Juru Bor (Driller) study guide
Juru Bor (Driller) · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Juru Bor (Driller) credential is a workplace certification for people who operate or supervise drilling equipment - typically on mineral exploration, water-well, geotechnical or construction rigs. "Juru Bor" is the Malay term for driller, so the exam is delivered in Malay and assumes you already work around a rig rather than learning the job from scratch. The Juru Bor (Driller) study guide has 8 sections and about 2,380 words.
01Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Regulation
This domain tests how a driller applies Malaysian occupational safety, health and environmental law to daily rig work: duties, risk assessment, controls, and environmental reporting. Expect questions on Act 514, FMA 1967, EQA 1974, HIRARC, and the hierarchy of controls.
284 words, about 1 min02Drilling Equipment, Components and Inspection
This domain tests identification, function, and inspection of drilling equipment: prime mover, drawworks, mast, crown block, traveling block, drilling line, rotary table or top drive, swivel/kelly, mud pumps, standpipe, rotary hose, BOP stack, choke manifold, and kill line. Questions often ask what to check before use and what defect removes equipment from service.
301 words, about 2 min03Drilling Fluids, Circulation and Wellbore Stability
This domain tests mud properties, circulation, and wellbore stability. Expect questions on density, viscosity, gel strength, filtration, pH, solids, equivalent circulating density (ECD), annular velocity, and the balance between formation pressure and fracture pressure.
305 words, about 2 min04Drilling Operations and Parameters
This domain tests drilling parameters and operational decisions: weight on bit (WOB), rotary speed, torque, standpipe pressure (SPP), flow rate, rate of penetration (ROP), bit hydraulics, connections, tripping, casing, and cementing. Questions often present a trend and ask for the safe response.
300 words, about 2 min05Well Control and Kick Detection
This domain tests kick detection and well control: primary and secondary barriers, kick indicators, shut-in procedure, pressures, kill mud, MAASP, and BOP use. Expect questions on what to do first and which pressure or depth to use.
286 words, about 1 min06Rigging, Lifting and Manual Handling
This domain tests rigging, lifting, and manual handling: sling and shackle selection, rated capacity, inspection, load angle, centre of gravity, lift planning, tag lines, exclusion zones, and safe lifting of loads by hand. Use only certified, inspected lifting gear with a readable safe working load (SWL) or working load limit (WLL).
318 words, about 2 min07Emergency Response, Firefighting and First Aid
This domain tests emergency response, firefighting, and first aid: alarms, muster, fire classes, extinguisher selection, H2S response, casualty assessment, bleeding control, burns, and CPR. Questions often ask for the first safe action.
313 words, about 2 min08Communication, Teamwork and Records
This domain tests communication, teamwork, and records: shift handover, radio protocol, permit-to-work and JSA briefings, stop-work authority, and accurate drilling records. Expect questions on what must be communicated and recorded, and how to avoid ambiguity.
273 words, about 1 min