Certified Locator FAQs
- What is the beforeUdig Certified Locator program?
- Certified Locator - What if I fail the self-assessment?
- Certified Locator - Are there GPR criteria in the self-assessment?
- Certified Locator - Why does the assessment only focus on electro-magnetic techniques and not on GPR?
- Certified Locator - Are reasons for not using GPR explained during the assessment?
- Certified Locator - How are the assessors selected?
- Certified Locator - How will the certification be policed in the field?
- Certified Locator - Does the certification recognise prior learning?
- Certified Locator - Is there a difference in the assessment of city and rural contractors?
- Certified Locator - Does the certification cover all locating techniques?
- Certified Locator - Are certified locators allowed to locate all assets?
- Certified Locator - If the assessor is a locator, how do you guarantee impartiality (conflict of interest)?
- Certified Locator - Do you have to be able to locate fibre to be beforeUdig certified?
- Certified Locator - Would the certification be suitable for construction subcontractors?
- Certified Locator - Does engaging a certified locator offer any benefits?
- Certified Locator - If I engage a certified locator, can I be assured that there will be no damage?
- Certified Locator - Who is conducting the practical assessments?
- Certified Locator - How does somebody prove they have had 3 months work experience?
- Certified Locator - Do I need insurance to become certified?
- Certified Locator - Is there a process in place to protect the beforeUdig Locator trademark? Will the trademark be tarnished if there are damaged and incidents caused?
- Certified Locator - How long is the certification valid for?
- Certified Locator - How long does it take to complete the certification?
- Certified Locator - Is the UALL course and practical experience enough to pass the certification?
- Certified Locator - What is the best course for novices?
- Certified Locator - Will a list of Certified Locators be sent with the beforeUdig enquiry confirmation sheet?
- Certified Locator - Are there any other asset owners coming on board?
- Certified Locator - Is there a standard for organisations delivering locator training? Who is regulating the RTOs course content and their training outcomes?
- Certified Locator - What keeps locators that fail the assessment from working in the field?
- Certified Locator - Who has drafted the questions and designed the assessment?
- Certified Locator - There are inconsistencies with asset owners' requirements - will these be addressed as further asset owners come on board?