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Ground Disturbance 201

See Alberta and BC courses below. Each narrated course results in a training certificate that can be downloaded or printed.

This Ground Disturbance 201 course contains the same course content and examination criteria as an ABCGA and BCCGA classroom delivered course. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask us to help find a course.

Ground Disturbance 201 (Alberta)

Buy Course – $94.95

Course Description

This online training program is designed for individuals responsible for supervising ground disturbances, those conducting ground disturbances independently, and those involved in the issuance and receipt of ground disturbance permits. This course contains the same content as the in-person classroom course.

The Ground Disturbance 201 (Alberta) online course is structured into four comprehensive modules:
  • Module A: Damage Prevention
  • Module B: Ground Disturbance Planning
  • Module C: Preparing for a Ground Disturbance
  • Module D: The Execution and Completion of a Ground Disturbance

The Ground Disturbance online course offered by Astek Safety fulfills all the certification prerequisites for Ground Disturbance in Alberta. This training is suitable for both initial certification and recertification, and it grants you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
Throughout the course, you will:

Cover everything from pre-planning to project closure.
Emphasize the importance of damage prevention.
Develop the skills to identify underground facilities.
Gain an understanding of the necessary approvals, crossing agreements, and regulations before undertaking a ground disturbance.

Endorsed by the Utility Safety Partners (USP), formerly the Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA).

Virtual proctoring is available on purchase.

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Course Outline

Module A: Damage Prevention

  • The importance of damage prevention
  • Buried facility damage and its consequences
  • The responsibilities of stakeholders involved in damage prevention and ground disturbance
  • Damage prevention legislation, organizations, and publications
  • The need for standardized damage prevention and ground disturbance training

Module B: Ground Disturbance Planning

  • The definition of ground disturbance
  • The importance of codes of practice in terms of ground disturbance
  • The importance of and requirements for hazard assessments and emergency response plans
  • The various approvals required for ground disturbance
  • The various agreements related to ground disturbance
  • Onsite supervision responsibilities for all parties involved in a ground disturbance

Module C: Preparing for a Ground Disturbance

  • The requirements for conducting a search for buried facilities
  • The notification process and the requirements of those involved
  • The responsibilities and requirements for requesting locates and locating buried facilities
  • The different types of locate marks and outline marking requirements
  • Hand expose zones according to regulatory and industry requirements
  • Pre-job meetings and what they should entail

Module D: The Execution and Completion of a Ground Disturbance

  • How to use a ground disturbance permit
  • Tailgate meetings and how to conduct them
  • Proper hand exposure techniques
  • Proper excavation and backfilling procedures
  • Damage management, incident reporting, and investigation requirements
Certificate of Completion:

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.

Course Duration

Approximately 7 hours

Pass Mark

A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The final exam is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.

Ground Disturbance 201 (BC)

Buy Course – $94.95

Course Description

This online course is designed for individuals responsible for supervising ground disturbances, those conducting ground disturbances independently, and those involved in the issuance and receipt of ground disturbance permits. This course contains the same content as the in-person classroom course.

The Ground Disturbance 201 (BC) online course is structured into four comprehensive modules:
  • Module A: Damage Prevention
  • Module B: Ground Disturbance Planning
  • Module C: Preparing for a Ground Disturbance
  • Module D: The Execution and Completion of a Ground Disturbance

The Ground Disturbance online course offered by Astek Safety fulfills all the certification prerequisites for Ground Disturbance in British Columbia. This training is suitable for both initial certification and recertification, and it grants you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
Throughout the course, you will:

  • Cover everything from pre-planning to project closure.
  • Emphasize the importance of damage prevention.
  • Develop the skills to identify underground facilities.
  • Gain an understanding of the necessary approvals, crossing agreements, and regulations before undertaking a ground disturbance.

Virtual proctoring is available on purchase.

Endorsed by the BC Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA).

View Course
Course Outline

Module A: Damage Prevention

  • The importance of damage prevention
  • Buried facility damage and its consequences
  • The responsibilities of stakeholders involved in damage prevention and ground disturbance
  • Damage prevention legislation, organizations, and publications
  • The need for standardized damage prevention and ground disturbance training

Module B: Ground Disturbance Planning

  • The definition of ground disturbance
  • The importance of codes of practice in terms of ground disturbance
  • The importance of and requirements for hazard assessments and emergency response plans
  • The various approvals required for ground disturbance
  • The various agreements related to ground disturbance
  • Onsite supervision responsibilities for all parties involved in a ground disturbance

Module C: Preparing for a Ground Disturbance

  • The requirements for conducting a search for buried facilities
  • The notification process and the requirements of those involved
  • The responsibilities and requirements for requesting locates and locating buried facilities
  • The different types of locate marks and outline marking requirements
  • Hand expose zones according to regulatory and industry requirements
  • Pre-job meetings and what they should entail

Module D: The Execution and Completion of a Ground Disturbance

  • How to use a ground disturbance permit
  • Tailgate meetings and how to conduct them
  • Proper hand exposure techniques
  • Proper excavation and backfilling procedures
  • Damage management, incident reporting, and investigation requirements
Certificate of Completion:

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.

Course Duration

The course will take approximately 7 hours to complete.

Pass Mark

80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The final exam is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.

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