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Cerberus for Coiled Tubing
Achilles Certification
Welcome to the online certification website for the Achilles® (fatigue tracking) module
of Cerberus for Coiled Tubing.
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Achilles Certification provides service companies and operators with a means of evaluating an individual's readiness to use fatigue tracking software in the field for mission-critical operations. It is intended primarily for people who are new to the software and have completed the
Achilles Online Tutorial, although the program is open to all Cerberus users.
A person with this certification has demonstrated their ability to:
navigate the software
understand the basics of CT fatigue
track the fatigue life of a CT string over a sequence of jobs of various types
update the CT string for common operations like cutting and splicing
interpret the fatigue profile and make decisions regarding the subsequent use of the string
There are five stages to the certification process:
registration - so we can identify you and store your results
activation - you are given a timeframe in which to take the exam
taking the exam - online, under controlled conditions
assessment - your responses are reviewed by Aradia
certification - if you achieve the required score
What to expect: [ preview ]
there are three sections in the exam
the first section is about Cerberus and fatigue theory
the second section involves manipulating an existing CT string
in the third section you run a sequence of jobs to calculate fatigue
you have 3 hours to complete the exam
you submit your answers and string data for review
your answers are evaluated by a person, not automatically
Each client company can designate a program administrator, who can pre-register students and monitor their progress and results online.
Each exam is unique! The questions and input parameters are controlled programmatically and are different for every test, minimizing the potential for abuse. This is why your answers must be reviewed individually. Representatives from Aradia Consulting or CTES are available for on-site training and exam supervision if desired.
The fee for this service is an annual retainer of $2,500 plus $299 per test submission.
This is separate from the Online Tutorial annual license fee.
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Achilles Certification is a service of Aradia Consulting, who provide software and training to the coiled tubing and wireline industries, drawing on 25 years of experience in field operations, engineering, marketing and product development. Paul Brown, owner of Aradia Consulting, was Senior Vice President of CTES for 10 years before becoming an independent consultant in 2005. He was a primary architect of the Achilles® fatigue tracking module, and was previously a CT specialist for Schlumberger implementing the CoilLIFE® fatigue model.
The certification process is recognized and approved by CTES L.P. (Cerberus suppliers) as meeting the minimum requirements to demonstrate competence in the use of Achilles.
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