Students will learn all aspects of air and hydraulic powered drills for the purpose of preparing rock for blasting. This class is part of the Laborers-AGC Specialty Skills Training Program and is held at regional training sites. Qualifications for attending are: 1) Be a member in good standing, 2) Be sponsored by a local laborers' union, Northwest Laborers Training Program, or a signatory contractor, 3) Have a need for specialty skills training and have work available upon completion. An application for specialty skills training will need to be submitted to the training program. Topics to be covered:

• Maintenance
• Repair
• Operation
• Drilling
• Safety