One of the best known producers of underground utility location tools is Mala, and at Sygma Solutions we are honoured to have been chosen to be the sole UK supplier of their products. This includes the RD8100 which uses electro magnetic principles, and the Mala Easy Locator series which works by GPR – Ground Penetrating Radar.
The RD8100 can locate underground services such as electricity cables, metal pipes, and so on, using three methods of operation. Our RD8100 training covers everything that the tool can do.
The first is the passive method, and this works when an electric cable has electricity passing through it and emits a power or radio signal which can be traced at the ground surface. The signal needs to be strong enough to be located at the surface. However, if there is no power passing through the cable, it will not produce any signal.
It is important to understand this, because this does not mean that the cable is not live, but just not at that time. For instance, streetlights will receive no power during daylight, but will when switched on, as it gets dark. However, it is also possible in some cases for a live cable to emit no signal. Some HV cables are designed to emit no signal, whether live or not. Our RD8100 training covers this in detail.
If no signal is detected, the cable can then be traced by using the Genny – signal generator – which is placed on the ground surface and emits a signal into the ground. The idea is that this signal will “attach” itself to the service and then travel along its’ length which enables the RD8100 to follow the route of the cable on the surface. This is called the “induction” method.
If neither of the above methods works, then the only other possibility is to attach the RD8100 directly to the service using a clamp. This obviously requires there to be a direct access to the service using a stop valve, cable riser, inspection chamber, and so on. Sometimes, such a point may be inaccessible because it is behind gates or doors which are locked. Our cable location training covers these situations as well.
If all of these methods have been tried without success, then the next step is to use the Mala Easy Locator GPR. This does not physically locate buried services but can spot changes in ground density where cables may run. Operatives attending our cable location training courses will receive detailed coverage of how this works as well.
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PAS128 Utility Mapping Training Modules mapped to CICES competencies
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Module 1 – Pas 128 Level D &C training to include level 3 assessment – CICES GEUS01 A-D
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Module 2 – PAS128 Level B Training – can include Level 4 assessment – CICES GUES01 E-I
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2 Day Advanced EM Course (RD8100/8200 & VIVAX)
In depth course covering electromagnetic locators, theory and intensive practical on our real world training site.
Cost: £295 per person
Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan
30th – 31st May 2024
23rd – 24th July 2024
5th – 6th September 2024
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1 Day Mala GPR Module 1 – Theory & Practical
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1 Day Mala GPR Module 2 – Post processing
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2 Day GPR – All Manufacturers
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5 Day TSA & ICES Approved 5 Day Utility Mapping Course
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1 Day Public Genny & CAT Course – Can include ProQual Level 2 Qualification as an option
Cost: £175 plus VAT
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Level 3 Utility Mapping Qualification – All Online
Cost: £275 PLUS REG FEE
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Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – Online Workbooks – followed by assessment
Cost £1100 PLUS REG FEE
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Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – in 5 days
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Dates:
3rd – 7th June 2024
1st – 5th July 2024
Sygma PAS 128 Utility Surveyor Training Including Proqual Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying
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15th – 19th April 2024 Limited spaces available
20th – 24th May 2024
10th – 14th June 2024
8th – 12th July 2024
Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying Public Course
24th – 25th June 2024
1st – 2nd July 2024
24th – 25th September 2024
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GPS Course & Total Station Introduction
This is a 2 day dedicated GPS course with an introduction to Total Station
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