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Drilling Simulator (DrillSim-50) Training Course

Intensive Drilling Simulator (DrillSim-50) training aligned with IADC standards, API RP 16E, and NORSOK D-001 requirements.

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Course Title

Drilling Simulator (DrillSim-50)

Course Duration

1 Day

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Assessment Criteria

Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment

Service Category

Training, Assessment, and Certification Services

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

99%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic

Interactive Learning Methods

2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Outline

1. Introduction to Drilling Simulation Technology

  • Drilling simulator fundamentals including (DrillSim-50 capabilities, training applications, operational scenarios, and safety benefits)

  • Simulation technology including (real-time modeling, physics-based simulation, equipment representation, and training effectiveness)

  • IADC standards integration including (drilling competency, training requirements, operational procedures, and safety protocols)

  • Training objectives including (skill development, competency validation, procedure practice, and emergency preparedness)


2. Drilling Operations and Parameter Control

  • Drilling parameters including (weight on bit, rotary speed, pump rate, and drilling fluid properties)

  • Parameter optimization including (rate of penetration, drilling efficiency, equipment protection, and cost optimization)

  • API RP 16E applications including (drilling line inspection, wire rope maintenance, safety factors, and operational limits)

  • Operational monitoring including (drilling data analysis, trend identification, parameter adjustment, and performance evaluation)


3. Well Control and Kick Management

  • Well control principles including (primary control, secondary control, kick detection, and response procedures)

  • Kick indicators including (flow rate changes, pit volume increases, pressure variations, and drilling break analysis)

  • NORSOK D-001 requirements including (well control equipment, testing procedures, operational limits, and competency standards)

  • Emergency procedures including (kick circulation, shut-in procedures, kill operations, and blowout prevention)


4. Drilling Fluid Systems and Management

  • Drilling fluid functions including (hole cleaning, pressure control, formation protection, and equipment lubrication)

  • Fluid properties including (density, viscosity, filtration, and chemical composition)

  • Circulation systems including (mud pumps, surface equipment, downhole circulation, and returns processing)

  • Fluid maintenance including (conditioning procedures, additive management, contamination control, and disposal requirements)


5. Drilling Equipment Operations and Troubleshooting

  • Drilling equipment including (drawworks, rotary systems, hoisting equipment, and power transmission)

  • Equipment operation including (startup procedures, operational parameters, maintenance requirements, and safety protocols)

  • Troubleshooting procedures including (equipment malfunction, operational problems, diagnostic techniques, and corrective actions)

  • Maintenance planning including (preventive maintenance, inspection schedules, component replacement, and performance monitoring)


6. HSE in Drilling Simulator Operations

  • Drilling safety protocols including (personal protective equipment, hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency procedures)

  • Environmental protection including (drilling waste management, spill prevention, air emissions, and regulatory compliance)

  • Simulator safety including (equipment operation, emergency shutdown, personnel protection, and training protocols)

  • Regulatory compliance including (IADC standards, API recommendations, international requirements, and audit preparation)

Targeted Audience

  • Drilling engineers and operations personnel

  • Drill crew members and drilling supervisors

  • Well control specialists and drilling technicians

  • Training instructors and drilling consultants

  • New drilling personnel requiring operational training

  • Experienced drillers seeking simulator proficiency

  • Oil and gas students pursuing drilling careers

  • International drilling personnel requiring standardized training

Knowledge Assessment

  • Technical quizzes on drilling operations including (multiple-choice questions on drilling parameters, matching exercises for equipment functions)

  • Scenario-based assessments on well control including (kick detection scenarios, emergency response procedures, simulation exercises)

  • Simulator competency evaluations including (operational procedures, parameter control, troubleshooting techniques, performance analysis)

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand fundamental drilling operations and simulator technology applications

  • Apply proper drilling parameter optimization and monitoring techniques effectively

  • Implement comprehensive well control procedures and kick detection methods

  • Execute drilling fluid management and circulation system operations

  • Evaluate drilling equipment operation and troubleshooting procedures

  • Apply directional drilling techniques and trajectory control methods

  • Implement drilling safety protocols and emergency response procedures

  • Execute drilling performance analysis and optimization strategies

Course Overview

This intensive Drilling Simulator (DrillSim-50) training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for effective drilling operations through advanced simulation technology. The course covers fundamental drilling principles along with advanced well control procedures and operational decision-making methodologies using state-of-the-art drilling simulation systems.


Participants will learn to apply industry best practices and international standards including IADC drilling standards, API RP 16E, and NORSOK D-001 to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations through systematic simulator-based training. This course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on practical applications and real-world drilling scenarios to ensure participants gain immediately applicable skills while emphasizing operational safety and drilling optimization.

Practical Assessment

  • Hands-on simulator exercises including (drilling operation scenarios, parameter optimization, equipment operation procedures)

  • Well control simulations including (kick management scenarios, emergency response drills, circulation procedures)

  • Equipment operation workshops including (simulator controls, parameter adjustment, troubleshooting procedures)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Advanced DrillSim-50 Simulator Training

  • Comprehensive IADC Standards Coverage

  • Real-World Drilling Scenario Practice

  • Expert Drilling Operations Instruction

  • Industry-Standard Simulation Technology

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

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