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 What is the Gold Shovel Standard? The Gold Shovel Standard is a program that works to dramatically reduce damage caused to underground utilities by excavations.  

Leverage the Common Covered Task list, which was developed and is maintained in collaboration with other Veriforce® clients and our industry experts, use your own unique task list, or utilize a hybrid of the two to suit your contractor OQ program needs

We provide comprehensive Operator Qualification (OQ) solutions to help you comply with DOT 49 CFR 192 and 195 regulations. Our library of topside and underwater covered tasks contain proven methods of evaluating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Flexible options make us your perfect partner.

Keeping both Employees & Contractors in compliance has never been easier.  Utilize real-time online access to operator qualification (both internal & external), consistent qualification methods (manage task lists, share task lists and more) and customizeable task lists and evaluations that ensure your entire team is in compliance when it comes to OQ.

• Training available in multiple formats: standard print books, custom books and individual training modules for Operator Qualifications (OQ)
• Online testing administered through the NCCER Testing System
• Streamlined qualification process
• Individual training modules for each covered task with knowledge and performance exams
• Integrated performance exams developed in accordance with API RP 1161, 3rd edition
• All covered task training and qualification modules incorporate task-specific AOCs