Welcome to
Petroleum Extension
(PETEX®)

Elementary Drilling E-Course

The e-course is made up of hands-on interactive multimedia training modules that present basic rotary drilling practices and rotary rig components. Learn the basics of petroleum, the history of drilling and transporting oil, and how crude oil is transformed into valuable products. It also familiarizes learners with well planning, forces driving the oil market, and petroleum industry sectors.

Students receive 2.0 Continuing Education Units and a Completion Certificate from The University of Texas at Austin.

This e-course includes the following modules taught in the order below. To see the topics within each module just click on the module name:

• Introduction to Petroleum
• Well Planning
• Onshore Interactive Rig
• Offshore Interactive Rig
• The Power System
• The Hoisting System
• The Rotating System
• The Circulating System
• The Blowout Prevention System
• Rotary Drilling Rig Types
• People and Companies
• Routine Drilling Operations
• Controlled Directional Drilling
• Open-Hole Fishing
• Well Control

In order to successfully complete this course you will be required to:

• Go through each module.
• Complete the practice items.
• Complete each module quiz with a passing grade of 70%. You will have 2 chances to complete each quiz.

At the end, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. It should take you approximately 12-20 hours to complete this module.

For multiple licenses or to use the material in training, please contact us at 800.687.4132 or 512.471.5940 or by sending an email to info@petex.utexas.edu.