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Digging Awareness (US)

Our Digging Awareness online course, which spans 2 hours, has been designed with contributions from a variety of sectors. Its purpose is to educate individuals about the risks and safety protocols involved in ground disruption or excavation activities.

Digging Awareness (US)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Influenced by a wide spectrum of industries, the Digging Awareness (US) online course, which lasts for 2 hours, is designed to instruct individuals on the dangers and safety procedures related to ground disruption or excavation operations. This e-learning platform introduces learners to the PROPPER Phases of Safe Digging, alongside crucial legislation and steps required for a safe ground disruption (excavation).


Who Should Take This Course?

The Digging Awareness (US) online course is beneficial for all individuals, such as supervisors, ground disruptors, excavators, project managers, and workers, who are involved in the ground disruption (excavation) industry.

COURSE TOPICS

The Digging Awareness (US) online course encompasses the following subjects: 

  • Module 1 – Introduction to Digging Awareness
  • Module 2 – Damage Prevention, why is it important
  • Module 3 – Ground Disruption & Excavation
  • Module 4 – Facilities, Damage and Stakeholders
  • Module 5 – Requirements Prior to Ground Disruption
  • Module 6 – The Notification Process
  • Module 7 – Locating and Identifying Buried Facilities
  • Module 8 – Hand Exposure and Hand Expose Zones
  • Module 9 –Ground Disruption Safety Procedures
  • Module 10 – Plan, Review and Organize
  • Module 11 – Perform Locates and Pre-Excavate
  • Module 12 – Excavate and Restore
  • Module 13 – Incidents and Damage Prevention Procedures

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimate of 2 hours

PASS MARK

Testing conducted during this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course as many times as necessary if the pass mark is not achieved. 

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

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.

COURSE PREVIEW

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Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 180 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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