Based on industry best practice, this course focuses on how to reduce damage to the drill pipe and the drill string during drilling operations and educate and engage all rig and shore-based personnel in the care and handling of drill pipe. This course comprises three modules:

Module 1: Drill String Components and Risk Areas
Module 2: Surface Preparations
Module 3: Downhole Problems

Assessment

End of module assessments: 80% pass mark

Module 1: Drill String Components and Risk Areas:

Explain why it is important to reduce drill string damage.
Identify common drill pipe sizes and types of connections.
Describe the differences between legacy drill pipe and newer designs, such as the differences between API and Double-Shouldered connections.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Double-Shouldered connections over API connections.
Describe the advantages of Turbo Torque (TT and TT-M)
Describe the advantage of eXtreme Torque (XT and XT-M) type drill pipe.
Describe hard banding and its role in drill pipe make up and break out.
Identify where most damage occurs on drill pipe.
Describe the causes of damage associated with connections.
Describe the causes of damage to the drill string associated with the slip area or tube.

Module 2: Surface Preparations:

Describe the requirements for preliminary handling and inspection on the rig prior to drill pipe pick-up
Describe the requirements for visual inspection
Describe the storage compound removal and cleaning requirements
Describe slinging requirements
Describe the checks required on pin and box connections
Describe the use of thread protectors
Describe the requirements associated with thread compound, its application, and make-up torque
Describe the purpose of thread compound (pipe dope)
Identify common types of thread compound and recent advancements or changes
Describe the steps involved in the application of thread compound
Describe friction factor and make-up torque requirements
Describe the key steps involved in making up the drill pipe
Describe the purpose of the Iron Roughneck and its importance in successful drill pipe make-up
Describe the top drive alignment requirements for successful pipe make-up
Describe the requirements associated with the pipe racking system andstabbing guide arm
Identify the key concerns associated with drill pipe make-up
Describe the actions to take to minimize the risk of slip crushing
Describe the slip test Describe Iron Roughneck best practice in preventing drill pipe damage
Describe top drive best practice in preventing drill pipe damage
Describe use of stabbing guide to assist in making a connection

Module 3: Downhole Problems:

Describe the actions to take to prevent damage to the drill string while tripping
Describe the actions to take to make up new pipe
Describe downhole problems and environmental effects which may damage the drill string
Describe the controls which should be in place to minimize the risk of damage associated with downhole problems and environmental effects