Webinars

When: Friday, September 1

Start Time:11:00 AM Eastern, 10:00 AM Central, 9:00 AM Mountain, 8:00 AM Pacific

Duration: 90 Minutes

Presenter:Bob Nighswonger

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:

Troubleshooting a problem locate begins with recognizing the issue and then apply reasoning to determine probable cause and corrective actions. During this two hour webinar we will review several problem locates and breaks them down using simple reasoning to determine what the probable causes are and the corrective actions to correct or overcome the problem.

This course is designed for any field technician who is responsible for locating underground lines for any reason

Key elements covered during this course:
•Recognizing the difference between accurate readings and false readings
•Applying deductive and inductive reasoning to determine the probable causes starting with the most likely cause
•Review common problems, possible causes and corrective action. PDF troubleshooting chart will be provided
•Open discussion on locating issues and your specific problem locates.

Bob Nighswonger is the Founder of Utility Training Academy. He has over 30 years of work experience and has trained and certified more than 14,000 technicians in utility locating.

Price: $175

When: Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Start Time: 11:00 AM Eastern, 10:00 AM Central, 9:00 AM Mountain, 8:00 AM Pacific

Duration: Three 90 minute webinars with 30 minute break between each webinar (total of 5.5 hours for entire series)

Presenter: Christopher Koch

WEBINAR DESCRIPTIONS:

I. BASIC LOCATING THEORY: This live presentation explains how and why electromagnetic locating works. The content presented is simple to understand and remember. Covered topics include the transmitter and receiver as well as signal frequency and methods of connection.
What you will learn:
• What all locators have in common
• The Science of signals
• How to create a locating circuit
• The importance of frequency

II. BASIC LOCATING SKILLS: This live presentation explains How to effectively use locating equipment including troubleshooting techniques. The material in this course expands on the information provided in the Basic Locating Theory DVD offering practical tips on how to get the most out of your locating set in field applications.
Topics include basic troubleshooting and recognizing signal distortion.
What you will learn:
• Effective signal application
• How to idenify and trace active and passive signals
• Methods for identifying signal distortion
• How to “sweep and search” for unknown facilities

III. LOCATING AND MARKING BEST PRACTICES: This webinar is designed to help
participants better understand the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Best Practices for Locating and Marking and their relationship to Cooperative Damage Prevention. This live presentation reviews each of the CGA Locating and Marking Best Practices. Related Best Practices for Excavators will also be covered.

Why attend?
• Review of the CGA Locating and Marking Best Practices
• Tips and Templates for incorporating these best practices into stakeholders damage prevention programs
• Real examples of how these best practices can and are being implemented by various industry stakeholders
• Certificate of Completion will be awarded - 1 Certificate of Completion given per registration. There is a $50 charge for additional certificates. Contact Liz prior to webinar at 866-279-7755 to request additional certificates.

Christopher Koch is President and Lead Instructor at The Locator School and is past President of NULCA and helped develop the Professional Competence Standard for locate technicians. With more than a decade's experience in locator training Koch has been responsible for the training of thousands of technicians in 22 states, Canada and Australia. Koch holds a bachelors degree with honors from St. Cloud State University and is a regular contributor to Damage Prevention Professional Magazine.

Price: $375

When: Thursday, September 21

Start Time: 10:00 AM Eastern, 9:00 AM Central, 8:00 AM Mountain, 7:00 AM Pacific

Duration: 90 Minutes

Presenter: Christopher Koch

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:

How much money are you losing to turnover among locating technicians? Your supervisors may have been great techs, but are they prepared for the challenges of leading a team? This 90 minute session will provide low to no cost strategies frontline leaders can use to increase retention, cohesiveness, and quality among field staff, while helping your supervisors and managers recognize the impact that their leadership has on the health of the organization.

Target participants are new or inexperienced supervisors and managers, or senior techs ready to take on greater responsibility in the organization.

