Course Objective:

To provide an in-depth appreciation of drilling equipment and operations.

Course Outline:

1. Preparation for Drilling Operations:
   1. Oil Companies Drilling Contractors, Service
   2. Companies and Government Bodies
   3. Basic Petroleum Geology
2. Types of Drilling:
   1. Land Rig
   2. Fixed Platforms
   3. Tension Leg Platforms
   4. Semi Submersible Rigs
   5. Jack up Drilling Rigs
   6. Drill Ships and Barges
3. Rig Equipment:
   1. Hoisting System
   2. Rotating System
   3. Power System
   4. Blowout Prevention System
   5. Circulating System
4. Auxiliary Equipment Systems:
   1. Drilling Operation
   2. Surface Hole Drilling Operations
   3. Tripping Operations
   4. Running and Cementing Casing
   5. Coring, Logging, Testing and Fishing
   6. Abandonment

Who Can Benefit?

1. Personnel requiring a comprehensive introduction to drilling equipment and operations.
2. Delegates may be new employees or existing drilling personnel who are being promoted and will require a greater depth of knowledge for their new position.
3. Shore-based operational staff that require being conversant with all aspects of drilling equipment and practices.