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Ground Disturbance 101
This web-based course endorsed by Utility Safety Partners (USP), previously known as Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA), is tailor-made for operators, workers, and staff members who need an understanding of ground disturbance practices, but who won't be overseeing or planning ground disturbance projects. The option for virtual proctoring is available upon purchase.
The Ground Disturbance 101 course is backed by Utility Safety Partners (USP), which was previously known as the Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA). Click here to see the endorsement certificate dated August 5, 2022.
This online Ground Disturbance 101 course, endorsed by Utility Safety Partners (USP), is tailor-made for operators, workers, and staff members who need an understanding of ground disturbance practices but who won't be tasked with overseeing or managing ground disturbance projects. For those seeking training at a supervisory level, please search for "Ground Disturbance 201" in the field above.
Upon successful completion of this Ground Disturbance 101 course, you should be able to:
- Understand the significance of preventing damage
- Recognise the major stakeholders in ground disturbance
- Define what ground disturbance is
- Identify potential ground disturbance hazards and how to control them
- Understand the importance of having emergency response plans
- Describe the processes for notification, locating, and marking of buried facilities
- Explain techniques and hazards of hand exposure
- Understand procedures for backfilling
- Know what to do if damage occurs
The Ground Disturbance 101 course content and examination criteria are on par with a classroom delivered course that is endorsed to the Utility Safety Partners (USP) Ground Disturbance 101 Standard. Virtual proctoring is available upon purchase.
Chapter 1: Damage Prevention
- The importance of damage prevention
- Buried facility damage and its consequences
- Ground disturbance stakeholders
- Worker training and competency
- The definition of ground disturbance
- Codes of practice
- Ground disturbance hazards and hazard assessments
- Emergency response plans
- The requirements for conducting a search
- The notification process
- Locating buried facilities
- Marking buried facilities
- Ground disturbance permits
- Pre-job meetings and tailgate meetings
- Hand exposure of buried facilities
- Backfill requirements
- Damage reporting
The course duration is approximately 75 minutes
A minimum score of 80% is required to pass this course. The final exam can be attempted three times to achieve the passing score.
Upon successful completion of this online Ground Disturbance 101 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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This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program in the following provinces:
- Alberta CEU value: 0.3
Alberta legislation mandates that certain water and wastewater facilities have certified operators. As such, the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program was created to ensure proper operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program, click here.
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Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 75 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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