Program Summary for the Certificate in
Drilling Operations
 

 
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Discusses drill string and bottomhole assembly tools. Describes design, selection, performance and evaluation of common drill bit types. Introduces drilling fluid types and their applications.Describes occurrences, preventive measures and remedial actions for common downhole drilling problems. Addresses considerations involved in drilling abnormal pressures, working in sour gas environments and planning fishing operations. Discusses procedures for optimizing bit hydraulics, bit weight and rotary speed to attain minimum cost drilling. Emphasizes importance of the mud system in meeting well objectives.
BACKGROUND LEARNING:
Complete the following IPIMS.ep Background Learning courses:
  1. Drill String Components
  2. Drill Bits
  3. Drilling Fluids and the Circulating System
  4. Drilling Problems and Drilling Optimization
  5. Underbalanced Drilling
ACTION LEARNING:
Complete the following simulated job assignments:
  1. Drilling Program Planning and Implementation - Design mud program for each hole section. Establish well control precautions and procedures. Design drill string and bottomhole assembly. Plan bit and hydraulics programs. Evaluate rig specifications and capabilities.
     
  2. Drilling Operations - Monitor drilling parameters and well progress. Take steps to optimize bit runs, mud system performance and directional control. Ensure HSE compliance. Anticipate drilling problems and work to minimize their impact.
     
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
Submit a short (3 to 5 page) original paper of publishable quality devoted to some aspect of Drilling Operations. Include one or more recommendations for applying technology, better operating practices or improved business practices within your company. Alternatively, you may prepare a research report summarizing recent developments in technology, business or management practices, with references, that will be of interest to your management. Your IHRDC mentor must approve the assignment topic in advance, and the final report must be accepted by your manager and the IHRDC mentor before credit is received.

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program schedule
   
Approximate dedicated hours to complete: 120

Price:  $2,100.00
Credits:  3
CEUs:  12