This 1 day (up to 8 hours) online underground facility locator training course is aimed at developing knowledge and skills associated with locating underground utilities (electric power, gas distribution, and telecommunications). This utility locator training course provides an Underground Facility Locator (UFL) advanced solutions to abnormal operating conditions (AOC’s).

This e-learning utility locator training course was developed with input from industry subject matter experts. It details the necessary methods and procedures to safely perform utility locates as per applicable regulatory requirements, acts and industry best practices.

Included in this utility locator training course: Online quizzes and a final exam. Certificate and wallet card issued upon successful completion.

Who Should Take This Course?

Anyone who is responsible for locating underground utilities will benefit from this e-learning 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

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.

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.