Summary

The IWCF Level 2 Introduction to Well Control course provides candidates with an understanding of procedures, calculations, and equipment used for Primary and Secondary Well Control operations using a combination of theory and drilling simulator exercises.

Who is it for

The Level 2 (Introductory) course is designed for candidates currently working in roles which may directly contribute to the creation, detection or control of a well influx. Level 2 Drilling Well Control training and certification is recommended for those working in roles such as Roughneck, Derrickman, Barge Engineer, BOP/Subsea Engineer, Mud Logger or Wellsite Drilling Data Engineer, and many others. To view the full list of recommended job titles, please refer to the IWCF website: www.iwcf.org/programmes 

Please note: IWCF training levels 2 to 4 are designed to be sequential and first-time candidates are expected to complete Level 2 before progressing to Level 3 or 4. However, the training levels are also designed to be role-specific and dependent on the candidate’s work experience. For guidance and advice on which level of training you are eligible for, please get in touch.

Roles that would benefit

Roles included but are not limited to:

• Assistant to Wellsite Supervisor or Wellsite Drilling Engineer

• Wellsite and office-based Operations Geologist

• Roughneck

• Derrickman

• Barge Engineer

• BOP/Subsea Engineer, Dynamic Positioning Operator and LMRP Engineer

• Drilling Contractor wellsite Rig Engineer

• Wellsite ROV Supervisor

• Wellsite Drilling Fluids, Mud and Completion Fluids Engineer

• Wellsite Cementing Engineer/Operator

• Wellsite based Wireline or Slickline Crew Supervisor

• Wellsite based Wireline or Slickline Crew Chief or Lead Engineer

• Coiled tubing and intervention services Wellsite Supervisor

• Wellsite personnel supervising Managed Pressure Drilling operations

• Wellsite personnel supervising Underbalanced Drilling services

• Wellsite Casing Crew Supervisors

• Wellsite Directional Driller

• Fishing Engineer or Fishing Toop Operator

• Mud Logger or wellsite Drilling Data Engineer

Benefits of course

Some of the many benefits of this course are:

• Insight into what is happening 'downhole'

• Early stage awareness on how to prevent a kick

• Insight into common indicators of a kick

• Understanding why certain equipment is required on a rig

Contents of course

• Overview of key equipment

• How well control events occur

• Fundamentals of formation pressure and fluids

• How well control events are detected and avoided

• Consequences of a well control event

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Basic risk calculations

• Barrier Management

• Risk Management

• Kill Procedures

• Scenario based incidents

Course delivery

The course is delivered through presentation of a series of interactive lectures supported by videos and animations, supplemented by a classroom workbook and further self-study exercises. Where available, candidates are also introduced to drilling simulation with the use of a range of simulators including the DS5 drilling software which allows candidates put the well control theory into practice. The course is delivered over 4 days and includes IWCF written assessments on the final day.

Certification

Candidates will sit a written assessment in which they must achieve 70% to be successfully certified. The certificate is valid for 5 years.