Drilling & Well Control
Introduction to Drilling for Non-Technical Personnel
Drilling explained in plain language for finance, HR, procurement, legal and other support teams.
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Overview
Drilling explained in plain language. This course helps non-technical teams understand what happens on a rig, the terminology they hear every day, and what drives cost, time and risk in a drilling campaign.
What you'll cover
Key topics
- 01How a well is planned and drilled — the big picture
- 02Key rig equipment and what it does
- 03Everyday drilling terminology explained
- 04What drives cost, time and non-productive time
- 05Safety and HSE essentials on a drilling site
- 06How support functions connect with operations
Who should attend
- Finance & procurement
- HR & administration
- Legal & contracts
- Business development & management
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
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.
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Accredited & recognised
- Registered Training Provider under HRD Corp
- HRDF-certified lead trainer, IADC-certified instructor
- HRD Corp claimable programmes