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NS-1™ Training & Courses

The following training options are available for users of the NS-1™ Standard.


Drillstring Specification Awareness

This is a 1 day course which also includes elements of the NS-2™ Inspection Standard. The course provides the necessary information for people in the oil and gas industry who:

  • Are new to the industry and require an introduction to the NS-1™ and NS-2™ Standards.
  • Purchase product to the NS-1™ standard.
  • Need to interpret NS-1™ certification.
  • Work within manufacturing or repair/refurbishment companies but are not directly responsible for product quality.
  • Employ or supervise personnel or sub-contractors who work to the requirements of the NS-1™ standard.
  • Rental company personnel providing product manufactured to NS-1™.

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NS-1™ Training Support for Suppliers

Training is carried out at the clients office/facility and can include the following:

  • Interpretation of specifications relevant to the products to be manufactured/repaired or refurbished to NS-1™.
  • A gap analysis of current processes, equipment, quality systems and training levels in order to manufacture product to NS-1™ standard.

None of the above programmes include an Examination Certificate.

The NS-1™ Accreditation Programme provides independent assessment and approval certification for specific facilities, products and services that are offered to the Oil and Gas Industry as performing to the requirements of the NS-1™ Standard.