Who

should

attend

DWC level 2 is recommended for “all members of the wellsite operations team working in roles which may directly contribute to the creation, detection or control of a well influx” (OGP Report 476).

Level 2 is a prerequisite for candidates who are obtaining IWCF certification for the first time and may wish to progress to level 3.

Although there is no hard pre-requisite, delegates are expected to have basic well control knowledge (IWCF/IADC level 3 or 4).

Ideally, rig teams are trained in their normal setup, with the following positions attending:

Timing &

structure

This one-week course includes interactive classroom sessions where well control principles, procedures and equipment are covered. The DWC level 2 program will be covered in accordance with the IWCF syllabus.

The classroom (theoretical) sessions are structured to allow group participation and discussion.

The program includes classroom tutoring, case studies and simulated activities. The course content goes beyond basic well control knowledge and includes topics that have not been previously covered in IWCF/IADC certified courses. The teambased scenario exercises involve a high level of interaction and teamwork.

There is no written or practical exam; instead each delegate is assessed on his or her technical and non-technical competence.

We can modify this program to suit individual client requirements.

Aims &

Course content

Well control principles and procedures:

– barrier concepts

– risk management

– causes of kicks

– kick warning signs and indicators

– facture pressure and maximum surface pressure

– well control methods

– influx characteristics and behavior

– shut-in procedures

Well control equipment (containing practical hands-on elements):

– function, operation, inspection and most common problems

– Choke and kill manifold configuration and testing

– BOP control systems

– BOP testing requirements and safe working procedures

– recognizing symptoms which indicate malfunctions or the need to inspect,

maintain or repair well control

equipment

A selection of the following topics forms the basis for the program content. These topics are delivered by means of classroom tutoring, case studies and team-based simulator exercises: