Thank you for choosing an MDS Academy center
to complete your course.
Please take a moment to review the joining instructions
to ensure you are fully prepared for your training.
Face-to-face Joining Instructions
Required prior to course commencement:
Candidates must complete the online Candidate Form as soon as possible, and no later than one week before the course start date.
Arrival Time:
Candidates should report to reception by 08:30am on the first morning of the course. Classes will begin at 09:00am (local time).
Travel Information:
Candidates should arrange transportation to their designated training center. Local transportation options, such as taxis and public transit, are available in most locations. Please check local travel options in advance.
CAT (Continuous Adaptive Training)
Course material will be available through our Continuous Adaptive Training (CAT) system. If you are not yet registered, you will receive an automatic email with instructions to set your password. If you have previously used the system, your existing login details will remain valid.
To ensure access to CAT during the course, candidates will be provided with a tablet, which they may take to their accommodation for completing homework. This tablet must be returned before final assessments. However, we recommend that candidates bring their own laptop or tablet for a more convenient learning experience.
Should candidates wish to have access to our pre-course training material, you can view subscription options by clicking HERE.
Food & Refreshments:
Tea, coffee, and light refreshments will be provided throughout the course. Lunch may be available at some centers. Please check with your specific location for details.
Course Completion & Departure:
The course will conclude between 1:00 and 3:00 pm on the final day. Candidates should arrange onward travel accordingly. If flying, please ensure sufficient time to reach the airport and check in at least two hours before departure.
Training Center Locations:
For location specific addresses and Google Maps links, please view below:
MALAGA Location:
Malaga Drilling School
Plaza Costa del Sol
Edificio Entreplazas 1-98
Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain
Cancellation Policy
For our Terms & Conditions, including our Cancellation Policy, click HERE.
Virtual Joining Instructions
Required prior to commencement:
Candidates are required to complete the Candidate Form at least one week prior to commencement.
IT Requirements
You will need:
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A laptop, desktop or tablet with:
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Speakers
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Microphone
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Webcam
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A smartphone or tablet as secondary device.
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A reliable internet connection (broadband, wired or wireless) with 2Mbps upload/download speeds.
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Access to a printer is recommended.
If using Windows:
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Best performance with Windows 10, Chrome or IE11.
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Dual Core 2Ghz or higher processor with 4GB RAM.
If using Mac:
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Best performance with MacOS X and macOS 10.9 (or later), Chrome or Firefox,
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64-bit processor with 4GB RAM.
To test ZOOM and ensure it works on your device, click here.
This will check if you can connect, hear audio, and use your microphone. You may need to download the Zoom program onto your computer.
If using a company computer, check for potential issues with security settings, firewalls, or access restrictions before the course starts.
Pre-Course Essentials
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Delegates must have a non-programmable calculator, scrap paper, pen, pencil, eraser and a ruler.
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If you have any learning needs, please inform MDS before the course begins.
CAT (Continuous Adaptive Training)
Course material will be available through our Continuous Adaptive Training (CAT) system. If you are not yet registered, you will receive an automatic email with instructions to set your password. If you have previously used the system, your existing login details will remain valid.
Should you wish to have access to our pre-course training material, you can view subscription options by clicking HERE.
How to Connect to the Virtual Training
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Before the course begins, you will receive an email invitation for all sessions.
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Each day, log into CAT, open your calendar, and click on JOIN to enter the session.
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You cannot start the virtual training until the instructor has joined.
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Click here to view a video tutorial on joining a Zoom meeting using a Meeting ID.
VICTVS V3 App Registration
When registering for the VICTVS V3 App, use your CR number as your USERNAME / CANDIDATE ID (e.g., Username: 123456). Previous registrations are still valid. Please login and make sure you can access. The day prior to your assessments please make sure that the session appears on the app as per the below image:
To view IWCF's Virtual Assessment Guidance for Candidates click HERE.
Cancellation Policy
For our Terms & Conditions, including our Cancellation Policy, click HERE.
How to connect to Zoom Virtual Classroom VIDEO TUTORIAL