WorldWide Drilling Resource

25 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® SEPTEMBER 2018 One-of-a-kind Training Opportunity Adapted from Information Provided by GEFCO, Inc. GEFCO, with assistance from Sir Sandford Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, has been presenting its Annual Resource Drilling Fundamentals Training Seminar for 21 years. More than 630 attendees from 50 countries around the world have participated in the training event. The course materials used for the seminar were developed by the ex- perienced, professional staff of Sir Sandford Fleming College which has been teaching drilling appli- cations and accrediting competent drilling professionals for over 30 years. The curriculum and methods bring a polished approach to the weeklong seminar which is also accredited by all U.S. states for continuing education credits. Emphasis is placed toward the hands-on experience, with integral items brought into the classroom, tours of the GEFCO manufacturing facility to better understand the major components (topheads, rotaries, pumps, compressors, etc.), and actual drilling in the field using rotary, tophead, and environmental drills. Students are also provided with literature, charts, tables, and formulas they can keep and refer to on the jobsite. Whether you are new to the industry, or a seasoned veteran drilling professional, this unique seminar has something for everyone. Participants agree this is one of the best seminars they’ve ever attended. With companies sending more employees each year, the seminar fills up quickly and seating is limited. If you are interested in attending next year’s seminar, early registration is highly recommended. The 2019 Annual Training Seminar will be held April 29 - May 3 at the GEFCO facility in Enid, Oklahoma. WTR