IWCF Well Control Training

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
12 Oct 2025 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

IWCF Well Control Training

Introduction

This course is designed to fulfill the requirements for the International Well Control Forum (IWCF) Well Intervention Pressure Control Qualification. It is assumed that the individual attending this course fulfills the prerequisite requirements of this course. The program is aimed at persons in pressure to control critical positions. Candidates are required to complete the IWCF accredited training course prior to sitting assessment.

Objectives

    Course content will be taught according to the IWCF Well Intervention syllabus and will prepare candidates for the IWCF examinations and assessment. The assessment consists of:

    • Completion Equipment (CP) Written Examination – Compulsory
    • Principles & Procedures (P&P) Written Examination – Compulsory
    • Wireline Equipment (WL) Written Examination – Optional
    • Coiled Tubing Equipment (WL) Written Examination – Optional
    • Snubbing Equipment (WL) Written Examination – Optional
    • IWCF certificates are valid for 2 years

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

Well-site personnel in critical well control positions and office-based engineers/supervisors who require IWCF certification.

Course Outline

Day 1:

  • Introduction
  • IWCF Registration
  • Course Orientation & Initial Assessment (written examination)
  • Equipment#1 – Completion Equipment
  • Class Exercise#1 – Completion Equipment
  • P&P#1 – Pressure Control Management
  • Class Exercise#2 – Pressure Control Management

Day 2:

  • P&P#2 – Barrier Principles
  • P&P#3 – Well Information
  • P&P#4 – Shut-in Procedures
  • P&P#5 – Pressure Control Methods
  • P&P#6 – Problems
  • Class Exercise#3 – Barrier Principles, Well Information, Shut-in Procedures, Pressure Control Methods and Problems
  • Equipment#2 – Wireline Equipment
  • Class Exercise#4 – Wireline Equipment

Day 3:

  • Equipment#3 – Coiled Tubing Equipment
  • Class Exercise#5 – Coiled Tubing Equipment
  • Equipment#4 – Hydraulic Workover (Snubbing) Equipment
  • Class Exercise#6 – Hydraulic Workover (Snubbing)Equipment

Day 4:

  • IWCF Assessment – Completion Equipment
  • IWCF Assessment – Principles & Procedures
  • IWCF Assessment – Wireline Equipment
  • IWCF Assessment – Coiled Tubing Equipment
  • IWCF Assessment – Hydraulic Workover (Snubbing) Equipment
  • IWCF Assessment Re-sit (as required)

Day 5: Exam

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