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29/10/2014 1 LOCATING: Designated Occupation LOCATING: Designated Occupation & UFL Task Manual Update 1 Who Are We? Incorporated in 2002 as a nonprofit Canadian Association 80 plus members involved in the Locating Industry that are concerned with: 9 Reputation of the underground facility locating industry in Canada 9 Reputation of the underground facility locating industry in Canada. 9 Desire to be proactive in the development of standards for the locating industry in Canada. 9 Making industry specific information available to our members. 9 See the importance of guidelines for evaluating competencies and qualifications required developed by those of us with the knowledge and experience involved 2 CAPULC Educate and promote better relations between members and governmental agencies, other Associations, contractors, professional engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, utility companies, one call centers, the public and the underground facility locating industry. 3

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LOCATING: Designated OccupationLOCATING: Designated Occupation& UFL Task Manual Update

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Who Are We?

• Incorporated in 2002 as a non‐profit Canadian Association

• 80 plus members involved in the Locating Industry that are concerned with:

Reputation of the underground facility locating industry in CanadaReputation of the underground facility locating industry in Canada.

Desire to be proactive in the development of standards for the locating industry in Canada.

Making industry specific information available to our members.

See the importance of guidelines for evaluating competencies and qualifications required developed 

by those of us with the knowledge and experience involved

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CAPULC 

Educate and promote better relations between members and governmental 

agencies, other Associations, contractors, professional engineers, 

manufacturers, suppliers, utility companies, one call centers, the public and 

the underground facility locating industry. 

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CAPULC 

Support and contribute to the development of standards for the locating 

industry in Canada.y

Promote the practical application of knowledge related to the locating 

industry through education and ensure this education process is available to 

our members.

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CAPULC

Promote ethical practices among locators and the general public.

Encourage safety in the conduct of work.

Represent the common interest of Association members

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What is a Designated Occupation?g p

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Defining a Designated Occupation

This Desginated Occupation will be approved by the 

Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on the 

recommendation of the industry and the Alberta 

Apprentice and Industry Training Board.

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Defining a Designated Occupation

It is designated under the 

o Alberta’s Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act 

and 

o Associated regulations.

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Defining a Designated Occupation

They have clearly identified competencies.

It recognizes skills and competencies either through on 

the job training or formal training provided by industry.

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Important to note that 

Underground Facility 

L ti h 3200+Locating has over 3200+ 

competencies!

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Defining a Designated Occupation

Does not require a certificate or participation in a training 

program to work in and learn the occupation.

Formal training is not a requirement under a Designated 

Occupation.

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Defining A Designated OccupationDefining A Designated Occupation• Participation in a Designated Occupation is voluntary.

• Designation Occupation certificate is not required in order to 

be employed as a UFL 

o NOTE: It could become a hiring requirement with Locating 

Companies and our clients

• Once obtained it is valid for life.

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Defining A Designated OccupationDefining A Designated Occupation• Prescribed level of competency for the tasks defined MUST be 

demonstrated for the Minister of Advanced Education and 

Technology to grant an Occupational Certificate.

• The Minister will grant certification when successful 

completion of a written multiple choice exam which tests 

general knowledge of the industry AND a detailed knowledge 

in the area/industry of expertise.

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What is a What is a Underground Facility Locator Underground Facility Locator 

(UFL) ?(UFL) ?(UFL) ?(UFL) ?

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Underground Facility Locators:Underground Facility Locators:

• Performs skilled work of 

routine difficulty locating 

underground facilities.

• Responsible for locating buried 

facilities within urban and rural 

settings

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Underground Facility Locators:Underground Facility Locators:

• Responsible for creating and updating 

maps and records indicating the 

appropriate alignment of buried 

facilities

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The ApplicationThe Application• CAPULC spearheaded the initiative to recognize UFLs as a 

Designated Occupation in 2011. 

o This profession has an impact on the industry, society and the 

environment, 

o More comprehensive training is required. 

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The ApplicationThe Application• Involvement from Stakeholders was required and a list was compiled which 

included:

o Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA)o Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors (CAGC)

d ( )o Canadian Gas Association (CGA)o Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA)o Alberta Energy Regulators (AER)o Alberta Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA)o Construction Owners Association (COA)o Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC)

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The ApplicationThe Application

From this list, CAPULC and Alberta One Call Corporation 

set out to contact the leaders of industry in order to 

form a task force to complete the application.

