This course is tailored for:
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Entry-level engineers, technicians, and field operators in drilling operations.
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Professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of drilling fundamentals.
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Managers and supervisors overseeing drilling activities.
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Personnel transitioning to drilling roles from other areas of oil and gas operations

The course uses a combination of:
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Interactive lectures that explain key drilling concepts and systems.
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Hands-on exercises focusing on design, troubleshooting, and operational practices.
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Real-world case studies to illustrate common challenges and solutions.
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Group discussions to encourage knowledge sharing and problem-solving.

Day 1: Introduction and Drilling Rig Components
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History
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Basic Geology
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Drilling Rig Components
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Power System
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Circulating System
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Rotary System
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Well Control System
Day 2: Drillstrings and Drillbits
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Drillpipes
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Tool Joints
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Heavy Wall Drillpipes
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Drill Collars
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Other Components of the Drillingstring
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Drillstring Design
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Types of Drilling Bits
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Bit Design
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Bit Selection
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Bit Evaluation
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Bit Performance
Day 3: Formation Pressures and Well Control
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Formation Pressures. Overburden. Issues. Prediction of Abnormal Pressures
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Formation Fracture Gradients
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Primary Well Control
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Warning Signs of a Kick
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Secondary Control
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Well Killing Procedures
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BOP Equipment
Day 4 Casing and Cement
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Components of a Casing String. Terminology
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Properties of Casings
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Wellheads and Casing Hangers
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Casing Operations
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Casing Design
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Properties of Cement. Additives
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Primary Cementing
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Secondary Cementing
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Cement Plugs
Day 5: Drilling Fluids, Hydraulics and Directional Drilling
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Drilling Fluids. Water Based Mud. Oil Based Muds. Solids Control
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Basic of Hydraulics
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Directional Drilling. Horizontal / ERD Wells. Multilaterals Applications. Profile Planning. Inclination & Azimuth. MWD. Deflection Tools.
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Course Wrap-Up: Final Assessment, Q&A, and Feedback

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