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Ground Disturbance 201 - USP Endorsed (formerly ABCGA)

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Course Overview:  

Planners, managers, employees and supervisors will all benefit from this USP endorsed Ground Disturbance for Supervisors course.

​The very same course content as the classroom based Ground Disturbance 201 course is covered in equivalent detail resulting in this course receiving official endorsement from the Utility Safety Partners (USP). No need to incur travel and lodging costs any longer. Virtual proctoring is optionally available at time of purchase.

The course applies to a wide range of personnel across many industries including forestry, energy, construction, waste treatment. This knowledge is essential whenever activities require breaking ground for any reason.

​Underground assets such as pipelines, gas lines, sewer, and other infrastructure increase the overall risk profile on such projects especially in urban areas. The related regulations, both provincial and federal make this a significant opportunity to reduce risk that should not be overlooked.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to identify and define ground disturbance scenarios and their specific hazards, know how to locate and identify underground facilities, the approvals and permits required, have a knowledge of the applicable regulations and safety requirements, and outline the responsibilities for both owners and workers.


Course Topics

• Module A: Damage Prevention
• Module B: Ground Disturbance Planning
• Module C: Preparing for a Ground Disturbance
• Module D: The Execution and Completion of a Ground Disturbance​

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Virtually Proctered Course version:
​​A proctored version of this course is available for an additional fee. The learner will be supervised via a webcam by "Integrity Advocate", an online supervision service that also records the course including the writing of the exam.

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Course Details:

DURATION:

PRICE: 

​PASSING MARK:

approx. 6 hours

​$94.95

​80%

Online Assessment:

Students answer questions on the course material and are required to obtain a minimum passing mark of 80%. The student will have two additional opportunities to pass if required.

Completion Certificate:

Following successful completion of this course, the student will have the opportunity to download and print a certificate of completion which is valid for a period of 3 years.

Continuing Education Credits:

This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program in the following provinces:

• Alberta CEU value: 0.6

Alberta legislation requires that specified water and wastewater facilities have certified operators. Therefore, the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program was developed to ensure proper operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program, click here.