IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control Training

Level 2 / 3 / 4
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES & STRUCTURE:
This programme is aimed at people who are in critical well control positions during well intervention operations.
 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
The certification standards in our programme are based on the pressure control knowledge required by service
equipment operators and supervisory personnel in their jobs. These standards have been devised so that the
measurement of candidate’s knowledge can be assessed systematically.
The following certification options are provided and are made up of compulsory and optional components:
 Completion Operations (compulsory)
 Completion Equipment (compulsory)
 Coiled Tubing Operations (optional)
 Wireline Operations (optional)
 Snubbing Operations (optional)
Candidates must attempt both compulsory components and one or more optional component in a combined
certification programme. However, to obtain a combined certificate, candidates must pass each component they
have been nominated for.

TARGET GROUP:
We recommend personnel in the following positions should attend these courses:
 Level 2: Assistant Operators (Wireline, Coiled Tubing, and Snubbing)
 Level 3: Equipment Operator (Wireline, Coiled Tubing, Snubbing).
 Level 3-4: Single Discipline Supervisor/Engineer (on successful completion of Level 3 should progress
to level 4).
 Level 4: Well Services Supervisor/Completion Supervisor/Service Leader.
IOGP Report 476 Well Control Training – Levels Guidance Chart has more specific job categories

COURSE CONTENT:
 Completion Equipment
 Completion Equipment, and
 Wireline Operations
 Snubbing Operations
 Coiled tubing Operations
 Principles and Procedures:
 Barrier principles
 Well information
 Shut-in procedures
 Pressure control methods
 Problems
 Pressure control management
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:
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
The written test syllabus is divided into two sections:
Compulsory Modules:
 Completion Operations: Overview / Well integrity Assurance / Introduction to well control / Barriers / Barrier
verification testing / Influx characteristics and behaviour / Shut in procedure / Well kill methods
 Completion Equipment: Completion Equipment
Optional Modules: Sections: At least one optional module must be taken from the optional modules
 Wireline Operations: Wireline Application and Equipment / Pressure Control / Pressure Control (Barrier
Elements and Envelopes) / Well Intervention Operations
 Snubbing Operations: Snubbing Applicant and Equipment / Pressure Control / Pressure Control (Barrier
Elements and Envelopes) / Well Intervention Operations
 Coiled Tubing Operations: Coiled Tubing Application and Equipment / Pressure Control / Pressure Control
(Barrier Elements and Envelopes) / Well Intervention Operations

EXAMINATIONS:
This programme is made up of separate sets of tests for the different levels of examinations. Candidates are
required to complete two compulsory components and one or more optional components written test papers
which is made up of multiple choice questions, well calculations and direct answer questions. To obtain a
certificate, candidates must achieve a minimum mark of 70% in each component that they have been nominated
for.
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
Timing for each exam is as follows:
Designation Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Completion Equipment (Compulsory) 35 Mins 35 Mins 35 Mins
Completion Operations (Compulsory) 70 Mins 70 Mins 105 Mins
Wireline Operations (Optional) 35 Mins 35 Mins 35 Mins
Coiled Tubing Operations (Optional) 35 Mins 35 Mins 35 Mins
Snubbing Operations (Optional) 35 Mins 35 Mins 35 Mins

COURSE DURATION:
 Level 2 Well Intervention: Three (3) days [Min 20 hours]
 Level 3 and level 4 Well Intervention: Four (4) days [Min 28 hours based on all options taken]

VALIDY OF CERTIFICATE:
 Level 2: If passed, 5 years
 Level 3 & Level 4: If passed, 2 years