Underground Utility Detection Services is a course that will offer hands-on activities and real-world experiences related to the skills essential in locating underground utilities. Students will be introduced to the history and traditions of utility types, installation methods and the theory of electromagnetic locating. They will also learn and apply knowledge of safe work techniques and industry-best practices. In addition, students are introduced to blueprint reading, electrical theory principles, locating equipment use and job site safety. Students will learn how locating underground utilities is necessary in the excavation and construction industry not only to keep excavators and homeowners safe while digging, but also prevent the disruption of vital utility services such as electric, gas, phone, cable and fiber optics just to name a few. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the skills and hands-on experience required to enter the Utility Locating industry. Students will also complete the requirements needed to obtain OSHA 10-hour card for general industry.

Underground Utility Location Services

• Provides the necessary instructional content, hands-on field training, and required certifications to support direct entry into the underground utility locating career field.
• Collaboratively developed to address national shortage of qualified employees in this fast growing industry.
• True partnership with major corporation who’s national headquarters are in Indianapolis.
• Has been pilot program at Hinds Career Center for the past three years.

Students enrolled in this program will meet the CTE Concentrator status for graduation over the course of one academic year by completing the following courses: