Do you work in drilling — or want to enter the drilling industry? This 2-day practical introduction to drilling course is designed to help you get started and see what drilling looks like on a real jobsite.
During the Introduction to Drilling training, you will discover how a drilling rig works and learn the essential safety rules. You’ll complete your first drilling operation, learn how to handle the machine, and fit it with the tools required to drill effectively.
To wrap up the training, you’ll go through end-of-shift procedures: shutting down the rig, completing the daily report, and tidying and securing the work area.
Recommended prior training
We recommend taking the “Discover the Drilling Industry” course first, to cover the theory before moving on to hands-on practice.
What to do next
If you want to become a driller, we recommend the Learn to Drill pathway.
If you already know the sector you want to focus on, you can go straight to:
- the Become a Drilling Operator pathway, or
- the Become a Driller (Special Works) pathway.
19 December 2025
Marie Combasson
« How to maintain and update your skills in OHS Drilling ?
Rescuer rescuer of work
After 2 years, the title of SST must be maintained and updated. Added to this is the fact that this OHS training is the only one that adapts to the particular hazards of a drilling site. Try it!
3 October 2019
Marie-Eve Pecatte
« Drilling improvement Drilling introduction »
You are already a driller or operator and would like to improve your professional practices? The Drill-i Drilling Improvement training course has been specifically designed to support experienced professionals who want to strengthen their technical skills and improve efficiency on site. This course is part of a practical and structured drilling improvement approach, helping you consolidate existing knowledge while adopting safer and more effective working methods.
Deepening your knowledge of drilling methods
A successful drilling improvement process relies on a thorough understanding of the different drilling methods. During the training, you will review the main techniques used in the field and learn how to analyse their specific characteristics. This will enable you to better understand the strengths and limitations of each method and make the right technical choices in real working conditions, particularly according to:
- ground conditions and geological characteristics,
- technical and environmental constraints on site,
- productivity and quality objectives.
This analytical approach helps you improve drilling accuracy while reducing the risk of technical errors.
Optimising drilling machine settings
Correct machine adjustment is a key element of any drilling improvement strategy. The Drill-i training course allows you to deepen your understanding of essential parameters and their impact on overall performance. You will learn how to adjust your equipment efficiently in order to achieve better daily results, particularly in relation to:
- rotation, thrust and percussion for more consistent drilling,
- fluid management to ensure efficient cuttings removal,
- adapting settings to suit ground conditions and drilling methods.
By mastering these adjustments, you increase productivity while reducing premature wear on equipment.
Improving performance and safety on site
The training course also places strong emphasis on best practices on site. You will strengthen your ability to work in an organised and safe manner, while optimising professional drilling techniques. This structured approach helps to reduce incidents, improve operational safety and create more reliable and comfortable working conditions.
Maintaining equipment to prevent breakdowns
Proper equipment maintenance is essential to ensure continuous operations. During the training, you will learn to identify key maintenance tasks and adopt a preventive approach. This knowledge helps to reduce unplanned downtime, extend equipment service life and maintain a high level of performance over time.
A practical, field-oriented training course
Thanks to a balanced combination of theoretical input and practical exercises, the Drilling Improvement training course places you in conditions close to real-life site operations. Practical scenarios support rapid skill acquisition and encourage a progressive increase in expertise that can be applied directly to your professional activities.
Why choose Drill-i’s Drilling Improvement training
By taking part in this course, you commit to a genuine drilling improvement process focused on performance, safety and long-term efficiency. You develop stronger technical control, optimise the use of your drilling machines and adopt professional practices that meet current site requirements.
3 October 2019
Marie-Eve Pecatte
« e-learning AIPR How to maintain and update your skills in OHS Drilling ? »
Need to prepare for the e-learning network authorization test but short on time? Our online course is designed for you: learn whenever you want, wherever you are, and at your own pace.
Since 1 January 2017, the AIPR (Authorization to Work Near Networks) has been mandatory for work on construction sites, including drilling sites.
With this e-learning network authorization course, you will learn to identify the different types of utility networks and understand the consequences of striking a network. You’ll also learn how to determine responsibility levels on site and apply the relevant regulations depending on the situation.
Working near networks must be planned: you’ll master the key checks to carry out before, during, and after the job. If you face a risky situation, you’ll know how to apply the right procedures.
Choose your e-learning network authorization level
The training includes three levels, chosen in advance:
Operator: for drillers or drilling assistants who operate drilling machinery
Supervisor: for team leaders or managers who make decisions about how work is carried out
Designer: for responsible staff involved in preparing or monitoring work projects
26 September 2019
Marie-Eve Pecatte
« OHS training Drilling improvement »
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)
7 May 2019
Marie-Eve Pecatte
« Use and daily maintenance of the grouting unit e-learning AIPR »
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:
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cleaning hoses and circuits after each use,
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checking the condition of the piston, seals and pressure-sensitive components,
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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.
