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Daily Use and Maintenance of the Grouting Plant: the Essential Drill-i Training

The grouting plant is a key piece of equipment on specialist construction sites, geotechnical projects and ground improvement works. As a highly technical and sensitive machine, it is subject to significant pressure and wear. Incorrect use or insufficient maintenance can quickly lead to breakdowns, unplanned downtime and increased maintenance costs.
To address these challenges, Drill-i offers the training course “Daily Use and Maintenance of the Grouting Plant”, designed for professionals who want to secure their operations and extend the service life of their equipment.

Why does a grouting plant require specific expertise?

A grouting plant operates under high pressure and relies on the interaction of several technical components, including hoses, pumps and the piston system. Poor handling, incomplete cleaning or incorrect settings can affect the quality of grouting operations and cause premature wear. Understanding how a grouting plant works is therefore essential to ensure consistent performance and safe working conditions on site.

A Drill-i training course designed for real site conditions

The Drill-i – Daily Use and Maintenance of the Grouting Plant training course is aimed at operators, team leaders, technicians and plant managers who regularly work with a grouting plant. It is based on real-life site situations and focuses on practical methods that can be applied immediately. The main objective is to help you prevent breakdowns, optimise equipment use and improve overall site safety.

What you will learn during the training

During the course, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how a grouting plant operates. You will learn how to identify key components, interpret pressure and flow rates, and adjust settings according to the type of grout used. This increased level of expertise allows you to operate your grouting plant more efficiently and reliably on a daily basis.

The training enables you to:

• understand the role of each component within the grouting plant and how they interact,
• master correct operating procedures, from start-up to shutdown,
• adopt the right habits to reduce wear and avoid malfunctions.

Daily maintenance: a key factor in preventing breakdowns

Daily maintenance of the grouting plant is a core element of the Drill-i training. You will learn how to integrate simple, effective maintenance routines into your daily site activities in order to preserve equipment performance. Regular maintenance helps identify early signs of wear and prevents minor issues from developing into major failures.

Good maintenance practices covered include:

• cleaning hoses and circuits after each use,

• checking the condition of the piston, seals and pressure-sensitive components,

• monitoring operating parameters to ensure safe and controlled grouting.

Safety and reliability on site

Operating a grouting plant involves risks related to pressure and injected materials. The Drill-i training includes a dedicated safety component to help you adopt the correct behaviours, respond effectively to anomalies and secure site operations. A well-maintained and properly operated grouting plant is not only more reliable, but also significantly safer for all site personnel.

Why choose Drill-i training?

Choosing Drill-i means benefiting from training delivered by experienced field professionals, with a strong focus on practical application and real operational constraints. By training your teams in the use and maintenance of the grouting plant, you improve equipment durability, reduce site downtime and enhance overall project performance.

Interested in this training course?

The training course “Daily Use and Maintenance of the Grouting Plant” is ideal for professionals looking to improve their working practices, secure their operations and protect their equipment over the long term.

👉 Train with Drill-i and turn your grouting plant into a real asset on your construction sites.

To be ready to react in case of accident, to identify dangerous situations and to be able to suggest preventive actions on drilling sites. That is the perfect training !

(Eligible in CPF)

Every single person working on a drilling site should follow this training. Indeed, it allows people to warn, sensitize, inform… on the specific risks linked to the drilling domain. The training addresses also the different preventive measures. Safety is everyone’s business !

You’re willing to learn how to use the different tools referring to the rotary drilling ? To adjust the machine parameters to increase efficiency ? Then this training will perfectly suit you ! You will understand every advantages of this method and these tools. You will be able to test them and to train yourself to increase your drilling skills.

The “Daily Maintenance of Drill Rigs” training course enables you to carry out routine maintenance on your drill rig directly on site. The main objective is to extend the service life of your drilling equipment by performing proper daily and weekly maintenance operations on the machine.

This Maintenance drill rig training lasts 2 days and is available at several of our training centers or can be delivered directly at your premises. It is designed for drillers and assistant drillers who operate drilling machines on construction or exploration sites.

During the training, you will begin by identifying the different components of your drill rig or drilling machine in order to understand how they interact. You will then carry out daily and weekly maintenance tasks on the machine. You will also learn how to replace wear parts to anticipate failures and reduce downtime.

Finally, the instructor will explain how to respond effectively to a breakdown, helping you avoid worsening the situation and ensuring a faster return to operation.

We also offer this training for operator-on-board drill rigs.

If you need more information about the “Daily Maintenance of Drill Rigs” training course, please contact us by email at formation@foraloc.com

Do you work in drilling — or want to enter the drilling industry? Need the basics: key concepts, terminology, and real-world applications? Our drilling discovery training course is the right place to start. It’s open to all roles and all audiences.

This one-day theoretical training introduces the main drilling methods, tools, and on-site applications. It also answers essential questions:

• Why drill and how does drilling work?
• What costs and constraints can you face on a jobsite?

Next steps after your drilling discovery training

If you want to become a driller, we recommend continuing with the Learn to Drill pathway.

If you already know which activity area you want to move into, you can go straight to:

• the Become a Drilling Operator pathway, or

• the Become a Driller (Special Works) pathway.

If you don’t want to become a driller, we recommend continuing with the Drilling Initiation course. This 2-day hands-on practical training will help you better integrate the theoretical knowledge.

Need help choosing the right course?

Not sure which training best fits your needs? Contact us at formation@foraloc.com to learn more.

Would you like to obtain a certificate that allows you to operate a drill rig on all construction sites? Then enrol in the CACES^® R482 Category B2 training.

