Drilling Rig Operator Course
This course provides comprehensive training for operating drilling rigs safely, covering systems operation, well control, inspections, and team communication to ensure efficient and secure drilling operations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Drilling Rig Operator Course equips you with hands-on skills to operate land rigs safely and effectively. You will learn about rig systems, essential drilling parameters, and standard operating procedures, progressing to basic well control, early signs of kicks, and emergency responses. The course also includes pre-shift inspections, record-keeping, and effective team communication, enabling you to minimise downtime, safeguard personnel and equipment, and work assuredly on every shift.
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Develop skills
- Well control detection: Quickly identify kicks using actual rig data and indicators.
- Emergency shut-in actions: Perform choke, valve, and pump procedures without delay.
- Pre-shift rig checks: Confidently examine hoisting, rotary, BOP, and mud systems.
- Drilling parameter control: Modify WOB, RPM, and pump rate for secure and productive drilling.
- Hot land rig safety: Implement LOTO, line-of-fire, and heat management in practical settings.
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