GPR Certification Course – Advanced Training for GPR Operators

Course prerequisites: Two years field experience, taken and passed initial manufacturing training and negative drug test within 30 days of taking GPR Certification course.

Each student is required to fill out the GPR Certification Sign Off Form as part of the registration process. Supervisors/Owners may fill out the form on behalf of the student.

When: November 13, 2023
Where: Clearwater, FL at St Petersburg College
Member Pricing: $595
Non-Member Pricing: $795
* See pricing breakdowns below

OBJECTIVE

Experienced GPR operators will expand their knowledge of the methods, theory and practical application of GPR imaging. This course includes classroom and hands-on time with experienced instructors and representatives from leading GPR manufacturers.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Experienced operators who want to expand on their knowledge and skills.
  • Experienced operators who want to advance in their company.

 

COURSE CONTENT

  • Advanced GPR theory
  • Proper mark out procedures
  • Limitations of GPR
  • Advanced locating techniques
  • Hands-on time with GPR units from GSSI, Hilti, Sensors & Software, Proceq and IDS

This certification course evaluates and tests the operator’s level of proficiency in the discipline of GPR scanning. Operators who successfully complete written and practical exams are issued a certificate of achievement and a Certified Operator’s I.D. card appropriate to the course taken. Certification lasts for a two-year period and can be renewed.

 

COURSE PREREQUISITES

The following minimum requirements must be met and verified by an owner:

  • Two years field experience
  • Completed initial manufacturer training
  • Negative drug test within 30 days of taking GPR Certification course

 

COURSE FEE

Non-Member Pricing: $795

Member Pricing:
1st student: $595
2nd student: $535 each (10% discount applied)
3 or more students: $476 each (20% discount applied)

Fee covers one day of instruction, from 8 AM – 5 PM, classroom materials, participant workbook and a box lunch. Students are responsible for their own lodging and transportation.

 

LOCATION

St. Petersburg College in Clearwater, FL.

 

 

WHAT TO WEAR

Appropriate work clothing

 

 

WHAT TO BRING

A pen & note taking materials.

 

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

We understand that situations arise that may require a change of plans. If you are unable to attend a course for which you are registered, please contact the CSDA office as soon as possible. Substitution of participants is permissible any time prior to the start of a particular course. If no substitutes can be scheduled, CSDA, in order to cover costs associated with processing cancellations, assesses a cancellation fee of $75.00 per course. Cancellations must be requested at least 72 hours before the start of the course.

 

 

RENEW YOUR GPR CERTIFICATION

GPR Operator Certification eligibility is renewable every two years. In order to retain your distinction as a CSDA Certified GPR Operator, graduates of the CSDA GPR Operator Certification Training Program must renew their CSDA-issued identification cards and eligibility status by submitting a completed renewal form & paying the renewal fee.