Curriculum for Well drilling and rigging, sea-floor installations Vg3 / in-service training at a training establishment (BRH3-01)

Well drilling and rigging, sea-floor installations shall lay the foundation for practicing a vocation in installation and maintenance of production and injection equipment on the sea floor for national and international oil industries. The subject shall contribute to covering society's needs for safe and effective extraction of oil and gas from such fields. 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.

Learning in the subject shall contribute to developing practical skills and professional insight into sea-floor operations and maintenance of tool and equipment systems. Furthermore, learning in the subject shall promote the ability to develop professionally and use new technology. Learning in the subject shall also contribute to developing the individual's communication skills, and the ability work with precision and responsibility.

Learning in the subject shall arrange for varied training in the use of well and production equipment and tool systems. 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 Sea-floor Installer.