Curriculum for Well drilling and rigging, coiled tubing Vg3 / in-service training at a training establishment (BKV3-01)

Well drilling and rigging, coiled tubing shall lay the foundation for practicing a vocation in national and international oil industries. The subject shall contribute to covering society's needs for effective and safe extraction of oil and gas from such fields. Coiled tubing, which rests on large reels and can be thousands of metres long, is used for maintenance and completion of oil and gas wells. Work is done in critical and demanding climates, weather and working conditions, with high demands on a worker's health and functional physical abilities. The subject shall contribute to upholding high standards for environment, health and safety, and quality in the industry.

Learning in the subject shall lay the foundation for the apprentice to develop professional insight and practical skills in work with well maintenance and completion. Furthermore, learning in the subject shall contribute to developing responsible, precise and independent skilled workers with the ability to develop further in the profession in line with new technology. Learning in the subject shall also contribute to developing cooperation, interpersonal and communication skills.

Learning in the subject shall organise varied training in skills for using and maintaining surface equipment and in-well equipment, and in the use of pressure control equipment. Furthermore, this subject shall help the apprentice learn to work independently and cooperate across professional groups in an international environment. Learning in the subject shall emphasise an understanding of safety and knowledge of Norwegian and international standards and guidelines.

Training completed and passed in the subject will lead to a Trade Certificate. The professional title is Drill Operator for Coiled Tubing.