Drilling for oil and gas is one of the most dynamic and exciting professions in the world. A career in the drilling industry allows worldwide travel and can be rewarding professionally, personally and financially! There are tremendous opportunities for individuals that are able to develop an expertise and gain experience in the field. The challenge can be finding and taking advantage of those opportunities!
This course will provide students with the knowledge they need to become more competitive while seeking employment or starting their career in oil and gas drilling field.
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop familiarity with common “oil field” terms and phrases.
- Discuss the drilling process with potential employers and co-workers with confidence.
- Gain understanding of drill string components and the proper applications of each component.
- Gain familiarity with components of a drilling rig including hoisting, rotating and circulating systems.
- Identify characteristics of a petroleum reservoir.
- Walk into a job interview with confidence!
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Drilling
- Drilling Rig’s and Systems
- Petroleum Geology
- Drill String
- Casing Overview
- Primary Cementing
Who should attend?
Candidates who are starting their career in the drilling industry and would like a competitive advantage in their development.