Introductory well control course for drilling operations team members providing a basic understanding of the fundamentals of maintaining well control in drilling operations.
Scheduled courses
Duration:
4-days theory 1-day Assessments – generally runs Monday to Friday.
Summary
Essential training for those in wellsite and office-based personnel involved in operational decision-making, offered in both surface BOP and combined surface and subsea BOP stack.
This course teaches well control competency to toolpushers, OIMs, wellsite supervisors, superintendents, and engineers. A secondary objective is to prepare participants for the IWCF well control certification exams.
The IWCF DWC level 3 course has been designed for anyone expected to shut-in a well, such as drillers and assistant drillers. This course reinforces and improves the candidate’s existing knowledge and appreciation of well control.
The IWCF DWC level 4 course is for those working in wellsite supervisory roles and for office-based personnel that are primarily involved in the operational decision-making process and focuses on more complex aspects of well control and well kill methodology.
Level 3 and 4 training is presented in a combined class.
The course is delivered through interactive lecturing supported by animations, group discussions, desktop exercises and alternated with simulator exercises.
Candidates can undertake either Surface BOP operations or Combined Surface and Subsea BOP operations.
Topics Covered
Basic Concepts
Hydrostatic Pressure
Friction Pressure
Bottom Hole Pressure
U-Tube Principle
Gas Behavior
Basic Well Control Methods & Determination of Method
Abnormal Pressure
Transition Zone Indicators & Kick Recognition
Shut-In Methods
Kill Sheet (Surface)
LOT/PIT Considerations
Kick Size & Kick Tolerance
Well Control Complications & Gauge Limitations
Advanced Well Control Methods (part 1)
Volumetric
Lube & Bleed
Stripping
Barriers
Casing Testing & Negative Tests
Shallow Gas & Diverting
Subsea Well Control Considerations
BOP Equipment
General Mud Topic
Risk Management & Management of Change
Well Control Drills
Cementing Considerations
Well Control in Deviated Holes
Tripping Practices
Advanced Well Control Methods (part 2)
Bullheading
Reversing
Simulator Exercises
Audience
The IWCF DWC Level 3 course is designed for those who are expected to shut in a well:
Assistant drillers
Drillers
The IWCF DWC Level 4 course is designed for anyone working in a supervisory role and involved in the well design and operational decision-making process of drilling, such as:
Drilling supervisor
Drilling superintendent
Toolpusher
Rig manager
Drilling contractor
Senior well engineer
Operational well engineer
Certification
Candidates must pass each component with a minimum score of 70%.
Level 3 and Level 4 certificates are valid for 2 years.
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