DIRECTIONAL DRILLING OPERATOR – code 9445

Maximum
 training time: 26 weeks or 1040 hours
Code 9445
Step
Process
Hours
1
Orientation and Observation
  • Safety procedures, 10 hours
  • General drilling procedures and operation, 65 hours
  • Identification of steering head tools, 65 hours
  • Controlling drill speed and direction, 65 hours
  • Pullback of pipe, 65 hours
270
2
Care and Maintenance
  • Safety procedures, 10 hours
  • Drilling fluid characteristics, 65 hours
  • Routine fueling, lubricating and servicing, 35 hours
110
3
Actual Operation of Equipment
  • Safe operating procedures, 10 hours
  • Operation of directional drilling machine, 650 hours
660
Total
1040