Drilling Technology Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply drilling principles and techniques to select appropriate drilling methods for different ground conditions.
• Demonstrate the correct setup, operation, and maintenance of drilling equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
• Analyze drilling data and operational parameters to optimize drilling performance and troubleshoot common issues.
• Evaluate and apply safety regulations and environmental best practices to drilling operations.
• Implement effective communication and teamwork strategies to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations.
• Design a basic drilling plan for a given scenario, including equipment selection, safety measures, and operational sequence.

Target Audience

This course is designed for individuals entering the drilling industry, including drilling assistants, operators, and technicians, as well as those seeking to formalize their practical experience with recognized training.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply theoretical knowledge in a simulated rig environment. Learners will gain hands-on experience with rig components, drilling fluid testing, and simulated drilling operations, enhancing their competence and safety awareness.

Practical Activities

• Rig Component Identification and Operation — Learners will tour a training rig or simulator, identify major components, and practice start-up and shut-down procedures. (2h)
• Drilling Fluid Testing and Preparation — Learners will mix drilling fluids with different additives and measure key properties using field testing equipment. (2h)
• Simulated Drilling Operations and Problem Response — Using a drilling simulator, learners will drill a virtual well, monitor parameters, and respond to simulated problems. (2h)
• Drill Bit Inspection and Maintenance — Learners will inspect drill bits, identify wear patterns, and perform basic maintenance tasks. (2h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	40% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.