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Big Gains for Subsurface Utility Engineering
Planview Utility Services Ltd.®
Committing a small portion of your budget to Subsurface Utility Engineering during the design phase of an infrastructure expansion project ensures the greatest success for construction timelines, service delivery, future asset management and public safety.  
 
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SPRING DIG SAFE EXCAVATOR BREAKFAST MEETINGS

 

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Event registration will open in late April.

 

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*Sponsorship for the tournament will be available soon. If your company is interested in sponsoring this event, please email rebecca@orcga.com.

 

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Education

The DPT 1000 is a 4-week comprehensive classroom / in-field practical training required for locators if locating large and established utilities, including dedicated locators (DL)

2 weeks - In Class

2 weeks - In-Field Practical

Training Dates: TBD

To register and for additional information, contact:

Kimberly Sheppard

905.532.9836

kim@orcga.com

Damage Prevention Technician Training (DPT100 and DPT200) provides instruction on the fundamentals of locating. The DPT training is focused on a combination of in-class instruction (in-depth review of techniques used to locate all utility types, safety, locate requests and industry practices), field awareness review and an on-the-job competency assessment.
 
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The Safe Excavation Training (SET) course sets the standard on damage prevention and safe excavation practices around underground infrastructure. It is the knowledge requirement for excavators in Ontario. Excavators who successfully complete the training will be awarded the Safe Excavation Certificate, demonstrating they know best practices and proper procedures to minimize damage, ensure worker and public safety, and keep projects on time and on budget. They enhance their own and their company's reputation as professionals dedicated to the health of the industry and the public. ​

Developed by the ORCGA in consultation with numerous subject matter experts and corporate training experts Flint Learning Solutions, this training is based on the latest research and resources on excavation best practices, legislation and standards. It provides instruction on the fundamentals of compliance, planning and design, notification service, locating and marking, and excavation The SET is an interactive four-hour technical/theory course.
 
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Underground Utility Locating Done Right.
Olameter Inc.®
As a locating contractor, we understand the importance of having a locate done right. In addition to providing traditional underground locate field services, Olameter’s Geolocate software automatically uses AI and AR techniques to produce drawings of buried assets to an accuracy ± 15cm (6”) without substantially affecting the time spent by the technician in the field.
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