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CLASS: Safety orientation, well-control and equipment-operator certification classes and examinations (SafeLandUSA and PEC basic orientation; IADC WellSharp and RigPass; IWCF well control; NCCCO crane operator written and practical examinations; API Individual Certification Program examinations; MSHA Part 46 and Part 48 new-miner and annual refresher training)

2020: In-person classes and test sittings were suspended or moved to remote delivery under the March-May 2020 stay-home and gathering orders. IWCF (homepage archived May 10, 2020): 'the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is fast evolving and we are continuing to monitor the situation globally to ensure we are following the very latest advice. Accredited Training Centres can now apply to offer virtual classroom training to candidates. As virtual training applications are approved, we will update our virtual training page.' NCCCO (homepage archived Apr. 14, 2020): 'Learn more about NCCCO's response to COVID-19 (updated March 31, 2020)'; 'a temporary delay in processing practical exam scores'; the 48th Biannual Commissioners Meeting of May 1, 2020 listed as '(virtual)'. MSHA (homepage archived Apr. 14, 2020): 'MSHA Response to COVID-19. March 31, 2020 ('additional temporary extension of certification expiration dates'); April 20, 2020 ('the immediate resumption of computer-based testing at PSI facilities in some locations and future reopening plans'); May 7 and June 1, 2020 ('additional extensions of time to certify and recertify as well as an update to written testing options'); June 25, 2020 (computer-based testing centers). 2021: Not verified. Usual dates: Continuous; annual refresher and certificate renewal cycles. Scale: Every rig hand, service-company employee, crane operator and miner must hold a current card to enter a site. Venue orders 2020: TX-008, OK-011, NM-010, CO-013, LA-005, ND-005, WY-004, PA-004, NV-004. Venue orders 2021: VA-037, CA-024, OR-041, OR-044, NM-060.