IWCF Enhanced Well Control (English)

Requirements

• Must have attended IWCF Level 4 training at least twice before and achieved at least an 80% pass mark in each individual component on the previous two examinations.
• Should demonstrate significant experience of continuous learning during your career to effectively carry out your well control responsibilities.
• Proof of Continuous Professional Development is required.

Implementation

Day 1-5: 08:00-14:30

The course starts with 2 standard IWCF L4 written exams: Equipment and P&P. On successful completion of those (min. 80% pass mark), the Technical Topics starts.

Stavanger
Koppholen 20, 4313 Sandnes

Technical Topics

• General gas behavior as foundation for Volumetric Method and well control principles.
• Classroom and practical exercises.
• Volumetric Method, in classroom and with various challenges during simulator exercises.
• Bullheading in classroom, case studies and simulator.
• Highly Deviated Well Control in classroom, with different challenges in Simulator exercises.

CRM Topics

• Leadership
• Communication and situational awareness
• Decision making
• Feedback
• Personal Development
• Plan for each participant
• The course is led by instructors with extensive experience in well control and CRM and is delivered in an environment of experience sharing
• The course will include theory, case studies, group discussions and exercises

• Card
• Partial payment
• Payment deferral
• Invoice

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.

Is Enhaced the same as 4E?
Yes, Enhanced is an advanced version of the traditional IWCF Level 4 course, aimed at strengthening both technical and non-technical skills to handle complex well control situations.

When can I attempt 4E?
Level 4E can be attempted 2 years after Level 4 has been successfully passed

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.