EUSR Introduction to Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

1 day

6 MAX

This safety course provides a vital foundation of knowledge for candidates who need to get to grips with the concepts and complexities of Horizontal Directional Drilling. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a construction technique whereby a tunnel is drilled under a waterway or other designated area, and a pipeline or other utility is pulled through the drilled underground tunnel.

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Course Objectives

Define Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Discuss Open Trench vs Trenchless
Differentiate between and openly discuss various soil types and ground conditions
Understand safe and correct operational procedures for HDD
Recognise the importance of surface tracking and location of underground apparatus for utilities
Understand how HDD can be implemented and when it may be best considered as an option
Become familiarised with Drill Rig Operator & Receiver Operator responsibilities
Consider drilling fluids, recycling and polymers
Prepare the drill path profile
Calculate approximate bore lengths and study pilot bore drilling
Understand steering tooling/backreamer configuration
Learn about project planning for the job site, Health & safety, and risk mitigation
Trouble shoot and decommission the equipment
Product Installation
Look at and evaluate HDD Job Case Studies

Certification

EUSR photo id card with qualification stated on the back of the card (valid for 3 years)

Groundforce Training certificate of attendance (in addition to EUSR card)

Who Will Benefit?

Anyone who is required to further understand and/or get involved in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). If you are even considering HDD and you haven't had any formal training, this course is essential to minimise risk to yourself and those around you.