Horizontal Directional Drilling Program

Overview of Different HDD Configurations

• Introduction to various horizontal directional drilling (HDD) configurations, their structures, and respective uses.
• Detailed sessions on tandem setups with distinct specifications.

Basic Vehicle Mechanics

• Basic understanding of vehicle mechanics to promote technical insight.
• Lessons covering the functionality of the engine, transmission, axles, hydraulic systems, suspension systems, differentials, and brakes.

Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance

• Emphasis on the importance of pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Training on how to properly check fluid levels, tire conditions, brakes, lights, belts, and hoses.
• Imparting basic vehicle maintenance skills to troubleshoot minor issues on the job.

Safety & Compliance

• Training on adhering to safety procedures and relevant regulations in HDD operations.
• Emphasis on wearing seatbelts, ensuring load limitations are not exceeded, understanding road weight capacity, and getting familiar with relevant traffic laws.

Loading & Unloading Procedures

• Instructions on correct loading techniques, emphasizing keeping the HDD equipment balanced when loading and managing the center of gravity.
• Detailed lessons on how to properly unload materials in various conditions safely.

Driving Techniques & Route Planning

• Behind-the-wheel training to understand HDD equipment handling in diverse working conditions.

Final Assessment and Certification

• All 17 weeks of “Hard Skills” (hands-on training) will be complemented with a 35-week “Soft Skills” (academic learning) designed specifically for each participant’s educational goals, needs, and personal desires.