Production Classes (Supporting)

Pipe Fitting
Course will provide practical training in the correct methods of measuring, cutting, and threading pipe for plumbing petroleum production systems. Participants will learn to use the tools and equipment associated with creating wellheads, headers, and piping systems.

2 days

Objectives (Participants will be able to:)
1. Measure, cut and thread pipe
2. Operate manual and hydraulic cutters and threaders.
3. Use heating tools and fusing tools for poly pipe
4. Build wellheads, headers and other fluid transfer systems.

Recommended for: Lease Operators, Production Technicians, Foremen, Roustabouts, Service Technicians

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Equipment Transportation and Storage
Course will address the most common procedures for transporting and storing oilfield equipment. Participants will engage in pipe handling, transporting tubing and rods, rigging, winch and crane procedures, and maneuvering and securing heavy loads.

2 days

Objectives (Participants will be able to:)
1. Secure loads for transport
2. Describe correct pipe-handling methods
3. Transfer tubing and rods
4. Use chains, boomers, and tie downs
5. Use a winch and bed-crane for lifting and transferring equipment

Recommended for: Lease Operators, Production Technicians, Foremen, Roustabouts, Service Technicians

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Valves
Course will cover the proper use, maintenance, and repair of the most common valves found at petroleum production locations. Participants will learn to identify and repair; ball valves, check valves, gate valves, back-pressure valves, dump valves, and float operated valves.

2 days

Objectives (Participants will be able to:)
1. Identify common oilfield valves
2. Set valve working pressures
3. Disassemble and repair common valves
4. Troubleshoot valve problems

Recommended for: Lease Operators, Production Technicians, Foremen, Roustabouts, Service Technicians

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Applied Math for Petroleum Personnel
Course will cover the essential arithmetic functions for employees in the petroleum industry. Participants will learn how to determine fluid volumes and capacities of pumps and annulars, calculate common working pressures, analyze oil, water, and gas content and volumes, as well as determine downhole working depths. Course emphasis will be rig and lease math.

1 day

Objectives (Participants will be able to:)
1. Calculate fluid volumes and capacities
2. Use instrument data to calculate oil, water, and gas content
3. Calculate weights and depths
4. Measure and convert working pressures between common pressure standards
5. Understand and apply common conversion ratios and formulas

Recommended for: Lease Operators, Production Technicians, Foremen, Roustabouts, Service Technicians

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Computer Apps for Petroleum Personnel
Course will emphasize the use of common software programs to create well-bore diagrams, production facility schematics, and project reports.

2 days

Objectives (Participants will be able to:)
1. Use Microsoft Visio to create wellbore diagrams and facility schematics
2. Use Microsoft Project to create Gantt Charts and reports
3. Use Excel to track production and expenditures

Recommended for: Lease Operators, Production Technicians, Foremen, Roustabouts, Service Technicians

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Electrical for Non Electricians
Course will provide a working knowledge of electricity and electrical systems for production personnel. Participants will learn the essential electrical functions of equipment typically found at a petroleum production location. Course emphasis will be on the safe use and maintenance of equipment operated by electrical power.

2 days

Objectives (Participants will be able to:)
1. Identify sources of power
2. Trace electrical lines
3. Shut-off and lock out power sources for repair
4. Follow safety protocols for powered systems
5. Use a multimeter to measure Voltage, Current, and Resistance

Recommended for: Lease Operators, Production Technicians, Foremen, Roustabouts, Service Technicians

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