Level 3 Introductory (Accredited by IWCF)
The objective of this course is to teach well control competency to drillers and others requiring a Level 3 certification. A secondary objective is to prepare participants for the IWCF well control exams. Certification is given for Surface or Combined Surface and Subsea. BOP equipment, kick detection, shut-in procedures, kill sheets, and methods of well control are taught. The simulator work in the course focuses on detecting kicks, and closing in the well, and handling an assortment of simulated problems. Upon completion of this course, participants should have an excellent understanding of Well Control principles and will be certified by IWCF for Level 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | Kick Tolerance | Shallow Gas | Tripping Practices | Practical Simulator Assessments |
| U-Tube | Limitations to Control Capability | Diverting | General Mud | Classroom Exercises |
| Shoe Pressure Case Study | Salt Water Flows | Causes of Abnormal Pressure | Deviated Kill Sheet | Homework Review |
| API Rules | Well Control Techniques | Transition Zone Indicators | Advanced Well Control Techniques | Testing |
| Kill Sheets (Surface & Subsea) | Simulator Exercises | Well Control Problems & Solutions | Classroom Exercises | Principles & Procedures |
| Well Control Principles | BOPE & Accumulators | Simulator Exercises | Equipment | |
| Wait & Weight Method of Well Control | Subsea Well Control Considerations | Well Control Certificates | ||
| Driller’s Method of Well Control | Simulator Exercises | Reviews & Evaluations |
| SEMESTER | MONTH | DAYS |
|---|---|---|
| SUMMER 2018 | JUNE | 6/11/2018 - 6/15/2018 |
| FALL 2018 | SEPTEMBER | 9/17/2018 - 9/21/2018 |
| SPRING 2019 | MARCH | 3/11/2019 - 3/15/2019 |
| 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 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Well control Choke/Kill Simulator use | 1 | 1 | $900.00 | $900.00 |
| Class Room Course Instruction | 1 | 10 | $550.00 | $5500.00 |
| Certification Cost Per Student for two weeks Program | $7,850.00 | |||
| Minimum Enrollment | 8 | |||
| Maximum Enrollment | 10 |