Utility Strike Prevention Course (USP)

7hrs / face-to-face $225 + GST

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 project delays. Featuring practical techniques, utility representative sessions, and real-world scenarios to promote safe work practices and decision making on-site, the USP course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to confidently handle utility challenges on their projects.

With utility strike incidents being alarmingly frequent — many going unreported — national damage data highlights a widespread risk to underground utilities. This training helps ensure your team works safely and confidently around underground utilities.

Courses can be run Australia wide, to suit your team, timeframe and location. Minimum numbers apply. If you would like more information about the course, please contact us at [email protected] or call 1300 340 017.

Enrol in the USP course today and protect your team, project, and reputation or join our waitlist.

Take action before a utility strike happens.

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Course Outline

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Time: 8.00am – 2.00pm

Location: 19/35 Paringa Road, Murarrie

Presenter: Adrian Wellington, CERTLOC Damage Prevention Manager

This course is designed for civil contracting:

  • Engineers
  • Project Managers
  • Site Managers
  • Site Supervisors
  • HSE Managers

This course can be tailored to suit your organisations needs, and can include:

  • In-depth explanation and analysis of utility plans
  • Understanding the AS 5488 Classification of Subsurface Utilities, and why it’s important
  • Specialist sessions with utility representatives (e.g. power, gas and telecommunications) to discuss real site excavation issues, worker safety and answer any of your questions
  • Presentation of a risk management template for efficient utility location

One-day face-to-face presentation with breaks. Recommended for up to 12 participants. Participants receive a Certificate of Completion

$225 + GST per person

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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.