An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Rig Inspection, Acceptance & Audit
Inspecting and Accepting Rigs
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Duration
5 Days
Price
$ 3,000
Starting From
10 Jan 2027
Rig Inspection, Acceptance & Audit
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Rig Inspection, Acceptance & Audit - DC-RIA-PEA27
| Code | Date | Time | Duration | Location | Currency | Early Bird Fee Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC-RIA-PEA27 | 10 - 14 Jan 2027 | 10 AM CST | 4 Hours / Day |
Online |
USD |
3000 |
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Rig Inspection, Acceptance & Audit
This course covers rig inspection, acceptance and audit. Participants study inspection scope and standards, documentation and certification review, structural and lifting equipment inspection, pressure control and well control equipment, mechanical, electrical and marine systems, safety systems, competence and management systems, findings classification, close-out and contract interfaces.
Description
Before a rig starts work, the operator needs to know that its equipment is fit, certified and maintained, that its systems function and that its crew is competent. Rig acceptance inspections and audits provide that assurance, and they are also a contractual process, since findings translate into rectification work, commercial discussion and sometimes rejection.
This course covers the whole process. It starts with inspection types, scope and the standards and guidelines that define them, then covers planning an inspection, documentation and certification review, and the records that should exist before anyone looks at equipment. It covers structural inspection, hoisting and lifting equipment, pressure control and well control equipment including testing records, mechanical and electrical systems, marine systems for floating and jackup units, and safety and emergency systems. The course then covers crew competence and management system review, the classification and reporting of findings, close-out and verification, and the contractual and commercial interfaces that surround the process.
Documentation review often finds more than the walk-around. Missing certification, expired inspections, maintenance records that show deferrals and test charts that do not match the claimed pressures reveal how the rig is actually managed, and they can be reviewed before anyone travels. A good inspection starts in the office.
Findings need classification, not just listing. A finding that stops the rig working is different from one that must be fixed before spudding, which is different from an observation for improvement. Classifying findings consistently is what makes the report usable for both the operator and the contractor, and what prevents arguments about what matters.
Acceptance is a decision, not a document. At some point the operator decides to take the rig with a defined list of outstanding items and agreed rectification dates. Managing that list, verifying close-out and keeping it visible during operations is as important as the inspection that produced it.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Define inspection types, scope and applicable standards.
- Plan a rig inspection or audit, including team and schedule.
- Review documentation, certification and maintenance records.
- Inspect structural, hoisting and lifting equipment.
- Inspect pressure control and well control equipment and review test records.
- Inspect mechanical, electrical and power systems.
- Inspect marine systems for floating and jackup units.
- Review safety systems, emergency equipment and drills.
- Assess crew competence and management systems.
- Classify findings, manage close-out and handle contractual interfaces.
The course is instructor-led and checklist-based. Participants work through inspection scopes, review real documentation and test records, and classify findings from case material. Contractual and commercial aspects are covered with examples of acceptance negotiations. Participants are encouraged to bring their own inspection reports for discussion.
Organisations sending participants to this training will:
- Accept rigs that are genuinely fit for the intended work.
- Identify equipment and management deficiencies before operations start.
- Reduce equipment-related downtime after rig start-up.
- Improve consistency and quality of inspection reports.
- Manage rectification and close-out effectively.
Participants will:
- Be able to plan and conduct a rig inspection or audit.
- Be able to review certification and maintenance documentation.
- Know what to inspect on each rig system.
- Be able to classify and report findings usefully.
- Understand the contractual context of rig acceptance.
- Drilling engineers and superintendents
- Rig acceptance and audit personnel
- HSE and technical assurance staff
- Drilling contractor technical and maintenance staff
- Procurement and contracts personnel
- Marine and engineering surveyors
Module 1: Inspection Types and Standards
- Acceptance, intermediate and audit inspections
- Applicable standards and guidelines
- Scope definition
- Team composition and competence
- Planning and scheduling
Module 2: Documentation and Certification
- Certification requirements by equipment type
- Maintenance records review
- Test records and charts
- Deferred maintenance and backlog
- Document red flags
Module 3: Structural and Lifting Equipment
- Derrick, mast and substructure inspection
- Drilling line and reeving
- Cranes and lifting appliances
- Slings, shackles and loose gear
- Dropped object survey
Module 4: Pressure Control Equipment
- Blowout preventer stack inspection
- Choke and kill systems
- Accumulator and control systems
- Testing records review
- Elastomer condition and certification
Module 5: Mechanical and Power Systems
- Drawworks, top drive and rotary systems
- Mud pumps and circulating systems
- Engines, generators and power distribution
- Air and hydraulic systems
- Maintenance condition assessment
Module 6: Marine Systems
- Jackup legs, spudcans and jacking systems
- Floating unit stability and ballast
- Mooring and dynamic positioning systems
- Class certification
- Marine inspection scope
Module 7: Safety and Emergency Systems
- Fire and gas detection
- Firefighting systems
- Escape and evacuation equipment
- Emergency shutdown systems
- Drills and emergency preparedness
Module 8: Competence and Management Systems
- Crew competence records
- Training and certification requirements
- Management system review
- Permit to work and procedures in practice
- Observation of operations
Module 9: Findings, Close-Out and Contracts
- Findings classification
- Report structure and content
- Rectification planning and agreement
- Verification and close-out
- Acceptance decisions with open items
- Contractual and commercial interfaces
Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded an official Certificate of Completion issued by the Petroleum Engineers Association (PEA), an ISO 9001:2015 certified training organization. The certificate carries 10 Credits and formally records the total learning hours completed.
Each certificate is signed by the Course Facilitator and the CEO of the Petroleum Engineers Association, and serves as verifiable proof of professional training that delegates can present to employers and professional bodies worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
All course bookings made through PEA are strictly non-refundable. By registering for a course, you acknowledge and accept that all fees are payable in full and are not subject to refund under any circumstances, including changes in personal or professional commitments or partial attendance.
PEA reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course content, trainers, or schedules where necessary, without entitling delegates to a refund. Comprehensive details of each course — including objectives, target audience, and content — are clearly outlined before enrolment, and it is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure the course's suitability prior to booking.
For any inquiries related to cancellations or bookings, please contact our support team, who will be happy to assist you.
