The Academy. Ablecare Oilfield Services Group

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2 There is a great need for professionalising our workforce and verifying against industry-wide standards that personnel are properly skilled, trained and competent in their jobs. Stephen Colville, 2014 IADC CEO & President. With forecasts indicating that offshore/onshore drilling is set to grow in the Mediterranean region in the coming years, Malta is strategically located to provide supporting services to this industry, including well trained, safety-conscience personnel. This is being said as the industry is facing new technical challenges, including an aging workforce, which requires trained entry-level personnel prepared to dedicate themselves to the rigours of this highly specialised industry. The Academy Ablecare Oilfield Services Group has established the Ableman Drilling Careers Academy (ADCA), which has teamed up with Houston-based Lone Star College to deliver internationally accredited, stackable courses having curriculums based on the skills and competencies required by the oil and gas industry. ADCA is the first academy in the Mediterranean region to offer an in-depth, industry-based programme for those who wish to pursue a hands-on career in the oil and gas sector. Through ADCA, the Ablecare Oilfield Services Group is investing in a facility that will attract new qualified personnel to the industry. The Academy is in line with the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) initiative to prequalify and train new personnel in the oil and gas industry. The aims of the Academy are to: Assess potential personnel on their maturity to handle the requisites of the industry; Groom people for a hands-on drilling career; Set a local industry standard with respect to the entry requirements on a rig, which is approved and recognised worldwide; Impart the right safety culture; Provide for personal development of existing rigbased personnel; and Provide drilling contractors with retainable, promotable and safety-conscience rig crews. Ablecare Oilfield Services Group A leading supplier of specialist products and services to the Marine, Oil and Gas Industry, Ablecare OSG is a member of IADC and has also been accepted as an approved vendor for various international clients, successfully satisfying the entry requirements of other supplier management services organisations, such as FPAL, the supplier management community supporting the European oil and gas industry. Ablecare is BS-EN-ISO 9001:2008 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified.

3 Lone Star College Lone Star College, the largest higher education institution in Houston, USA, is nationally recognised, globally connected and locally focused. Known for its innovative and visionary thinking, Lone Star College (LSCS) offers associate degrees and certification in many areas of study. Through its progressive partnerships with many four-year universities, LSCS also offers seamless opportunities to obtain bachelors and master s degrees at one of its two University Centres. Lone Star College offers customised workforce training programmes that are specifically designed for the trade skills needed in the oil and gas industry. Throughout its 40-year history, Lone Star College has been steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Currently leading the charge to improve completion rates, Lone Star is one of the only colleges in the United State to establish a formal Office of Completion and is the managing partner of Texas Completes, the state-wide initiative that brings together five Texas college systems to advance deep student success reform. Recruiting ADCA students The course prepares candidates for a hands-on career in the oil and gas industry. You can be assured of recruiting retainable, career driven and safety-conscience rig crews who will reach approved and recognised industry benchmarks. Retainable staff These students are committed to their training and have invested in their future. This makes them highly retainable and in a position to apply their knowledge, skills and abilities to the practical rigours of working life on a rig. Career Driven We are confident that this commitment is an indication that they are prepared to follow a career in the oil and gas industry. Thanks to their focus on pursuing their career in this industry, they will stand out when you need to select people for career progression. Safety Culture One of the bywords of the Floorhand Workforce Certificate is safety. Not only is this done through the theoretical content of the programme but also through hands-on practice in class and on the test workbenches that they have used at the Ableman Drilling Careers Academy. Reduced Turnover Cost We believe that those in possession of the Floorhand Workforce Certificate are more likely to be committed to their jobs, meaning reduced cost of personnel turnover for employers. Student Screening Each student who has obtained his/her Floorhand Workforce Certificate was individually screened and assessed not only before being admitted to this programme but continually throughout the course programme. This ensures that worthy candidates are proposed to prospective clients.

4 Floorhand Workforce Certificate The programme is designed to meet the oil and gas industry s need for an educated and well-prepared workforce. This programme includes classroom and lab training that will provide entry-level knowledge and skills needed for workers in the drilling and exploration sector of the oil and gas industry. The programme consists of the following modules: Title Contact Hours Introduction to Oil and Gas 24 Work Skills for the Workplace 8 Introduction to Industrial Maintenance 80 Basic Mechanical Skills for Energy 64 Drilling/Rig Floor Core Skills 80 IADC RIG PASS 8 IADC WellCAP 24 Total Contact Hours 288 Introduction to Oil and Gas The module gives a basic understanding of the petroleum industry, including the history of oil and gas drilling, geology and seismic exploration, environmental and safety events, and industry terminology including drilling rigs and well constructions. Work Skills for the Workplace The module is designed to develop a completed industryspecific resume, understand the necessary skills for a successful interview, and practices answering industry-related questions. Introduction to Industrial Maintenance Basic mechanical skills and repair techniques common to most fields of industrial maintenance. Instruction includes diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems. Basic Mechanical Skills for Energy Basic mechanical skills using hand and power tools in an industrial environment. Topics include tool use and maintenance, lubrication, measuring, threads and fasteners, bench works, basic mechanical drawings, and basic shop calculations. Oil and Gas Drilling Core Skills The module covers the practices and procedures of a drilling operation with emphasis on safety. Rig equipment, casing design, fishing and proper procedures to successfully drill a well, rigging and slinging are discussed.

5 IADC Rig Pass This module delivers a standardised safety orientation programme for new employees, preparing them for almost any operating environment, at almost any site, onshore or offshore. It also confirms that personnel have met basic requirements defined by safety and training professionals in the drilling industry, irrespective of the rig s location. IADC WellCAP Introduction The purpose of the core curriculum is to identify a body of knowledge and a set of job skills which can be used to provide well control skills for drilling operations, including well testing and initial completion. Entry Requirements All those applying to follow the Floorhand Workforce Certificate programme need to be aged 18 and above, and have the following minimum entrance requirements: O Level passes in Physics, Mathematics and English; or On-the-job experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. Prospective entrants will have to attend an interview and pass an aptitude test in English, Mathematics and Problem Solving. Course Duration The Ableman Drilling Careers Academy is offering this programme, in association with Lone Star College of Houston, USA. The course will run for 8 weeks full time, 8 hours a day, from Monday to Friday. Certification Students who successfully complete the course will be given a conjoined certificate from Lone Star College and ADCA with IADC accreditation. This will give ADCA students a cutting edge over other new hand candidates who wish to start working in this industry.

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