Drilling Operations Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply drilling principles and techniques to select appropriate methods for different geological conditions.
• Demonstrate the correct setup, operation, and maintenance of drilling equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Analyze drilling data and performance metrics to optimize drilling efficiency and troubleshoot common issues.
• Evaluate and implement safety procedures and risk controls to prevent accidents and environmental incidents during drilling operations.
• Design a drilling plan that incorporates site assessment, equipment selection, and operational sequencing.
• Implement quality and compliance standards, including record-keeping and reporting, to meet regulatory requirements.

Target Audience

This course is designed for individuals entering the drilling industry or those seeking to formalize their skills, including drilling assistants, operators, and technicians in mining, construction, and exploration sectors.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals allow learners to apply theoretical knowledge in a simulated or actual drilling environment. These sessions reinforce safety protocols, equipment handling, and operational procedures essential for competent drilling operations.

Practical Activities

• Rig Component Identification and Operation — Learners identify rig components and simulate basic operations such as tripping pipe and making connections. (2h)
• Drilling Fluids and Mud Testing — Learners mix drilling mud and measure key properties using field testing equipment. (2h)
• Well Control Simulation (Kick Handling) — Using a well control simulator, learners practice detecting kicks and executing shut-in and circulation procedures. (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.