Drilling Rig Operator Course
Gain expertise in fundamental skills for operating land-based drilling rigs in the oil and gas sector. The course covers well control techniques, kick detection and response, comprehensive rig inspections, mud system oversight, and safety protocols along with clear communication, enabling you to maintain wellbore integrity, protect equipment, and assist the driller proficiently every shift.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Drilling Rig Operator Course equips you with hands-on skills to operate land rigs safely and effectively. You will master rig systems, essential drilling parameters, standard operations, well control fundamentals, early kick detection, and emergency responses. Additionally, it covers pre-shift inspections, record-keeping, and effective team communication to minimise downtime, safeguard personnel and assets, and ensure reliable performance across shifts.
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Develop skills
- Detect well control issues swiftly by recognising kicks through actual rig data and indicators.
- Perform emergency shut-in procedures flawlessly, including choke, valve, and pump operations without delay.
- Conduct thorough pre-shift inspections confidently on hoisting, rotary, BOP, and mud systems.
- Optimise drilling parameters like WOB, RPM, and pump rates for secure and productive drilling.
- Implement hot work safety measures such as LOTO, line-of-fire awareness, and heat management in operations.
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