New Kansas college offers underground technology training

Global News

Publishing Date: 07 Sep 2010 12:22pm GMT
Author: Trenchless World

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Yesterday (September 1) saw the launch of the Kansas Institute of Underground Technology (KIUT) – a separate branch of the North Central Kansas Technical College (NCKTC). The new institute has been hailed as the only one in the US to offer professional and program certificate training in underground construction.

Clark Coco, president of NCKTC said: “The initial focus of the Institute will be on directional drilling, locator training and fluid mixing. However, we hope to add additional courses in the future to include electronic guidance, pipe bursting and damage prevention.”

Financial backing for the new establishment has come from the Kansas Department of Commerce, North Central Kansas Community Network and the Kansas Department of Commerce, with training support, equipment and simulation programs from Ditch Witch.

Courses will take place on the NCKTC Beloit campus, but it is envisaged that on-site training will be available to interested businesses, industries and municipalities. Specific classes will focus on locating existing lines and obstructions, use of equipment, fluid mixing and horizontal drilling, with the course culminating in a hands-on challenge. Details at www.undergroundtech.com