Program Descriptions

TECHNICAL SEMINARS

Anchored Earth Retention  
Drilled Shafts
Micropiles
These seminars feature the very latest in design and construction, QA/QC, safety, and case histories, as
well as exhibits and “live” full scale field demonstrations. It is the best of both worlds in which industry
leading professionals share their expertise and well-respected contractors present live demonstrations. This
combined experience is provided to you only through the ADSC.

GEO³
Three technologies (drilled shafts, anchored earth retention, micropiles) in 2-1/2 days! Technical sessions
and full scale construction and testing field demonstrations, design and construction, QA/QC, safety, and
case histories, as well as exhibits, are part of this program. A one-stop shop for your educational needs.

ADSC TRAINING SCHOOLS

Drill Rig Operators School (DROS)
A week long school teaching the operation of a variety of drilled shaft rigs, and in-depth classroom
instruction covering drilling techniques, mechanics, and safety in drilled shaft construction.

Anchor/Micropile Installation School (AMPIS)
A week long school teaching the operation of a variety of technology-specific drill rigs, and in-depth
classroom instruction covering drilling techniques, mechanics, and safety in anchor and micropile
construction.

Slurry School
Three days of classroom instruction including a hands-on field day demonstration on the technique
and application of slurry drilling. Includes developing a thorough understanding of the fundamentals
of all types of slurries, their properties, behaviors and use.

FMT - Field Manager Training School

 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Supervisory Training
Management Training
Leadership Development


OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

OSHA Safety Training Programs
Health and Safety Training Instruction provided by OSHA certified instructors.These programs are provided
through the ADSC/OSHA Alliance Program. A variety of safety related programs are available.

Civil Engineering Faculty Workshop
For leading academicians. This week long session of “teaching the teacher” covers the latest in drilled shaft, micropile, and anchored earth retention design and construction. This workshop is conducted by industry leading professionals, and emphasizes that the geotechnical engineer is the “Foundation Engineer.”
Classroom teaching materials and methods of how to present the technologies covered to undergraduate
and graduate students are provided. Many of these programs are not offered anywhere but through the ADSC.

Shotcrete Nozzleman Training
Certification upon completion.

Mobile Hydraulics Training
Maintenance and trouble shooting of drilling and other related equipment.

Educational opportunities are created to give you a competitive advantage!