NPORS N304 Pipe and Cable Location Training Course

By the end of the course, delegates will have covered:

• Basic principles of electronic pipe location – introduction to how underground utilities are detected.
• Use of pipe locators – safe operation of both inductive and conductive pipe location equipment.
• Plan interpretation – understanding and using utility plans, drawings and records.
• Non-metallic pipe location – operation and application of equipment designed for locating non-metallic services.
• Equipment care – basic maintenance procedures for service location tools.
• Safe working practices – health and safety requirements when handling tools and working around underground utilities.
• Accurate mapping – correct plotting and recording of surveyed areas to save time, reduce costs and improve site safety.