Fundamentals of Underground Utility Locating
Course Overview:
This course is designed for individuals who work with or around underground utilities. At the completion of this full day course individuals will be able to: -Understand what underground hazards are or could be present – Understand when utility packages are required – Distortion – Induction – Receiver Response -General Locating.
Course Objectives:
- How Electro Magnetic Fields differ from pipes and cables
- In Depth Explanation of the difference between Passive and Active Signal Detection
- Explaining the meaning of Distortion and how/which frequency should be used
Provided by:
BCMSA
Course length:
8 hours
Class minimum/maximum:
6/12
Supervisors Safety Certificate Program:
elective course
EOCP CEU’s:
0.6
Price:
$150 per person for up to 15 (minimum 6);
Minimum $1200 charge per class.
Post Session:
Certificate of Completion
Course Timeline:
BCMSA Recommended – 3 years
