DRILLING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Program
Introduction
The Drilling Technology Program aims to train qualified
personnel equipped with scientific knowledge and technical skills for the
sector, in line with the increasing geothermal energy, mining, groundwater, and
oil exploration activities in Turkey. The program, taught in Turkish, requires
students to successfully complete all courses and mandatory internships to
graduate. Graduates receive the title of "Drilling Technology Technician."
The training is hands-on, allowing students to gain field experience and
specialize in areas such as oil, geothermal, mining, and ground exploration
drilling.
Mission
The mission of the Drilling Technology Program is to
train qualified technicians who possess the technical knowledge and skills to
participate in the exploration and extraction of underground resources, are
committed to ethical values, are environmentally conscious, and remain abreast
of sectoral developments. The program aims to equip students with a blend of
theoretical and practical knowledge, ensuring they are prepared for the
industry.
Vision
The program's vision is to be a nationally and
internationally recognized and preferred training program in drilling
technologies, with strong, continuously developing, and innovative
collaborations across sectors. With an educational approach that follows and
implements technological advancements, it aims to make its graduates highly
sought-after professionals.
Program
Admission Requirements
Students wishing to enroll in the Drilling Technology
Program must have achieved a sufficient score on the TYT (Basic Proficiency
Test) as part of the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS)
administered by ÖSYM. Candidates who achieve the required score are accepted
into the program through central placement based on their preferences.
Title
Obtained
Graduates of the program are awarded the title of
"Drilling Technician." With this title, graduates can work in
drilling operations and provide technical support in public and private sector
organizations.
Language
and Duration of Education
The medium of instruction in the Drilling Technology
Program is Turkish. The program lasts two years (four semesters) and is
implemented through formal education. In addition to theoretical courses, the
program also includes practical laboratory work and internships
Courses
Offered
The courses offered in the Drilling Technology program
are designed to help students gain competence in underground resource
exploration, the use of drilling rigs, and geotechnical applications. The
program primarily covers technical courses such as geology, geophysics, mineral
science, drilling equipment and methods, geotechnical measurement techniques,
drilling fluids and mud engineering, drilling safety, map reading, and land
surveying. Additionally, complementary courses such as professional ethics,
occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and technical
reporting provide students with the general skills they will need for field
work. In addition to theoretical knowledge, the program also provides
professional experience through practical laboratory work, workshops, and a
mandatory internship.
Graduation
Requirements
To graduate, students must successfully complete all
courses in the program, earn at least 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer
System) credits, and successfully complete their mandatory internship. They are
also required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00.
Employment
Opportunities
Drilling Technicians can work in institutions and
organizations such as the General Directorate of Mineral Research and
Exploration (MTA), the State Hydraulic Works (DSI), TPAO (Turkish Petroleum
Corporation), private mining and oil companies, and geotechnical and
geophysical firms. They can also work in geothermal energy, water drilling, and
underground structures.
Departments
Eligible for Application with the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS)
Graduates of the Drilling Technology Program can
continue their education in four-year undergraduate programs through the
Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS). The main departments they can apply to are:
· Petroleum
and Natural Gas Engineering
· Geological
Engineering
· Geophysical
Engineering