The program leads to certificates internationally accredited by IADC and ACCET. It is designed to provide students with a balanced combination of engineering theory and practical hands-on experience. This will ensure graduates have the required job entry skills to work within the energy sector upon completion.

Each student will complete the Academic and Phase 1 foundation training before entering the Program.

Upon completing the program, the graduates will be able to:

• Complete the IADC Rig Pass program by understanding the principles, procedures, and policies.
• Correctly identify drill string components.
• State the function and operation of rig hoisting equipment such as the draw works, drilling line, blocks, hook, and elevators.
• State the rig circulation system’s function and operation, such as mud pumps, solids control and mud conditioning equipment.
• State the function and operation of the rigs rotary system such as the top drive & swivel-kelly rotation equipment.
• Operate rig floor equipment and perform rig floor tasks during drill string make up, break out and tripping procedures.
• State the function and operation of well control systems such as the BOP and choke manifold.
• State the function and operation of rig power generation systems and equipment.
• Perform simple rig site maintenance on mud pumps, solids control equipment, swivel-kelly and top drive systems, hoisting equipment, rig floor pipe handling components, and well control equipment.
• Understand rig site HSE policies.
• Identify rotary drilling rig safety precautions.