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MDS Philosophy & Objective
The object of this five-day course is to equip Assistant Drillers with the technical tools needed to become an effective Driller, ensure that the Driller has the technical knowledge necessary to be proficient in his current position, and excel as a Toolpusher when it is time to promote him.
The Murchison Drilling School philosophy and approach to Drilling Technique Training evolved to meet the needs of operational people. The MDS trains people how to supervise every facet of the drilling operation. Too often a gap exists between the theoretical approach and practical application, a gap that prohibits effective communications and effective cost-control.
The Murchison approach is realistic, designed to capitalize on the varied educational backgrounds of our students, and to blend the knowledge and experience they bring to us. Classes include contractor drillers, toolpushers, drilling superintendents, engineers and operator representative personnel. All combine to approach drilling operations as a team.
Our approach presents each drilling practice or problem in the same sequence as it would occur on the rig. Problems or operational practices are introduced and reintroduced by hole intervals as students "drill a theoretical hole" through the use of a simulator.
WAY COURSE IS TAUGHT:
A. By Hole Interval
Our objective is to teach drilling practices and problems from spud to completion for all levels from assistant driller to drilling manager. The course is taught by hole intervals starting with top hole problems related to big hole and normal pressure. After an appropriate casing string has been set, drilling continues into the abnormal pressure zone and heavy mud practices and problems are discussed. Associated problems such as lost circulation and stuck pipe are discussed along with well control.
B. By Actual Case Histories
Case histories help students understand what they are learning and how to apply their new found knowledge in their own operations.
C. With Multi-Media Presentations
MDS invested in developing a full set of PowerPoint slides for the students. Principles, formulas, charts, and illustrations were created to graphically convey the lectures and enhance learning. Additionally, students are given handouts of the PowerPoint to help them follow along and to facilitate better note taking.
MDS also uses videos, audio-visual slide presentations and computer-animated presentations in their course. The varying multi-media presentations keep students alert, interested and enhance their ability to grasp the material.
D. With Homework
Daily homework is given to students to reinforce what is taught during the lectures. Students have the opportunity to ask questions about specific problems before submitting their homework. The homework is turned in each morning, graded and then returned to the students. The homework gives regular feedback to the instructor, lets him know how well the students are grasping the material, and what areas need to be reviewed.
The homework is usually performed in groups. The students are encouraged to work together and help one another. They gain from each others experiences and expertise as they work together. Conference rooms are provided to the students at the hotel to facilitate the groups working together on the homework.
E. With Lectures And Discussions
The course is taught using a combination of both lectures and discussions. The discussions help the students glean from the wealth of experience that the other students have. Students come from all different parts of the world and from many different drilling operations. The discussions also help the students to participate in the learning experience.
F. With Testing And Evaluation
Students are given an initial test before the course begins and a final exam upon completion of the course. Students are also graded on their homework and their well control simulator work. A student’s final grade is determined by looking at all the homework assignments and tests. Students are then evaluated by comparison to the industry average, the class performance and by their individual improvement during the course. (Industry averages for these tests have been kept for the past 27 years.)
The student evaluations are sent to the management of the participating companies. The testing and evaluation gives companies very objective and useful evaluation of their personnel.
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