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IADC WellSharp Live Driller Level with Workover - Virtual

Language: English

Location: Houston, Texas | Rio de Janeiro | Houma, Louisiana

Accreditation body: IADC

Learning mode: Classroom

Upcoming events: 2

Price

USD 1,600.00

About the course

Available in English

Duration: 5

Introduction to IADC WellSharp Live Driller with Workover

Join our IADC WellSharp Live Driller with Workover virtual course, designed for professionals in the oil and gas industry seeking to master essential well control skills. Delivered in a dynamic online classroom setting, this training combines comprehensive instruction on well operations and drilling techniques with practical insights into workover procedures. Tailored for those committed to maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards, the course offers an engaging learning experience that emphasizes real-world applications and industry best practices. Participants will deepen their understanding of well control principles, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle complex drilling and workover scenarios confidently. Perfect for professionals aiming to enhance their expertise while adhering to strict safety regulations, this virtual course provides a flexible yet thorough approach to advancing your knowledge in well management and control. Whether you're new to the field or seeking to update your skills, this program offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen your capabilities in a critical aspect of oil and gas operations.

Essential information

Prerequisites

Participants must hold a valid IADC WellSharp Introductory or equivalent certification and have prior experience in drilling or workover operations. Prerequisites should meet IADC accreditation requirements.

Who is it for?

This course is intended for drillers, assistant drillers, and personnel involved in well control operations during drilling and workover.

Assessment

Participants must pass a written and practical assessment with a minimum score of 75% to obtain well control certification. Practical assessment will be completed during week on simulators, theory exam will be completed on last day our course through a online IADC testing database.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive an IADC Virtual WellSharp Driller Level with Workover certificate, valid for two years. Certification aligns with IADC standards and is recognised internationally across the drilling and well control industries.

WellSharp Live: Virtual well control training

WellSharp Live offers the same in-depth training as our in-person courses, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to handle well control incidents confidently. This virtual format provides real-time interaction with instructors and peers, ensuring a classroom-like experience from anywhere. Train with industry-leading experts from the comfort of your home or office, without compromising on quality. WellSharp Live brings immersive, role-specific training to you, so you can excel in your field.

Course content

This course covers a comprehensive range of well control topics, divided into critical modules that address both drilling and workover control:

Prerequisites

Who is it for?

This course is intended for drillers, assistant drillers, and personnel involved in well control operations during drilling and workover.

Assessment

Certification

Well control fundamentals

Introduction to well control, understanding wellbore pressure, and key principles.

Barriers and risk management

Learning about physical and procedural barriers, and effective risk management in well operations.

Kick detection and response

Identifying causes of kicks, recognising early warning signs, and implementing kick response procedures.

Shut-in procedures and kill sheets

Step-by-step methods for shutting in a well safely and understanding the use of kill sheets in pressure control.

Well control methods and kill techniques

Techniques for controlling well pressure, including various well kill methods applied during drilling and workover.

Bop and well control equipment

Familiarisation with Blowout Preventer (BOP) systems, BOP control systems, and associated well control equipment.

Workover and completion operations

Essential skills for maintaining well control during workover and completion phases, including snubbing and pulling operations.

Managed pressure drilling (MPD)

Overview of MPD techniques and equipment used in maintaining control during complex drilling operations.

Important info on virtual courses

This course is delivered as a fully-virtual, instructor-led training using Microsoft Teams. Practical assessment for these courses are delivered virtually, via a cloud-based Well Control Simulation program (where required).

Training in action: real-life IADC WellSharp Driller scenarios

1. Early kick detection and response During drilling, participants detect early signs of a kick. They apply their training to stabilise the wellbore pressure and initiate shut-in procedures, preventing escalation and maintaining well control.

2. Managing a pressure surge during workover In a workover operation, a pressure spike occurs unexpectedly. Equipped with well control techniques, participants react swiftly, applying barrier management and risk protocols to ensure team safety and operational continuity.

3. Emergency response during snubbing operations In a high-risk snubbing scenario, participants use emergency procedures from the course to control well pressure effectively, coordinating with the crew to minimise risks and ensure safe operations.

These scenarios underscore the importance of timely responses and well control expertise in high-pressure drilling and workover situations.

How it works

Step 1
Identify the specific training modules for your desired role and decide if you want on-site training or a mix of digital and on-site (blended).
Step 2
Once you've chosen the right course, register and pay online. You'll receive a confirmation email instantly.
Step 3
After enrolling, you'll receive a separate email with detailed joining instructions for the training session.
Step 4
Attend your scheduled training session and pass the required assessments to successfully achieve certification.
Step 5
Upon successfully completing the course and passing the assessments, you'll receive your official certification from Maersk Training or the relevant accreditation body.