Why Us?

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Canada’s top choice for safety training for over 30-years, Danatec has partnered with Global Training Centre to create a suite of Ground Disturbance training courses that satisfy Ground Disturbance 101 & 201 Standards and are endorsed in multiple provinces.

For over 30 years, Danatec has been a leader in safety training, providing online courses that blend deep cross-industry expertise with a proprietary learning management system for a seamless, user-friendly experience. Our team is dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex safety regulations and best practices with a diverse range of courses and certifications tailored to meet unique industry needs. At Danatec, we believe safety training is essential to business success, not just a requirement, and our engaging, accessible training options—whether classroom, online, or blended—reflect this commitment. We pride ourselves on exceptional support, leveraging an extensive global network and offering hundreds of accredited courses, or tapping into our network to meet specific training needs.

Get industry-endorsed certification

Our ground disturbance courses are endorsed to standards set by Utility Safety Partners, the British Columbia Common Ground Alliance, and the Manitoba Common Ground Alliance. That means you can be confident your workers are trained to the highest standards in the industry, and their certifications will be accepted on any jobsite in the relevant province.

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Have questions? Read our FAQs for more info.

Do I need Ground Disturbance Level I® or Ground Disturbance Level II® training?

Ground Disturbance Level I® is an operational-level training program designed for workers who participate in ground disturbance activities.

If you supervise others, make important onsite decisions, or often work independently without supervision, we recommend that you take the most applicable Ground Disturbance Level II® course in your jurisdiction.

Make sure you know which level of training is required for your worksite or by your employer.

Is this training valid outside of Alberta, B.C, and Manitoba?

Yes. Danatec Ground Disturbance Level II® training programs are endorsed by Utility Safety Partners, British Columbia Common Ground Alliance, and the Manitoba Common Ground Alliance. This is every province in Canada that has a 201 Ground Disturbance Training Standard. Check with your employer and worksite for what’s required, as 201 endorsed training is often required even outside of these three provinces.

Ground Disturbance Best Practices is also available for those not residing in Alberta, B.C., or Manitoba. This training is designed for ground disturbance supervisors but doesn’t contain provincial legislation or issue a CCGA regional partner endorsed training certificate.

How can I get Ground Disturbance Level II® certified in multiple provinces, while saving money and time?

We now offer provincial bundles, allowing you to obtain endorsed certifications in multiple provinces, saving you hours in repetitive training and at half the cost. You will only have to complete Ground Disturbance Level I® and Ground Disturbance Level II® one time, and take the additional provincial modules and final exams to achieve these add-on certifications.

Already certified? We also offer the add-on provincial courses as standalone courses. Note that you will not be able to begin this training without a valid Ground Disturbance Level II® certificate from another province.

Note that secondary certifications issued will expire on the same date as your initial Ground Disturbance Level II® certification as per Utility Safety Partners requirements.

How long is a certificate valid for?

Certificates are valid for 3 years. Please note that any provincial add-on certifications, will expire at the same time as the initial certification.

How many attempts do I have to pass the final exam?

You will have three attempts at the final exam to achieve the minimum passing score of 80%. This minimum score is set by endorsing bodies: Utility Safety Partners, British Columbia Common Ground Alliance, and Manitoba Common Ground Alliance.

How long does the training take to complete?

Ground Disturbance Level I® takes an estimated 2 - 2.5 hours to complete while all Ground Disturbance Level II® programs take an estimated 6 - 6.5 hours to complete.

Our online training programs are self-paced—some learners may take more or less time to complete the program.

Is this training available in other languages?

Ground Disturbance Level I® and Ground Disturbance Best Practices are available in both English and French. Languages can be toggled between and set with the training program.

All Ground Disturbance Level II® programs are only available in English.