IWCF Drilling Well Control level 3 Surface (English) i Stavanger

A course for personnel with an operational role in well control but without overall responsibility.

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Learning Objectives

Learn to perform the role effectively, particularly by identifying anomalies and independently initiating the first actions, while recognizing the authority to do so. Proactively communicate with all personnel who support the maintenance of well control, such as level 2 personnel.

Level 3

IWCF follows IOGP‘s recommendations for which course level candidates should take. Level 3 is relevant for personnel who actively participate in drilling operations and must be able to handle kicks, shut-in procedures, and well control equipment, while reporting to a driller or supervisor. This may include the following occupations:

Driller
Assistant Driller
Equivalent positions in well servicing
Equivalent positions in intervention operations

Requirements and implementation

Prerequisites
No prior knowledge required

Implementation
Time schedule days 1–5: 09:00–13:00

The course concludes with a written IWCF test requiring a minimum score of 70%.
Location

Stavanger
Koppholen 20, 4313 Sandnes

Bergen
Espehaugen 25, 5258 Blomsterdalen
Content
The content follow the syllabus issued from IWCF.
- General well control principles
- Risk assessment
- Hydrostatic pressure
- Formation pressures
- Primary & secondary well control
- Well control equipment
- Subsea and surface equipment
- Well barrier concept
- Kick causes
- Kick detection
- Influx characteristics and behavior
- Well control methods
- Inflow testing
Payment
- Card
- Partial payment
- Payment deferral
- Invoice
Condition
Change of course date
Have to be agreed up to 3 days before the start of the course during office hours: 08:00-16:00

Deregistration
- Must be done trough a deregistration form.
- You can cancel up to 7 days before the start of the course.
- If you get sick, a doctor’s certificate must be presented.
- No attendance at courses, requires full course fee.
Questions

Does the course need to be repeated?
Yes, it must be repeated every 2 years.

Where can I take Level 1?
Level 1 Well Control Awareness can be taken for free through IWCF here. The course is intended for personnel who are not directly involved in well control operations, but who still need an understanding of well control and the associated safety concepts.

What is Level 3E?
It stands for «Experience, Exposure, and Education.» Level 3E (Enhanced) is intended to deepen knowledge and can be completed 2 years after passing Level 3. It is a framework used to assess and develop personnel competence in well control, serving as progression toward Level 4 in the IWCF training system.