Specialised Technical Course
Hard Rock Drilling Courses
Gain practical understanding of hard rock drilling by linking formation characteristics, bit selection and performance evidence.
Course Overview
Examines drilling challenges in hard rock formations. Participants review bit selection, drilling parameters and the interpretation of performance indicators when planning improvements.
Who This Course Is For
- Drilling engineers assessing drilling performance
- Well planners evaluating hard rock sections
- Operations personnel reviewing bit and parameter choices
- Technical teams investigating drilling performance issues
What Participants Will Learn
Relate formation characteristics to hard rock challenges
Compare bit options against formation requirements
Assess parameter choices using operational observations
Interpret performance indicators and assess improvement hypotheses
Propose drilling adjustments supported by performance evidence
Key topics
- Rock characteristics
- Bit selection
- Drilling parameters
- Performance assessment
Course Modules
Back to Course OverviewHard Rock Drilling Context
Hard Rock Drilling Context
Module overview
Connect formation characteristics with drilling objectives and expected challenges.
Key topics
Rock characteristics · Bit selection · Drilling parameters · Performance assessment
Learning outcome
Participants can relate formation characteristics to hard rock challenges.
Learning format
Technical explanation · worked examples · guided exercise
Bit Selection Review
Bit Selection Review
Module overview
Compare bit choices against formation evidence and the proposed drilling task.
Key topics
Bit choices · Formation evidence · Selection criteria
Learning outcome
Participants can compare bit options against formation requirements.
Learning format
Technical explanation · worked examples · guided exercise
Drilling Parameter Assessment
Drilling Parameter Assessment
Module overview
Review parameter choices and the observations used to assess their effects.
Key topics
Parameter choices · Operating observations · Performance response
Learning outcome
Participants can assess parameter choices using operational observations.
Learning format
Technical explanation · worked examples · guided exercise
Performance Evidence Review
Performance Evidence Review
Module overview
Examine performance indicators and distinguish evidence from unsupported explanations.
Key topics
Performance indicators · Evidence quality · Improvement hypotheses
Learning outcome
Participants can interpret performance indicators and assess improvement hypotheses.
Learning format
Technical explanation · worked examples · guided exercise
Practical Performance Review
Practical Performance Review
Module overview
Review a drilling example and identify justified adjustments to the plan.
Key topics
Drilling example · Adjustment options · Review findings
Learning outcome
Participants can identify adjustments to a hard rock drilling plan from performance evidence.
Learning format
Lectures, worked examples and operational case studies
Programme Information
Course duration, location, practical components, training-centre information and applicable certification arrangements depend on the selected programme.
Learning format: Lectures, worked examples and operational case studies
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