Courses · Ground Disturbance · In person
Ground Disturbance 201 - Fort St. John
A classroom course covering the full ground disturbance damage-prevention process, from stakeholder responsibilities to locating and exposing buried facilities. Learners are trained and assessed on the hazards, permits, and procedures involved in any ground disturbance work.
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
- Explain how to search for, locate, and identify buried facilities
- Describe methods for exposing buried facilities
- Outline procedures to follow if damage is caused or found
Who it’s for
- Planners, managers, supervisors, and employees who develop, plan, or undertake any kind of ground disturbance
What you’ll cover
- Damage prevention process
- Stakeholder responsibilities
- Ground disturbance hazards
- Approvals and permits
- Locating and identifying buried facilities
- Exposing buried facilities
- Damage procedures
Prerequisites
Minimum age 16 · One piece of government-issued photo ID
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
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Upcoming dates
No public dates scheduled for this course right now — we run it on request, and we schedule quickly once there is interest.
Common questions
Who is Ground Disturbance 201 - Fort St. John for?
Planners, managers, supervisors, and employees who develop, plan, or undertake any kind of ground disturbance.
How long is Ground Disturbance 201 - Fort St. John 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 in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
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.
Are there any prerequisites?
Minimum age 16 · One piece of government-issued photo ID
What does Ground Disturbance 201 - Fort St. John cost?
$219 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.