Q019 (CD1) - Core Drilling Training in Portadown, Northern Ireland

Duration: 1 Day
Locations: Portadown, Northern Ireland
Price: £250 (ex VAT)

The Q019 (CD1) Core Drilling course provides operatives and engineers with the essential skills and knowledge required to safely and compliantly core drill into underground telecom jointing chambers. Delivered from our Portadown training centre, this course aligns with Openreach specifications and industry best practice, ensuring all delegates remain fully compliant when working on underground networks.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• Operatives working on the Openreach underground network
• Engineers and civils teams working on third-party underground telecom networks
• Anyone involved in joint box installation, chamber access, duct installation or repairs
• Civils contractors needing formal certification for core drilling tasks

If your role involves connecting ducts, completing excavations or modifying jointing chambers, this course is essential for legal and safety compliance.

Course Aim

The aim of the Q019 (CD1) Core Drilling course is to provide learners with the technical ability and safety awareness to perform safe, controlled and compliant core drilling into underground telecom jointing chambers, including modular, brick, concrete and plastic structures.

Delegates will work towards a recognised civils qualification suitable for operatives and engineers in the telecoms sector.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, candidates will understand and be able to apply:

• Site surveys, documentation, and planning for safe excavation.
• Selection of appropriate materials and equipment.
• Techniques for core drilling into different jointing chambers (concrete, modular, brick, plastic).
•  Installing Duct 54, 56, and other small ducts.
• Adherence to Openreach specifications, safety compliance, and legal requirements.
• Safe digging practices and proper reinstatement of the site.

Pre-Requisites

Delegates must hold the following prior to attending the Q019 (CD1) course:

• SA006
• NRSWA Units LA, U01, U02, U03

Assessment Method

Assessment is conducted through a combination of:

• Classroom-based theory training
• Practical demonstrations
• Hands-on drilling exercises
• Competency assessment under supervision

The practical element ensures each delegate can confidently operate in real work environments.

Certification

Upon successful completion, delegates will receive an Openreach-approved Q019 Certificate, valid for 3 years.

This certification is essential for anyone carrying out core drilling on the Openreach network or other telecom infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.