FAQ
4 Days doesn't seem like enough time to learn much, so how can I get certified in 4 days?
While a 4 day course may not seem like a huge amount of time in training, MWD COACH uses 6 hrs a day to teach you the basics of directional drilling and MWD techniques. That is 24 hours of real time teaching!
If you take a typical class in a college accelerated summer program you would be going for 6 weeks one day a week for 2.5 hrs per day. Multiply that by the 6 weeks = 15 hrs of actual classroom (6 weeks of time most of us don't have being in the oilfield).
MWD COACH accelerates the teaching experience for professionals that do not have the liberty of taking the extended time off work, and who want a ton of powerful usable information that can be applied to a real job!
Will the MWD COACH Course guarantee me a job?
While no school or training can promise to get anyone a job, and MWDC is not different: But with a MWDC Certification, credibility is added to the your resume & YOU! With that and our Coach's Evaluation MWDC becomes your advocate & passes your resume to multiple companies!
There are no guarantees but MWDC goes the extra mile for our trainees. We also offer a consultant agreement that we use to contract out individuals. Sometimes a company needs a few extra quality people & we provide that service. This is a nice option for many professionals too.
How long does it take to get a MWD job after I get certified by MWDC?
Well, honestly, there is no exact answer for this question...But the answer that BEST fits is this one:
This truly is up to YOU! Just like any job, the more you WANT it and go after what you want the better your chances of success! Many people just wait for something to happen - nothing is what happens usually... But being proactive in your job search is the only way to be recognized and noticed!
We believe you should keep looking or keep your current job until a MWD job is found. That being said, MWD COACH will forward your resume & keeping you aware if we hear any word of hiring. In addition, MWD COACH may have a contract job for you to do until you get hired by a company full time.
There are many options and scenarios... MWDC works with you, we want you to succeed, and we want you to have a new profitable career!
Why do you do the training in Las Vegas?
MWD COACH does focus the Training Camp in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA! We do our training in Las Vegas local venues. Also our VIP Training Camp includes Airfare, rental car, and a hotel room which makes punctuality easy and allows for smooth accessibility. We have had a great response in this region & from our feedback see why...Our students like that they can fly in or drive in fairly inexpensively. Also, Vegas provides many activities to allow our students to blow off steam. Many bring their significant others as a learning vacation. We encourage our students to have a good time while learning a new career!
Who are the Directional Companies you work with?
We work with many, BUT the question should be is who do you NOT work with? Well, that is simple. We only work with small to medium sized companies. We welcome partnerships with all directional companies!
The larger companies have large training facilities and work offshore or internationally. We provide a need to smaller Directional companies that do not have the unlimited resources or personnel to handle a full-time training facility. What does this mean for you? Well, a smaller company will recognize a great employee, and then reward that employee, while a larger company will usually let people go as they came (last hired, first fired).
Where would I be working after getting a MWD job?
There is no guarantee place you would work. Actually there is much drilling in Texas. But there is drilling in most of the United States. Directional/MWD work is in North Dakota, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Alaska, and more.
Where will you work? The job could take you to many of those listed. It really depends on the company you work for. Many of the companies are based out of Texas. Travel is a huge part of the oilfield industry so you can virtually live anywhere and still work.
Does MWD COACH have a payment plan or government assistance with tuition?
No, we don't have financing or government help, BUT Paypal offers a credit account or your bank may be able to help you with financing. We are looking into short-term financing as well.
We also require a down payment to reserve your seat. Then pay the balance before the course. We do accept credit cards, cashiers checks, money orders, cash and Bitcoin has always been welcome.
What if I can't afford the Training Camp?
We suggest doing the Online Training to begin. It is more affordable & allows you to work at your own pace to get your certification. Also, MWD COACH will credit you a portion when you upgrade to the 4-day Training Camp!
While a 4 day course may not seem like a huge amount of time in training, MWD COACH uses 6 hrs a day to teach you the basics of directional drilling and MWD techniques. That is 24 hours of real time teaching!
If you take a typical class in a college accelerated summer program you would be going for 6 weeks one day a week for 2.5 hrs per day. Multiply that by the 6 weeks = 15 hrs of actual classroom (6 weeks of time most of us don't have being in the oilfield).
