Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to: prepare the well for open-hole logging operations and take steps to ensure that such operations proceed smoothly, alert the wellsite geologist and service company logging engineer of hole conditions that may require modifications or special precautions in the logging program, assist in planning and carrying out a drill stem test, determine safe operating parameters for running a production casing string, plan and carry out a simple single-stage primary cementing operation, use temperature surveys to determine the top of cement in the casing/hole annulus, and outline the steps involved in preparing the well for final completion and releasing the drilling rig.

Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to: determine the volume, displacement and density requirements for cementing a casing string, select the cement additives appropriate to a given job, specify the casing accessories to be use on a primary cement job, outline the steps involved in cementing a string of casing, evaluate the results of a primary or squeeze cementing operation, and calculate the volumes and displacements required to set a cement plug.

Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to select the proper sizes and grades of tubulars to maintain the integrity of the wellbore and handle anticipated production, as well as select the downhole casing and tubing accessories needed to optimize production and future well work.

Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to follow proper procedures for obtaining permission to conduct drilling, workover/recompletion, stimulations, abandonment proposals and well servicing operations, in accordance the established legal requirements of the MEM, MARNR and other official organizations.

Upon completing this course, the participant should be able to use log analysis to identify reservoir rock properties (fluid saturation, porosity, fluid contacts, permeabilities, bulk shale content, net oil sand, fractures).

Upon completing this Learning Module assignment, the participant should be able to select the appropriate logging tool(s) for evaluating a given reservoir parameter, taking into account operating conditions and limitations, and specify procedures, surface equipment, and auxiliary tools to be employed on a logging job.

Upon completing this Learning Module assignment, the participant should be able to access PDVSA engineering and geoscience databases and identify information that is relevant to the field under study as well as classify information according to discipline and what reservoir parameters it helps to define.

Use electromagnetic, radioactive, acoustic and other logs to infer stratigraphic and structural characteristics of subsurface formations.

Introduces fundamental concepts of hydraulic fracturing and describes the tools, equipment, materials and procedures involved in hydraulic fracturing treatments.

Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to: diagnose various types of formation damage and identify stimulation candidates, design a matrix acid stimulation treatment based on specific well conditions and reservoir characteristics, specify the materials, equipment and pumping schedule for a hydraulic fracturing procedure, and apply traditional and modern sand control methods to optimize well productivity.