CABLE AVOIDANCE TOOLS - Cable Avoidance Tools Training

Half Day Training Course

• Half day training course from £75 per person, plus VAT (minimum 3 delegates/maximum 12 delegates)
• Single delegates can be added to an existing course
• Instructors qualified by Radio Detection
• Accredited by Mark 1 Hire Limited, ID Card and Certificate provided (valid for a period of 5 years)
• PPE required
• On Site training available (subject to certain requirements)
• Courses available to customer demand
• Group Discount currently available - 10+ delegates at £45 per person, plus VAT

• Radio Detection Equipment (Cat-Genny-Sonde). Courses are based on the Radiodetection C.A.T³ and Genny³ (which is equipment approved for use on Railways and Constructions Sites in the UK) however we can tailor courses to suit any make of Cable Avoidance Tool (i.e. RadioDetection RD4000, RadioDetection RD8000, EaziCat, etc)

• We supply Radiodetection C.A.T³ and Genny³ equipment on our training sessions and customers are welcome to bring their own cable and pipe locating equipment along to our training courses.

• Radiodetection C.A.T³ and Genny³ equipment can be hired from our Hire Desk, see our website www.mark1hire.co.uk for more information.

Cable Avoidance Tools Training Course

Course Aims:-

By the end of the course the delegates will be aware of

• The Regulations that impact on the use of Cable Avoidance Tools

And have

• An understanding of Cable Avoidance and hazards

And know

• How to use a Cable Avoidance Tool
• How to carry out a function check
• C.A.T. limitations

Course Content:-

• The requirements of the Regulations with respect to Detecting and Tracing Underground Services.
• Reasons for using locators.
• Hazards arising from the use of Cable Avoidance Tools and Signal Generators and precautions which should be observed.
• Identification of types of Cable Avoidance Tools and Signal Generators.
• Implications of damage, handling and transporting of Equipment.
• Inspecting, calibration and testing of equipment.
• The methods of safe use of pipe and cable location equipment, along with basic locating techniques.
• Safe working practices.

Cable Avoidance Tools -Product info

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How Much Will it Cost?

Training courses are run for a minimum of 3 delegates, maximum 12 delegates.  Single delegates are charged at £75 per person, plus VAT and can be added to an existing course.

Discounts are offered for larger groups as follows:-

Group Discount currently available - 10+ delegates at £45 per person, plus VAT

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Where Does the Training Take Place?

Training can be undertaken at our fully equipped Training Rooms at both Southend and Chelmsford Depots.

Alternatively, we can offer training on site (minimum 5 delegates required)

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What Do I Need to Bring?

This half day course consists of a theory and practical session.  All delegates must bring their own PPE to include SAFETY BOOTS and HARD HAT.  A High Visibility jacket will be supplied for the practical session.  As the practical session takes place outside, delegates should bring suitable weather protective clothing.

Please note, your photograph will be taken on the day so that we can produce a plastic identity card for the training.

Refreshments are supplied on all half day courses undertaken at our Approved Training Centres.

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How Do I Book?

You can check course availability on our online Booking CalendarThree easy ways to book your training course:- 

1. By Telephone - please telephone our Training Line on 01702 561818 to discuss your training requirements. Please note, our normal office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, outside of these times your call will be transferred to a mobile telephone number at no extra cost to you). If your training need is urgent please do not hesitate to call outside of normal office hours.
    
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3. Online Booking (coming soon).

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Course Joining Instructions - Southend Training Centre

Morning Courses: Start Time: 8.00 am (please arrive 15 minutes before the start time)

Afternoon Courses: Start Time 1.00pm (please arrive 15 minutes before the start time)

Venue: Mark One Hire Limited, 16 Purdeys Way, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1ND.

• You MUST attend on time. If you are running late, in fairness to other delegates that may be on the course, please telephone our Hire Desk on 01702 545454 to advise (open from 7.20am)
• You MUST have an understanding of English in order to undertake the multiple choice question paper. Independent translators will be allowed to attend, by prior arrangement. Please telephone to discuss further on 01702 561818.
• PARKING FACILITIES - please park your vehicle in the Mark 1 Hire Parking Bays situated in Welton Way (the road to the left hand side of the main building). Parking at the front of the shop is to be kept free for hire shop customers.

TRAVELLING BY TRAIN - please telephone our Hire Desk on 01702 545454 to arrange to be collected from Rochford Train Station (by prior arrangement only). See HOW TO GET THERE

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Course Joining Instructions - Chelmsford Training Centre

Morning Courses: 8.00 am (please arrive 15 minutes before the start time)

Afternoon Courses: 1.00pm (please arrive 15 minutes before the start time)

Venue: Mark One Hire Limited, 5 Argyll Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6PY.

• You MUST attend on time. If you are running late, in fairness to other delegates that may be on the course, please telephone our Hire Desk on 01245 399150 to advise (open from 7.20am).
• You MUST have an understanding of English in order to undertake the multiple choice question paper. Independent translators will be allowed to attend, by prior arrangement. Please telephone to discuss further on 01702 561818.
• PARKING FACILITIES - Parking is limited at our Chelmsford Training Centre and the area at the front of the shop is to be kept free for hire shop customers. Parking is available in the roads adjacent Argyll Road.
• TRAVELLING BY TRAIN - please telephone our Hire Desk on 01245 399150 to be collected from Chelmsford Train Station (by prior arrangement only). See details of HOW TO GET THERE

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ON SITE TRAINING

We are able to offer training On Site, for which the following requirements must be met:-

Training Room Facilities:-

1. A secure designated room for the theory session to take place – with sufficient number of tables/chairs, good acoustics, sufficient lighting (preferably window with blind), heating/air conditioning and fire exits clearly marked.
2. Refreshment facilities.
3. Toilet facilities.
4. Presentation equipment will be supplied by Mark One Hire Ltd.
5. Reference material will be supplied by Mark One Hire Ltd.

