A Primer of Oilwell Drilling:
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.

Primer of Oilwell Drilling Segments:
Introduction Drake's Well and Spindle Cable-Tool Versus Rotary Drilling
Companies and people Drilling Contracts
The Nature of Oil and Gas Oil and Gas reservoirs
The Drill Site Moving equipment to the site
Rigging Up
Rig Components
Normal Drilling Operations
Formation Evaluation Completing the Well
Special Operations & The Future

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.

Video Programs:
An introduction to Oil & Gas Operations Offshore
Makin' Hole: How Oilwells are Drilled
Part I: Care and Use of Tongs
Part II Laying Down Pipe
Part III Making a Connection
Part IV Making a Trip
Part V: Care and Handling of Rotary Slips
Safe Practices in Marine & Offshore Drilling & Workover
Handling and Running Casing
The Petroleum Industry
Offshore Fire Prevention
Offshore Crane Safety (New Addition)
So you wanna be a Roughneck? (New Addition)

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:

Handbook for riggers
St. John Ambulance F.A. Handbook
Crane Handbook
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Rigging Manual
Mobile Crane Manual CSA Codes for Cranes

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.

Fall Protection & Scaffolding:
This program will review OH&S regulation. What is fall protection? When to use fall protection and the different types of fall protection e.g. entering confine spaces, heights including working in the derrick and working over the side. Demonstration of proper utilization of fall arrest systems and its components e.g. safety or inertia reels, safety lines, harnesses and lanyards. The student will also learn the various types of scaffolding and safe erection and work loads. Course duration 16

Basic Fire Safety:
What is fire? This program will also review the causes and prevention of fires. Training in the utilization of various types of extinguishing agents and extinguishers used in fighting fires. Students learn about offshore fire teams, their duties, what to expect being a member of such a unique team and fire drill participation. Course duration 4 hrs.

Confined Space Entry:
This program will review the OH&S regulation for confine space. The Student will learn the knowledge and skills required to identify, plan and execute entry into a confine space area e.g. tanks including P-tank pre load, spud, ballast, pit, and crane columns. Students learn preparation of work procedures and entry permits, atmospheric testing and proper (PPE) personal protective equipment. Course duration 16 hrs.

Enform (PITS) H2S Alive® or H2S Awareness:
This program will introduce students to H2S properties and environments. How to properly protect yourself using hands on demonstration of donning self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and demonstrating the use of (multi - meter) personal portable monitors for detection and hands on rescue techniques. Analysis of hydrogen sulfide case studies. Course duration 8 hrs.

Forklift Operator Safety Training:
This program will review the OH&S regulation for forklift. Students will learn forklift theory, general safety rules e.g. refueling lift trucks, battery charging and recharging, pre operational checks, operational checks and practical hands on competency training. 16 hrs.

Standard First Aid & CPR:
This program will cover the standard level and CPR level of St. John Ambulance First Aid training requirement using practical hands on and scenario situations. Course duration 16 hrs.

WHMIS: or HAZMAT
This course covers the Workplace Hazardous Information System. This system will cover introduction and recognition of WHMIS controlled products, its labels, MSDS and responsibilities, worker education programs, personal protective equipment, terms and regulation . Course duration 4 hours

(OH&S) Occupational Health & Safety:
This course will explain the Act and Regulation to those who work in a occupational working environments. Included throughout safety courses.

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.