MSS Infrastructure launches dynamic drilling training service

We are extremely proud to announce the launch of the MSSI Infrastructure (MSSI) Dynamic Drilling Training Service, a cutting-edge program designed to meet the growing demand for skilled borehole drilling professionals across the UK.

Why now?

The demand for skilled borehole drilling professionals is growing rapidly across the UK, driven by a surge in major infrastructure projects. One of the most significant contributors is HS2, the high-speed rail project that requires extensive geotechnical investigations and borehole drilling to assess ground stability and ensure safe construction. Similarly, the renewable energy sector is expanding at pace, with wind farms and solar developments relying on borehole drilling for foundation design and environmental studies.

Urban regeneration and tunnelling projects are also fuelling this demand. Large-scale city developments need accurate ground data to guarantee safety and compliance, particularly in densely populated areas where underground conditions can be complex. In addition, flood defence and water management schemes increasingly depend on boreholes to monitor groundwater levels and soil conditions, providing critical data for sustainable solutions.

With these projects underway, employers face mounting pressure to secure competent drilling teams who can deliver safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Investing in training now ensures that the workforce is prepared to meet these challenges and support the successful delivery of vital infrastructure across the country.

Benefits for employers and the workforce

Our Dynamic Drilling Training Service delivers significant advantages for both employers and employees, ensuring projects run smoothly and safely while improving overall productivity.

First and foremost, the training enhances safety and competency across drilling operations. Employers gain full control over onsite safety standards and the skill level of their drilling teams, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. A well-trained workforce means fewer delays caused by safety breaches and a stronger reputation for reliability.

Efficiency is another major benefit. By streamlining processes and improving technical knowledge, trained teams can complete tasks faster and with greater precision. This increased efficiency translates into a higher volume of delivery, enabling projects to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. For employers, this means reduced costs and improved project timelines.

The training also fosters direct collaboration between drilling teams and key stakeholders such as PRE and Design Teams. This integration ensures that drilling activities align with project specifications from the outset, reducing miscommunication and costly errors. Workers gain a deeper understanding of design requirements, which improves coordination and overall project outcomes.

Finally, our approach guarantees consistent results. By continuing to involve external geotechnical engineers, we ensure that borehole logs and data remain accurate and reliable. This consistency is critical for decision-making in large-scale infrastructure projects, where precise ground information underpins safety and structural integrity.

In short, investing in dynamic drilling training is not just about compliance, it’s about building a skilled, efficient, and collaborative workforce that delivers exceptional results. That’s why we want to ensure that our workers and those our clients engage have the best access to borehole training.

Working with industry experts

To guarantee the highest standards of compliance and quality, we partner with leading awarding bodies that set the benchmark for professional training in the drilling and construction sectors. Our collaboration with MP Awards ensures that participants gain sector-specific qualifications tailored to the extractive and mineral processing industries.

Our partnership with CITB/NOCN, global leaders in construction training and vocational qualifications, also provides robust, industry-recognised certifications. These alliances allow us to deliver training that not only meets regulatory requirements but also equips workers with practical skills and credentials that are valued across the infrastructure sector.

What workers gain

Participants achieve internal competency-level qualifications in:

• Operating a dynamic modular drilling rig
• PUWER & LOLER compliance
• POWRA and safe working practices
• Reading documentation and RAMS
• Geological identification and drillers’ logs
• Safe storage and maintenance of equipment
• CAT Scanner and Genny usage
• Digging trial pits prior to drilling works

 

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how you or your workforce can benefit from our Dynamic Drilling Training service.