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The ApplicationThe Application• The Application Task Force (Task Force) was formed consisting of:

o Utility Locating Contractors represented by CAPULC

o Provincial One Call Center represented by Alberta One Call

Transmission Pipeline Industry represented by Enbridge Pipelines Inco Transmission Pipeline Industry represented by Enbridge Pipelines Inc.

o Transmission Pipeline Industry and Alberta Common Ground Alliance 

represented by TransCanada Pipelines (TCPL)

o Geophysical Contractors represented by Canadian Association of 

Geophysical Contractors (CAGC)

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The ApplicationThe Application• To prepare for the application assistance was received from Senior Management of 

Industry Programs  and Standards, Apprenticeship and Industry Training, 

Enterprise and Advanced Education all within the Alberta Government. 

• Their guidance allowed the Task Force to compile the required documentation for 

the Designated Occupation application.

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The ApplicationThe ApplicationTraining and competency standards in 

the locating profession are 

insufficient

It is estimated 16% of all damage 

caused to underground facilities is the 

result of poor locating practices. 

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The ApplicationThe ApplicationThe Application Task Force believes approval of this application will 

• benefit the damage prevention process for buried facilities, 

• improve worker qualification and competency measures, 

• enhance the integrity of the locating profession and• enhance the integrity of the locating profession; and 

• directly benefit the public, workers, community safety and the 

environment by ensuring the worker has skills, knowledge and required 

training to competently accomplish the job functions of the UFL.

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Consequences of Poor Locating Practices

Before the benefits of a provincially recognized standards of 

competency can be fully appreciated; the social, environmental 

and economic consequences of poor locating practices should be q p g p

addressed

Each instance of underground facility damage creates an 

opportunity for a major disaster.

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Consequences of Poor Locating Practices

The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) collects information on underground 

facility damage throughout the United States and a portion of Canada 

utilizing the Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT). 

• An event is defined as  ‘the occurrence of downtime, damages and near , g

misses’. 

• In 2013 the number of events submitted to DIRT was estimated at 

335,000. Of the submitted events, 16% of those were caused by 

insufficient practices (CGA 2013).

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What are the possible Consequences of Poor Locating Practices?g

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Consequences of Poor Locating Practices

Potential ramifications of damage to buried facilities can range from minor service disruptions to catastrophic explosions and could include one or more of the followinginclude one or more of the following outcomes:• Personal injury and loss of life• Environmental contamination• Evacuation of residential areas

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Consequences of Poor Locating Practices

• Explosion, Fire, flood or toxic gas escape• Disruption of essential services• Public inconvenience• Third party property damage• Third party property damage• Damage to construction equipment and 

costs to repair or replace

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Consequences of Poor Locating Practices

• Contractor downtime and loss of production

• Loss of product and revenueLoss of product and revenue• Cost to rehabilitate injures workers• Costs to repair damaged facilities 

and/or rehabilitate the environment

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Consequences of Poor Locating Practices

• Lawsuits and other legal costs• Police, fire, ambulance, medical and 

administration costsadministration costs• Increased WCB assessments and 

increased insurance premiums• Reduced credibility with the public, 

fines and potential jail terms

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Consequences of Poor Locating Practices

Accurate locating is essential to protect public and community 

safety in areas where dangerous substances are transmitted. The 

Designated Occupation ensures that a standard is met for these 

workers.  

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What does a Higher Standard Mean?g

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Reduce RisksIt will reduce the risk of injury and increase safety to the Public and 

environment. Certification:

• Ensures UFL’s are aware of and compliant with ongoing regulatory updates 

and industry adopted best practices

• Formalizes the requirements to improve the general level of competency 

in the industry 

• Requires skill evaluation based on practical observation and written 

competency exams.

• Ensures training levels meet or exceed industry standards. 

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Benefits of CertificationTo the EMPLOYEE

• Will have a significant title and accomplishment

• Will have achieved a recognized level of competency

• Certification provides a structure for a career pathCertification provides a structure for a career path

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Benefits of CertificationTo the EMPLOYER• Establishing appropriate titles and job descriptions within the workforce will be 

easier.

• Could include certification in their Quality Management Programs to assure clients 

that their workers are competent to accomplish the work that is required

• Provides proof that adequate training has been achieved. Adequate training is the 

responsibility of the employer and it must be taken seriously

• Potentially reduce overall training costs by consolidating programs

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Benefits of CertificationTo the EMPLOYER• Provides a safe work environment for the employees

• Standardizes job procedures and reduces the risk of litigation in the event of an 

incident

• Retain employees

• Allow the advancement process to be more transparent

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Public Awareness

Did you know?

