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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
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Provided by:
BCMSA

Course length:
8 hours

Class minimum/maximum:
6/15

Supervisors Safety Certificate Program:
elective course

EOCP CEU’s:
0.6

Price:
$150 per person
Minimum $1200 charge per class.

Post Session:
Certificate of Completion

Course Timeline:
BCMSA Recommended – 3 years

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