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Ground Disturbance Level II

Learn how to safely complete ground disturbance work and avoid a potential pipeline hit.

Global Training Centre
In Person
8 hours
 

In just one year in the province of Alberta, there were more than 30,000 reported line hits involving gas, electric, water-sewage and fibre optics. How many go unreported? The cost-related effects of so many line hits every year are incredible. More important are the many ground disturbance fatalities that have occurred over the past few years, taking lives unnecessarily.

Length of Course: 8 hours

Certification

  • Global Training Centre
  • ABCGA Standard 201 Ground Disturbance – Supervisory
  • ABCGA (Alberta common ground alliance) Endorsed
  • Recognized by Workplace Health & Safety
  • Valid 3 years

Course Outline

  • What is Ground Disturbance?
  • What is an Underground Facility?
  • Code of Practice for Ground Disturbances
  • Undertaking a Ground Disturbance
  • Sources for Finding Underground Facilities
  • Notification to Facility Owner
  • Approvals/Crossing Agreements
  • Regulations
  • Line Locating
  • Exposure
  • Backfill Inspections
  • Permits and Pre-job Meetings
  • Emergency Response Plans

Ground Disturbance Level II offers the student a complete understanding of what a Ground Disturbance really is and how to undertake a Ground Disturbance. Your Ground Disturbance course will take you through the Pipeline Act and Regulations. You will become certified in the supervision of Ground Disturbance activities. Whether you are a backhoe operator, surveyor, environmental engineer or are preparing to build your own deck or fence on your own property, this course will give you the tools and knowledge to safely complete the work and avoid a potential pipeline hit. The course we teach is Global Training Certified assuring full recognition in all industries.

It was developed in consultation with industry stakeholders and the Government. This committee ensures quality control of the program.

Ground Disturbance II
May 07 / 8am - 4pm
11/28
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(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
May 07 / 4pm - 6pm
3/20
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Ground Disturbance II
May 15 / 8am - 4pm
2/28
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(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
May 15 / 4pm - 6pm
0/20
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Ground Disturbance II
May 21 / 8am - 4pm
2/28
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(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
May 21 / 4pm - 6pm
0/20
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Ground Disturbance II
May 27 / 8am - 4pm
1/28
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(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
May 27 / 4pm - 6pm
0/20
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Ground Disturbance II
June 02 / 8am - 4pm
0/28
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(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
June 02 / 4pm - 6pm
0/20
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Upcoming Classes
May 07
8am - 4pm
Ground Disturbance II
11/28
Register →
May 07
4pm - 6pm
(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
3/20
Register →
May 15
8am - 4pm
Ground Disturbance II
2/28
Register →
May 15
4pm - 6pm
(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
0/20
Register →
CLASS TESTIMONIALS

Why Students Choose Ground Disturbance Level II

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“I really liked how we all got to work together as a team. It makes it a great environment! Keep up the great work!”
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Anonymous
“I really enjoyed getting involved with other classmates to do the medical emergency scenarios. There wasn't anything i didn't like doing!”
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Anonymous
“Your practical, hands-on approach is really appreciated. Thank you so much for making this training interesting.”
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Anonymous
April, 2024
“I really liked the humor and "straightforwardness" of the course. The instructor made the dry material really exciting. It was a fantastic course that was super hands-on.”
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