Trades in Alberta
Slickline Services (All Levels)
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Alberta is no longer accepting applications for certification in this trade.
- Certification is not required to work or train.
- The trade remains designated, and existing certifications remain valid.
- This does not impact availability of training, which is managed by industry.
Slickline services operations perform a safe, cost-efficient means to complete or enhance production in pressurized or static wellbores. Slickline operations involve the use of slickline, specialty line or braided line in conjunction with operation specific tools to:
- install and retrieve valves, plugs and pressure regulators,
- remove sand and paraffin from the wellbore,
- run instruments to record bottom hole pressure and temperature, and
- install and retrieve gas lift valves.
Program Information
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You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on: The requirements for Slickline Services, depending on the branch, are as follows:
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| Trade Information | Get important information about the duties, working conditions, and skills and abilities needed to work in this trade. (You will be re-directed to the alis website.) | |
| Job Information | View job postings in this trade, and learn about the current job market, average wage and resources for finding a job. (You will be re-directed to the alis website.) | |
| Competency Outline | Get information on all of the program requirements and what you will learn. | |
| Legislation | For more information regarding undertakings, activities, and certification requirements, please review the Designated Trades and Restricted Activities Regulation and the Designated Trades’ Activities and Certification Requirements Order. |