It is no surprise the growth in construction and telecommunications throughout America has led to an increased need to bury fiber optics, electrical lines, water pipes, sewer lines, etc. Further, the use of backhoes or excavators isn't always practical, feasible or economical, due to existing hazards or terrain. That leaves Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) as the most efficient option and the fastest-growing type of equipment for utilities, municipalities, contractors and the communications industry. ATS Specialized has the knowledge, curricula and instructional staff to deliver your organization the highest quality training for your directional drill operators.

Drilling & Locating

HDD BASIC PROGRAM	HDD ADVANCED PROGRAM
40 Hours, One Week, Monday - Friday	80 Hours, Two Weeks, Monday - Friday
Directional Drill Safety Basic Operation of a HDD Tracking Electronics Directional Drill Preventative Maintenance Downhole Tooling	Directional Drill Safety Basic Operation of a HDD Drilling Preparation & Planning Tracking Electronics Directional Drill Preventative Maintenance Drilling Fluids & Mixing Downhole Tooling Utility Identification & Locating Vacuum Excavating

Start Dates

Every three weeks throughout the year, please see below for schedule

Monday, April 17th, 2023

Monday, May 8th, 2023

Tuesday, May 30th, 2023

Monday, June 19th. 2023

Monday, July 10th, 2023

Monday, July 31st, 2023

Monday, August 21st, 2023

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

Monday, November 13th, 2023

Monday, December 4th, 2023