Drilling Equipment Education and Training

Choose comprehensive drilling equipment education and training for your business

The oil industry, both foreign and domestic, can pull in billions of dollars each year with the best oil drilling equipment on the market. But the best equipment is not enough. Companies also need the best trained professionals to operate the oil drilling machinery.

There are many options for education and training in drilling rig equipment. The best way to get familiar with the equipment is to train for both general operation and specific functions of different types of equipment found on oil drilling rigs. You can find training opportunities like:

1. Attending courses at a center that teaches all aspects of using a drilling machine.

2. Choosing online courses for some of your education.

3. Working as an apprentice or intern on an oil rig for additional experience.

 

Choose programs specific to the petroleum drilling equipment you want to use

There are hundreds of different positions you can take when working on an offshore oil rig, so there are many different training courses available for learning your specific trade as a floorhand, derrickhand or forklift operator on a rig, among other positions.
Try: The High Plains Technology Center provides different drilling programs, depending on the type of certification you want to receive. Parker Drilling Company is another place where you can get comprehensive training in many areas of oil drilling and equipment operation.

Prepare for a certification test that qualifies you to use oil drill equipment

There are many entry level positions on offshore rigs. But to control and work with offshore drilling equipment, you must get specific certifications, as well as safety training for the kinds of hazards you'll find on a rig.
Try: The University of Louisiana offers courses on marine survival training, which is essential and in many cases required for working with equipment on an offshore oil rig. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides comprehensive information on safety procedures in the offshore oil industry.

Join associations that help prepare you for work on drilling oil rigs

If you have no previous experience on an oil rig, it may be tough to find a job at first, even if you have all the necessary training. Getting to know others in the industry and networking with professionals can help you find a job and also be notified of changes in certifications and refresher courses.
Try: The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) will help you network, and provides comprehensive training and certification programs. The American Petroleum Institute (API) is another organization that can provide you with insight, training and news in the oil industry. Its certifications are recognized worldwide.

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