Practical Simulator Course
DOTSIM – Directional Drilling Simulator Course
Build practical understanding of directional drilling scenarios by comparing operating inputs, decisions and results with the named DOTSIM simulator.
Course Overview
Uses the named DOTSIM directional drilling simulator to practise reviewing drilling scenarios. Participants assess operating inputs, directional objectives and the results of alternative decisions.
Who This Course Is For
- Drilling engineers comparing directional operating decisions
- Well planners assessing simulator scenario inputs
- Operations personnel reviewing drilling exercise outcomes
- Technical teams preparing simulator exercise debriefs
What Participants Will Learn
Define objectives for a DOTSIM scenario review
Assess directional objectives and required input information
Compare operating inputs across documented scenario assumptions
Assess scenario results against directional objectives
Justify a directional decision using scenario evidence
Key topics
- Simulator operation
- Directional objectives
- Operating inputs
- Result comparison
Course Modules
Back to Course OverviewDOTSIM Scenario Framework
DOTSIM Scenario Framework
Module overview
Define the objectives and review boundaries of an exercise using the named simulator.
Key topics
Simulator operation · Directional objectives · Operating inputs · Result comparison
Learning outcome
Participants can define objectives for a DOTSIM scenario review.
Learning format
Simulator briefing · guided practice · result review
Directional Objective Review
Directional Objective Review
Module overview
Review directional objectives and the input information needed to assess them.
Key topics
Directional objectives · Input information · Assessment criteria
Learning outcome
Participants can assess directional objectives and required input information.
Learning format
Simulator briefing · guided practice · result review
Operating Input Comparison
Operating Input Comparison
Module overview
Compare operating inputs while documenting the assumptions behind each scenario.
Key topics
Operating inputs · Scenario assumptions · Comparison criteria
Learning outcome
Participants can compare operating inputs across documented scenario assumptions.
Learning format
Simulator briefing · guided practice · result review
Scenario Result Assessment
Scenario Result Assessment
Module overview
Review results against scenario objectives and identify questions needing further explanation.
Key topics
Scenario results · Objective comparison · Review questions
Learning outcome
Participants can assess scenario results against directional objectives.
Learning format
Simulator briefing · guided practice · result review
Practical Scenario Comparison
Practical Scenario Comparison
Module overview
Compare exercises and explain the evidence supporting a directional drilling decision.
Key topics
Exercise comparison · Decision evidence · Debrief conclusions
Learning outcome
Participants can compare simulator scenarios and justify a directional drilling decision.
Learning format
Lectures, simulator practice and group review
Programme Information
Course duration, location, practical components, training-centre information and applicable certification arrangements depend on the selected programme.
Learning format: Lectures, simulator practice and group review
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