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.

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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
- 01Types of drilling jars and how they operate
- 02Shock tools — purpose and applications
- 03Jar placement in the bottom-hole assembly
- 04Cocking, firing and jarring practices
- 05Common failures and handling precautions
- 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
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



