Ground Disturbance 201 (Proctored) 
 There are 2 options for this course:
  • Ground Disturbance 201 (Proctored) 
    Done at our office or at home. This version of the course is virtually proctored using your computers webcam and microphone. 
  • Ground Disturbance 201
    Done at our office or at home.
Safety Starts Here Office: $160.00 + GST
Online at Home:  $114.95 + GST
This online Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) endorsed course is designed for planners, managers, supervisors, and employees who are required to develop, plan, or undertake any kind of ground disturbance.
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
  • Identify and define ground disturbance
  • Describe the hazards of ground disturbance
  • Decide what permits and agreements will be required
  • Describe how to locate and identify underground facilities
  • Describe regulations associated with ground disturbance
  • Describe the responsibilities for owners and ground disturbers
  • Describe safety requirements
This Ground Disturbance 201 course contains the same course content and examination criteria as a classroom delivered course that has been endorsed to the Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) Ground Disturbance 201 Standard.

Module A: Damage Prevention
  • The importance of damage prevention
  • Buried facility damage and its consequences
  • The responsibilities of stakeholders involved in damage prevention and ground disturbance
  • Damage prevention legislation, organizations, and publications
  • The need for standardized damage prevention and ground disturbance training
Module B: Ground Disturbance Planning
  • The definition of ground disturbance
  • The importance of codes of practice in terms of ground disturbance
  • The importance of and requirements for hazard assessments and emergency response plans
  • The various approvals required for ground disturbance
  • The various agreements related to ground disturbance
  • Onsite supervision responsibilities for all parties involved in a ground disturbance
Module C: Preparing for a Ground Disturbance
  • The requirements for conducting a search for buried facilities
  • The notification process and the requirements of those involved
  • The responsibilities and requirements for requesting locates and locating buried facilities
  • The different types of locate marks and outline marking requirements
  • Hand expose zones according to regulatory and industry requirements
  • Pre-job meetings and what they should entail
Module D: The Execution and Completion of a Ground Disturbance
  • How to use a ground disturbance permit
  • Tailgate meetings and how to conduct them
  • Proper hand exposure techniques
  • Proper excavation and backfilling procedures
  • Damage management, incident reporting, and investigation requirements

ONLINE COURSE DURATION
Approximately 5 hours

PASS MARK
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The final exam is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. The certificate is valid for 3 years from the course completion date indicated on the certificate.

UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

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