Pre-Excavation Management Course (PEMC)

The Pre-Excavation Management Course (PEMC) has been developed to strengthen industry capability in managing excavation risk where underground utilities are present. Ground disturbance remains one of the highest-risk construction activities in Australia. Utility strikes continue to result in serious injury, service disruption, regulatory enforcement action and significant financial loss. The PEMC provides structured, practical guidance […]

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Underground Asset Location Program (2 Days)

The 2-Day Underground Asset Location Course is designed to de-risk worksites and protect assets by upskilling your workforce. This comprehensive program provides participants with in-depth training on identifying, locating, and protecting subsurface utilities. The course covers essential skills for accurately locating underground services before excavation or cabling works, helping to prevent costly damage and ensure […]

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Underground Asset Location Program for Supervisors (1 Day)

The 1-Day Underground Asset Location Course for Supervisors provides an in-depth understanding of underground asset locating processes, vital for supervising and assessing contractor competence in the field. Covering key topics such as Signal and Active Locating Methods, Passive Sweep Locating, and Troubleshooting, the course emphasises effective use of EMF technology. With both theory and practical […]

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Underground Asset Location Program Refresher (1 Day)

The 1-Day Underground Asset Location Refresher Course is tailored to reinforce and update your workforce’s skills in locating and protecting underground assets. This focused program revisits essential techniques for accurately identifying, locating, and safeguarding subsurface utilities before excavation or cabling works. Participants will refresh their knowledge through practical exercises and updated theoretical content, ensuring they […]

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Locator Development Sessions

Locator Development Sessions conducted in the field offer targeted skills development tailored to individual needs. These sessions focus on addressing specific skills gaps or preparing to be a Certified Locator. Ideal as a refresher for certificate renewals or as a dedicated training session, they provide hands-on practice in real-world scenarios, enhancing proficiency in locating techniques […]

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Utility Strike Prevention Course (USP)

The Utility Strike Prevention (USP) course is a specialised damage prevention program designed to help civil contractors manage underground utility risks safely and effectively. Developed in collaboration with a Tier 1 civil contractor, this interactive one-day course covers best practices for planning and working safely around utilities, helping prevent injuries, costly damage, service disruption and […]

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Tailor-Made Courses

Customised Training for Your Organisation CERTLOC delivers tailored damage prevention and utility location programs designed to meet the specific needs of your industry and organisation. From in-field sessions and worksite visits to bespoke classroom programs, our courses can be adapted to your operational context, ensuring practical relevance and maximum impact. No request is too complex. […]

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Locate Management Institute

Utility Advanced Line Locating Course

This 1 day (up to 8 hours) online utility locator training course is aimed at developing knowledge and skills associated with locating underground utilities (electric power, gas distribution, and telecommunications). This e-learning course provides an Underground Facility Locator (UFL) advanced solutions to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs). This utility locator training course was developed with input […]

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Locate Management Institute

Hydrovacing and Facility Verification

This short course aims to develop safe hydrovacing and facility identification and verification skills as part of effective ground disturbance practices. Hydrovacing, also known as Hydro Excavation or Vacuum Excavation, is a safe non-destructive method to excavate around existing underground services. This process uses high-pressure water and industrial strength vacuum to carefully break up and […]

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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.