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

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
The Drilling Rig Operator Course equips you with practical skills to operate land rigs safely and efficiently. You'll learn about rig systems, key drilling parameters, and standard operating procedures, then progress to well control fundamentals, early kick detection signs, and emergency responses. The course also includes pre-shift inspections, record-keeping, and effective crew communication, enabling you to minimise downtime, safeguard personnel and equipment, and operate with assurance on every shift.
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Develop skills
- Well control detection: Identify kicks quickly using actual rig data and indicators.
- Emergency shut-in procedures: Carry out choke, valve, and pump operations without delay.
- Pre-shift rig inspections: Check hoisting, rotary, BOP, and mud systems confidently.
- Drilling parameter management: Modify WOB, RPM, and pump rate for safe, effective progress.
- Land rig safety practices: Implement LOTO, line-of-fire, and heat management in operations.
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