MWD COACH accelerates the teaching experience for professionals that do not have the liberty of taking the extended time off work, and who want a ton of powerful usable information that can be applied to a real job!
Will the MWD COACH Course guarantee me a job?
While no school or training can promise to get anyone a job, and MWDC is not different: But with a MWDC Certification, credibility is added to the your resume & YOU! With that and our Coach's Evaluation MWDC becomes your advocate & passes your resume to multiple companies!
There are no guarantees but MWDC goes the extra mile for our trainees. We also offer a consultant agreement that we use to contract out individuals. Sometimes a company needs a few extra quality people & we provide that service. This is a nice option for many professionals too.
How long does it take to get a MWD job after I get certified by MWDC?
Well, honestly, there is no exact answer for this question...But the answer that BEST fits is this one:
This truly is up to YOU! Just like any job, the more you WANT it and go after what you want the better your chances of success! Many people just wait for something to happen - nothing is what happens usually... But being proactive in your job search is the only way to be recognized and noticed!
We believe you should keep looking or keep your current job until a MWD job is found. That being said, MWD COACH will forward your resume & keeping you aware if we hear any word of hiring. In addition, MWD COACH may have a contract job for you to do until you get hired by a company full time.
There are many options and scenarios... MWDC works with you, we want you to succeed, and we want you to have a new profitable career!
Why do you do the training in Las Vegas?
MWD COACH does focus the Training Camp in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA! We do our training in Las Vegas local venues. Also our VIP Training Camp includes Airfare, rental car, and a hotel room which makes punctuality easy and allows for smooth accessibility. We have had a great response in this region & from our feedback see why...Our students like that they can fly in or drive in fairly inexpensively. Also, Vegas provides many activities to allow our students to blow off steam. Many bring their significant others as a learning vacation. We encourage our students to have a good time while learning a new career!
Who are the Directional Companies you work with?
We work with many, BUT the question should be is who do you NOT work with? Well, that is simple. We only work with small to medium sized companies. We welcome partnerships with all directional companies!
The larger companies have large training facilities and work offshore or internationally. We provide a need to smaller Directional companies that do not have the unlimited resources or personnel to handle a full-time training facility. What does this mean for you? Well, a smaller company will recognize a great employee, and then reward that employee, while a larger company will usually let people go as they came (last hired, first fired).
Where would I be working after getting a MWD job?
There is no guarantee place you would work. Actually there is much drilling in Texas. But there is drilling in most of the United States. Directional/MWD work is in North Dakota, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Alaska, and more.
Where will you work? The job could take you to many of those listed. It really depends on the company you work for. Many of the companies are based out of Texas. Travel is a huge part of the oilfield industry so you can virtually live anywhere and still work.
Does MWD COACH have a payment plan or government assistance with tuition?
No, we don't have financing or government help, BUT Paypal offers a credit account or your bank may be able to help you with financing. We are looking into short-term financing as well.
We also require a down payment to reserve your seat. Then pay the balance before the course. We do accept credit cards, cashiers checks, money orders, cash and Bitcoin has always been welcome.
What if I can't afford the Training Camp?
We suggest doing the Online Training to begin. It is more affordable & allows you to work at your own pace to get your certification. Also, MWD COACH will credit you a portion when you upgrade to the 4-day Training Camp!
Dr. Eric Bechtloff, PhD on MWD jobs:
"There are jobs but getting the job is a the hard part. Knowing someone in a position of hiring is the obvious way. Taking our classes will definitely get you a huge jump ahead of the other candidates you will be trying to outdo for a MWD career path. But in my honest opinion you will need to be tenacious and knock on tons of doors, meet all the managers and coordinators, email regularly, and call often! It takes determination to get into a high paying career - none of us got in the first time...It took me two years of persistence and took my co-workers minimum of a year of calling every week hoping a position was open at numerous companies."
"There are jobs but getting the job is a the hard part. Knowing someone in a position of hiring is the obvious way. Taking our classes will definitely get you a huge jump ahead of the other candidates you will be trying to outdo for a MWD career path. But in my honest opinion you will need to be tenacious and knock on tons of doors, meet all the managers and coordinators, email regularly, and call often! It takes determination to get into a high paying career - none of us got in the first time...It took me two years of persistence and took my co-workers minimum of a year of calling every week hoping a position was open at numerous companies."