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June Operators Training & Meeting
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 8:00 AM to Thursday, June 23, 2022, 1:00 PM EDT
Category: Training

The CPGA June Operators Meeting and Locator Training will take place June 22-23 in Greenville, NC. The schedule is below. 

June 22

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm:  Locator Training (Classroom and hands-on)

June 23

  • 8:00 - 9:30 am: Locator Training (Classroom) Remainder of morning (Hands-on) trainees can join the rest of the group for lunch. Locator Training will resume after lunch finish when all questions/concerns have been addressed.
  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm:  Operators Meeting
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm: Lunch

 

Locator Training Agenda
*Safety Vests are required
**Attendees are required to bring their own Locating Equipment

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Purpose of Locating
  • Types of Equipment (Attendees are encouraged to bring their own locating equipment)
  • Equipment Maintenance: Basic Care
  • Locating Principles (Some will be roundtable format for discussion)
  • Theory
  • Best Practices in Verifying Locates
    • Conductive vs. Inductive
    • Tolerance Zones
    • Ticket Management Systems
    • Damage Reporting/Damage Investigation (Hit Kit)
    • Communicating with Construction Contractors/Excavators
    • Abnormal Operating Conditions
    • Safety Issues
    • Training/Certifications
    • Basic Troubleshooting
  • Field Demonstration
    • Various Different Locates

Click here to register.