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
February 05 / 8am - 4pm
8/28

(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
February 05 / 4pm - 6pm
2/20

Ground Disturbance II
February 11 / 8am - 4pm
7/28

(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
February 11 / 4pm - 6pm
0/20

Ground Disturbance II
February 19 / 8am - 4pm
1/28

(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
February 19 / 4pm - 6pm
0/20

Ground Disturbance II
February 25 / 8am - 4pm
0/28

(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
February 25 / 4pm - 6pm
0/20

Ground Disturbance II
March 02 / 8am - 4pm
0/28

(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
March 02 / 4pm - 6pm
0/20

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February 05
8:00am - 4:00pm
Ground Disturbance II
8/28

February 05
4:00pm - 6:00pm
(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
2/20

February 11
8:00am - 4:00pm
Ground Disturbance II
7/28

February 11
4:00pm - 6:00pm
(BC Addendum) Ground Disturbance II
0/20

Why Students Choose Ground Disturbance Level II

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Anonymous
“The interactive creative nature in which the course material was applied, kept the experience fun and helped lubricate the desire to pay attention and learn.”
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Anonymous
“I like the hands-on approach and having to work through scenarios - especially where something happens that's unexpected. Very good information, new things I never learned in university.”
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Anonymous
“The next 5 minutes were a blur, yet I did everything I was “trained” to do.  I took charge and asked others to assist, but in the end I used an AED to save a man’s life.”
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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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