Register for the December 2023 Training

The CPGA December Locator Training will take place December 13-14 in Greenville, NC. The cost is $200 for two-day training. The schedule is below. Please note: registration is capped at 20 so please register early.

The training will take place at 3355 NC 43 N, Greenville NC 27834-6134.  The visitor parking is the first lot on the left (just before the stop bars) when you pull into the new operations center.

December 13

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm:  Locator Training (Classroom and hands-on) 
• Lunch Served 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

December 14

• 8:00  am- 10:00 am: Locator Training (Classroom)
• Remainder of Day (Hands-on)
• Lunch Served 12:00 pm -1:00 pm

Locator Training Agenda
*Safety Vests are required
**Training participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own locating equipment to the training

• Welcome and Introductions
• Purpose of Locating
• Types of Equipment (Attendees are encouraged to bring their own locating equipment)
• Equipment Maintenance: Basic Care
• Locating Principles (Some will be in roundtable format for discussion)
• Theory
• Best Practices in Verifying Locates
  • Conductive vs. Inductive
  • Tolerance Zones
  • Ticket Management Systems
  • Damage Reporting/Damage Investigation (Hit Kit)
  • Communicating with Construction Contractors/Excavators
  • Abnormal Operating Conditions
  • Safety Issues
  • Training/Certifications
  • Basic Troubleshooting
• Field Demonstration
  • Various Different Locates

Click here to register.
 

Suggested Hotels

Below is a list of suggested hotels in Greenville, NC. 

Courtyard by Marriott Greenville (Closest to Operations Center)
2225 Stantonsburg Rd. Greenville, NC 27834
(252)329-2900

Hilton Greenville
207 Greenville Blvd. SW Greenville, NC 27834
(252)355-5000

Hampton Inn
305 Greenville Blvd. SW Greenville, NC 27834
(252)355-7400

Holiday Inn Greenville
203 Greenville Blvd. SE Greenville, NC 27834
(252)355-8300