Horizontal Directional drilling
Learn the art of horizontal directional drilling for construction and oilfield opportunities.
Duration: 9 weeks
Prerequisite: None
To be announced
What is horizontal directional drilling?
Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD) is generally accomplished in two stages. The first stage consists of directionally drilling a pilot hole along a designed directional path. The second stage consists of pulling back the conduit or cables back into the bore hole. When properly done, a target can be drilled to within inches of where it was intended. Servicing of the rig, caring for drill rods, mud mixing, an introduction to drill locating and all the other required duties of horizontal drilling will be covered in the classroom and of course, while sitting on the drill rig. Potential Job Opportunities: Shallow & deep utility installations, pipeline, geo-thermal, piling and well drilling.
What does OMNIA's horizontal directional drilling training program includes:
OMNIA Training's directional drilling certification is a 9-week training program that covers integral aspects of the career that ultimately serves to ensure you are job ready. The training program includes the coverage of the following topics:
Introduction to directional drilling: Drilling instruction, introduction to calculations, and bore path planning. Extensive coverage of the specific problems that are associated with directional/horizontal drilling such as hole cleaning, torque, drill string component design, drag and logging are included.
Drill and equipment usage: Hands-on learning when it comes to the tools and techniques used in directional drilling. This includes drill rod loading, trailer loading/unloading, drill head locator to name a few.
Experience predictability: Students will be given the knowledge to predict bore paths. This will be learnt based on locates, work plans and other obstacles identified in the field.
Training Program Outline:
CSTS 2020 with WHMIS
Standard First Aid and CPR
Fall Protection
Confined Space
Ground Disturbance
Line Locating
Hazard Assessment and Controls Course
OH&S Legislation Course
Worker Competency Course
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Course
Heavy Lifting Procedures
Right To Refuse Unsafe Work Course
Emergency Preparedness and Response Course
Workplace Harassment Course
Environmental Spills Course
Incident Response and Reporting Course
Incident Investigation Course
Traffic Control and Working in Residential Areas
Working Around Heavy Equipment Course
Working with Other Contractors
Portable Power Tools Course
Cutting Tools Course
Cargo Securement
Weights and Dimensions
Trailers
Skid Steer Basic Operations
Mini Excavator Basic Operations
Pre-Trip Inspection Course
Hours of Service
One-Call Utility Locating
Excavating To Expose Existing Utilities Course
Gas Line: Damage Prevention and Response
Telecom Line: Damage Prevention and Response
Powerline: Damage Prevention and Response Course
Spray Paint and Walk Through
Understanding Construction Drawings
Hole Covering Procedures
Ground Disturbance and Bore Path Course
Working Around Hydrovacs While In Operation
Backfilling Course
Core Holes and Undermining Course
Loading and Transporting Drills
Unloading and Loading Reels
Pipelines and Restrictions Course
Incidents Involving Horizontal Directional Drilling
Hydrant Application Module
Communication Between Driller and Locator
Working in Different Ground Conditions
Accounting for Slope Changes in Elevation
Drill Set Up
Working Near Rotating Devices
Equipment Summary and Controls
Drilling and Pullback
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Servicing of the rig, caring for drill rods, mud mixing, an introduction to drill locating and all the other required duties of horizontal drilling will be covered in the classroom and of course, while sitting on the drill rig. Potential job opportunities are shallow and deep utility installations, pipeline, geo-thermal, piling and well drilling. Interested? Contact Us for Pricing