Cable Location Training
Electrical
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
A half-day workshop for tradespeople to safely and effectively locate and work around electrical cables using specialist equipment.
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Core skills this course teaches
Operate cable location equipment safely
Demonstrate correct and safe use of cable detection instruments in line with industry standards.
Identify health and safety hazards
Recognise key health and safety issues associated with cable location and implement hazard controls.
About This Course
This short course provides tradespeople with skills in operating cable location equipment safely and efficiently. Delivered in partnership with Accurate Instruments NZ, it covers relevant health and safety topics, hazard identification, on-site best practices, theoretical background, mapping, inspection, and cable detection methodologies.
Course Content
- Safe operation of cable location equipment
- Health and safety issues and legal responsibilities
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- On-site best practices for working around cables
- Visual inspection procedures
- Basic mapping and theoretical science of cable detection
- Correct methodologies for cable location
- Techniques: passive, active, and direct connection
Build towards these roles
Cable LocatorElectricianSite Supervisor
Build skills in these industries
ConstructionElectrical Engineering
