Name: Accelerated Assistant Driller Training Programme (AADTP) Level 1 to Level 3
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Accelerated Assistant Driller Training Programme (AADTP) Level 1 to Level 3

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Purpose

To provide to the graduate the knowledge and skills required for Assistant Driller position and perform the assigned tasks safely and efficiently.

Accelerated Assistant Driller Training Programme (AADTP) Level 1 to Level 3 is structured for graduates, drilling engineers, well completion engineers, petroleum engineers, well engineers & drilling technicians.

Entry Qualification

OND, HND Bsc from a reputable school. Experience candidates with O’level will be considered.

Course Objectives

The objective of AADTP Level 1 is to provide participants with foundational knowledge and skills required to work as an assistant driller, enabling them to contribute effectively to drilling operations by understanding drilling equipment, basic drilling techniques, safety protocols, and rig operations.

The objective of AADTP Level 2 is to further develop the skills and knowledge of participants in the role of an assistant driller, focusing on advanced topics such as drilling optimization, well control, rig management, advanced drilling techniques, and leadership skills, preparing them for increased responsibilities in the field.

The objective of AADTP Level 3 is to equip participants with the highest level of expertise in drilling operations, drilling engineering, well planning, rig site management, advanced well control, troubleshooting, and project management, enabling them to progress to the position of driller and perform their duties with efficiency, safety, and technical excellence.

Training Mode : Online (Only)

Description

AADTP Level 1 is a comprehensive training program designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and skills required to work as an assistant driller in the drilling industry, covering drilling operations, equipment, safety protocols, and basic drilling techniques.

AADTP Level 2 builds upon the knowledge gained in Level 1 and focuses on advanced topics such as drilling optimization, well control, rig management, advanced drilling techniques, and leadership skills, preparing participants for increased responsibilities in the role of an assistant driller.

AADTP Level 3 is the highest level of the training program, offering advanced training in drilling engineering, well planning, rig site management, advanced well control, troubleshooting, and project management, equipping participants with the expertise required to progress to the position of driller.

Participants in AADTP Level 1 to Level 3 will gain hands-on experience through practical training, simulations, and real-life case studies, allowing them to apply their knowledge in a controlled and supervised environment.

The AADTP training program is designed to accelerate the development of participants’ skills and knowledge in drilling operations, providing them with a clear career progression path from assistant driller to driller, and enabling them to contribute effectively to drilling operations with safety, efficiency, and technical expertise.

Accelerated Assistant Driller Training Programme (AADTP) Level 1 to Level 3 course covers Drilling Operations & Well Planning, Oil & Gas Well Cementing, Oil & Gas Well Completion Engineering,Surface & Subsea Drilling & Completion Well Control IWCF Equipment, Circulating System, Static & Dynamic Pressure, Static & Dynamic Pressure, Circulating Density, Formation Integrity, Slow Circulating Rates, Well Kicks,Pressure Changes when Pumping Kill Mud, Wait & Weight Method, Drillers Method, Subsea Choke Line Friction & Riser Margin Instrumentation Readings & Hands Calculation, Horizontal Well Control & Gas Profiles and more

Course Outlines

Section 1: Drilling Operations & Well Planning Engineering Master Class

Well Drilling Operations
Drilling Teams
Function of Drilling Engineer
Types of Oil Rigs
Rotary Drilling
Major Component Categorization
Well Control
Drilling Procedures
Function of Casing
Types of Casing & Accessories
Casing Cementing
Drilling Problems

Section 2: Oil & Gas Well Cementing Engineering Master Class

Module 1: Well Cementing

Introduction Oil Well Cementing
Reasons for Cementing a Well
Slurry Properties
Slurry Thickening Time
API Classes of Cement
Various Cement Additives and Respective Functions
Evaluating Cement Jobs

Module 2: Oil Well Cementing Mechanism

Functions of cement
The manufacture of cement
Classes and types of cement
Basic components of cement
Cement slurry
Hydration of cement
Soleplate resistance
Strength retrogression of cement and the use of silica flour
Properties of cement slurry
Casing accessories
Cement contamination
Mechanics of cementing
Liner cementing
Practical calculations
Squeeze cementing
Plugging back operations

Module 3: OJT Hands On Well Cementing Calculations

OJT Hands On Well Cementing Calculations showing how to calculate:

Volume of cement per feet
Volume of cement
Cement for 1500 ft
Sack of cement
Mix water requirement
Displaced fluid required
Hydrostatic pressure outside casing
Bouyancy factor
Differential pressure
Push up pressure
Push down pressure
Total push

