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Elementary Drilling

Enrollment Instructions

3.3 CEUs, 27 CEs, 33 CPEs for Texas Accountants

Download a brochure for our Introductory Drilling Courses (PDF–1.3 MB).

This training course covers basic rotary drilling practices and rotary rig components. Participants receive handouts and the PETEX book A Primer of Oilwell Drilling.

Length: 4 1/2 days

Course Content

Participants receive instruction in:

  • Introduction to petroleum
    • History
    • Definitions
  • Planning a well
  • Drilling rigs
    • Types
    • Moving in
  • Power and power distribution systems
  • The hoisting system
  • The rotating system
  • The circulating system
  • The blowout preventer system
  • Special drilling techniques
  • Well completions

Recommended For

Entry-level personnel in the drilling industry; personnel not directly involved in drilling but who need to know basic drilling principles and nomenclature.

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Dates

  • Mar 1–5, 2010 - Houston
  • May 10–14, 2010 - Odessa
  • Nov 1–5, 2010 - Houston
  • Feb 28–Mar 4, 2011 - Houston
  • May 9–13, 2011 - Odessa
  • Oct 31–Nov 4, 2011 - Houston

Cost: $1,800