WorldWide Drilling Resource

20 MAY 2014 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® HDD Training Available Adapted from Information from the Kansas Institute of Underground Technology North Central Kansas Technical College, a leader in technical education within the State of Kansas, began the Kansas Inst i tute of Underground Technology (U-Tech) to meet the in- creasing demand for horizontal direc- tion drilling (HDD). The country’s growth in construction and infrastructure has led to an increased need to bury fiber optics, electrical lines, water pipes, sewer lines, etc. Since HDD allows operators to do the job while caus- ing as little disruption to the surface as possible, this has led to a dramatic in- crease in HDD projects and driven the need for qualified HDD operators. U-Tech operates in conjunction with grant assistance from the Kansas Department of Commerce and with support from Charles Machine Works/ Ditch Witch, Inc. The HDD training fea- tures a state-of-the-art, up-to-date cur- riculum, along with hands-on practical training opportunities to allow partici- pants/students the opportunity to gain the training necessary to safely operate HDD equipment used in underground technology. Designed as a course delivered over a 4-5 day format, the Horizontal Directional Drilling Level I Training Course is the first of its kind in the nation. Combining class- room and field training sessions, partic- ipants will acquire the useful knowledge and skills required for operating a direc- tional drill according to the standards included in the manufacturer's Operator's Manual and the Best Practices Guide developed by the AEM (Association of Equipment Manufacturers) and HDD Consortium. The course includes instruction, infield exercises, simulation, and pro- fessional coaching for the following sub- jects: 1. HDD Safety 2. Prep-Planning 3. Tracking Electronics 4. Maintenance and Safety 5. Drilling Fluids and Mixing 6. Downhole Tooling 7. Field Operation If you, or someone you know, is interested in entering the expanding HDD industry, U-Tech can prepare you to do the job effectively and safely. Last chance to include your company in WWDR ’s Jubilee Pinpointer Map! Deadline is May 23, 2014. Call (850) 547-0102 or e-mail jan@ worldwidedrillingresource.com