The first portion of this course (Level 1) covers information about the items required to ensure your safety, how to recognize potential hazards and recognizing when to stop work and inform the supervisor for further assessment. Learn about what a ground disturbance is, when and why it occurs and more.
The second portion of this course (Level 2) is designed for anyone that is supervising a ground disturbance, independently performing a ground disturbance, or issuing and receiving ground disturbance permits. You’ll become familiar with all the regulations and variances involved when a ground disturbance takes place. This course will take you from the pre-planning stage to the actual dig, and highlights the "musts" compared to the "shoulds."
Level 2 is a standardized program recognized by industry regulators. Objectives are tested by a written competency exam. Certification, valid for three years, is issued upon completion of the objective.