Locate Management Institute

Utility Advanced Line Locating Course

1 Day / Online $549 ex GST

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, developed with input from industry subject matter experts, is highly recommended by CERTLOC Ltd as foundation or refresher course prior to locator certification.

It details the necessary methods and procedures to safely perform utility locates as per applicable regulatory requirements, acts and industry best practices. Included in this utility locator training course: Online quizzes and a final exam. Certificate issued upon successful completion.

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Course Outline

  • Describe underground (buried) facilities and ground disturbance.
  • Identify locate requests and Locator responsibilities.
  • Explain locating procedures.
  • Describe the theory of electromagnetic locating
  • Explain frequencies and transmitter signals
  • Explain receiver signals and antenna configurations
  • Discuss signal distortion
  • Explain and apply the Direct Hook-up Method
  • Explain and apply the Inductive Clamp Method
  • Explain and apply the Inductive Method
  • Explain and apply the Radio Mode
  • Explain and apply the Live Cable (Power) Mode
  • Explain and apply the CPS Mode
  • Explain and apply the Parallel Line Check Method
  • Explain and apply the Sweeping Method
  • Explain and apply the Multi-Angle Sweeping Method
  • Explain and apply the 360° Sweeping Method
  • Explain and apply the ALL Method
  • Explain and apply the Point A to Point B Method
  • Explain and apply the Measurement Method
  • Explain and apply the Visual Evidence Method
  • Explain locating obstacles
  • Apply problem solving procedures

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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.