Underground Service Locator

An Underground Service Locator identifies and maps underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation work. You might work on construction sites, roadworks, or other projects where digging is required. Underground Service Locators focus on accurately detecting and marking the location of utilities such as gas, water, and electrical lines. You’ll use specialised equipment to ensure the safety and efficiency of construction activities.

Underground Service Locators play a crucial role in protecting public infrastructure and safety. You’ll need to be detail-oriented, skilled with technology, and able to work in various outdoor conditions. You’ll collaborate with construction teams, engineers, and utility companies to ensure that all underground services are identified and recorded accurately.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $92,508
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a underground service locator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
RIICCM202E

Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services

Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Underground Service Locator
RII40720

Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision)

Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $4,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII50520

Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Blended, On Campus
12 - 15 months
$0 - $16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPP50121

Diploma of Surveying

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $26,038
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII31619

Certificate III in Trenchless Technology

Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPP41721

Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services

On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,135
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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