GROUND DISTURBANCE AWARENESS 201
This course is endorsed by the Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA). Click here to view endorsement letter.
This online Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) 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:
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Identify and define ground disturbance
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Describe the hazards of ground disturbance
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Decide what permits and agreements will be required
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Describe how to locate and identify underground facilities
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Describe regulations associated with ground disturbance
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Describe the responsibilities for owners and ground disturbers
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Describe safety requirements
This Ground Disturbance 201 course contains the same course content and examination criteria as a classroom delivered course that has been endorsed to the Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) Ground Disturbance 201 Standard.
Course Duration: 7 Hours
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online Ground Disturbance 201 Safety course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved. Supplemental materials necessary to complete this course can be accessed online.
Certificate of Completion
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.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program in the following provinces:
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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.
Course Overview
Module 1 : 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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
