PTS conducts IWCF and IADC drilling and well intervention certification courses
IWCF DRILLING WELL CONTROL – LEVEL 4 (SUPERVISOR)
DURATION:
5 days
DESIGNED FOR:
This course has been designed for Drilling Supervisors, Toolpushers, Well Engineers, OIM, Supervisor - specifies and has oversight that correct actions are carried out and others with a requirement to hold an IWCF Well Control certificate.
OVERVIEW:
This course meets the requirements of IWCF. The course is offered with either Surface or Combined (surface and subsea) BOP certification.
Level 4 is available for Well Site Supervisor Training.
COURSE OUTLINE
Overview.
Introduction to Well Control.
Barrier Concept.
Risk Management.
Causes of kicks.
Kill Warning Signs and Indicators.
Circulating Systems.
Fracture Pressure and Maximum Surface pressure.
Influx Characteristics and Behaviour.
Shut In Procedures.
Well Control Methods.
Well Control during Casing and Cementing Operations.
Well Control Management.
Contingency Planning.
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Blowout Preventers.
Associated Well Control Equipment.
Choke Manifold and Chokes.
Auxiliary Equipment.
Barriers.
Testing.
BOP Control Systems.
For more information, visit the IWCF website, www.iwcf.org
COURSE DELIVERY:
The course is delivered using presentations supported by animations and videos, workbook with exercises, and practical work on a drilling simulator.
IWCF TEST:
Two written tests, one in Principle & Procedures and one in Equipment and a practical simulator test.
Successful completion of the course and examination will result in IWCF Level 4 certification which is valid for two years