Cable Location Training
Construction
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
A half-day workshop to enable tradespeople to safely and effectively operate cable location equipment, focusing on electrical safety, hazard identification, and best practices onsite.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Core skills this course teaches
Identify hazards with underground cables
Learners will be able to identify and understand the hazards associated with working around underground electrical cables and know how to mitigate them.
Operate cable location equipment safely
Learners will develop the ability to use cable location equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Apply best practice onsite
Learners will understand and apply practical on-site procedures and best practice when working near electrical cables.
What You're Signing Up For
This workshop is designed for tradespeople working with cable location equipment and covers health and safety issues, hazard identification, and on-site best practices. Students will learn to operate cable location equipment safely and effectively, covering topics such as visual inspections, mapping, scientific theory, methodologies, and connection techniques.
Course Content
- Safety and hazard identification around electrical cables
- Operation of cable location equipment
- Visual inspection and basic mapping techniques
- Relevant health and safety regulations
- On-site best practices
- Theoretical science foundation for cable location
- Correct methodologies for cable location
- Passive, active, and direct connection techniques
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Trades
Electrical Safety
Future employment opportunities might be
Safer work practices for trades professionals on construction sites
Increased competence in cable location for construction and utilities maintenance roles