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Frequently Asked Questions

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What certificates will I receive?

After completing our online RigPass course, you will receive an official IADC Rig Pass certificate of accreditation. In addition, your certificate will include a SafeGulf logo to demonstrate your competency in SafeGulf principles.

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How does the course compare to other Rig Pass courses?

Our online Rig Pass course is the best course out there! You can take the course both online and offline in our mobile app, if you don't have good internet access. We also match all competitor pricing, just send us an email at info@learntodrill.com! 

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Are there discounts for more than one student?

Yes, we offer all sorts of discounts! Just send us an email at info@learntodrill.com

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Can I test out?

A delegate may take a test out if a delegate can show documentation (i.e., RigPass eLearning certificate) that he/she has taken the equivalent training covered in RigPass. In addition to showing documentation of having training, the delegate must also have work experience (at least a year) and not be a short service employee (has been working for his/her company for at least six months).

 

What topics are covered in the course?

We cover every single key safety fundamental, including PPE, general safety, and much more! Our curriculum complies with all the requirements of IADC RigPass and SafeGulf. See full curriculum below.

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What does the course curriculum look like?

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1.1 General Safety Part 1    

Principles
Alcohol and Drug Policies
Alcohol and Drug Policies
Firearms, Weapons and Other Prohibited Items
Personal Conduct
General Worksite Safety

1.2 General Safety Part 2    

Manual Hand Tool and Power Hand Tool Safety
Housekeeping
Walking Working Surfaces
Reporting and Investigating Incidents
Land Transportation

1.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  

PPE Overview
Determining What PPE Is Needed
Head Protection
Face and Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Foot Protection
Hand Protection
Respiratory Protection
Fall Protection
Other PPE

1.4 Hazard Communication and Materials Handling   

Types of Hazards
Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Uncontrolled/Unauthorized Release of Hazardous Materials

 

1.5 Occupational Health  

Overview
Employee's Roles and Responsibilities in Dealing with Industrial Hygiene Hazards
Potential Hazards at the Work Site

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1.6 Specialized Work Procedures    

Hazardous Energy
Lock-out/Tag-out
Work Permits
Confined Space
Working at Heights
Hoisting and Lifting

1.7 Fire Safety    

Overview of Fire Protection, Prevention, and Detection
Employee Responsibilities

1.8 Materials Handling    

Mechanical Equipment
Manual Material Handling

1.9 Health & First Aid    

General
Blood-borne Pathogens
Health & Adverse Weather
Health & Wildlife, Insects, & Snakes

1.10 Rig/Platform Environment    

Platform or Location Arrival Procedures
Home Away From Home
Understand the Site-specific Orientation
Simultaneous Operations
Security Awareness

1.11 Emergency Response    

Planning for Emergencies
When to Evacuate
Alarms

1.12 Wellsite Environmental Protection

Overview
Waste Management
Leaks, Spills, Releases
Overview of HAZWOPER

1.13 Offshore Endorsement    

Arrival at Shorebase
Helicopter Transportation
Boat Transportation
Swing Ropes
Personnel Baskets
Arrival at the Rig/Worksite

Personal Flotation Devices & Donning PFD
Survival Craft
Standby Rescue Vessel
Marine Debris Identification
Marine Debris Reporting

1.14 SEMS    

SEMS II

1.15 Land Endorsement    

Regulatory Requirements
Role of Site Worker, Competent Person
Hazards Related to Excavation/Trenching Work
Hazards Relating to Excavation/Trenching Work. Identification of underground hazards
Methods of Protection from Excavation Hazards
Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Emergency and Non-entry Rescue Procedures
Pits and Ponds Types
Pits and Ponds Purpose
Pits and Ponds: Safety Precautions When Working Around

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1.16 Conclusion

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