The New Zealand Certified Locator Program

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Certified Locator Program in Canada

DBYD Certification Ltd (DCL) and Locate Management Institute (LMI) announce their partnership introducing the Certified Locator Program in Canada.

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Locate Basics by our Assessor - Steve Wood

Steve Wood, our assessor from Australia, has completed two waves of assessments here in NZ. Steve has nearly four decades locating underground assets. According to him, by following some simple steps and procedures, the locator will work more methodically and, as a consequence, you will reduce confusion and most importantly avoid missing a critical buried asset.

Certified Locator Assessment Dates

Our assessment dates this year are from 9th to 13th December.

Be one of the first certified locators in NZ
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Webinar: What you need to know about AS5488

We recorded our recent webinar about AS5488 - this is a must-view if you are considering becoming a beforeUdig Certified Locator.

beforeUdig Certified Locator's launch

It’s our pleasure to announce the launch of the beforeUdig Locator Certification Programme.

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beforeUdig is a free online service that enables anyone undertaking excavation work to obtain information on the location of underground assets in and around a proposed dig site — helping to prevent damage, ensure safety, and protect critical infrastructure.

The service provides a one-stop communication platform for contractors, utilities, and asset owners across participating regions.

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