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GPR Introduction for Management (Blue Hat Module 1)

GPR Introduction for Management (Blue Hat Module 1)

GPR introduction for management course:

A half-day training course specifically aimed at line managers and specifiers within the utility locating industry.

This course gives managers a basic understanding of the technology including advantages, capabilities, product selection and limitations.


Course Details

  • One day course
  • Usually held at CMDC Cranfield University, however can be conducted anywhere subject to prior arrangement and numbers, please call for details
  • As this course is aimed at management level no prior experience or exposure is needed to attend
  • Course numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 to ensure the attendee receives the maximum benefit from the day

Course Structure

  • What is a GPR
  • Different types of GPR explained
  • Why is it useful as a survey tool
  • Limitations of the technology
  • Factors affecting the GPR’s performance
  • Frequency explained
  • Myth busting
  • How to do a utility survey, what should be included
  • Pre-site planning, what you need and why is it important
  • On-site problems and how to overcome
  • Final deliverables
  • Data post-processing, why?
  • Local regulations
  • The importance of training
  • Examples of Radargrams
  • GPR Utility survey methods
  • Technologies available
  • Advantages of data processing
  • PAS128 & TSA Guidelines

Excellent course, by far the most informative and beneficial I have attended

Simon Smith, UTEC Surveys

A very informative, helpful and well presented course

Matt Roberts, Brunel Surveys

A thoroughly enjoyable course, with interesting content and friendly knowledgeable tutors

Richard Waller, Survey Design Services

Overall the course will be highly recommended by myself to others wanting to perfect their skills using GPR

Dave Fisher, MK Surveys