Drilling supervisors play a very important role across a range of fields
whether in mining, construction and the petroleum industry etc. They apply
aspects of geology and geophysics in fields like site investigation, slope
stability, foundation and earthworks design, geotechnical hazards mapping,
identification and remediation of contaminated sites among others.
The participants will be expected to understand geotechnical as well as
managerial aspects involved when implementing large scale construction projects
such as dams, large scale ground water projects for commercial wells,
underground tunnels and shafts.
Target Audience
- Professionals in the oil and gas,
mining, or construction industries
- Geologists or engineers seeking
specialization
- Individuals interested in
starting a career in drilling and coring technology
The course covers the following areas: -
1.
Introduction to Drilling and Coring
- Overview of drilling and coring
technology
- History and evolution of drilling
techniques
- Applications in industries (oil
and gas, construction, mining, geotechnical)
2.Basics of Drilling
Engineering
- Introduction to drilling
equipment and tools
- Drilling rig components and
operations
- Types of drilling (vertical,
directional, horizontal)
- Drilling fluids and their
properties
3. Core Sampling and
Coring Tools
- Importance of coring in
geological exploration
- Types of coring (wireline,
rotary, percussion)
- Core barrels and their
applications
- Core handling, preservation, and
storage
4. Geology and Rock Mechanics
- Basic geology for drilling
professionals
- Rock classification and
properties
- Stress, strain, and failure modes
in rock
- Borehole stability and wellbore
integrity
5. Drilling Fluids and Cementing
- Types and functions of drilling
fluids
- Drilling fluid properties and
testing
- Basics of cementing operations
- Cementing equipment and
techniques
6. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
- Safety protocols in drilling and
coring operations
- Emergency response planning
- Environmental considerations and
compliance
- Waste management in drilling operations
7. Drilling and Coring Technologies
- Innovations in drilling and
coring tools
- Automation and digital solutions
in drilling
- Real-time monitoring and data
acquisition
- Applications of artificial
intelligence and machine learning
8. Practical Drilling and Coring Operations
- Hands-on training on drilling
rigs
- Operation of coring tools and
equipment
- Core retrieval and analysis
procedures
- Troubleshooting common problems
9. Data Interpretation and Reporting
- Logging techniques and
interpretation of core data
- Integration of data for reservoir
characterization
- Report writing and documentation
standards
10. Industry Standards and Regulations
- Overview of international
standards (API, ISO)
- Regulatory compliance in drilling
and coring
- Ethical considerations in
exploration and resource extraction
11. Project Work/Field Training
- On-site practical training in
drilling and coring
- Completion of a project or case
study relevant to the industry
