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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.