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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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