Pre Employment Floorman (Roughneck) For Land and Offshore

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The 20 day course of instruction in Pre Employment Floorman (Roughneck) / Drillers Helper Training will consist of  drilling programs, hands-on rig training, and industry safety programs. Life skills and job readiness will also be included during the program.

Program Outline: Established to train individuals who are looking to work in the drilling industry in whole i.e. oil & gas, mining, service and supply.

A Primer of Oilwell Drilling & Coring Operations:
Clearly explains drilling to non-technical persons. Drilling rigs have many, many parts and rig personnel do many, many things; as a result, it is hard to make the drilling process understandable. To help students understand, however, this course not only describes parts and techniques in simple terms, it also tells why a part or a technique is necessary. What is more, photos and drawings show the equipment, the personnel, and many of the operations described in text.

Roughneck Training Series Video Programs:
Students will also experience making a connection, making a trip in and out of the hole, caring and use of tongs, what are slips and laying down pipe. Students will complete an exercise following each video program.

Supporting tools for delivering this course ( video, slides and powerpoint multimedia presentations ) help show practical application at work. General Safety, Safety Programming and safe operation in handling of equipment will also be discussed throughout the program. Training will consist of 48 hrs. Upon completion of study, students are required to complete a 1 hour closed book final exam with a minimum pass mark of 70 percent.  In addition the following programs are to be completed.

(IADC) International Association of Drilling Contractors   WellCAP® Well Control accreditation for Introductory Level Drilling, Workover and Completions

IADC Established Principles:

The WellCAP program is based on the principle that proper training, emphasizing the knowledge and practical skills critical to successful well control, produces competent rig crews. Using quality benchmarks developed together with operators, drilling contractors, professional trainers and well control specialists, WellCAP ensures that well control training schools adhere to a core curriculum developed by industry.  Accreditation is achieved only after an extensive review of a provider's curriculum, testing practices, faculty, facilities, and administrative procedures.

WellCAP offers benefits to all involved:

• Operators and drilling contractors can be confident that their rig crews have undergone suitable instruction, resulting in an internationally recognized training certificate. They are also able to reduce costs previously caused by duplicate training and have access to training documentation and records.
   

• Governments and regulatory bodies benefit from measurable standards, the establishment of core curriculum and job skill guidelines and an industry-administered program of self regulation.
   

• The training school itself gains the recognition of industry by meeting benchmark standards for quality and training.  
   

• The industry overall has access to continuously-updated curriculum guidelines for a variety of rig operations. 

Maritime Drilling Schools has adhered to IADC principles and achieved a core curriculum that meets the IADC WellCAP® Well Control accreditation for Introductory Level Drilling, Workover and Completions.  This program will be offered in conjunction with the Pre Employment Floorman (Roughneck) Program.                                                                                                                                                   

(IADC) International Association of Drilling Contractors                                                         HSE  RIG PASS® accreditation  

The HSE RIG PASS accreditation system was designed to meet two requirements:

• To identify core elements of training programs for new rig employees, and
• To provide a means of recognizing programs that adhere to those elements

An effective safety orientation program is a vital element in today’s energy industry.  RIG PASS® has developed a standard core curriculum that is worldclass.  The curriculum was established by the drilling industry’s leading professionals and prepares employees for almost any operating environment, at almost any site, onshore or offshore.  RIG PASS® has been awarded to oil & gas companies worldwide from Europe to Australia, Canada and the United States.  Maritime Drilling Schools Limited is the first institution in Canada to be award the RIG PASS® accreditation.  The program was developed and is administered by the International Association of Drilling Contractors, a worldwide organization comprising of contractors, producers and service companies in the energy industry.

 A RIG PASS® card shows the bearer has completed RIG PASS® instruction with offshore endorsement as defined by the drilling industry’s leading safety and training professionals.  Students will complete this program followed by a written exam he or she must pass.  The curriculum includes 12 basic modules applicable to any operation.  Course duration 16 hrs.

                 General Safety                                                                     Materials Handling

                 Personal Protective Equipment                                             First Aid

                 Hazard Communications and Materials Handling                  The Worksite Environment

                 Occupational Health                                                            Emergency Response

                 Specialized Work Procedures                                             Offshore Transportation

                 Fire Safety                                                                          Emergency Response

 RIG PASS® is referenced in both API RP59 “Recommended Practice for Well Control” and RP 64,“ Recommended Practice for Diverter Systems, Equipment and Operations.”

Industry Safety Objective:
Students are also required to pass the following Industry Safety Programs which consist of an additional 104 hrs. The objective of the courses is to provide practical "hands on" knowledge and skills.

Method of Instruction:
The course is instructed in a classroom. Participants are given a series of scheduled lectures, and whenever possible, are involved in practical exercises.

Resource Equipment:
Information sheets and packages will be provided for most of the lectured subjects. Other equipment and materials will include a comprehensive library of VHS and sound on slide presentations and a reference library which includes the following texts:

Hoisting & Rigging Safety:
This program will review OH&S regulation and the hazards associated with rigging.  Participants will learn the operational procedures to determine load weights and the weights of common materials.  The participant will learn the (SWL) safe working loads,  safety factors and the rule of thumb formulas for wire and fibre ropes,  sling angles and configurations.  The participant will also learn the safe use of other rigging hardware e.g. pendant, pelican and other safety hooks, different types of  shackles and slings and their applications.  Students will be introduced to color code, container and half height inspections used on most land and offshore oilrig operations along with planning, assessment, inspection and maintenance techniques of rigging hardware. Trainees will properly learn slinging of drillpipe, casing, drill collars  proper loading of containers, half heights and proper restraint  used for offshore transport.  Trainees will learn the different types of crane configurations,  factors affecting crane capacity and hand signals used to safely move oilfield equipment including loading and back-loading of supply boats.  Safety DO's and Don’ts while working around lifts and heights.  Course duration 16 hrs.

Students require a medical stating they are physically fit to participate in the practical training provided in this program. Students may opt out of the practical function and continue with classroom instruction as this program will benefit those interested in the service and supply end of the industry.  Tradesmen who want to learn more about the industry will also benefit with this program as all applications of the drilling processes are covered.

Students will be furnished with hard hats, safety glasses and gloves for the hands on aspect of training. Students are responsible to take their own safety boots and coveralls for the program. Program can be cancelled anytime without notice if insufficient number of students apply. The school is not responsible for any out of pocket expenses.  students can re apply for the following program or receive back their registration fee.

Program Cost: CDN $4200.00 which includes registration fee, books and tuition.  Students can also have access to accommodations for the 20 day period at a cost of CDN $600.00 Students also have an opportunity to acquire all 4 levels at a reduced cost of CDN $5950.00. Students also have access to a world class state of the art fitness training centre for an additional fee of CDN $50.00

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