OVERVIEW - IWCF LEVEL 4

The IWCF Drilling Well Control Level 4 course is essential training recommended for those working in supervisory roles and for office personnel who are primarily involved in the operations and decision-making process.

IWCF Level 4 Drilling Course provides you with a thorough understanding of well control techniques for surface or subsea BOP installations at the supervisor level. This course aims to build on IWCF Level 3 course contents (including well shut-in and kick detection) and focus on complex aspects of well control and well kill methodology.

 

Course Eligibility

Prior Certification is not required. Candidate / Company can enrol to level 4 training at their discretion. Experience in a Supervisory role is assumed.

 

Course Delivery

IWCF Level 4 course at RIG GAIN is interactive training, delivered through live lectures supported by practical simulations, videos, case studies, demonstrations, class & group discussions, classroom workbook, self-study exercises, Hands-on practice & Practical skill assessment.

 

Training Duration

4 Days , Course Start as per Schedule

Examination on 5th day.

 

Audience

IWCF Level 4 Drilling well control training and certification is recommended for those working in roles such as:

Drilling Supervisor.
Drilling Superintendent or Company Man.
OIM, Rig Manager.
Tool Pusher.
Senior Well Engineer.
Operational Well Engineer.
Office-based Drilling Supervisor or Superintendent.
And others with a requirement to hold an IWCF certificate.

 

Course Contents

Day 1 

Introduction to Well Control

Risk Management

Causes of Kicks

Circulating system

Introduction to simulator, Drilling/Well killing

Day 2

Kick warning signs and Kick indicators

Influx characteristics and behavior

Shut In Procedures

Well control Methods

Simulator Assessment

Day 3

Well control during casing and cementing

Well control Management

Contingency Planning

Well control Equipment’s/BOP/ Diverters

Associated Well control Equipment

Choke manifolds & Chokes, Gaskets

Auxillary equipment,  Testing

Simulator Assessment

Day 4

BOP Control system

Subsea wellcontrol

Review, Case Study

Exam day Protocol, Exercises

Simulator Assessment, Drilling/Well killing 

Day 5

IWCF TEST  - Assessment / Examination

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IWCF level 4 Certification