NORMAN ARCHIBALD Doing Business As INTERNATIONAL DRILLING SCHOOLS

IDS SERVICES

INDUSTRY COURSES
Our courses have been developed for the 'Rig Man' with a strong emphasis on solving operational problems. We are constantly striving to bridge the increasing gap between office technology and rig practicality and know by our success that our methods are working.

IN-HOUSE COURSES
The benifits of in-house training are that, as well as improving staff skills, it also encourages communication and co-operation between members of different departmens. Our instructional techniques are oriented to field examples where participants are taught not only theory, but more importantly, the practical application of theory.

CONSULTANCY SERVICES
The industry has learned to demand the best and there is only room for those service companies with specialized knowledge and skills in that environment. We provide the customer with the filexibility of building a program to meet their specific needs and presenting it in a meaningful, cost-effective way.

ON-THE RIG TRAINING
There is no substitute for on-the-job training, and although operational time is at a premium we like to think our time is cost-effective. Arrangements can be made to accommodate clients training needs at the rig site if so required.

TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS
Our staff can assist you carry out a training needs analysis or survey and advise you on the designing of programs and training resources to best suit your company's manpower development plans.

TRAINING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Our team of specialists at IDS can develop and custom fit the precise program to meet your needs. We have years of both operational and managerial expierience to lend to the choice of the best audio-visual and written matierials on the market today.

DRILLING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
An "Industry First" for IDS who have developed a program to take the skilled rig man and mold him into a strong instructor with the necessary qualities for his survival in a rigorous classroom atmosphere.

TRAINING PROGRAM EVALUATION
This is generally the part of the training cycle most neglected by companies, and unfortunately leads to misconceptions about the effectiveness of programs. At IDS we consider it to be THE most important part. We will gladly welcome the opportunity to assist companies evaluate the results of training and make recommendations to improve their operation.