
Module 1 – Introduction
1. Describe underground (buried) facilities and ground disturbance.
Module 2 – DBYD Enquiries and Locator Responsibilities
1. Identify locate requests and Locator responsibilities.
Module 3 – Locating Procedures
1. Explain locating procedures.
Module 4 – Locating Fundamentals
1. Describe the theory of electromagnetic locating
2. Explain frequencies and transmitter signals
3. Explain receiver signals and antenna configurations
4. Discuss signal distortion
Module 5 – Active Locating Methods
1. Explain and apply the Direct Hook-up Method
2. Explain and apply the Inductive Clamp Method
3. Explain and apply the Inductive Method
Module 6 – Passive Locating Methods
1. Explain and apply the Radio Mode
2. Explain and apply the Live Cable (Power) Mode
3. Explain and apply the CPS Mode
Module 7 – Advanced Locating Methods
1. Explain and apply the Parallel Line Check Method
2. Explain and apply the Sweeping Method
3. Explain and apply the Multi-Angle Sweeping Method
4. Explain and apply the 360° Sweeping Method
5. Explain and apply the ALL Method
Module 8 – Site Awareness Techniques
1. Explain and apply the Point A to Point B Method
2. Explain and apply the Measurement Method
3. Explain and apply the Visual Evidence Method
Module 9 – Locating Obstacles
1. Explain locating obstacles
Module 10 – Problem Solving
1. Apply problem solving procedures