Self Assessment

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The purpose of the Self-Assessment is to help you to understand what areas you will be assessed on during the Theory and Practical Assessments. If there are criteria within the Self-Assessment where you are not confident, it is in your interest not to enroll into the program until you have increased your expertise in those areas; otherwise you may find you do not pass the assessment.

We recommend taking locator educational and field training courses prior to enrolling into the Canadian Certified Locator Program.

Once the Self-Assessment has been successfully completed, you will be asked to formally enroll in the Certified Locator Program and make payment.

After successful enrollment, you will receive your log-in details via email and can proceed to the Theory Assessment.

Please note - all field are required

Do you have the following required equipment? (Required equipment list)

Yes

Do you have at least six months full time equivalent practical locating experience?

Yes

Can you completely operate and care for all essential locating equipment?

Yes

Are you able to manage the scope of locating projects with each client?

Yes

Do you have a complete understanding of the notification process?

Yes

Are you familiar with, and are you able to interpret and practically apply plans provided from all facility owners or other other available records?

Yes

Do you understand the difference between live, abandoned, dead or suspended facilities?

Yes

Can you identify work hazards related to a locating task and take actions to control those hazards to prevent harm to yourself, the facilities and the public?

Yes

Can interpret and apply a risk matrix?

Yes

Can you approach all locating tasks logically and methodically?

Yes

Locator Certification Cost

$1195 + Gst

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Re-Sit Fee Practical Assessment

$595 + Gst

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Re-Sit Fee Theory Assessment

(after 2 attempts)
$150 + Gst

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To undertake the practical assessment, you must present with the following equipment. Failure to do so will result in the assessment being aborted and the participant will incur the cost of re-assessment ($595 + GST).

Facility Owner Plans for the assessment location, whenever possible
Driver’s Licence
Copy of Locating course certificate
EM locating equipment and calibration certificate (calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification) with the following minimum requirements:
1. Multiple frequencies (min of 1 Low, 1 Medium & 1 High Frequency)
2. At least one sonde frequency, if applicable
3. Three active modes: Direct Connect, Inductive Clamp and Induction
4. Two passive modes, Radio and Power (CPS, if applicable)
5. Separate Peak and Null Mode antennae configurations
6. Be able to read Current and OHM Measurements if applicable
7. Manual Gain control
8. Direct connect leads
9. Ground rod
10. Inductive clamp
4-Way Gas monitor with sniffer hose, if applicable:
1. Combustibles (LEL)
2. Oxygen (O)
3. Carbon Monoxide (CO)
4. Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
Traceable duct rodding equipment and a sonde suitable for rodding, if applicable
Manhole keys and cover remover, if applicable
Applicable handhole tools, pedestal wrench, sockets, wire strippers, allen keys, screw drivers, hammer, etc.
Applicable safety management signs and pylons, if applicable.
Site facility records
First aid kit
Hi-Vis workwear or vest
Fire retardant clothing, if appliable
Applicable PPE
1. CSA boots
2. CSA Hardhat
3. CSA Safety glasses
4. Gloves
5. company-specific, if applicable
Fire extinguisher, if applicable
Marking equipment and supplies (paint, flags, lath, etc.)
Spare batteries or supplies