Program description:
This workshop is a collection of technical topics that will help the driller understand the question of why in drilling basics. It will be a live interactive presentation that new drillers and experienced drillers alike can take something away from. We will cover the types of drilling and how or why you might need to use mud or air to grow your business. A section will cover wellbore design for different hole sizes. A look at the math behind finding the right uphole velocity. Our best recommendations on safety and maintenance for your equipment. We will touch base on different formations and what can help hold your hole open. A troubleshooting guide to fluids and a look at support equipment that will make your jobs easier and more proficient. The last sections will take a look at drill string make ups and the hydraulic components of the drilling rig.

State-specific CEU recognition:

• Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation — 1 CEU
• Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control – 1 CHC approval pending
• Florida Water Well Contractors Continuing Education Program — 1 R/R CEC (expires 9/29/2025)
• Georgia Environmental Protection Division — 1 hour
• Idaho Ground Water Association – 1 CEC approval pending
• Indiana Department of Natural Resources — 1 hour approval pending
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources — 1 CEU
• Kansas Ground Water Association – 1 CEU
• Louisiana Department of Natural Resources — 1 credit hour approval pending
• Maryland State Board of Well Drillers — 1 credit hour
• Minnesota Department of Health — 1 contact hour
• Montana Board of Water Well Contractors —1 CE
• Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — 1 CEU
• Nevada Division of Water Resources — 1 CEU approval pending
• New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services — approval pending
• New Jersey Division of Water Supply & Geoscience — 1 CEP
• New Mexico Office of the State Engineer — 1 hour approval pending
• North Dakota State Water Commission — 1 CEC
• Ohio Department of Health – 1 CE
• Oklahoma Water Resources Board — 1 CEU
• Oregon Water Resources Department — 1 CEC
• Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board – 1 Hour approval pending
• South Dakota Water Rights Program — 1 CEC
• Tennessee Division of Water Resources — 1 CEU
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – 1 Hour
• Washington Department of Ecology — 1 CEU
• West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources – 1 CEH approval pending
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – 1 CEC WDP/WDRO; HEDI/HEDRO (expires 1/24/2027)
• Wyoming State Engineer’s Office – 1 CPC