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This course is endorsed by BC Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA). Click here to view the 2023 endorsement certificate.
This online BC Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA) endorsed course is designed for planners, managers, supervisors, and employees who are required to develop, plan, or undertake any kind of ground disturbance.
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
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 the procedures to follow if damage is caused or found
This Ground Disturbance 201 course contains the same course content and examination criteria as a classroom delivered course that has been endorsed to the BC Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA) Ground Disturbance 201 Standard. Virtual proctoring is available on purchase.
If you are looking for the Ground Disturbance 201 (AB Add-on) which can be completed after this course, please use this link: https://book.safetytickethub.com/store/sth/productdetails/ground-disturbance-201-bc-add-on
Module A: Damage Prevention
The importance of damage prevention
Buried facility damage and its consequences
Responsibilities of stakeholders involved in damage prevention and ground disturbance
Damage prevention regulators, organizations, and publications
The need for damage prevention and ground disturbance training
Module B: Ground Disturbance Planning
The definition of ground disturbance
The importance of codes of practice
The importance of, and requirements for, hazard assessments and emergency response plans
Various approvals required for ground disturbance
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
Different types of locate marks and outline marking requirements
Module D: The Execution and Completion of a Ground Disturbance
How to use a ground disturbance permit
The purpose of a pre-job meeting
Tailgate meetings and how to conduct them
Hand expose zones and hand exposure techniques
Proper excavation and backfilling procedures
Damage management, incident reporting, and investigation requirements
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities, including Apple’s iPad and most other tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems. We do recommend the use of Google Chrome as the browser.
This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program in the following provinces:
This course is eligible for Gold Seal Certification Credits from the Canadian Construction Association:
Value 2 Credits
For more information on the Canadian Construction Association program please go here: https://www.cca-acc.com/gold-seal/accreditation-program/accredited-training/.
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 was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities, including Apple’s iPad and most other tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.
