IWCF Drilling Well Level-2+3+4

IWCF Drilling Well Control Training Level 2 / 3 / 4
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES & STRUCTURE:

This programme is designed for people in critical well control positions on drilling installations as well as onshore
roles.
 Level 2: Drilling and Wells Personnel Basic Training
 Level 3: Available for any role expected to shut in a well
 Level 4: Well Site Supervisor Training
Candidates can opt to undertake either Surface BOP operations or Combined Surface and Subsea operations.
TARGET GROUP:
This course is recommended for personnel in the following positions should attend the appropriate level of
training and assessment
 Level 2: Operation Team Personnel well-site based position whose action or inaction could directly
influence well control assurance
 Level 3: Equipment Operator has to perform an action to prevent or respond to well control accident
 Level 4: Supervisor specifies and has oversight that the correct actions are carried out
COURSE CONTENT:
Learning outcomes have been developed for each of the learning objectives contained in the syllabus. The
outcome indicates how each learning objective will be fulfilled with a detailed description of the skills a student
must have at the end of the course. These learning outcomes are the basis for assessment questions.
 Principle and procedures: Overview / Introduction to well Control / Barriers / Risk Management / Causes
of kicks / Kick warning signs and kick indicators / Circulating system / Influx characteristics and behaviour /
Shut-in procedures / Well control methods / Well control during casing and cementing / Well control
management / Contingency planning
 Well Control Equipment: Blow Out Preventers (BOPs) / Associated well control equipment / Choke
manifolds and Chokes / Auxiliary equipment / BOP control systems
MOVING ON FROM Level 2 to Level 3 and then to Level 4:

 Level 2 Drilling training courses To be run as a separate course
 IWCF recommends a minimum three-month period to build further industry experience and
competence before the candidate moves onto the next level. It is unacceptable for a Level 3 candidate to
be enrolled on a Level 4 course at the same time.
METHOD OF TRAINING:
The candidates will complete an IWCF accredited training course, taught according to IWCF syllabus, in order
to prepare them for assessment.
Different levels of training require different examinations and are valid for varying lengths:
 Level 2 training: Consists of two written assessments
 Level 3 and 4 training: Consists of two written assessments and a practical assessment using
simulator equipment.
EXAMINATIONS:
Only one type of assessment is allowed for each candidate at a certification session. To pass the assessment
and obtain a certificate, candidates must achieve a minimum mark of 70% in each section of the examination
Each candidate is required to complete two written test papers which include multiple choice questions and Kill
Sheet calculations. All candidates are allowed between 1.5 and 2.5 hours to complete this section, depending
on the options taken.
The examinations are made up of multiple choice problem questions. Candidates must be able to identify
equipment components and operating procedures using diagrams and schematics. All candidates are allowed
one hour to complete this section.
Independent Invigilators who are registered and approved by the IWCF conduct the written tests at centres which
have been approved and accredited for the purpose of the certification programme.
Timings for each exam is as follows:
Designation Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Surface Equipment 70 Min 70 Min 70 Min
Surface Principles and Procedures 105 Min 105 Min 165 Min
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT:
Candidates undertaking a Level 3 or 4 course will also undergo a practical assessment. Assessment is usually
conducted in pairs of a driller level candidate and a supervisor level candidate
Candidates must:
 Set up for drilling
 Recognise a drilling break and positive kick
 Perform the shut-in within the shortest possible time in accordance with the appropriate procedure
 Complete the kill sheet and kill the well using the designated procedure (Wait & Weight or Driller’s Method)
 Bring the pump up to kill speed maintaining constant bottom hole pressure
 Operate the remote choke and make adjustments in accordance with the time delay to maintain constant
bottom hole pressure
 Complete the well kill operation
COURSE DURATION:
 Level 2 Drilling Well Control: Three (3) days + 1 exam day [Min 20 hours, excluding examination time]
 Level 3 and level 4 Drilling Well Control: Five (5) days + 1 exam day [Min 32 hours, excluding exam time]
VALIDY OF CERTIFICATE:
 Level 2: If passed, 5 years
 Level 3 & Level 4: If passed, 2 years

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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES & STRUCTURE:

MOVING ON FROM Level 2 to Level 3 and then to Level 4:

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