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Utility Advanced Line Locating (UALL) CAN Edition

This web-based course on utility locator training is designed to foster the understanding and skills required for locating subterranean utilities such as electric power, gas distribution, and telecommunications. The Utility Advanced Line Locating (UALL) CAN Edition course provides a comprehensive approach to tackling unusual operating conditions.

Utility Advanced Line Locating (UALL) CAN Edition

COURSE OVERVIEW

This online training course, Utility Advanced Line Locating (UALL) CAN Edition, is an 8-hour program that focuses on enhancing the knowledge and expertise related to locating underground utilities. The course offers advanced solutions for abnormal operating conditions that Underground Facility Locators (UFL) may encounter.

The e-learning program, UALL CAN Edition, has been curated with valuable inputs from industry experts. It emphasizes the crucial methods and procedures to perform utility locates safely, adhering to all relevant regulatory requirements, laws, and best industry practices.

The course includes online quizzes and a final examination. Successful completion will result in the issuance of a certificate and wallet card.

Who Is This Course For?

This UALL CAN Edition is highly beneficial for individuals tasked with locating underground utilities.

COURSE TOPICS

Module 1 – Introduction to Utility Advanced Line Locating

  • Describe underground (buried) facilities and ground disturbance.

Module 2 – Locator Requests & Locator Responsibilities

  • Identify locate requests.
  • Identify Locator responsibilities.

Module 3 – Locating Procedures

  • Explain locating procedures.

Module 4 – Locating Fundamentals

  • Describe the theory of electromagnetic locating.
  • Explain frequencies and transmitter signals.
  • Explain receiver signals and antenna configurations.
  • Discuss signal distortion.

Module 5 – Active Locating Methods

  • Apply the Direct Hook-Up Method
  • Apply the Inductive Clamp Method
  • Apply the Inductive Method

Module 6 – Procedures for Active Locating Methods

  • Apply procedures for Active Methods

Module 7 – Passive Locating Methods

  • Apply the Radio Mode
  • Apply the Live Cable (Power) Mode.
  • Apply the Cathodic Protection System (CPS) Mode.

Module 8 – Advanced Locating Methods

  • Explain and apply the Parallel Line Check Method
  • Explain and apply the Sweeping Method.
  • Explain and apply the Multi-Angle Sweeping Method.
  • Explain and apply the 360° Sweeping Method.
  • Explain and apply the ALL Method

Module 9 – Unconventional Locating Methods

  • Explain and apply the Point A to Point B Method.
  • Explain and apply the Measurement Method.
  • Explain and apply the Visual Evidence Method.

Module 10 – Locating Obstacles

  • Explain locating obstacles.

Module 11 – Problem Solving

  • Apply problem solving procedures.

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

About 8 hours

PASS MARK

The evaluation conducted during this online training course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% must be secured to receive a completion certificate. Participants may retake the course as many times as necessary to achieve the pass mark..


CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online training, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print. The certificate is valid for three years from the course completion date indicated on the certificate.

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Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 480 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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