The supervisor is arguably the most important person in a drilling operation and the knowledge, skills, experience and attitude of the supervisor directly impacts every aspect of the operation but particularly health and safety performance.

This safety course is provided by Colin Rice Exploration Drilling Advisory

Supervisor training programs are normally focused only on supervisory skills and so this certificate has been developed specifically to deepen the supervisor’s technical and legal knowledge, skills and understanding so that he / she can more effectively manage the safety and productivity aspects of an operational drill site.

This certificate program is presented through an online learning platform.

Who should register?

This certificate is aimed at practicing drill site supervisors, foremen and drillers who have been identified as potential supervisors. The certificate is also suitable for area or contract managers who wish to improve their level of technical knowledge and skill. This course is suitable for the roles mentioned in exploration drilling as well as for persons involved in blasthole and other drilling applications.

Certificate outline

This certificate program is made up of twelve courses:

1. Drilling Fundamentals

2. Introduction to Drilling Methods

3. Common Drilling Calculations

4. The Use of Drilling Fluids in Exploration Drilling

5. Fundamentals of Borehole Surveying

6. Economic Aspects of Exploration Drilling

7. Fundamentals of Hazard Identification

8. Fundamentals of Risk Assessment

9. Legal Aspects of Exploration Drilling (SA Law)

10. Drilling Engineering

11. Dual-tube Reverse Circulation Drilling Techniques OR Diamond Core Drilling Techniques (both can be selected for an additional cost)

12. Practical Hazard Identification - Exploration

Before you register...

Consider these important points before you register:

• This certificate program requires that candidates conduct hazard identification and risk assessments as well as apply the principles learned to an active drilling operation, therefore candidates must have experience on and access to an active drilling operation.

• The Common Drilling Calculations and The Use of Drilling Fluids in Exploration Drilling courses require that the candidate has a good understanding of physical concepts and the ability to calculate areas and volumes of regular bodies.

Duration

Although our online learning programs allow candidates to work at their own pace, it is important that candidates maintain a good work rate and so time limits are set within which courses must be completed. Generally 3 - 4 weeks are allowed per course and so this certificate should be completed within 11 - 12 months.

Registration

The cost of this certificate program is R 19 600,00 per person, excluding VAT. This cost includes one elective. 

Should you wish to register, please click on the button below and complete the relevant registration form on the Colin Rice Exploration Drilling Advisory website.