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Ground Disturbance 201 - BC & AB - Online
Endorsed by the BC Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA) and Utility Safety Partners (USP, formerly the Alberta Common Ground Alliance), this course is for planners, managers, supervisors, and employees who develop, plan, or undertake any kind of ground disturbance. Same content and examination criteria as the endorsed classroom course, and it includes the Ground Disturbance 201 (USP) Alberta add-on. About 7 hours online; 80% pass mark with three exam attempts. Virtual proctoring available at purchase.
What you’ll learn
- Explain the importance of the damage prevention process
- Outline ground disturbance stakeholder responsibilities
- Identify and define ground disturbance
- Describe hazards associated with ground disturbance
- Identify approvals and permits that may be required
- Search for, locate, and identify buried facilities
- Describe methods for exposing buried facilities
- Know the procedures to follow if damage is caused or found
Who it’s for
- Planners and managers
- Supervisors
- Anyone who develops, plans, or undertakes ground disturbance
What you’ll cover
- Module A: Damage prevention — consequences, stakeholders, regulators
- Module B: Ground disturbance planning — codes of practice, hazard assessments, approvals, agreements, supervision
- Module C: Preparing — searches, notifications, locates, locate marks
- Module D: Execution & completion — permits, pre-job & tailgate meetings, hand expose zones, excavation, backfilling, damage management
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · AsTec Safety
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryOnline — self-paced
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Register & start today
This course runs entirely online through our training portal. Register and pay there, start immediately, and work at your own pace — your certificate of completion is ready to download the moment you pass.
How buying works — about a minute
- Click the link above to open the course in our training store.
- Choose Buy now, or Add to cart if you’re buying several.
- Create an account (or sign in if you already have one).
- Complete the course — your certificate is ready as soon as you pass.
Training a crew? Request a quoteand we’ll set the whole team up.
Common questions
Who is Ground Disturbance 201 - BC & AB - Online for?
Planners and managers; Supervisors; Anyone who develops, plans, or undertakes ground disturbance.
How long is Ground Disturbance 201 - BC & AB - Online valid for?
The certificate is valid for 36 months from the course completion date, after which recertification is required.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered fully online and self-paced — start any time and work through it at your own speed.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
What does Ground Disturbance 201 - BC & AB - Online cost?
$144.9 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.