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Oilwell Perforators Safety Training

The Oilwell Perforators Safety Training course teaches workers who are engaged in well operations such as wire line perforating and completions, TCP perforating, explosive fracturing, pipe recovery and tool services to learn the basics of oilwell explosives.

This course has been developed in conjunction with the Enserva, Western Canada and the Territories government representatives to provide a minimum industry training standard for blasting in oil and gas wells.

The Alberta Government has issued Energy Safety Canada an authorization letter to provide industry with this training.

  • Upon successful completion of this course and Interprovincial examination, Energy Safety Canada issues an Interprovincial Oilwell Blaster’s permit, valid throughout the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia
  • Passing grade on the exam 85%
  • Slick liners are welcome to take this course, however the course deals primarily with electric line perforating
  • During the course, you will be required to present proof of an Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD) approval letter or acceptable equivalency (listed below), to the instructor. If you do not have proof upon successful completion of the exam, your permit will remain on hold until proof is emailed to [email protected]
  • You may take this course for general informational purposes; in this case there are no prerequisite requirements and no exam. You will not be eligible for an interprovincial permit, but an Energy Safety Canada Training Record will be issued upon request
  • Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp and may continue beyond 4:30 p.m. MT
  • Attendance and full participation are mandatory see Cancelation Policy
  • Energy Safety Canada offices are available to support during regular business hours Contact Us

Topics Covered

  • Safe storage
  • Transportation
  • Shop handling
  • Wellsite handling of explosives
  • Regulations

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a minimum of 6 months hands-on experience in preparing and firing oilwell explosive charges in the field in the past 36 months or have equivalent experience acceptable to the Oilwell Perforators Safety Training and Advisory Committee (shop gun assembly experience on its own is not sufficient to acquire a blasters permit)
  • Confirm you have an Explosives Regulatory Division approval letter (or equivalent). This must also be presented to the blasting examiner prior to writing the exam. If you do not have proof upon successful completion of the exam, your permit will remain on hold until proof is emailed to [email protected]
      • Equivalents:
    • Nexus Card: Issued by Canada Boarder Services
    • FAST Card: Issued by Canada Boarder Services
    • Permis General: Issued under Quebec’s Act Respecting Explosives
    • Firearms Possession and Acquistion Licence (PAL): Issued under the Firearms Act
    • Approval Letter: Issed by Natural Resources Canada
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Students must be adequately prepared to participate in English for required course elements
          Student Language Resources

Additional Requirements for Virtual Courses

  • Currently supported version of your operating System for Windows or Apple
  • Stable internet connection with a supported web browser
  • Web Camera
  • Speakers / Microphone (headset recommended)
  • Latest version of Zoom installed and an active Zoom account. After registering for the course, watch the Virtual Tutorial Video for guidance and support

Application Process

  • Participants must complete the Oilwell Perforator Safety Training application form
  • Once Energy Safety Canada approves your application, notification will be sent to you with course registration details.