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CEP Renewal

Learn how to protect yourselves, your co-workers, and your community. The UDig NY Certified Excavator Program in Safe Digging Best Practices (CEP) has set a new standard for training New York State professional excavators in the proper procedures of excavation.

When a person has successfully completed the CEP, they are certified by the one-call center for five (5) years*, demonstrating a fundamental understanding of the Safe Digging Best Practices that should be used for safe excavation in accordance with the Common Ground Alliance Best Practices and New York State Code Rule 753.

The program is an interactive course that may be taken in-person or online. This certification combines various learning styles, including audio, visual, and hands-on exercises that allow participants to apply their knowledge into situations and obstacles that could be encountered in the field. Not only do participants establish or refresh their in-depth knowledge on the law and best practices of safe digging to prevent damages to underground facilities, but also to brand themselves or their companies.

*Certifications are good for five (5)-years as long as the individual successfully attends one (1) free renewal class each year between the year certified and the expiration year. Free qualified renewal for our Certified Excavator Program in Safe Digging Best Practices include the following class types: Code Rule 753 Basic Presentations, Damage Prevention Conference & Expo sessions (see session descriptions), Excavator Training with Meal, and Certification Renewal Class.

The free 1-hour renewal class will be offered at SUNY Canton on:

Training Dates

• Training #1: Monday, July 22, 4:00-5:00 pm | Register for July 22 Training
• Training #2: Monday, August 26, 4:00-5:00 pm | Register for August 26 Training