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, October 26th, 2020	Tuesday, June 1st, 2021
Monday, November 16th, 2020	Monday, June 20th. 2021
Monday, December 7th, 2020	Monday, July 12th, 2021
Monday, January 4th, 2021	Monday, August 2nd, 2021
Monday, January 25th, 2021	Monday, August 23rd, 2021
Monday, February 15th, 2021	Monday, September 13th, 2021
Monday, March 8th, 2021	Monday, October 4th, 2021
Monday, March 29th, 2021	Monday, October 25th, 2021
Monday, April 19th, 2021	Monday, November 15th, 2021
Monday, May 10th, 2021	Monday, December 6th, 2021