Rig Inspection Workshop

Land Rigs, Platform Rigs and Jack-Up Rigs

Lloyd’s Register Energy - Drilling
Training Academy

The Training Academy’s Rig Inspection Workshops aim to reduce your business risk
and improve the efficiency of your staff and organization. Our workshops are fully
accredited by the International Association of Drilling Contractors.
In order to ensure optimum performance Who should attend?
of your rig, reduce downtime and This workshop is aimed at:
maintain safety of your personnel, – drilling supervisors
planned maintenance and accurate – drilling engineers
inspections are essential. – drilling managers
– HSE managers
Lloyd’s Register Energy - Drilling’s Rig – rig managers
Inspection Workshop (RIW) teaches the – maintenance supervisors
inspection and maintenance procedures – toolpushers
required to ensure equipment integrity – drillers
on land rigs, platform rigs and jack-up – mechanics
rigs. Candidates learn to implement – electricians
the relevant standards and understand
industry requirements so that they can Aims
verify the condition of a rig’s equipment After completing this workshop,
and improve safety, thus reducing the attendees are able to:
number of accidents and protecting the – independently carry out a basic (visual)
asset. rig inspection
– describe the main inspection criteria
for major equipment
– identify major items that have an
impact on the safety and operation
of a rig
– recognize the indicators of the overall
condition of a drilling rig
– list the relevant standards (such as API)
and their implications for drilling
equipment
– understand the basics of EX
equipment installed in hazardous
areas
– evaluate basic maintenance and
inspection procedures on the rig
to identify compliance with good
working practices and industry
standards
– understand the basics of well control
equipment operation
Workshop content
This workshop deals with the most
common equipment deficiencies and
recurring problems found over the course
of more than 5,000 drilling rig surveys
performed by Lloyd’s Register Energy -
Drilling.
The workshop describes and explains
the working principles of major drilling
equipment using detailed examples from
our technical inspection database.

Working together
for a safer world
 Agenda
Day 1
Introduction and entry test
Drawworks, rotary table, top drive,
swivel Crown block, travelling block,
derrick, winches Lifting and handling
equipment
Day 3
Ram BOPs part 1 and part 2
Annular preventers, gate valves
Choke and kill manifold including the
mud gas separator
General safety, pollution control, jacking
systems and cranes
Structure
The RIW consists of four days of
interactive classroom sessions with
ample time for group participation and
discussion.
Additionally, we provide the candidates
with the following:
• a checklist format for major equipment
to assist with correct maintenance and
inspections
• multiple examples of good and bad
practices, including photos
• presentation of improvements and new
designs of drilling equipment
• further explanation of the workshop
manual
Qualifications
The Rig Inspection Workshop is fully
accredited by the International
Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC).
Upon successful completion of the
course, attendees receive a certificate of
completion accredited by the IADC. This
certificate is valid for five years. Attendees
who score below 70% on the final exam
receive a certificate of attendance.
To find out more about how we can help you, please visit:
www.lredacademy.org
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Day 2
Mud pumps
Mud processing equipment
Diesel engines, air compressors
Eddy current brake
Electrical safety in hazardous areas
Day 4
BOP HPU
Final exam
Course evaluation
Duration
The basic workshop is conducted over
four days.
Additional modules may be added to the
basic Rig Inspection Workshop to further
develop attendees’ knowledge in specific
areas. In addition, customized workshops
can be created for individual companies.
Educational path
Attendees who have completed the Rig
Inspection Workshop and would like to
expand their knowledge are encouraged
to attend other Training Academy courses
and training programs.
Please contact us for additional
opportunities and training aimed at
personal career development.
Why Lloyd’s Register
Energy?
Lloyd’s Register Energy is a world-
leading independent risk management
organization working to improve our
clients’ quality, safety, environmental
and business performance. In choosing
Lloyd’s Register Energy, you are assured
of a service which provides:
– p ractical experience and expertise
in all aspects of the strategic and
operational management of safety,
reliability, business and project risk
– access to multi-disciplinary teams
with competence across all aspects
of design, construction, risk
management, monitoring and
inspection
– a cost-effective solution focused
on your concerns and enhancing
your project, drawing on our long
experience and combined services
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