As our Instructors have to bring a lot of equipment with them when they train, we do request that a Parking Space be made available on the day.  We will also require a site contact name and mobile telephone number.

If the above criteria is not met in full and our Instructor is unable to carry out the training on the day, a charge will be made to cover his costs (i.e. one day’s salary and mileage).

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Paying for the Training Course/Certification/Cancellation Charges/Contact Us:

Payment Terms: Account Customers will be charged to their monthly account.  Non account customers will be required to pay at the time of booking the course.  For your convenience we are able to accept payment by credit/debit card over the telephone (at no extra cost).

Certification: Our charges include the cost of official certification.  Certificates and Identity Cards are posted out by First Class Recorded Delivery to the bill payer once full payment has been received.  If you require your certification urgently, please speak to our Training Department to discuss payment options.  Upon request, delegates can be issued with a letter confirming that they have passed the training course on the day and are just awaiting their official certification to come through.

Cancellation Charges:

Please note that you will be charged 50% of the total cost if cancellation is made less than 48 hours before the date of Training and 75% of the total cost if cancelled less than 24 hours before the day.  Please note, if all delegates do not arrive on the day you will be subject to 100% of the total cost.

In fairness to our Instructors and other delegates on the course, if you are unable to attend on the day or are running late, please let us know via the following options:-

Training Administration                                             01702 561818
(this number is manned from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.  After 5 rings all calls are diverted to a mobile number at no extra cost to you).

Southend Training Centre                                          01702 545454
(this number is manned by our Hire Desk from 7.30 am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 7.30 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays).

Chelmsford Training Centre                                      01245 399150
(this number is manned by our Hire Desk from 7.30 am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 7.30 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays).

Training Coordinator - Paula Batchelor                    07974 450602
(can be contacted outside of normal office hours)

Training Coordinator - Paula Batchelor                    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
(can be contacted outside of normal office hours)

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Why come to Mark 1 Hire for your training?

• We have two fully equipped, IPAF and PASMA approved training centres based at our Southend Head Office and Chelmsford Depot.  Our Southend Training Centre now has three good size training rooms, which includes an external facility to accommodate Saturday training and out of hours training.
• We have three fully qualified IPAF and PASMA Instructors who have a great knowledge of current Health and Safety requirements and hands on experience of the equipment.
• Courses can be run to customer demand (subject to the minimum amount of delegates for each course)
• We can accommodate late bookings.
• We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
• We can offer training on a Saturday (at an additional cost).
• We can offer training outside of normal working hours (at an additional cost) to meet customer demand.
• We can offer up to 4 machine categories in one day.
• We can accommodate single delegates.
• Our training courses represent great value for money.
• All machinery is fully serviced and maintained to a high standard by our own Workshops and is included in the price quoted for training at both our Southend and Chelmsford Training Centres.
• We are an established, reputable company that pride ourselves in giving the best possible service to our customers.

For more information about IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) please visit their website http://www.ipaf.org/

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HOW TO GET THERE

Both of our Training Centres are easily accessible by road.

Southend Training Centre:-

Our Southend Training Centre is situated on the Purdeys Industrial Estate, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1ND.  Heading out of London, motorists can reach us via the A12, A13 or Junction 29 on the M25 and follow the signs towards Southend/Basildon (A127) and Southend Airport.  Our Training Centre is located approximately 5 minutes away from Southend Airport.  A map of the local area can be supplied upon request.

Chelmsford Training Centre:-

Our Chelmsford Training Centre is situated at 5 Argyll Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6PY which is situated on the Dukes Park Industrial Estate.  Heading out of London, motorists can reach us via the A12 or Junction 28 on the M25.  A map of the local area can be be supplied upon request.

Please find below details of the train service between London Liverpool Street and Rochford (Essex) Train Station.  Please check for any disruption to normal service on www.journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk

Train Journey to Southend Training Centre
Arriving at Rochford Train Station (Essex) at 7.44 am

6.55am            London Liverpool Street take train to Southend Victoria.
Alight at Rochford (Essex) 7.44am.

Please contact our Hire Desk on 01702 545454 and we will arrange for you to be collected from Rochford station.  Our Hire Desk is open from 7.20 a.m.
(by prior arrangement with our Training Centre only)

Directions for walking from Rochford Station:-

On leaving the station turn right at the main road, heading towards Southend.  Keep on this road, passing the Horse and Groom Public House on your left hand side.  At the next mini roundabout, The Ann Boleyn Public House, turn left, heading towards Purdeys Industrial Estate.  Stay on this road and at the next mini roundabout turn left onto the Industrial Estate.  Mark 1 Hire is situated on Purdeys Way just as the road bears round to the left at the bottom.  The journey will probably take about 20 minutes by foot.

Train Journey to Chelmsford Training Centre

Please find below details of the train service between London Liverpool Street and Chelmsford (Essex) Rail Station.  Please check for any disruption to normal service on www.journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk

Train Journey from Liverpool Street on National Express EAST ANGLIA line
Arriving at Chelmsford Rail Station (Essex) at 7.40 am

6.55am             London Liverpool Street take East Anglia line to Chelmsford Rail Station, arriving at 7.40 am

Please contact our Hire Desk on 01245 399150 and we will arrange for you to be collected from Chelmsford Rail Station.  Our Hire Desk is open from 7.20 a.m.
(by prior arrangement with our Training Centre)

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