Horizontal directional drilling

Below is a brief description of the skills covered by this qualification.  Further information can be found by clicking on the links to the qualification brochure and Training Plan

Qualification brochure
This gives detailed information about the qualification, including who it is for, entry requirements, and the qualification process.

Training Plan
This lists the unit standards which make up the qualification. 

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How to enrol
To enrol in this qualification, call 0800 486 626 to arrange for an InfraTrain regional advisor to complete a Training Plan and Training agreement.  

Horizontal Directional Drilling qualification

This qualification has been developed in partnership with, and is endorsed by, the New Zealand trenchless industry.

National Certificate in Civil Construction Works (Horizontal Directional Drilling) - Level 3
This qualification is for people working in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operations and recognises the skills and knowledge of a driller, tracker or supervisor, depending on the strand taken.

The qualification comprises core compulsory and elective unit standards, plus an elective strand.

The core compulsory units cover:

• Preparation for HDD operations and site restoration
• Bore exit and pipe entry tasks
• Strike avoidance and strike response
• Health, safety and environment requirements

The core elective section provides a wide choice of units which can be selected to suit job requirements and these cover:

• First Aid
• Civil plant operation and management
• Civil construction works
• Civil construction supervision
• Health, safety and environment
• Temporary traffic management

The qualification is completed with one of the following elective strands:

• Driller strand
• Tracker strand
• Site Supervisor strand

Qualification brochure

Training Plan

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