70% to 75% of natural gas leaks are due to people not g p p

checking for lines before they excavate [Lloyd, M. 2012]

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Public Awareness Campaign

• Alberta One Call’s “Click Before You Dig” 

• The vast network of underground facilities delivering fuels, 

commodities and services throughout Alberta grows every 

day. UFL certification will have a direct, positive and 

immediate impact on the integrity of buried facilities

• Really what is a UFL: It’s not a well‐known function or career 

opportunity?

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What happens when the Designated Occupation Application is Approved?Application is Approved?

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Designated Occupation

Application  Await  Provisional 

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Submitted Approval Committee

Provisional CommitteeProvisional Committee Mandate:

o Make recommendations to the Board

o Consult with industry 

o Provide advice on proposed designated occupation,

o Provide advice on the requirements for training and certification,

o Consult with relevant provincial apprenticeship and occupational 

committees

o Communicate with industry on any other matters that may need to be 

addressed by the provisional committee

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Provisional CommitteeProvisional CommitteeWhen the trade or occupation has been designated but prior to the designation

coming into effect, the provisional committee develops, for recommendation to the

Apprentice and Industry Training Board:

o Course outlines or competency profiles,

o Examinations,

o Other tools applicants can be assessed on to ensure they meet industry

standards

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Provisional Committee

• They will be a permanent committee

• They will oversee the Designated Occupation and will review 

Occupation certificate requirements as well as applicable p q pp

regulations for UFL, as required.

• They represent the interests of employers and employees 

employed in the proposed trade or occupation.

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Provisional Committee

The application to sit on provisional committee can be 

found at the following website:

https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/sources/pdfs/forms/A

PPL_PC_MEMBER.PDF

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Provisional Committee

Employer representative

o must be associated with, and knowledgeable in, the 

d d iproposed trade or occupation,

o owns, operates or is in a management in a shop that 

employs people in the proposed trade or occupation

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Provisional Committee

Employee representative:

o Is associated with, and knowledgeable in, the proposed 

trade or occupationtrade or occupation

o Has hands on experience in the proposed trade or 

occupation

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Provisional CommitteeOther Criteria Considered

o Support of a broad constituency in industry

o Geographic representation of industry

o Specialized knowledge and expertise in the proposed trade or occupation

o Engagement by an organization that represents employers or employees in the trade or 

occupation

o Skill and participation as a committee member

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What is the Field Task Manual?

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Field Task Manual

Version 1.0 is now available

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Field Task ManualOnce the 3200+ competencies were identified, an 

occupational profile was created by CAPULC members, industry subject matter experts, equipment 

manufacturers, facility owner/operators, and technical institutes.

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Field Task ManualThe UFL competency cycle consists of these three 

componentsKnowledgeFinal Assessment

After completing the Knowledge and Field Training this manual is intended to 

represent the Final Assessment portion of the 

cycle. 

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Field Experience

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Field Task Manual

This manual is intended to validate UFL competencies through consistent evaluation

and assessment.

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This manual is intended to document the demonstration of UFL Competencies.

Field Task ManualThe Assessor:

• Signs off once a locator has demonstrated proficiency in each of the tasks.• Has the knowledge, skills, ability, and experience to evaluate the performance of 

the UFL for the specific task competency• Should have:Should have: 

o successfully completed a Train‐the‐Trainer courseo Industry recognized line locators trainingo minimum of 5 years work experience as a Senior UFL.

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Field Task Manualo Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers ‐

CAPP

o Canadian Common Ground Alliance ‐ CCGA

o Alberta Common Ground Alliance members ‐

ABCGA

o Shaw Communications (Dig Shaw)

o SaskEnergy

o Sask1 Call

o Plains Midstream

o Husky Energyo Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance 

members ‐ SCGA

o Canadian Association of Pipeline and Utility 

Locating Contractors members ‐ CAPULC

o Enbridge

o Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)

o Husky Energy

o McElhanney Land Surveys

o Magna Electric

o Hamilton & Olsen Surveys

o Enmax

o Alliance Pipeline

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Field Task Manual

Information on the Field Task Competency Manual is available at

www.locatemanagement.com

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Locate Management also has a booth at this symposium and would welcome your 

visit and/or questions.

A copy of presentation is available at symposium office

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