Version 3.0 of the Underground Facility Locator's Field Task Competency Manual is available now. The UFL Manual specifies Locator training standards and competencies requirements in an effort to increase the accuracy and reliability of locates. The Manual, developed by Locate Management, contains task descriptions written by subject matter experts with input from industry stakeholders.
This 1 day (up to 8 hours) course is aimed at developing knowledge and skills associated with locating transmission pipeline facilities. It also provides advanced solutions to abnormal operating conditions (AOC's). This course was developed with input from industry subject matter experts. It details the necessary methods and procedures to safely perform locates as per applicable regulatory requirements, acts and industry best practices.
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Locate Management's Locator Field Training is designed for the Underground Facility Locator (UFL) who has successfully completed industry specific knowledge development courses.
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 utility locator training course provides an Underground Facility Locator (UFL) advanced solutions to abnormal operating conditions (AOC's).
This 1 day (up to 8 hours) online utility locator training course is aimed at developing knowledge and skills associated with locating locating petroleum producer's facilities. This petroleum locator training course provides an Underground Facility Locator (UFL) advanced solutions to abnormal operating conditions (AOC's).
This online magnetic locator operation course (approximately 2 hours) develops knowledge and skills associated with detecting ferrous (magnetic) objects. The course teaches basic magnetism concepts, magnetic field detection, magnetic locator operation, and advanced solutions for abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).
This online infrastructure awareness training course (up to 2 hours) is aimed at developing knowledge and skills associated with gas distribution infrastructure with emphasis on locating underground gas facilities.
Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, Locate Management's new online Safe Digging - Supervisory Ground Disturbance (SD201) 1 day (up to 8 hours) course is aimed at developing advanced ground disturbance (excavation) skills and attitudes.
Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, Locate Management's new online Digging Awareness (SD101) 1-2 hour course is intended to teach individuals of the hazards and safety requirements associated with ground disturbance or excavation activities.
Version 1.0 of the Safe Digging - A Guide to PROPPER Ground Disturbance is now available. The content and organization of this manual closely follows Locate Management’s online Safe Digging - Supervisory Ground Disturbance course and can be used as a reference for the course.
Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, Locate Management's new online Safe Excavation 0.5 days (up to 4 hours) course is aimed at developing safe excavation skills and attitudes.
Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, Locate Management's new online Hydrovacing and Facility Verification 0.5 days (up to 4 hours) course is aimed at developing safe hydrovacing and facility identification and verification skills as part of the ground disturbance process.
Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, Locate Management's new online Locating and Marking 0.5 days (up to 4 hours) course is aimed at developing locating and marking skills and attitudes.
Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, Locate Management's new online Digging Awareness (GSS101) 1-2 hour course is intended to teach individuals of the hazards and safety requirements associated with ground disturbance or excavation activities.
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 utility locator training course provides an Underground Facility Locator (UFL) advanced solutions to abnormal operating conditions (AOC's).
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 utility locator training course provides an Underground Facility Locator (UFL) advanced solutions to abnormal operating conditions (AOC's).
This (2 hour) online course training course is aimed at developing knowledge and skills associated with locating underground utilities (transmission, petroleum, electric power, gas distribution, and telecommunications).
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 utility locator training course provides an Underground Facility Locator (UFL) advanced solutions to abnormal operating conditions (AOC's).
Version 1.0 of the Digging Awareness - Gold Shovel Standard Manual is now available. The content and organization of this manual closely follows Locate Management’s online Gold Shovel Standard Digging Awareness course and can be used as a reference for the course.