A Power-Packed Week of Intense Training for ADSC members only!

Over 50 hours of quality seat-time and dedicated classroom instruction.  Attendees will learn the techniques of efficiently operating a variety of Drilled Shaft Rigs under expert supervision.
 
During the course of the week, the attendee will not only learn different techniques of shaft construction but they will also adapt skills of equipment operation while processing a drilled shaft in changing soil conditions using different drilling equipment and principles.
 
Your Employee will Gain Knowledge from these Sample Topics During the Week:

• Equipment & Jobsite Safety
  Learn the importance of maintaining proper safety standards. OSHA regulations, PPE, rigging and hoisting procedures, fall protection, confined space entry, and equipment hazards.
  
  
• Matching Tools to the Ground Condition
  Drilling tools are designed to meet the varying soil conditions often encountered. Tooling designs and proper use to ensure a quality shaft in all conditions will be discussed.
  
  
• Material Placement
  The quality of the shaft goes beyond the drilling process. Learn techniques and the importance of proper material placement procedures to include quality testing equipment.
  
  
• Jobsite Math
  Basic calculations required determining volumes of resources needed on typical drilling projects.
  
  
• Drilling with Down Hole Hammer
  Types of down-the-hole hammers. When to use, equipment needed for set up to foundation drills, and drilling process and procedures for using DTH tooling will be discussed.
  
  
• Drilling with Slurry (Mineral/Polymer)
  Proper procedure and purpose for using mineral and polymer slurry and what equipment is required. Mixing, measuring viscosity, weight, sand content. Disposal or reuse process, etc.
  
  
• Soil and Understanding Soil’s Reports
  Site evaluation and geology. Types of subsurface investigation. Classification of soils. Interpretation and reading of soil report logs.
  
  
• Hydraulic / Electronic Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  Fundamentals of Hydraulic and Electrical system operations, component identifications, diagram reading and troubleshooting procedures. Equipment maintenance routine and servicing intervals.
  

And much more!