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Become a Certified Locating Organisation (CLO)

We Assess

CERTLOC Certifications provides superior assessment expertise and resources for locators and the organisations they work for.

We empower locators to assess their competence prior to enrolling in our industry-leading certification process, which consists of theory and practical components. We require locators to have appropriate equipment prior to undertaking the practical assessment.

Certification will be granted only once our high standards have been met. These standards exist to ensure worker safety and safer worksites and communities.

Sometimes less knowledgeable locators aren’t able to meet those high standards. We work closely with them so they can undertake a reassessment with the goal of achieving certification.

We Certify

CERTLOC Certifications provides the superior certification expertise for organisations and the locators that work for them.

We certify organisations that meet these set criteria:

  • They employ Certified Locators who can identify whatever asset may be present onsite.
  • They use current and properly calibrated plant location and gas detection equipment.
  • They use appropriate safety gear and equipment to detect and deal with unsafe conditions.
  • They carry business insurance appropriate to plant location work for the protection of their clients, infrastructure and business.

Certification will be granted only once our high standards have been met. These standards exist to ensure worker safety and safer worksites and communities.

A formal agreement is established between us (as representative of the asset owner) and the locating organisation, that gives their employees who are Certified Locators, access permissions to utility networks to locate that utility’s assets.

Become a certified locator

Get CERTLOC Certified

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CERTLOC CERTIFIED LOCATOR

Have your locating expertise recognised and take the next step in your career. Enrol in our industry-leading certification process and start the process to get CERTLOC Certified today. Certification will set you apart from uncertified locators.

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CERTLOC CERTIFIED vacuum excavator

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CERTLOC CERTIFIED LOCATing organisation (CLO)

Have your diligence recognised and take the next step to achieve Certified Locating Organisation (CLO) status. Join our industry-leading certification program and get CERTLOC Certified today. Certification will provide you with access permissions to utility networks to locate that utility’s assets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To become a Certified Locator, follow these steps:

Step 1: Self-Assessment
Complete the free online self-assessment. This assessment helps determine if you are ready to undertake the Certified Locator Program.

Step 2: Enrol in the Certified Locator Program
Enrol in the Certified Locator Program by paying the assessment fee.

Step 3: Theory Assessment
Complete the online theory assessment (consisting of 70 multiple-choice questions). You need to score at least 96% within two attempts to proceed to the next stage.

Step 4: Practical Assessment
Scheduling
once you pass the theory assessment, we will schedule your practical assessment.

Step 5: Practical Assessment
During the practical assessment, an Assessor will evaluate your ability to identify underground assets/utilities and perform necessary locating procedures.

Step 6: Certification
Upon successfully passing the practical assessment, you will receive your Statement of Certification, officially recognising you as a CERTLOC Certified Locator.

Plan Enquiry

Before your assessment, you must complete a BYDA Enquiry for the assessment location in your name. Ensure all plans are legible by printing them in A3 size or displaying them on a minimum 10-inch tablet.

Preparation

The assessment begins with an equipment inspection, Telstra plan reading task, safety briefing, and an explanation of the locating scenario and required marking method.

Locating Process

You have two hours to perform the locating. The assessor needs to see enough of your work to evaluate your competency, including using Direct Connect and Induction Clamp on at least two or three asset types.

Assessor's Role

During the assessment, the assessor will observe your process, take notes, and occasionally ask questions or inspect connection points. They will generally observe you from a distance to give you space to perform your work.

After successfully completing the theory and practical assessments, you will receive your Statement of Certification, officially recognising you as a CERTLOC Certified Locator, usually within 24 hours.

Next, you will be contacted to discuss access to Telstra pits and manholes through the Certified Locating Organisation (CLO) program. The CLO program ensures compliance with utility network requirements.

Once you are registered in this program, you'll receive a photo ID card issued through your CLO employer.

Please note, only Certified Locators registered with a CLO can access Telstra infrastructure for locating purposes.

Certified Locator Certificates are valid for 2 years. To renew your certification, you must accumulate 50 Continuing Education Units (CEU) within that period.

Technical Tips for Certified Locators – Edition 4

Case Study: Exploring the Impact of Earth Stake Distance, Earth Mats, and Ground Conditions on Signal Strength
December, 2024 Resources

Accurate and reliable locating depends on the strength and quality of the signal transmitted and received along a target asset. In this edition, we examine how the distance of the earth stake from the target asset, the use of earth mats, and the ground conditions affects the resultant current and signal strength.

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Technical Tips for Certified Locators – Edition 3  

Capacitance or Far End Earthing
August, 2024 Resources

This article discusses Far End Earthing and Capacitance as methods for signal creation and detection in insulated conductive materials. It emphasises practical techniques like Direct Connect and the use of alternating current (AC) for effective signal transmission.

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CERTLOC LTD is ISO 9001 certified

CERTLOC is proud to have achieved ISO 9001 Certification of quality management system standards for the provision of the Certified Locator, Certified Locating Organisation Program, the delivery of the Pre-Excavation Management Course and Skills Development Program.

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