Production Field Operations

A self-study program to provide a PFO with a basic understanding to gain employment in the expanding oil and gas industries.

The theory portion of this program is delivered via Computer Managed Learning (internet) or correspondence. Each level contains a set of booklets called modules which cover specific objectives required to successfully complete the level. These modules contain clear expectations, interesting learning activities and self-assessments. They are easy to read and punctuated with many graphics and illustrations. The modules require about three hours for the average student to learn the material and complete the assignment. Midterm and/or final exams can be scheduled at your local YREC office.

The modules are intended to create a basis for the "theoretical" part of the learning equation. It is advisable to augment this theory with practical, "hands-on" training recorded by checklists to provide a comprehensive training program.

For students who are currently working in an appropriate setting, the practical training can be completed on-site with the cooperation of a qualified supervisor. Companies which are interested in supervising this training for their employees are encouraged to contact:

SOLIS Inquiries:
Direct: (403) 210-4453
Toll Free: 1-866-884-7117

                                                                                -OR-

  Visit Distance study programs through
SAIT at:
www.sait.ca/energy
or contact:
Macphail School of Energy:
403.284.8451
Toll Free: 1-800-661-1268

Individuals who are not currently employed in the petroleum industry may progress through the theoretical training. Arrangements can then be made to complete the check lists when the individual is hired in the industry and has a supervisor available to complete the required checklists.

The Production Field Operations (PFO) course consists of four levels of 26 modules each. The 104 modules cover Field Operations, Subsurface Principles and Operations, as well as Surface Processing of Oil and gas. The course levels are designed to be taken sequentially, from level A to D, each level containing modules from the various training areas. The PFO course is ideally suited for a four or five level, progression type field training program.

Note:

  • Students have 52 weeks per level to complete the required modules.
  • Prices listed reflect total cost including tuition and materials fee.
  • There is an additional cost of $18.95 for shipping & handling for students taking the program through correspondence.

Courses:

PTOP 150 Intro to Production Field Operations
Correspondence: 10 Modules
 Total Course Fee: $322.00

  • Waste Water Treatment and Disposal
  • Introduction to Valves
  • Introduction to Pumps
  • Workplace and Tool Safety
  • Dehydration - Definitions, Testing
  • Oil Treatment - Introduction
  • Custody Transfer of Crude Oil
  • Pipeline Pigging
  • Building Safety
  • Introduction to Respiratory Equipment 

PTOP 250 Level A
 Correspondence: 26 Modules
 Total Course Fee: $770.00

  • Glossary of Terms
  • Land Survey Systems
  • Oil Field Operations Overview
  • Battery Operations Overview
  • Gas Operations Overview
  • Basic Economics
  • Production Accounting Principles
  • Quality Control
  • Hazardous Area Classification
  • Occurrence of Petroleum Deposits
  • Exploration for Petroleum Deposits
  • Level Measurement
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Standard Valves
  • Introduction to Temperature Measurement
  • Production Testing
  • Waste Water Treatment & Disposal
  • Introduction to Pumps
  • Field Operations: Separation Procedures & Equipment
  • Field Operations: Conventional Separators
  • Pipeline Pigging
  • Oil Treatment: Introduction
  • Treating Heavy & Ultra Heavy Crude Oil
  • API Gravity Determination
  • Custody Transfer of Crude Oil
  • Dehydration: Definitions/Testing

PTOP 260 Level B
Correspondence: 26 Modules
Total Course Fee: $770.00

  • Flow Diagrams: Introduction
  • Flow Diagrams: Instrument Hook Up
  • Flow Diagrams: Symbols, Drawings & Sections
  • Oil & Gas Compositions & Sales Specifications
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Pressure Safety Devices
  • Emergency Shutdown
  • Artificial Lift: Pump Jacks
  • Drilling Methods & Equipment
  • Testing, Completion & Production Methods
  • Valve Actuators
  • Flow Measurement: Orifice Plates
  • Flow Measurement: Orifice Installation
  • Flow Measurement: Orifice Transmitter Installation
  • Basic Transmitter Principles
  • Introduction of Pneumatic Controllers
  • Reciprocating Pumps & Injectors
  • Rotary Pumps
  • Centrifugal Pumps
  • Pumps, Seals & Bearings
  • Pump Theory I
  • Pump Theory II
  • Pump Installation & Maintenance
  • Pump Application, Selection & Codes
  • Gas Compression: Basic Controls
  • Gas Compression: Lubrication

PTOP 270 Level C
 Correspondence: 26 Modules
 Total Course Fee: $770.00

  • Flow Diagrams: Process Flow,Mat, Balance
  • Flow Diagrams: Mechanical Flow
  • Flow Diagrams: Electrical Drawings
  • Well Equipment: Casing, Tubing & Wellheads
  • Artificial Lift: Bottom Hole Pumps
  • Artificial Lift: Sucker Rod Strings
  • Artificial Lift: Well Optimization & Diagnosis
  • Specialized Valves
  • Flow Measurement: Introduction to Velocity Type Flow
  • Emulsion
  • Pumps Operations & Drivers
  • Gas Compression: Valve & Rod Packing
  • Gas Compression: Rotary Machines
  • Field Operations: Design, Normal Operation
  • Field Operations: Production Problems
  • Field Operations: Gas Line Heating
  • Field Operations: Stage & Low Temperature Separation
  • Corrosion Mechanisms
  • Corrosion Control
  • Oil Treating: Treating Systems
  • Sweetening Process
  • Sweetening Chemicals
  • Sweetening Equipment
  • Sweetening Operations
  • Dehydration: Glycol Equipment & Operations
  • Hydrate Control

PTOP 280 Level D
 Correspondence: 26 Modules
 Total Course Fee: $770.00

  • Artificial Lift: Progressive Cavity Pumps
  • Artificial Lift: Submersible Pump System
  • Artificial Lift: Gas Lift & Plunger Lift
  • Emulsions & Treatment
  • Gas Compression: Classification & Types
  • Gas Compression: Compressor Components
  • Gas Compression: Dynamic Compressors
  • Gas Compression: Auxiliaries, Stage Arrangements
  • Gas Compression: Drivers, Operational Procedures
  • Field Operations: Selection & Operation of Separators
  • Corrosion Monitoring
  • Condensate Stabilization Systems
  • Stabilization Equipment
  • Stabilization Operations
  • Dehydration: Chemicals, Liquid Desiccants
  • Dehydration: Solid Desiccants
  • Refrigeration: External Process
  • Refrigeration: Cryogenic Process
  • Introduction to Fractionation
  • Fractionation Tower & Tray Design
  • Fractionation Equipment
  • Fractionation Systems
  • Fractionation Operational Procedures
  • Hydrocarbon Testing: Caustic Systems
  • Hydrocarbon Treating: Molecular Sieve Process
  • Hydrocarbon: Storage & Loading