter Ashcroft16 Jul, 2025Business

Underground utilities are a hidden minefield. Striking a cable or pipe can derail projects. It can cause injuries or worse. That’s why Level 2 Cable Avoidance Training is essential. It teaches operatives to locate services safely. At Sygma Solutions Ltd, we offer this training with a difference. Our courses don’t just tick boxes. They build confidence and skills. Here’s why Sygma is the best choice for your Level 2 training.

Guide to Conducting Site Surveys in Compliance with HSG47

Peter Ashcroft13 Aug, 2024Business

Site surveys must be carried out in accordance with HSG47 to ensure the protection of all workers and underground utilities from the dangers of excavation. EUSR HSG47 is the guidance coming from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that allows people to minimise the risks from underground services.

5 Challenges in Cable Avoidance and How Training Helps Overcome Them

Peter Ashcroft13 Aug, 2024Business

There are several inherent problems associated with cable avoidance that the CAT training helps resolve. CAT training updates workers with respect to the latest technology and best practice, ensuring that workers are equipped only with the most current knowledge and skills.

DEMYSTIFYING HSG47: BREAKING DOWN COMPLEX CONCEPTS

Peter Ashcroft13 Aug, 2024Business

HSG47 is crucial for the safe implementation of excavation and groundwork to prevent contacting underground utilities. These utilities include electricity cables, gas pipes, water mains, telecommunications lines, and sewers. One of the basic needs, as enshrined in HSG47, is planning. It?s a basic requirement that the organisation understands their site before any digging operation commences and its potential to create risks.

EXPERT Q&A: GET YOUR CAT & GENNY QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Peter Ashcroft13 Aug, 2024Business

Training is one of the most important factors affecting the understanding of the subtleties of CAT & Genny usage. It involves making a user conversant with different modes of operation and the features, and also how one is taught how to interpret the signals correctly. Sygma Solutions Ltd. has been at the forefront of helping professionals answer common questions through expert training, enabling users to gain confidence in the use of such important tools. Contact us.