Drilling & Well Control
Fundamentals of Drilling Operations
A solid grounding in rig systems, drilling processes and wellsite roles for new and developing personnel.
04
of 13 courses
Overview
A structured foundation in how wells are drilled — from rig systems and equipment to the drilling process and the roles that make a wellsite run safely.
Ideal for new personnel, graduates and staff moving into operational roles who need a practical, field-grounded understanding of drilling. Our lead trainer has delivered this programme for PETROS Sarawak.
What you'll cover
Key topics
- 01Rig types and the major rig systems
- 02The drilling process from spud to total depth
- 03Drill string, bits and bottom-hole assemblies
- 04Drilling fluids and hydraulics basics
- 05Casing and cementing overview
- 06Wellsite organisation, roles and safety culture
Who should attend
- New hires & graduate engineers
- Technicians moving into drilling
- Apprentices
- Support staff in operational roles
How it's delivered
- Classroom theory with practical, rig-based exercises
- Delivered at your training event — in-house, at a partner facility or through O&G academies
- Duration and depth tailored to your programme
Track record
Previously delivered by our lead trainer for
- PETROS Sarawak
Engaged by these organisations — in-house or through O&G training academies.
Who delivers it
Field-proven trainers
Subash RajanLead Trainer · Senior Drilling & P&A Supervisor28 yrs multinational
Mohd Zamri Bin Mohd NorSenior Toolpusher · Technical Advisor30 yrs oilfield
Mohamad A Rahman (Pok Cik)Senior Trainer · Land Rig Supervisor30+ yrs offshore
Karunagaran Krishnan (Gana)Senior Driller / Toolpusher30+ yrs oilfieldTrainer assignment depends on your programme's scope, level and schedule.
Related courses
Drilling & Well ControlPopularBasic & Advanced Stuck Pipe Prevention & Fishing Operations
Recognise the warning signs, prevent stuck pipe events and plan effective fishing operations — taught through real incident case studies and drilling simulator exercises.
Real incident case studies + simulator
View course
Drilling & Well ControlVolumetric Stripping & Well Control Techniques
Practical well control techniques with a focus on volumetric methods and stripping operations.
View course
Drilling & Well ControlJars School — Drilling Jars & Shock Tools
How drilling jars and shock tools work, where to place them and how to use them effectively.
View course
Let's work together
Organising a training event? Bring in trainers who've done the work.
Get in touch to engage our trainers for your programme, or for rig move support and other business opportunities.
Accredited & recognised
- Registered Training Provider under HRD Corp
- HRDF-certified lead trainer, IADC-certified instructor
- HRD Corp claimable programmes