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Oilfield Technical Training

Practical, beginner-friendly explanations of how wells are drilled and constructed — the systems, tools, fluids and routines you will meet on a drilling rig.

Topics covered

  • Land and offshore rig types
  • Hoisting, rotary and power systems
  • Drill string, BHA and drill bits
  • Drilling fluids and the circulation system
  • Casing, cementing and well barriers
  • Introductory well-control awareness
  • Drilling ahead, connections and tripping
  • Rig roles, terminology and daily drilling reports

Planned courses

These are in planning and not yet available.

  • Workover and well intervention fundamentals
  • Introduction to well completions
  • Drilling fluids in practice