Course Overview
This 1 day (up to 8 hours) online underground facility locator training course is aimed at developing knowledge and skills associated with locating transmission pipeline facilities. This transmission pipeline locator training course provides UFLs with advanced locating solutions to abnormal operating conditions (AOC's).
This e-learning transmission pipeline locator training course was developed with input from industry subject matter experts. It details necessary methods and procedures to safely perform transmission pipeline facility locates as per applicable regulatory requirements, acts and industry best practices.
Included in this transmission pipeline locator training course: Online quizzes and a final exam. Certificate and wallet card issued upon successful completion.
Anyone who is responsible for locating transmission pipeline facilities will benefit from this e-learning locator training course.
Course Topics
- Describe transmission pipelines
- Identify locate requests and Locator
responsibilities - Explain locating procedures
Module 2 , Fundamentals of Line Locating
- Describe the theory of electromagnetic locating
- Explain fundamental function of the transmitter
and the receiver - Discuss signal distortion
Module 3 , Active Locating Methods
- Explain and apply the Direct Hook-Up Method
- Explain and apply the Inductive Clamp Method
- Explain and apply the Inductive Method
Module 4 , Passive Locating Methods
- Explain and apply the Radio Mode
- Explain and apply the Live Cable (Power) Mode.
- Explain and apply the Cathodic Protection System
(CPS) Mode.
Module 5 , Advanced Locating Methods
- Explain and apply the Parallel Line Check Method
- Explain and apply the Sweeping Method.
- Explain and apply the Multi-Angle Sweeping
Method. - Explain and apply the 360° Sweeping Method.
- Explain and apply the ALL Method
Module 6 , Unconventional Locating Methods
- Explain and apply the Point A to Point B Method.
- Explain and apply the Measurement Method.
- Explain and apply the Visual Evidence Method.
Module 7 , Obstacles and Problem Solving
- Explain locating obstacles.
- Apply problem solving procedures.
This course takes approximately 230 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course.
