This course has been designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to successfully locate and avoid underground utilities apparatus and highways services. The candidate will be able to interpret plans and confirm that they correspond with the work site. The candidate will be able to identify different underground utilities apparatus and highways services that are encountered during excavation and understand the hazards, risks and consequences of damaging them. The candidate must be able to select, prepare and use pipe and cable location equipment to identify and mark the location of underground utilities apparatus and highways services.  

Assessment for this unit consists of practical observations and a multiple-choice knowledge examination to cover the requirements of the learning outcomes. Current requirements for practical observations, including Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer qualifications and facilities requirements are provided in the HAUC (UK) The Street Works Assessment Strategy. 

On successful completion candidates will be issued with CABWI Certification and a Street Works Qualification Register card. The qualification is valid for 5 years and renewable.

The minimum entry requirement is a good understanding of spoken and written English.

We are a CITB ATO. Companies that are CITB registered can claim for each candidate on this course. If you supply the company CITB levy number, this will be added to the paperwork and submitted following the course. 

Upcoming Course Dates

CABWI Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus (Cable Avoidance Unit LA) – 03/02/2025 08:30 – 03/02/2025 16:00

Date: 03-02-2025

End Date: 03/02/2025 16:00

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