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 (not a certificate; the provider issues the certificate, see the FAQ)
- ValidityValid for 3 years
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Ask to be notified of new dates below.
Common questions
Who is Ground Disturbance 201 for?
Planners, managers, supervisors, and employees who develop, plan, or undertake any kind of ground disturbance.
How long is Ground Disturbance 201 good for?
3 years from the date on your certificate. The term comes from the Utility Safety Partners standard, not from a law. Check your own dates →
How long does the Ground Disturbance 201 course take?
Up to 1 day in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can Ground Disturbance 201 be done online?
This version runs in person. Ground Disturbance 201 - BC & AB - Online is fully online. See Ground Disturbance 201 - BC & AB - Online →
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
How much does Ground Disturbance 201 cost?
$219 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.