Operational Drilling Technology (ODT) 10 Classroom Days

Description

The course is taught by hole-intervals starting with top-hole problems related to big-hole and normal pressure. After an appropriate casing string has been set, drilling continues into the abnormal pressure zone and heavy mud practices and problems are discussed. Well control is introduced as one of the drilling problems and taught by hole-interval, with training enhanced by hands-on simulator practice. Associated problems such as lost circulation and stuck pipe are discussed along with well control. IADC WellSharp Supervisor certification is offered as part of the regular curriculum.
Students must select which certification (Surface or Combined Surface and Subsea) they desire when enrolling in the course. Individual student evaluation reports are written at the end of the session and these, along with the extensive workshops and exercises required, enable the instructor to assess the student's operational or technical strengths or weaknesses. Our philosophy and approach to Drilling Technique Training evolved to meet the needs of operational people.
WAM

trains people how to supervise every facet of the drilling operation. Too often a gap exists between the theoretical approach and practical application, a gap that prohibits effective communications and effective cost-control. The WAM approach is realistic, designed to capitalize on the varied educational backgrounds of our students, and to blend the knowledge and experience they bring to us. Classes include contractor drillers, toolpushers, drilling superintendents, engineers and operator representative personnel. All combine to approach drilling operations as a team. Our approach presents each drilling practice or problem in the same sequence as it would occur on the rig. Problems or operational practices are introduced and reintroduced by hole intervals as students "drill a theoretical hole" through the use of a simulator.