ABSTRACT
Mechanical equipment training aids has been used widely in the last few years due
to the advancements in technology and also the fact that they allow drivers of all
levels to acquire skills and experience to be prepared for real in-field emergencies
with lower cost. This paper presents the implementation of a down-the-hole drilling
rig training aid which is a one-to-one scale training aid of the “Titon 100R" drilling rig
[1]. A comparison between the technical specifications of both the original equipment
and the training aid is mentioned. Regarding the low cost training programs, the
training aid has been tested and technically approved to be used as a training aid for
the drivers of drilling rig especially those who do not have enough in-field work
experience.