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.

$219 + GSTRecord of TrainingValid 36 monthsIn person · 1 day in person

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
  • ValidityValid 36 months
  • DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
  • JurisdictionBC & AB

Upcoming dates

or call (250) 787-9315

No public dates scheduled right now. Request a quote for your team, or call (250) 787-9315and we’ll set one up.

1,500+ organizations trained across BC & AlbertaInstructor-led · assessed in person