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Slickline Services (All Levels)

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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

Program Information & Requirements
Trades Qualifier

You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:Recognized TrainingThe requirements for Slickline Services, depending on the branch, are as follows:

  • Assistant Operator branch:
    • Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Slickline Services – Assistant Operator
  • Level 1 branch:
    • Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Slickline Services – Level 1
  • Level 2 branch:
    • Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Slickline Services – Level 2
  • Level 3 branch:
    • Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Slickline Services – Level 3

Program Credit

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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.

 

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