The New CACES^® R482 Category B2 for Drill Rigs

Since 1 January 2020, a specific CACES^® certification for drillers and drilling machine operators has been in place. The CACES^® R482 Category B2 is dedicated to drill rigs and sequentially moving drilling or sampling machines.

Did you obtain a CACES^® certificate before 2020? Here are your options:

• If you hold a valid CACES^® R372m Category 2 obtained on a drill rig, it remains valid for operating drilling equipment.

• If your CACES® was obtained on an excavator, it can no longer be used to operate a drill rig. In this case, you must obtain the new CACES^® R482 Category B2. We recommend enrolling in the CACES^® R482 Cat. B2 Drill Rig – Advanced Training.

• If you obtained a CACES^® R482 in another category within the last 12 months, you are not required to retake the theoretical test. Please note: the price remains unchanged.

How the CACES^® R482 Category B2 Certification Works

During the 3 days of initial CACES^® R482 Category B2 training, you will practise operating the machine and learn the required theoretical knowledge. The CACES^® test then takes place over one full day.

Because safety is a priority and drilling is highly specialised, all our CACES^® instructors are drilling experts.

Please note: this CACES drill rig beginner training enables you to operate the machine safely. However, if you wish to become a driller or learn drilling techniques, we also recommend completing the “Learn to Drill” training pathway.

If you fail only one part of the test (theoretical or practical), the successfully completed part remains valid for 12 months. You may retake only the missing part to obtain your CACES^® certification.

In 2024, this training achieved a 100% success rate. Register now!

(This training allows you to use your CPF)

Since 1 January 2017, the AIPR (Authorisation to Work Near Networks) has been mandatory for all construction sites in France, including drilling and borehole sites.

Thanks to this one-day training course, you will learn how to identify the different types of underground networks and understand the consequences of striking a network. You will also learn how to determine levels of responsibility on site and apply the relevant regulations depending on each situation.

Working near underground networks requires careful preparation. During the training, you will master the key checks to carry out before, during and after works. If you encounter a high-risk situation, you will know how to apply the correct safety procedures.

Three AIPR Certification Levels Available

You must choose your level before the training:

• Operator: for drillers or assistant drillers who operate drilling machines

• Supervisor: for team leaders or managers responsible for worksite decisions

• Designer: for project managers involved in the preparation or monitoring of works

Short on time? This training is also available in e-learning format.

In 2024, this training achieved a 97% success rate with Drill-i — register now!

Do you want to discover drilling basics and finally understand how this profession works on site? The Drill-i training programme “Learning How to Drill” has been designed to give you solid foundations and quickly move you into hands-on practice, in conditions close to real field operations.

Over 10 days, you progress step by step: theory, methods, equipment, safety, followed by on-site training and drilling rig maintenance. The goal is simple: help you understand drilling basics in a practical, structured and safe way.

Discover Drilling Basics: Understand the Industry Before Taking Action

The session “Discovering the World of Drilling” introduces the fundamentals of the sector. You explore the main drilling methods, their applications, and the equipment required to use them correctly.

You will learn how to:

• identify the main drilling methods and their uses;
• understand the role of equipment and accessories;
• prepare a drilling operation following the correct steps;
• apply essential safety rules on site.

This first phase helps you acquire technical vocabulary, good habits, and a clear understanding of what you will later carry out in practice.

A Field-Focused Drilling Basics Training: 75% On-Site Practice

To truly understand drilling basics, nothing replaces hands-on experience. That is why this programme is 75% practical training on site, allowing you to learn effectively and master essential techniques.

During the course, you will practise several methods, including:

• rotary drilling;
• top hammer drilling;
• auger drilling;
• down-the-hole (DTH) hammer drilling.

You progress step by step with professional supervision, covering execution, preparation, organisation, and key points of attention.

Drilling Methods Explained: Choosing and Using the Right Techniques

One of the key challenges when learning drilling basics is understanding why one method is chosen over another. This training enables you to practise different techniques and understand the logic behind their use.

You will work with drilling methods commonly used in geotechnical applications and learn how to apply drilling techniques in specialist groundworks.

This structured approach helps you build practical skills that are highly valuable when starting out in the drilling industry.

On-Site Safety: Essential Steps for Everyone

Safety is not treated as a separate topic; it is integrated into every stage of the training. You learn the essential safety steps required to protect everyone on site and work with professional standards.

The programme covers:

• organisation and preparation of the work area;
• best practices during drilling operations;
• collective awareness and clear communication on site.

Drilling Rig Maintenance: Finishing with the Right Habits

The training ends with a crucial module: drilling rig maintenance. Understanding drilling basics also means knowing how to look after equipment and apply the right daily practices.

You will learn maintenance actions from an operational perspective: what to check, when to intervene, and how to keep a drilling rig in proper working condition.

After the 10 Days: Specialise and Go Further

At the end of the 10-day programme, you will have a solid foundation in drilling basics and practical experience with key methods. You can then:

• specialise in a specific drilling technique;
• learn more advanced methods, such as core drilling or casing, and others.

You choose your next steps according to your professional goals and on-site requirements.

Master Drilling Basics Through Practice

To discover drilling basics under the right conditions, you need both strong foundations and real-world practice. With the Drill-i “Learning How to Drill” training, you progress over 10 days through a comprehensive programme, mainly delivered on site. You gain a clear understanding of drilling methods, apply safety rules, and develop the right habits, right through to drilling rig maintenance.

Ready to master drilling basics and take action?
To find out more or to register, contact us at formation@foraloc.com.