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

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