Horizontal Directional Drilling Good Practices

Course Description

The Horizontal Directional Drilling Good Practices Guidelines Seminar is a one- to two-day course* that covers six topics: (1) Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operation and application; (2) HDD equipment and materials including rigs, drill pipe, bits, reamers, and down hole tools; drilling fluid recycling and recovery systems, drilling fluids and additives, and tracking equipment; (3) planning including surface and geological investigations, utility surveys, bore planning, and regulations and permitting; (4) jobsite safety including planning and preparation, traffic control, and safety equipment, practices, and response; and  (5) risk reduction, trouble shooting and mitigation. The course is geared to provide an in depth overview of HDD from planning to demobilization. The target audience is contractors, public works and consulting engineers, and inspectors.

The course is based on the Horizontal Directional Drilling Good Practices Guidelines published by the HDD Consortium** in 2001. A copy of this book is provided each participant. The course is taught by instructors who are experts on HDD. Participants earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Class participation is encouraged.

For more information on course content or class scheduling contact Michael Willmets or Angela Ghosh using our contact form.

* Information presented at this course can be tailored to meet the interest, needs and schedule of participants.

** Members of the HDD Consortium are: Association of Equipment Manufactures, Distribution Contractors Association, Directional Crossing Contractors Association, North American Society for Threnchless Technology, and Power & Communications Contractors Association.

Upcoming Training Events

If you’re interested in providing trenchless training for your city staff or company personnel, please contact Angela Ghosh, NASTT, phone: (703) 217-1382 or by using our contact form.