BECOME A CERTIFIED LOCATOR

Certified Locators are certified by industry experts to distinguish them from “DIY” or self-authorised locators. To gain certification locators must pass a comprehensive theory assessment and practical field assessment conducted by an industry assessor – see below for more information. Certified Locators will need to present appropriate equipment and demonstrate expertise to safely and competently use different locating techniques to accepted industry standards.

Next Available Practical Assessments

Brisbane 5 June
Darwin – 6 June
Sydney – 15 June
Melbourne 29 June
Additional Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane dates available on request

To book in for one of these dates, please email paula@dbydcert.com or call us on 0438 816 682.

The Certification Process

Self Assessment

Theory Assessment

Practical Assessment

If you are an inexperienced or new locator it is recommended that you complete the Locate Management online training course “Utility Advanced Line Locating (UALL)” as a first step. The online training course provides a great introduction for aspiring locators and will give you a sound knowledge base prior to enrolling into a face-to-face training course.

1 – SELF-ASSESSMENT

Start with the free Self-Assessment. Here, you will be asked a series of questions about your expertise.

The Self-Assessment will help you understand what areas you will be assessed on during the Theory and Practical Assessment components of the Certified Locator Program. If there are criteria within the Self-Assessment where you are not confident, it is in your interest not to enrol into the program until you have increased your expertise in those areas (or have all required equipment); otherwise you may find you do not pass the assessment.

Once the Self-Assessment has been successfully completed, you will be asked to formally enrol in the Certified Locator Program and make payment. After successful enrolment, you will receive an email with log-in details and can proceed to the Theory Assessment.

Self-Assessment

Required Equipment List

Candidate Manual

2 – THEORY ASSESSMENT

Please allow at least one hour to complete the Theory Assessment.

The online Theory Assessment asks you a number of multiple choice questions about locating. If you are successful, you will be contacted by DBYD Certification Ltd to schedule your practical assessment. If you are unsuccessful, you may attempt the assessment again, up to a maximum of two times.

If you are unable to successfully complete the theory assessment after two attempts, you will receive a recommendation to undertake further training and experience.

To undertake the Theory Assessment please ensure you have a functional Webcam and are not using Internet Explorer

3 – PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

The practical assessment will be conducted by an assessor at a selected field location. Once the location date and time have been agreed, cancellation fees may apply (refer terms and conditions).

If you successfully complete your Practical Assessment, you will be recognised as a Certified Locator. You will receive a Certificate of Completion, which confirms you have successfully completed the Certified Locator Program.

If you do not successfully complete the Practical Assessment, the assessor will provide you with feedback indicating areas that require further training and experience. After further developing your skills you will have the opportunity of attempting the relevant components of the Program again (minimum one month waiting period). Please note that this will involve payment of a re-assessment fee. It is strongly recommended that you do not undertake the practical assessment until you are confident against all criteria in the Self-Assessment questionnaire.

To undertake the skills assessment you must present with the required equipment.

Next Available Practical Assessments

The Certification Process

1 – SELF-ASSESSMENT

2 – THEORY ASSESSMENT

3 – PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

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