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Utility Advanced Line Locating (UALL) US Edition
This virtual utility locator course is designed to enhance your understanding and abilities in locating underground utilities such as electric power, gas distribution, and telecommunications. The course offers advanced solutions for Underground Facility Locator (UFL) to handle abnormal operating conditions (AOC's).
Our Utility Advanced Line Locating (UALL) US Edition is a 1-day online course that takes up to 8 hours to complete. It equips participants with the knowledge and techniques required for locating underground utilities including electric power, gas distribution, and telecommunications. This comprehensive utility locator training course presents UFL with advanced solutions to tackle abnormal operating conditions (AOC's).
This digital utility locator training program was crafted with the contribution of industry experts. It outlines the essential methods and procedures to safely execute utility locates according to relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Incorporated in this utility locator training program are online quizzes and a final examination. Certificate and wallet card are issued upon successful completion.
Who is the Target Audience for This Course?
Individuals tasked with locating underground utilities will greatly benefit from this digital locator training course.
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.
Approximately 8 hours
To reinforce the information presented, testing is conducted throughout the course. A minimum score of 80% is required to earn a certificate of completion. Participants have the opportunity to retake the course as many times as needed to achieve the pass mark.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a
certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. The
certificate is valid for 3 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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