Christopher Koch is President and Lead Instructor at The Locator School and is past President of NULCA and helped develop the Professional Competence Standard for locate technicians. With more than a decade's experience in locator training Koch has been responsible for the training of thousands of technicians in 22 states, Canada and Australia.Koch holds a bachelors degree with honors from St. Cloud State University and is A regular contributor to Damage Prevention Professional Magazine.

Price: $175

When: Friday, October 13

Start Time:11:00 AM Eastern, 10:00 AM Central, 9:00 AM Mountain, 8:00 AM Pacific

Duration: 90 Minutes

Presenter:Bob Nighswonger

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:

Coming Soon...

Bob Nighswonger is the Founder of Utility Training Academy. He has over 30 years of work experience and has trained and certified more than 14,000 technicians in utility locating.

Price: $175

When: Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Start Time: 11:00 AM Eastern, 10:00 AM Central, 9:00 AM Mountain, 8:00 AM Pacific

Duration: Three 90 minute webinars with 30 minute break between each webinar (total of 5.5 hours for entire series)

Presenter: Christopher Koch

WEBINAR DESCRIPTIONS:

I. BASIC LOCATING THEORY: This live presentation explains how and why electromagnetic locating works. The content presented is simple to understand and remember. Covered topics include the transmitter and receiver as well as signal frequency and methods of connection.
What you will learn:
• What all locators have in common
• The Science of signals
• How to create a locating circuit
• The importance of frequency

II. BASIC LOCATING SKILLS: This live presentation explains How to effectively use locating equipment including troubleshooting techniques. The material in this course expands on the information provided in the Basic Locating Theory DVD offering practical tips on how to get the most out of your locating set in field applications.
Topics include basic troubleshooting and recognizing signal distortion.
What you will learn:
• Effective signal application
• How to idenify and trace active and passive signals
• Methods for identifying signal distortion
• How to “sweep and search” for unknown facilities

III. LOCATING AND MARKING BEST PRACTICES: This webinar is designed to help
participants better understand the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Best Practices for Locating and Marking and their relationship to Cooperative Damage Prevention. This live presentation reviews each of the CGA Locating and Marking Best Practices. Related Best Practices for Excavators will also be covered.

Why attend?
• Review of the CGA Locating and Marking Best Practices
• Tips and Templates for incorporating these best practices into stakeholders damage prevention programs
• Real examples of how these best practices can and are being implemented by various industry stakeholders
• Certificate of Completion will be awarded - 1 Certificate of Completion given per registration. There is a $50 charge for additional certificates. Contact Liz prior to webinar at 866-279-7755 to request additional certificates.

Christopher Koch is President and Lead Instructor at The Locator School and is past President of NULCA and helped develop the Professional Competence Standard for locate technicians. With more than a decade's experience in locator training Koch has been responsible for the training of thousands of technicians in 22 states, Canada and Australia. Koch holds a bachelors degree with honors from St. Cloud State University and is a regular contributor to Damage Prevention Professional Magazine.

Price: $375

When: Wednesday, October 25

Start Time:11:00 AM Eastern, 10:00 AM Central, 9:00 AM Mountain, 8:00 AM Pacific

Duration: 90 Minutes

Presenter: Christopher Koch

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:

How much money are you losing to turnover among locating technicians? Your supervisors may have been great techs, but are they prepared for the challenges of leading a team? This 90 minute session will provide low to no cost strategies frontline leaders can use to increase retention, cohesiveness, and quality among field staff, while helping your supervisors and managers recognize the impact that their leadership has on the health of the organization.

Target participants are new or inexperienced supervisors and managers, or senior techs ready to take on greater responsibility in the organization.

Christopher Koch is President and Lead Instructor at The Locator School and is past President of NULCA and helped develop the Professional Competence Standard for locate technicians. With more than a decade's experience in locator training Koch has been responsible for the training of thousands of technicians in 22 states, Canada and Australia.Koch holds a bachelors degree with honors from St. Cloud State University and is A regular contributor to Damage Prevention Professional Magazine.

Price: $175