Course Details
Course Code:
RTAT 100
Calendar Description:
Rig Technicians operate oil and gas drilling rigs. There are three levels of journey certification available (Level One, Two and Three ) and three job titles (Motorhand, Derrickhand and Driller) where apprenticeship training is applicable. Each level of certification confirms which jobs (positions) the journeyperson Rig Technician is credentialed to work (Rig Technician Level Three journeyperson is certified to perform all of the tasks of Driller, Derrickhand and Motorhand, Rig Technician Level Two is certified to perform all of the tasks of Derrickhand and Motorhand, and Rig Technician Level One is certifiied to perform all of the tasks of Motorhand.
Date First Offered:
2006-04-01
Hours:
Total Hours: 30
Lecture Hours: 7.5
Total Weeks:
4
This course is offered online:
No
Pre-Requisites:
None
Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
This is not an entry level program. Apprentices must be employed in the industry and have the support of their current employer to be accepted into the apprenticeship program
.
Co-Requisites:
None
Rearticulation Submission:
No
Course Content:
Section One - Industry Communications and Leadership
1. Apprenticeship
2. Drilling Industry - Roles and Associations
3. Regulations that Effect the Trade
4. Communications Skills
5. Manuals, Forms, Logs, and Records
Section Two - Rig Safety
1. Rig Safety Hazards
2. Lifting, Slip and Fall Hazards
3. Blow Out Prevention Equipment
4. H2S
5. Fall Protection and Rig Rescue
6. Confined Spaces
7. Detection and Control of Flammable Substances
Section Three - Wheeled Equipment
1. Light Duty Vehicle Driving Improvement
2. Safe Loader Operation
Section Four - Tools and Equipment and Rigging
1. Proper Care and Use of Hand Tools
2. Proper Care and Use of Power Tools
3. Rigging
4. Slip and Cut
5. Rig Move Awareness
6. Introduction to Drilling Fluids
7. Storage and Inventory
8. Tubulars
9. Draworks
10. LPG Fittings
Section Five - Power Systems
1. Fuel Supply Systems
2. Engines
3. Drivelines and Transmissions
4. Cooling Systems
5. Lubrication Systems
6. Service Schedules
7. Electrical Systems
8. Air Compressors and Air Brakes
9. Introduction to Boilers
10. Hydraulic Systems
11. Pipes, Hoses and Connections
Learning Outcomes:
A journey person Motorhand will be able to:
1. Operate and maintain drilling rig engines, transmissions, heating systems, diesel electric generators and motors, hydraulic systems and other mechanical rig equipment.
2. Maintain equipment logs and preventative maintenance records.
3.Monitor inventories of fuel, oil filters, lube oils, greases, and other items.
4. Under the direction of the derrickhand and the driller, supervise, train and work with floorhands and leasehands, insuring safe and efficient work
5. Participate in rig mobilization and de-mobilization
Knowledge:
General understanding of drilling rig components and the operation of each
Attitudes:
Able to work as part of a team
Skills:
Mechanical aptitude, good communication skills, organizational skills, leadership and management skills, good physical strength and stamina, good judge of distances and spatial relationships
Technologies:
Requires appitude and understanding of mechanical and electrical technologies
Grading System:
Percentage
Passing Grade:
70%
Grading Weight:
Final Exam: 50 %
Midterm Exam: 25 %
Quizzes and Tests: 25 %
Course Offered in Other Programs:
No
Text Books:
Required - 34 ILM's, Alberta Advanced Education (Queen's Printer)