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Drilling & Well Control

Jars School — Drilling Jars & Shock Tools

How drilling jars and shock tools work, where to place them and how to use them effectively.

Stuck pipe prevention and jarring course presentation

03

of 13 courses

Overview

Jars and shock tools are only effective when they are understood, positioned and operated correctly. This focused programme explains how these tools work and how to get the most out of them when it matters.

Our lead trainer has delivered jar workshops, stuck pipe prevention, hole cleaning and wellbore-problem courses to rig crews — on site and via virtual platforms.

What you'll cover

Key topics

  1. 01Types of drilling jars and how they operate
  2. 02Shock tools — purpose and applications
  3. 03Jar placement in the bottom-hole assembly
  4. 04Cocking, firing and jarring practices
  5. 05Common failures and handling precautions
  6. 06Case studies: jarring in stuck pipe events

Who should attend

  • Drillers & assistant drillers
  • Toolpushers
  • Drilling engineers
  • BHA & tool specialists

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

  • Valaris 67
  • Seadrill — West Capella
  • Sapura Energy

Engaged by these organisations — in-house or through O&G training academies.

Who delivers it

Field-proven trainers

Trainer assignment depends on your programme's scope, level and schedule.

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

HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
HRD Corp Registered Training Provider
HRD Corp Claimable
  • Registered Training Provider under HRD Corp
  • HRDF-certified lead trainer, IADC-certified instructor
  • HRD Corp claimable programmes