This programme is designed for people in critical well control positions on drilling installations as well as onshore roles. The standards in the syllabus are based on the practical skills and knowledge required for level 3. Performance criteria have been developed for each of the standards contained in the syllabus. The candidates will complete an IWCF accredited training course and will go through an exam.
Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:
- To understand the need for well control training and assessment.
- To understand what hydrostatic pressure is
- To understand well barrier philosophy in drilling and workover operations
- To know what is meant by the term kick warning sign.
- To understand pressure losses around a circulating system
DAY 1
- Introduction to Well Control
- Barrier Concept.
- Risk Management.
- Causes of kicks
Day 2
- Kill Warning Signs and Indicators
- Circulating Systems
- Fracture Pressure and Maximum Surface pressure
- Influx Characteristics and Behavior
Day 3
- Kill Warning Signs and Indicators
- Circulating Systems
- Fracture Pressure and Maximum Surface pressure
- Influx Characteristics and Behavior
Day 4
- Choke Manifold and Chokes
- Contingency Planning
- Blowout Preventers
- Associated Well Control Equipment
Day 5
- Auxiliary Equipment
- Barriers
- Testing
- BOP Control Systems