Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA)

Please note, new registrations will be processed Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM PDT and will receive logins and instructions within 24 hours of payment.

Courses purchased on weekends or holidays will receive logins and instructions on the next business day.

Global Training Centre and Danatec Educational Services Ltd. joint online training program has been assessed to the MCGA Ground Disturbance 201 Standard (MB) and is endorsed by MCGA.

This ground disturbance training is for any party that is supervising a ground disturbance, independently performing a ground disturbance, or issuing and receiving ground disturbance permits. The Ground Disturbance Level II® - Manitoba online course centers around 3 logical modules to ensure that personnel are familiar with, and fully understand, all best practices and regulations involved when a ground disturbance takes place. 

This course was built in three logical modules:

• Ground Disturbance Level I ®
• Ground Disturbance Level II ®
• Ground Disturbance Level II ® - Manitoba Jurisdictional Module

Each of these modules consist of sub-modules, presented in a logical sequence – from the pre-planning stage to the close out, all with a focus on damage prevention. Participants learn how to clarify sources when searching for underground facilities, provide notification to the facility owner and receive owner notification. Participants gain an understanding of the necessary approvals/crossing agreements and regulations necessary before creating a ground disturbance. They gain an understanding of line locating, including the use of electro-magnetic equipment, learn about types of exposure, and how to close out a ground disturbance project.

Course content includes 3D animated scenarios, expert character guideposts, interactive learning exercises, competency quiz questions, a full glossary and toolbox of regulations, codes, guides, a module designed to provide the requirements specific to Manitoba, and a defensible final exam.

Ground Disturbance Level I

• Introduction to Ground Disturbance Level I
• Damage Prevention: Who, How, and Why?
• What is Ground Disturbance?
• My Role as a Ground Disturber
• Understanding the Hazards

Ground Disturbance Level II

• Introduction to Ground Disturbance Level II
• Damage Prevention Stakeholders
• Why Do Hits Occur?
• Pre-Job Planning
• Searching the Area
• Notification
• Locating and Marking
• Executing the Ground Disturbance Safely
• Completing the Ground Disturbance
• Exercise – Conducting a Ground Disturbance

Ground Disturbance Level II - Manitoba Jurisdictional Module

Ground Disturbance Level II - Manitoba Final Exam

 A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course a total of 3 attempts if passing mark not achieved.

Receive a printable industry recognized certificate along with a Digital Badge upon completion. Certification is valid for 3 years and is non-transferable.

Length: 6 Hours

Please note, new registrations will be processed Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM PDT and will receive logins and instructions within 24 hours of payment.

Courses purchased on weekends or holidays will receive logins and instructions on the next business day.

Please contact Ally Bodnar at 604-298-7795 or [email protected] for more information.