7 May 2019
Marie-Eve Pecatte
« General periodic check on rigs OHS training »
The general periodic check on the winches installed on your drills are mandatory every year. The law allows you to do it yourself under conditions. You must be able to prove your skills. For that, thanks to this training, you will be able to make the general periodic check on your own and so you’ll become more autonomous, you’ll fix your machines more often and you’ll save money !
Who knows your machines better than you ?
7 May 2019
Marie-Eve Pecatte
« Dynamic Penetrometer Use and daily maintenance of the grouting unit »
Dynamic Penetrometer Training: Optimising Soil Resistance Testing
This training course on the dynamic penetrometer is designed to help participants understand and optimise the use of this essential tool for soil investigation. The dynamic penetrometer is widely used to assess soil resistance during geotechnical surveys and must comply with the requirements of the NF EN ISO 22476-2 standard.
Through this training, you will gain a solid understanding of how the dynamic penetrometer works and its role in producing reliable soil investigation results.
Understanding Standards and Requirements for the Dynamic Penetrometer
The dynamic penetrometer training begins with a theoretical session focused on the requirements of the NF EN ISO 22476-2 standard. This part of the course explains the regulatory framework governing penetrometric testing and highlights the importance of compliance to ensure consistent and trustworthy results.
You will learn how to interpret test data correctly, recognise the limitations of the method and apply best practices when using a dynamic penetrometer in professional soil studies.
Practical Penetrometric Testing in the Field
The one-day dynamic penetrometer training also includes a practical, hands-on session. During this phase, participants learn how to carry out penetrometric tests efficiently and safely under real field conditions. The training covers equipment setup, correct positioning, test execution and safety procedures.
This practical approach enables you to develop confidence and autonomy when performing dynamic penetrometer tests on site.
Delivering High-Quality Results to Your Clients
By completing this dynamic penetrometer training, you will be able to deliver accurate, high-quality soil resistance data to your clients. Proper use of the dynamic penetrometer enhances the reliability of soil investigations and strengthens the professional value of your services.
Join this training course to improve your skills and meet the technical and regulatory requirements of modern geotechnical practice.
7 May 2019
Marie-Eve Pecatte
« Safety rules on drilling site General periodic check on rigs »
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 !
7 May 2019
Marie-Eve Pecatte
« Rotary drilling Dynamic Penetrometer »
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.
7 May 2019
Marie-Eve Pecatte
« Training to auger drilling Safety rules on drilling site »
Why choose the Drill-i auger drilling training?
The auger drilling method is widely used in ground investigations and is also suitable for certain specialist works. One of its main advantages is that it does not require drilling fluids or percussion, making it a clean, quiet and efficient technique for a wide range of site conditions. However, auger drilling requires specific skills to ensure both operational efficiency and operator safety.
The Drill-i “Auger Drilling” training course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to confidently use this technique on your worksites.
A comprehensive training programme combining theory and practice
This training course offers a balanced approach between technical understanding and hands-on experience. Delivered over one day, it combines classroom-based learning with practical exercises to help you become operational quickly and effectively.
2 hours of theory to understand auger drilling
The course begins with two hours of theoretical instruction focused on the fundamentals of auger drilling. You will learn about the different stages of an auger drilling operation, from site preparation through to completion.
You will also be guided on how to select the appropriate drilling equipment and tools according to ground conditions. Particular attention is given to the risks associated with auger drilling. Through the study of real accident scenarios, you will gain a clear understanding of potential hazards and how to prevent them. Correct use of the safety cage, including special mode and reduced mode, is also covered to ensure safe working practices.
5 hours of practical training to master auger drilling on site
The practical part of the training lasts five hours and allows you to immediately apply the theoretical knowledge gained. Under the supervision of an experienced drilling instructor, you will learn how to carry out auger drilling operations safely and efficiently.
You will be shown how to adjust drilling machine parameters according to ground conditions in order to improve performance and drilling quality. This hands-on approach helps you develop the correct techniques and build confidence for real-world site operations.
A training course focused on safety and performance
The Drill-i training programme places strong emphasis on safety when carrying out auger drilling. By learning the correct settings, procedures and professional techniques, you will significantly reduce the risk of accidents while improving productivity and drilling accuracy.
This training is ideal for professionals involved in drilling, ground investigations and specialist construction works who wish to enhance their skills or train their teams in a proven and reliable drilling method.
Need more information about the training?
Do you have any questions about the Drill-i “Auger Drilling” training course or need tailored advice? Please contact us at formation@foraloc.com. Our team will be happy to assist you with your training requirements.
7 May 2019
Marie-Eve Pecatte
« Top hammer – Construction drill rigs Rotary drilling »
You want to understand the advantages of this method, the different applications in which it’s used, the necessary tools to implement it, the working process…
Indeed, you want to become the master of this method ? Then do not hesitate anymore. Next training session is yours !
7 May 2019
Marie-Eve Pecatte
« Core drilling Training to auger drilling »
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