Ongoing Learning

Ongoing Learning

The DeciferGPR Ongoing Learning Program is designed for technicians, engineers, and supervisors who want to strengthen their skills long after completing their initial Decifer training. This program provides a structured, practical, and repeatable learning pathway that builds real-world competency in ground penetrating radar (GPR) scanning, concrete imaging, and subsurface interpretation.

Whether you're responsible for training new staff, refreshing your team’s skills, or ensuring your technicians maintain industry-leading competencies, the Ongoing Learning Program offers a flexible, web-based system that supports consistent development year-round.

Why Ongoing Learning Matters in GPR Work

GPR is a powerful but complex technology. Accurate interpretation requires ongoing practice, exposure to varied field conditions, and a strong understanding of material behaviour.

DeciferGPR’s training system bridges the gap between one-time instruction and long-term technician proficiency, helping organizations:

  • Reduce scanning errors and reporting inconsistencies

  • Improve on-site safety and decision-making

  • Maintain standardized workflows across teams

  • Build confidence for complex or high-risk scans

  • Meet quality-control expectations for clients and industry partners

The Ongoing Learning Program ensures that your technicians can practice, review, refine, and master their scanning techniques at their own pace — without taking time away from job-site productivity.

What the Ongoing Learning Program Includes

This self-directed, web-based program gives learners structured, hands-on guidance using Decifer’s proven training methodology. The course builds on skills learned in Level I and Level II training and introduces new scenarios and challenges to reinforce technical growth.

The program consists of:

1. Structured Skill-Building Modules

Technicians complete a series of Decifer-based scanning exercises designed to reinforce:

  • Proper equipment setup and signal optimization

  • Best-practice scanning patterns

  • Accurate interpretation of concrete and structural features

  • Identification of rebar, conduits, PT cables, and anomalies

  • Recognizing signal limitations and material influences

These modules focus on the scanning behaviours and decision-making processes that define reliable GPR work.

2. Practical Assignments With Instructor Review

Participants submit assignments through the Decifer online platform. Each assignment is reviewed by a DeciferGPR certified instructor, who provides personalized feedback, correction, and guidance.

This ensures that trainees not only practice the correct techniques, but also learn why certain patterns or signals matter — a critical component of becoming an advanced GPR technician.

3. Certification Exam

Upon completion of the program, participants are eligible to take the DeciferGPR Certification Exam.

Passing this exam demonstrates:

  • Strong understanding of GPR concepts

  • Ability to follow Decifer scanning and interpretation standards

  • Readiness to apply skills consistently in real-world field work

Certification is a valuable credential for companies that want to validate technician competency and maintain a high standard of service.

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Who This Program Is For

The Ongoing Learning Program is ideal for:

  • Companies training new GPR technicians

  • Teams seeking consistent scanning standards

  • Experienced technicians looking to advance their skills

  • Individuals preparing for more complex or specialized scanning environments

  • Organizations aiming to reduce errors and increase reporting accuracy

It is also available for purchase separately for companies that want to use Decifer’s methodology to train their own internal staff.

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Benefits of Decifer’s Ongoing Learning Approach

  • Self-paced format: Train anytime, anywhere, without interrupting field operations

  • Repeatable practice: Modules can be revisited as skills progress

  • Instructor feedback: Direct guidance from experienced DeciferGPR trainers

  • Industry-aligned standards: Build confidence and consistency across your team

  • Supports technician retention: Clear development pathways keep employees motivated

  • Improved safety outcomes: Better scanning skills reduce risk on job sites

Keep Your Skills Sharp. Keep Your Team Consistent.

The Ongoing Learning Program is an essential component of long-term GPR technician development. Whether you're building a new team or strengthening an experienced one, Decifer’s structured approach gives your technicians the confidence and clarity they need to perform accurate scans on every job.

Contact us to enroll your team or learn how ongoing learning can support your organization’s training goals.