
Ground Disturbance Level II® BC (In-Class)

Description
This one-day BC specific program is designed for any party that is supervising a ground disturbance, independently performing a ground disturbance, or issuing and receiving ground disturbance permits in British Columbia. The program ensures that Level II® personnel are familiar with, and fully understand, all the regulations and variances involved when a ground disturbance takes place. The course is presented in a logical sequence – from the pre-planning stage to the actual dig – and highlights the ‘musts’ compared to the ‘shoulds. Level II is the standardized program recognized by industry regulators. Certification is valid for 3 years. This course is assed to the BCCGA 201 Ground Disturbance Standard.
- Clarify the sources when searching for underground facilities
- Provide notification to facility owner
- Receive owner notification
- Approvals / Crossing Agreements
- Regulation
- Create the Plot Plan / Site Drawing
- Line Locating
- Exposure
- Back-fill inspections
- Permits and pre-job meetings
- Emergency Response Plans
- Contacting an underground facility
Competencies: The competencies of this program are tested and measured through 100% participation of the learning objectives. Participants must achieve a minimum of 80% pass mark on a written competency exam. Upon successful completion, students will be issued a training certificate valid for three (3) years. Please note that certificates are non-transferable.