Rig Inspection & Safe Environment Course

IADC Rig Inspection Training

The number one rig inspection course fully accredited by IADC. Covering drilling, lifting equipment, well control power plant and safety on drilling rigs both on- and offshore.

ModuSpec Rig Inspection course, accredited by IADC, is an Instructor-Led Modular Designed Course programme. The planned global schedule for 2024 can be downloaded here. Offering condensed and cutting edge interactive training sessions, designed and facilitated by Industry experts, in an easily accessible format.

The Rig Inspection and Safe Environment Course can also be offered as a Virtual Instructor-Led Training. It allows participants to collaborate with each other and provides a similar level of engagement as in-person training, with the benefit and convenience of training in any location. It blends the qualities of Instructor-Led Classroom training, with the convenience of a Virtual Classroom in an easily accessible digital format.

For information visit our RISE course catalog online. Training development is supported by our sister company Well Academy.

Target Audience

All personnel involved in drilling operations, including new to industry recruits, drilling engineers, new to drilling superintendents and drilling supervisors roles and personnel involved in the supply chain and logistics of rig operations will greatly benefit from this virtual short course.

Course Outline

RISE – Drilling Topics: Derrick/Mast, Drawwork, brakes, Crown and Travelling Block, Swivel, Rotary Table and Top Drive.	6 Hours
RISE – Lifting Systems Topics: Crane, General Lifting, Winches, Jacking System and Marine	6 Hours
RISE – Well Control Topics: Ram Preventer, Annular Preventer, Accumulator, Choke and Kill Manifold and High Pressure Mud System	6 Hours
RISE – Power Plant Topics: Hazardous Areas, Diesel Engine, Air Compressor and Switchboard	6 Hours
RISE – Rig Safety Topics: Dropped Objects, Safety and Environment	3 Hours

Course Content

Conduct a basic visual rig inspection using a defined format
Identify major items that may impactsafety and operational capability of drilling rigs
Describe the main criteria and main items of rig equipment including drawworks, top drive or rotary table
Recognise indications of overall drilling rig condition and maintenance status
Identify standards used in the drilling industry (e.g. API) and their application to drilling equipment
Introduction to Rig Inspections and equipment measurements
Identify rig equipment and understand safety principles
Understand operational rig systems

Foreseeing and lowering risk
Impacts and risks on critical equipment
Links between Safety and Inspections
Impact of inspections on uptime
Equipment maintenance and the effect on Operations
Rules and Regulations
Effective communication of findings

Online Certification

Assessment is central to our modular courses, which is driven by competency.
Participants who successfully complete the Virtual Instructor Led modules and theory assessment after each module will receive a ModuSpec Certificate of Attendance. Upon successful completion of the entire course, an IADC accredited certificate will be issued.

For information and to view the Rig Inspection & Safe Environment course schedule, click here.