Ground Disturbance Level II® - British Columbia (Online)

Please note, new registrations will be processed Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PDT and will receive logins and instructions within 24 hours of payment.  

Courses purchased on weekends or holidays will receive logins and instructions on the next business day. 

This online program was built on the success and content of the current Global Training Centre Ground Disturbance Level II® classroom program and has been assessed to Ground Disturbance 201 Standard (BC) and is endorsed by BCCGA. 

The program ensures that personnel is familiar with, and fully understand, all best practices and regulations involved when a ground disturbance takes place. This course was built in three logical modules: 

• Ground Disturbance Level I® 

• Ground Disturbance Level II® 

• Ground Disturbance Level II® - British Columbia Jurisdictional Module 

Each of these modules consists of sub-modules, presented in a logical sequence – from the pre-planning stage to the close-out, all with a focus on damage prevention. Participants learn how to clarify sources when searching for underground facilities, provide notification to the facility owner and receive owner notification. Participants gain an understanding of the necessary approvals/crossing agreements and regulations necessary before creating a ground disturbance. They gain an understanding of line locating, including the use of electro-magnetic equipment, learn about types of exposure, and how to close out a ground disturbance project. 

The practical exercise in the Ground Disturbance Level II® immerses the participant in the role of a Ground Disturbance Supervisor, allowing them to make decisions critical decisions in a safe space. Course content includes 3D animated scenarios, expert character guideposts, interactive learning exercises, competency quiz questions, a full glossary and toolbox of regulations, codes, guides, a module designed to provide the requirements specific to British Columbia, and also a defensible final exam. 

This course was built in three logical modules: 

1. Ground Disturbance Level I 

   • Introduction to Ground Disturbance Level I 

   • Damage Prevention: Who, How, and Why? 

   • What is Ground Disturbance? 

   • My Role as a Ground Disturber 

   • Understanding the Hazards

2. Ground Disturbance Level II

   • Introduction to Ground Disturbance Level II 

   • Damage Prevention Stakeholders 

   • Why Do Hits Occur? 

   • Pre-Job Planning 

   • Searching the Area 

   • Notification 

   • Locating and Marking 

   • Executing the Ground Disturbance Safely 

   • Completing the Ground Disturbance 

   • Exercise – Conducting a Ground Disturbance 

3. Ground Disturbance Level II - British Columbia Jurisdictional Module 

4. Ground Disturbance Level II - British Columbia Final Exam 

Exam: A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion.  Participants are able to repeat the course for a total of 3 attempts if the passing mark is not achieved.  If the participant is unsuccessful in achieving 80% or higher 3 times, a new credit will need to be purchased to continue with the training. 

Upon successful completion, students will be issued a training certificate valid for three (3) years. 

Duration: This course consists of 3 modules and takes a total of about 6 hours of self-paced instruction.  

How registration works: Registrations will be processed Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PDT will receive logins and instructions within 24 hours of payment.  Courses purchased on weekends or holidays will receive logins and instructions on the next business day.  

There are no prerequisites for this course.

This course is designed for All individuals, including supervisors, ground disturbers, excavators, project managers, and workers, who work in the ground disturbance (excavation) industry.