Staking University Utility Locating
The world’s most in-depth EML training - Recognised Worldwide
The world’s most in-depth EML training
Take utility locating skills to the highest level with Staking University training. First developed by world-leading expert Mike Parilac, this heavily practical PAS 128 underground service locating course focuses primarily on Electromagnetic Location, helping delegates understand how precision locators work, how to use them effectively, and how to improve the accuracy of PAS 128 QL B surveys.
Recognised internationally across Australia, New Zealand, the UAE, USA, Europe, and South Africa, this course is designed for both newcomers and experienced professionals who want to locate underground services with greater confidence, accuracy, and technical understanding.
Who Needs Staking University Training
This course is ideal for those carrying out PAS 128 QL B surveys, or anyone who needs a deeper practical understanding of electromagnetic locating and how EML equipment works in real-world conditions.
Industries We Work With
Utility surveying and mapping
Construction and civil engineering
Utilities and infrastructure
Rail and transport
Telecommunications
Highways and street works
Engineering and design consultancies
Ground investigation and site investigation teams
Typical roles
Utility mapping surveyors
PAS 128 surveyors
EML locator operators
Survey technicians
Site engineers
Supervisors and team leaders
Experienced professionals looking to improve accuracy
If your team carries out PAS 128 QL B surveys, this course helps them understand not just what to do, but why it works.
Why Staking University Training Matters
Better understanding leads to more accurate locating
Improve locating accuracy
The course helps delegates understand how to use multi-frequency precision locators correctly, including how to make better use of their full functionality.
Understand field distortion
Magnetic field distortion can affect the accuracy of PAS 128 QL B surveys. Delegates learn how to recognise distorted fields and take practical steps to correct them.
Support PAS 128 quality levels
For teams carrying out PAS 128 QL B surveys, understanding how EML results should be interpreted and annotated is critical to producing reliable utility data.
Build confidence with EML equipment
Delegates gain a stronger understanding of how electromagnetic locating equipment works, improving confidence in real-world locating scenarios.
Reduce uncertainty on site
Better technical understanding helps teams make stronger decisions, avoid assumptions, and improve consistency during underground service locating.
Strengthen professional competence
The course meets CICES Buried Services competencies and provides a strong platform for those progressing in utility mapping and surveying.
Help your team make safer decisions before site work begins.
Trusted To Keep The Biggest Names In Construction Safe On Site
Why Choose CSTA Global
World-renowned utility locating training with practical industry value
Internationally recognised training
Staking University training is recognised across Australia, New Zealand, the UAE, USA, Europe, and South Africa, giving delegates access to a respected standard of learning.
Heavily practical delivery
This is not just classroom theory. The course focuses on live, real-world EML scenarios that help delegates apply their learning immediately.
Focused on PAS 128 QL B accuracy
Training is built around the practical skills needed to carry out PAS 128 QL B surveys to a higher level of accuracy and confidence.
Meets CICES Buried Services competencies
ProQual Level 3 qualification
Clear progression route
The course supports recognised professional competencies for buried services, making it highly relevant for utility mapping professionals.
Delegates can achieve a ProQual Level 3 Certificate in Utility Mapping Qualification, supporting professional development and industry credibility.
The course provides a natural pathway into the ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Utility Mapping and Surveying for those looking to further develop their career.
Our Acreditations
What You Will Learn
Practical EML skills for real-world PAS 128 utility locating
How multi-frequency precision locators work
How to operate EML equipment successfully
How to use the full functionality of precision locators
How magnetic field distortion affects PAS 128 QL B accuracy
PAS 128 QL B quality level annotation and accuracy considerations
How to take measures to correct distortion and improve results
How to recognise distorted fields during locating
Real-world utility locating scenarios and practical decision making
Common Problems We Help Solve
If this sounds familiar, we can help:
Surveyors using EML equipment without fully understanding how it works
Inconsistent PAS 128 QL B locating results
Difficulty recognising magnetic field distortion
Poor confidence when interpreting locator responses
Uncertainty around quality level annotation and accuracy
Teams relying on equipment settings without understanding signal behaviour
We help delegates improve confidence, accuracy, and decision making when locating underground services.
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