Title: Course Goals & Objectives
Course: Open PRO250 Oil & Gas Production I > Section: Relevant Course Information

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Familiarize the student with the duties and responsibilities of the oil and gas production technician. Specifically, students will be able to discuss the history of the oil market, concepts surrounding exploration and geology, fundamentals of drilling and well completion, and describe the operation of the equipment and systems used by the oil and gas production technician today.

Student Learning Outcomes, Competencies, and Skills

- Describe the duties and responsibilities of the oil and gas production technician.
- Describe the oil and gas market place.
- Describe the equipment used in the production of oil and gas.
- Describe the environmental, health and safety requirements for oil and gas production.
- Describe the basic geology of petroleum and gas reservoirs.
- Describe the drilling systems and methods used in oil and gas production.
- Describe the equipment used at a drilling site.
- Describe the oil and gas process flow through production systems and equipment.
- Describe well completion and control processes.
- Describe well maintenance and overhaul requirements.
- Demonstrate understanding of the operation of a completed oil or gas well.
- Describe the use and application of reservoir fluids.
- Demonstrate understanding of the operation of separation and treatment systems.