RIMCCM202E Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services Training

When working within the building, civil construction, and landscaping industries, it’s important to have a thorough understanding on how to properly identify, locate and protect underground services.

If at any point damage is inflicted on underground services such as electricity, water, and gas, health and financial risks will arise not only for yourself, but for others around you as well who are not involved.

The RIMCCM202E training course is a practical based approach to learning and understanding how to read and interpret plans, how to use a service locator, and includes an overview of the Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) system incorporated with identifying potential hazards and working in accordance with workplace policies and procedures. By studying with ASTRA, you can rest assured knowing you’re gaining industry skills and knowledge from professionals who want to help you on your new or existing career path.

During the underground services training course participants will learn the following:

Plan and prepare for identifying, locating, and protecting underground services
Work in accordance with workplace policies, procedures, and relevant industry legislation
Read and interpret plans from DBYD, As-cons and other sorts of relevant site plans
Underground and above-ground marking
Damage reporting
How to properly identify pipes, cables, and structures underground
Who the services and utilities belong to (Telstra, TPG, Energex, etc)
Backfilling around exposed utilities
Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
General housekeeping activities related to utility locating

Units of Competency

On successful completion of the locating underground services training program, participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:

RIMCCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services

Duration

1 Day

Delivery Mode

Face to Face

Locations

Brendale
Banyo
Meadowbrook
Raceview

Pre-requisites / Entry Requirements

N/A

Requirements

PPE must be worn (safety boots and high vis clothing)

Outcome

Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment

Cost

Cost: $ 350.00 pp (no GST applies)

openpay available

Personalised payment plan available

BERT funding available

zipPay available

Onsite Training

Onsite training available on request

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

Our Underground services training is designed for those who engage in any digging, excavation, and/or drilling works in and around the vicinity of existing pipes, cables and structures situated underground.

Whether you’re currently employed and looking to build your skills, or you’re looking for a new career pathway, the RIICCM202E Identify locate and protect underground services course is a promising option.

What Is Dial Before You Dig? (DBYD)

Dial Before You Dig is a FREE national referral service designed to assist in preventing damage and disruption to Australia’s vast infrastructure networks which provide essential services, we use every day. Utility locators utilise Dial Before You Dig to navigate and understand what services exist in specific areas of work, making it easier and more accurate to mark out where the services are underground.

After undertaking the RIICCM202E Identify locate and protect underground services course, students will understand how to use the DBYD service throughout their working careers.

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Likely Course Outcomes

By undertaking and completing the locating underground services training, students will be able to gain employment within specific building, construction, and landscaping industries as a specialised Underground Service Locator. Thanks to our professional and industry leading trainers, you can rest assured knowing you’re receiving the best information to build your skills and knowledge for the workforce.

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