This course is designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to successfully locate and avoid underground utilities apparatus and highways services.

The candidate will know how to interpret plans, and confirm that the plans used correspond with details of the work site.

They will be able to identify the different types of underground utilities apparatus and highways services that are encountered prior to carrying out excavation, and to identify the risks and implications of damage to underground utilities apparatus and highways services.

The candidate must also show that they can use pipe and cable location equipment to locate underground utilities apparatus and highways services.

(Includes certification and SWQR card)