Course Overview
This course is endorsed by the Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA).![]()
This online Ground Disturbance course is endorsed by Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) and was created for a variety of leaders and employees who will encounter ground disturbance, whether that be planning or development, this course will have you covered.
After completing this ground disturbance 201 online training course, you should be able to:
- Recognize and define ground disturbance
- Identify hazards surrounding ground disturbance
- Understand which permits and agreements are required and when
- Find and identify underground facilities
- Understand ground disturbance regulations
- Acknowledger owners responsibility
- Understand 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 Topics
Module A: 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 B: 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 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
- 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 D: 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
Course Duration
This course takes approximately 420 minutes to complete
Course Pass Mark
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
Course Certificate
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course.