Online Training
Petroleum Advanced Line Locating (PALL)
This online utility locator training course is aimed at developing knowledge and skills associated with locating petroleum producer's facilities. This petroleum locator training course provides an Underground Facility Locator (UFL) advanced solutions to abnormal operating conditions (AOC's).

What You'll Learn
- Describe underground (buried) facilities and ground disturbance.
- Identify locate requests.
- Identify Locator responsibilities.
- Explain locating procedures.
- Describe the theory of electromagnetic locating.
- Explain frequencies and transmitter signals.
- Explain receiver signals and antenna configurations.
- Discuss signal distortion.
- Explain and apply the Direct Hook-Up Method
- Explain and apply the Inductive Clamp Method
- Explain and apply the Inductive Method
- Explain and apply the Radio Mode
- Explain and apply the Live Cable (Power) Mode.
- Explain and apply the Cathodic Protection System (CPS) Mode.
- Explain and apply the Parallel Line Check Method
- Explain and apply the Sweeping Method.
About This Course
This 1 day (up to 8 hours) online utility locator training course is aimed at developing knowledge and skills associated with locating petroleum producer's facilities. This petroleum locator training course provides an Underground Facility Locator (UFL) advanced solutions to abnormal operating conditions (AOC's).
This e-learning petroleum locator training course was developed with input from industry subject matter experts. It details the necessary methods and procedures to safely perform petroleum producers' facility locates as per applicable regulatory requirements, acts and industry best practices.
Included in this petroleum locator training course: Online quizzes and a final exam. Certificate and wallet card issued upon successful completion.
Who Should Take This Course?
Anyone who is responsible for locating underground utilities will benefit from this e-learning locator training course.
Course Requirements
- Estimated Duration
- Approximately 8 hours
- Pass Requirements
- Testing conducted during this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course as many times as necessary if the pass mark is not achieved.
- Certificate
- Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. The certificate is valid for 3 years from the course completion date indicated on the certificate.
- Registration Fee
- $495.99 CAD
Frequently asked questions about online training
Common questions about enrollment, completion, and certificates.
What are the benefits of online training?
Benefits of online training include:
- Cost effective: no hotels, travel, meals and less time away from the workplace.
- Convenient: courses can be completed wherever you have access to a computer and internet access.
- Self paced: students can pause at any time and continue where they left off.
- Consistent: video/slide format ensures the course is the same every time.
- Easy verification: online access to training and certification records for students and managers.
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BIS Safety Software Inc. is a network of more than 200 leading safety training companies from across North America who collectively share and provide companies and individuals with access to a wide variety of safety training courses through one centralized online application.
Since 2010, the collaborative partnership between these training companies has not only enabled the best-of-the-best in online safety training to be brought together in one location but it is also helping to improve industry safety performance through the provision of convenient, cost-effective training.
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Is there a time limit for online courses?
Everyone learns at a different pace and everyone retains information differently. When you take a course online, you go at your own speed. If you get to a certain point and don’t fully understand the material, you can pause and go back for a review. On the other hand, if everything makes perfect sense, you can go straight through the entire course right to the test.
How does virtual proctoring/testing with webcam monitoring work?
When you start your test, you will be monitored via your webcam. If you disappear from the screen or appear to be consulting another device or other material, you will be disqualified from the course. The company responsible for virtual proctoring is Integrity Advocate. You can find out more about how their system works here.
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Please ensure your specific jurisdiction and workplace accepts online safety training and allows online training for your use.
Safe+Sound First Aid Training Ltd is not involved in course development and all online courses are sold and delivered in partnership with BIS Safety Software and approved and/or endorsed agencies.
