Use of Horizontal Directional Drilling Equipment (Operatives) Course

Purpose

A course for operatives who require the knowledge & understanding required to successfully conduct the installation of a product using HDD equipment

Course Outline

The course is designed to highlight the current trends in HDD operations through a series of lectures & practical exercises, which are supported by graphics & videos.

• Overview trenchless Technology (HDD)
• Relevant H&S aspects of HDD
• Evaluation of site conditions & risk assessment requirements
• Selection of HDD equipment - ground conditions
• Interpretation of site plans
• Location of underground apparatus
• Safe use of pneumatic systems
• Drilling fluid selection- ground conditions
• Future developments
• Daily inspection and maintenance of trenchless equipment
• Environmental concerns including recycling of drilling fluids
• Installation of product pipe or duct
• Transmitter Sondes
• Pilot bore installation - pressures etc.
• Back reaming - volume of mud and pressures
• Connections to the product pipe
• Case studies

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be issued with a City & Guilds certificate of achievement which could be used as a means of measuring competence fo any safety or technical CPD process & certification can be used a evidence towards a full QCF award, certificate or diploma in the future.
Candidates are required to bring full PPE due to the practical nature of this event.
Practical & written assessment will be carried out
Duration: 4 days (09:00-17:00)

Approving Body

City & Guilds