RVK Basic Course focusing on Drilling and Wells

About the course

The course provides a general and relatively comprehensive introduction to the regulations, and how these should be understood and applied.

In addition, the course gives an insight into the specific requirements relating to design of drilling and well installations and well equipment, as well as execution of the activities involved.

TARGET GROUPS

• Operating companies
• Contractor companies
• Service companies responsible for drilling and well maintenance

AGENDA  

Day 1: 09:00 – 16:00

Introduction to the RVK programme
Session 1: Regulations - historical development and background
Session 2: Structures and roles
Session 3: The Framework Regulations
Session 4: The Management Regulations

Day 2: 09:00 – 16:00

Session 5: Working environment and health
Session 6: Drilling and wells
Session 7: Competence and operational requirements
Session 8: Emergency preparedness and the external environment

COURSE CONTENTS

• Brief historical overview of events and milestones that have led to the development of a comprehensive and coordinated set of rules and regulations for the petroleum industry.
• An overview of structures and contents and the differences between regulations and guidelines.
• Roles and responsibilities (including: the obligated party, the duty to ensure compliance and employee participation)
• HSE-related management, risk and risk reduction (the management loop, change processes, HSE culture, etc.)
• Different types of regulatory requirements (common requirements, multidisciplinary and supplementary requirements, functional requirements and detailed requirements) and fulfilment of these

LITERATURE

Regulations, with guidelines, applicable in petroleum activities offshore:

• The Framework Regulations
• The Management Regulations
• The Facilities Regulations
• The Activities Regulations