Section 3: Oil & Gas Well Completion Engineering Master Class

What is Well Completion
Setting Production Casing
Installing the Tubing
Installing the Christmas Tree
Types of Well Completion
Factors Influencing Well Completion Selection
Type of Flow
Completion and Workover Fluids
Perforating
Well Stimulation

Section 4: Surface & Subsea Drilling & Completion Well Control IWCF Equipment Master Class

Module 1: Introduction Deepater Well Control Equipment

Deepwater Drilling System Component
Utilities & Running Equipment for Subsea Operation
Hydraulic Power Units & Accumulators
Hotline & MUX Reels
Diverter & Running Tools
Diverter Valve & Panel
Active Heave Compensator & Crown Mounted Compensator
Marin Riser Tensioner & Rings
Telescopic Joint
Gooseneck, Termination Joint & Keel Joint
Marine Riser & Moonpool
Riser Adapter
MUX Control Pods
Annular & Pipe Rams
Wellhead & Riser Connectors
Fail Safe Valves & ROV Intervention
Choke & Kill Line
Mud Gas Seperator (Poorboy Degasser)
Flex Joint & Riser Running Tool
Riser Stacks
BOP Transporter & Xmas Tree Trolley
HP Air Compressors & Divers
Moonpool Tuggers & Work Boat

Module 2: Subsea Drilling & Well Completion Equipment

Architecture of BOPs Stacks
Recommended Component Codes for Desination of BOP Stack Arrangement
BOPs Rating
Architecture of Annular BOP & Configurations based on Types
Annular BOP Packing Element based on Types
Architecture of Ram Type Preventers & Operating Mechanism
RAM Type Preventers & Closing Element
Rotational Preventers & Diverters
Kelly Valves
Inside Blowout Preventer
Drill String Safety Valve
Drill String Float Valves
Flapper Type Float Valve
Spring Loaded Float Valves
Wellhead Architecture & Casing Configurations
Sealing Systems
Testing & Maintenance of Surface BOP Stack
Hydraulic Control Fluids
Hydraulic Koomey BOP Control Unit
Installation of BOP Control System
Hydrogen Nitrogen Accummulators Types & Calculations
Choke & Kill Manifolds Configuration & Architecture
Drilling Choke System

Module 3: Subsea BOP & Control System

Sub-Sea BOP & Control System
Types of Control System
Subsea Umbilical Control Hoses
Pilot Fluid Circuit & Regulator Control
SPM (Sub Plate Mounted) Valves
Mode of Operations & Trouble Shooting of Subsea BOP Control System

Section 5: Surface & Subsea Drilling & Completion Well Control IWCF Principles & Procedures Master Class

Module 1: Fluid System & MAASP

Circulating System
Static & Dynamic Pressure
Equivalent Circulating Density
Formation Integrity
Slow Circulating Rates

Module 2: Well Kicks

Kick Causes
Warning Signs
Well Kick Indicators

Module 3: Pressure Changes

Pressure Changes when Pumping Kill Mud
Constant Bottom Pressure Kill Mud Method (Wait & Weight)
Constant Bottom Pressure Kill Methods (Drillers Method)

Module 4: Subsea Choke Line Friction & Riser Margin

Subsea Choke Line Friction Methods
Riser Margin
Subsea Choke Line Friction & Riser Margin Instrument Reading & Hand Calculations

Module 5: Horizontal Well Control & Gas Profiles

Underbalance Kicks
Horizontal Well Control Hole Drilling Problems
Horizontal Well Killing Operations
Horizontal Well Control Calculations
Gas Behaviour & Expansion Calculations
Dynamic Annular Gas Profile
Gas Migration & Profiling

Assessment

Participant underpinning knowledge of Surface & Subsea Well Drilling & Completion Mastery will be accessed with short answer multiple-choice questionnaire.

Outcome

Participants will gain an in debt understanding of Surface & Subsea Well Drilling & Completion Mastery. They will also be able to function with minimum supervision as a driller, drilling engineers, well completion engineers, petroleum engineers, well engineers & drilling technicians at the well site regardless of location.

Professional Certificate

Issued directly by Chess Subsea Engineering Europe.

IADC RigPass Certificate.

Participant may be presented for Offshore Petroleum Training Organization (OPITO) Certification.

How to Register

Click here to download registeration booklet on msword and email completed booklet to info@chesssubseaengineering.org directly.