Module A: Damage Prevention

• The importance of damage prevention
• Buried facility damage and its consequences
• The responsibilities of stakeholders involved in damage prevention and ground disturbance
• Damage prevention legislation, organizations, and publications
• The need for standardized damage prevention and ground disturbance training

Module B: Ground Disturbance Planning

• The definition of ground disturbance
• The importance of codes of practice in terms of ground disturbance
• The importance of and requirements for hazard assessments and emergency response plans
• The various approvals required for ground disturbance
• The various agreements related to ground disturbance
• Onsite supervision responsibilities for all parties involved in a ground disturbance

Module C: Preparing for a Ground Disturbance

• The requirements for conducting a search for buried facilities
• The notification process and the requirements of those involved
• The responsibilities and requirements for requesting locates and locating buried facilities
• The different types of locate marks and outline marking requirements
• Hand expose zones according to regulatory and industry requirements
• Pre-job meetings and what they should entail

Module D: The Execution and Completion of a Ground Disturbance

• How to use a ground disturbance permit
• Tailgate meetings and how to conduct them
• Proper hand exposure techniques
• Proper excavation and backfilling procedures
• Damage management, incident reporting, and investigation requirements

Approximately 7 hours

A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The final exam is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. The certificate is valid for 3 years from the course completion date indicated on the certificate.

This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program in the following provinces:

• Alberta CEU value: 0.6

Alberta legislation requires that specified water and wastewater facilities have certified operators. Therefore, the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program was developed to ensure proper operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program, click here.