Classroom & E-learning

IWCF Drilling Well Control L3&4 (BL) - Blended

Language: English

Location: Stavanger | Bergen | Svendborg

Accreditation body: IWCF

Learning mode: Classroom & E-learning

Upcoming events: 7

About the course

Available in English

Introduction to IWCF Drilling Well Control L3&4 (BL) - Blended

To submit the understanding of well control techniques for surface or subsea BOP installations at driller level according to International Well Control Forum standards.

Course Content

To be able to:

*   Show the principles and procedures used in well control operations with surface or subsea BOP stack as described in the IWCF Rotary Well Control Surface & Subsea BOP Stack Certification Syllabus
*   Use the equipment for well control operations with surface or subsea BOP stack as described in the IWCF Rotary Well Control Surface & Subsea BOP Stack Certification Syllabus
*   Show that a well control situation can be mastered by use of simulator according to IWCF standards
*   Obtain sufficient knowledge about the course content to pass three written tests with minimum 70% score

Course Objectives

Principles And Procedures

*   Overview
*   Introduction to well control
*   Barriers
*   Risk management
*   Causes of kicks
*   Kick warning signs and kick indicators
*   Circulating system
*   Influx characteristics and behavior
*   Shut-in procedures
*   Well control methods
*   Well control during casing and cementing
*   Well control management
*   Contingency planning

Well Control Equipment

*   Blowout preventers (Bops)
*   Associated well control equipment
*   Choke manifolds and chokes
*   Auxiliary equipment
*   Testing
*   Bop control systems

Essential Information

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

A valid IWCF Level 2 certification or equivalent for Level 3, and Level 3 certification or equivalent for Level 4.
Relevant experience in drilling or well intervention operations.

Assessment

Candidates must complete two written tests with multiple choice questions and Kill Sheet calculations. To pass and earn a certificate, they need at least 70% in each section. Only one assessment type per candidate per session is allowed.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive the IWCF Level 3 or Level 4 Well Control certificate, valid for two years and recognized globally in the oil and gas industry.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for:

Drilling personnel, such as drillers, assistant drillers, and tool pushers (Level 3).
Supervisors, wellsite leaders, company men, and engineers responsible for overseeing well control operations (Level 4).

Course Content

Advanced Well Control Theory:

Understanding well control principles for both surface and subsea operations, including kick detection, shut-in procedures, and pressure management.

Wellbore Hydraulics and Fluid Dynamics:

Advanced knowledge of wellbore pressures, hydrostatics, and fluid properties in various drilling and intervention scenarios.

Well Control Equipment and Techniques:

Training on the use of blowout preventers (BOPs), choke manifolds, diverters, and other critical well control tools.

Kick Detection and Shut-In Procedures:

Techniques for identifying kicks, implementing shut-in procedures, and managing well integrity.

Emergency Response and Leadership:

Developing skills for leading rig teams, coordinating emergency responses, and making critical decisions under pressure.

Practical Simulation Exercises:

Hands-on training using advanced simulators to practice well control scenarios and response strategies.

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.