For operatives to get the best from the equipment, only the real world will do. Meltrace only undertakes training in the environment where the equipment and operatives are likely to find themselves, without using unrealistic simulated sites.

Users should always be trained with the equipment in conditions as close to the real workplace as possible.

Meltrace ensures that operatives understand the importance of always using the Genny, including using Utility Surveying techniques and myth busting common misconceptions about buried service detection.

All operatives will learn about the importance of compliance with HSG47 and can complete a written assessment demonstrating their understanding.

Through partner companies, Meltrace can provide operatives with QCF qualifications and CITB grant funded courses.

For operatives to get the best from the equipment, only the real world will do. Operatives are trained on the very streets they may find themselves undertaking a real survey.

Users have the opportunity to try many different types of equipment from the major EM and GPR manufacturers, ensuring they can operate confidently with whatever tools their employer provides.

Operatives undertake a real-world practical assessment as well as a written assessment to confirm full understanding of both the equipment and the regulatory framework.

Through partner companies, Meltrace can provide operatives with QCF qualifications and CITB grant funded courses.

For operatives to get the best from the equipment, only the real world will do. On-site training is always the best option for understanding real-world problems encountered during utility surveys.

Operatives will learn many advanced techniques not covered by standard basic training courses, including signal behaviour in complex environments and multi-frequency operation.

Meltrace has access to and can train on the very latest EM equipment from the major manufacturers, ensuring operatives gain confidence with current industry-standard tools.

Through partner companies, Meltrace can provide operatives with QCF qualifications and CITB grant funded courses.

Operatives will understand the requirements of working close to overhead power lines as documented in the HSE guidance note GS6, including the legislation that must be adhered to on all construction and civil engineering sites.

Operatives will learn about the dangers associated with working around electricity, including the potential outcomes of contact with overhead lines, arcing, and the requirements for safe clearance distances.

All operatives will learn about the latest ENA Technical Specification 43-8, which explains the minimum working clearances from overhead lines for various types of plant and equipment.

Operatives will learn the theory and operation of the Suparule Cable Height Meter and complete a practical exercise using company-specific documentation if required.

Meltrace can accurately locate street lighting faults caused by faulty joints or external damage, minimising excavation and reducing the cost and disruption of repair works.

Meltrace has located hundreds of joints including 11kV joints at hospitals and other critical infrastructure sites where rapid, accurate location is essential.

• Burndown and thumper
• TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry)
• A Frame
• Phase to phase measurement
• Bridge method

Most private estates do not have any information or records. Meltrace can map the network as well as indicate cable faults, providing a complete record for future reference.

Meltrace can provide expert witness advice on utility strikes and equipment usage. Our consultants have attended many proceedings providing impartial, technically accurate testimony on behalf of utility companies and contractors.

Meltrace has undertaken many cable strike investigations, advising UK utility companies about safer working practices and recommending procedural changes to prevent future incidents.

Meltrace can assess site operatives and recommend training and coaching where necessary. Equipment data downloads can be checked and assessed to determine whether operatives are using equipment correctly and in accordance with best practice.

Meltrace employees have been used to test equipment for manufacturers and many large international companies, including Radiodetection, helping to shape the products used across the industry today.

Meltrace Ltd has over 40 years of experience in locating underground services. Founded in Yorkshire and now based in Dorset, the company has grown from a regional utility surveying provider into a nationally recognised specialist in buried services detection, training and cable fault location.

Our consultants have worked with British and American manufacturers to develop location and fault finding equipment, and have been instrumental in setting industry standards for training and operative practice.

• Over 40 years experience in locating underground services
• Trained operatives in three continents
• Pioneered standards and methodologies in utility surveying
• Assisted in utility damage investigations and attended court as expert witness
• Worked with British and American manufacturers to develop location and fault finding equipment
• UK based with extensive experience across Europe, USA and the Middle East