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Introduction to Underground Facility Locating CAN Edition
This (2 hour) web-based training course is designed to enhance your understanding and capabilities in locating underground utilities (transmission, petroleum, electric power, gas distribution, and telecommunications).
The Introduction to Underground Facility Locating CAN Edition is an online training course aimed at enhancing your understanding and abilities in locating underground utilities, including electric power, gas distribution, and telecommunications.
This web-based utility locator training course was formulated with insights from industry professionals. The course covers the theoretical aspects required to safely execute utility locates in line with relevant regulatory requirements, legislations, and industry best practices.
Who is this Course for?
Individuals tasked with locating underground utilities will greatly benefit from the Introduction to Underground Facility Locating CAN Edition 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.
Estimated completion time: 2 hours
Assessments conducted throughout this online course are designed to reinforce the learning material. A score of 80% or more is required to receive a completion certificate. Participants can retake the course as many times as needed to achieve the passing score.
Upon successful completion of the Introduction to Underground Facility Locating CAN Edition, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. The certificate will remain valid for 3 years from the date of course completion as indicated on the certificate.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 120 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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