Level 1-2 Introductory (Accredited by IWCF)
The objective of this course is to lay a solid foundation in well control. The U-Tube concept, gas laws, basic math skills, pressure basics, kick detection, kill sheet, drilling fluids, BOP equipment, shut-in procedures, and basic methods of well control are all covered. Upon completion of this course, participants should have a good understanding of Well Control foundation principles and will be certified by IWCF for Level 2 competency if they successfully pass the exam .
- Course Length: 5 days
- 10 Days option for First timers (Special Arrangement)
- 5 days for experienced attendees and recertification only
Course Contents
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drilling Overview | Causes of Kicks | Review Homework | Drill String Basics | Subsea Considerations |
| Types of Drilling Rigs | Fluid Density | Kill Sheet | BOP Equipment (Surface & Subsea) | Well Control Review |
| Why Well Control | Tripping | Well Control Principles | Simulator Demo #2 | Certification Testing (IWCF) |
| Pressure Basics | Cementing | Well Control Methods | Review Homework | Well Control Certificates |
| Bottom hole Pressure | Transition Zone Indicators/Kick Recognition | Driller's Method | BOP Design Considerations | Reviews & Evaluations |
| Pressure Basics Continued | Gas Behavior/Shallow Gas | Wait & Weight Method | ||
| Drilling Fluids/Mud Gradient | Leak-Off Tests | Volumetric Method | ||
| Simulator Demo #1 | Rig Circulating System | Hydrostatic Pressure | ||
| Normal v. Abnormal Pressure Zones | ||||
| U-Tube Principle |
| SEMESTER | MONTH | DAYS |
|---|---|---|
| SUMMER 2018 | JUNE | 6/4/2018 - 6/8/2018 |
| FALL 2018 | SEPTEMBER | 9/10/2018 - 9/14/2018 |
| SPRING 2019 | MARCH | 3/4/2019 - 3/8/2019 |
| Description | # of Participants | Qty | Unit Rate ($) | Total Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certification Fee | 1 | 1 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Course Material, Assessment and Invigilation Fee | 1 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Class Room Course Instruction | 1 | 10 | $550.00 | $5500.00 |
| Certification Cost Per Student for two weeks Program | $6,860.00 | |||
| Minimum Enrollment | 12 | |||
| Maximum Enrollment | 15 |