Trenchless Training FR

Online courses on trenchless technologies

Practical training in trenchless technologies and health and safety: horizontal directional drilling, pipe selection, drilling in rock, pipe ramming, auger boring, down-the-hole hammer and guided boring. Short modules you can take at your own pace, built on experience from job sites in Quebec. Each module ends with a quiz; passing it earns a training certificate issued by a CPMT-accredited trainer.

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The modules

Each module covers one technique: when to use it, the equipment, the method, its limits and lessons learned in the field.

How it works

  1. Buy the module

    Pay by card. The invoice, with taxes itemized, is emailed to you. Access is open for 30 days.

  2. Go through the slides

    At your own pace, on a computer or tablet. Your progress is saved: you pick up where you left off.

  3. Take the quiz

    It unlocks at the end of the slides. Pass mark: 80%. You can retake it as long as your access is open.

  4. Download your certificate

    A PDF certificate in your name and your employer’s, with the training duration and a verification code. The PDF course notes come with it.

Who it’s for

The modules are for people who design, inspect or carry out trenchless work, or who need to assess its feasibility.

  • Engineers, project managers and designers
  • Site supervisors and inspectors
  • Contractors, foremen and estimators
  • Municipal owners and network managers

The trainer

Philippe Billon has more than 25 years of experience in civil engineering and has worked in trenchless technologies since 2008: project management, site inspection, technical expertise. He has been training since 2014 and co-founded the Congrès Techniques Sans Tranchée (Quebec trenchless technology conference).

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Training a group of 5 to 10 people?

An in-person day at your premises covering all the content on this site: $2,150.00 per day for up to 10 participants, better value than the online modules.

Group training

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to complete a module?

Access is open for 30 days from purchase. Your certificate and course notes remain available for download in your account with no time limit.

What does the certificate include?

Your name, your employer’s name, the module title and code, the training duration, the date of completion, the trainer’s name and a code anyone can use to verify its authenticity on this website. You can also download the module’s course notes as a PDF, in your name.

Are the courses available in English?

The website is bilingual. Modules are first published in French; those also available in English carry the EN badge in the catalogue.

Do the hours count toward continuing education?

The certificate states the duration of each module. It is up to you to check with your professional order or association whether the activity is eligible under its continuing education rules.

What if I fail the quiz?

You see which questions to review, you can go back over the slides, then retake the quiz as many times as needed during your access period.

Can I get an invoice in my company’s name?

Yes. At checkout, enter the company name and address: the invoice is issued in that name, with taxes itemized.