Overview
This programme is designed for people in critical well control positions on drilling installations as well as onshore roles. The candidates will complete an IWCF accredited training course, taught according to IWCF syllabus, in order to prepare them for assessment.
Different levels of training require different examinations and are valid for varying lengths:
- Level 2 training – Consists of two written assessments. If passed, the certificate is valid for 5 years.
- Level 3 and 4 training – Consists of two written assessments and a practical assessment using simulator equipment. If passed, the certificate is valid for 2 years.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
- Level 2 – Drilling and Wells Personnel Basic Training (equivalent to old Introductory level)
- Level 3 – Available for any role expected to shut in a well (equivalent to old Driller level)
- Level 4 – Well Site Supervisor Training (equivalent to old Supervisor level)
EXAMINATIONS
Only one type of assessment is allowed for each candidate at a certification session. To pass the assessment and obtain a certificate, candidates must achieve a minimum mark of 70% in each section of the examination.
Each candidate is required to complete two written test papers which include multiple choice questions and Kill Sheet calculations. All candidates are allowed between 1.5 and 2.5 hours to complete this section, depending on the options taken.
The examinations are made up of multiple choice problem questions. Candidates must be able to identify equipment components and operating procedures using diagrams and schematics. All candidates are allowed one hour to complete this section.
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.
Timings for each exam is as follows:
- Level 2:
- Surface Equipment: 1 hr
- Surface Principles and Procedures: 1.5 hrs
- Combined Surface and Subsea Equipment: 1 hr
- Combined Surface and Subsea Principles and Procedures: 1.5 hrs
- Level 3:
- Surface Equipment: 1 hr
- Surface Principles and Procedures: 1.5 hrs
- Combined Surface and Subsea Equipment: 1 hr
- Combined Surface and Subsea Principles and Procedures: 2 hrs
- Level 4:
- Surface Equipment: 1 hr
- Surface Principles and Procedures: 2.5 hrs
- Combined Surface and Subsea Equipment: 1 hr
- Combined Surface and Subsea Principles and Procedures: 2.5 hrs
PARTICAL ASSESSMENT
Candidates undertaking a Level 3 or 4 course will also undergo a practical assessment. Assessment is usually conducted in pairs of a driller level candidate and a supervisor level candidate.
Candidates must:
- Set up for drilling
- Recognise a drilling break and positive kick
- Perform the shut-in within the shortest possible time in accordance with the appropriate procedure
- Complete the kill sheet and kill the well using the designated procedure (Wait & Weight or Driller’s Method)
- Bring the pump up to kill speed maintaining constant bottom hole pressure
- Operate the remote choke and make adjustments in accordance with the time delay to maintain constant bottom hole pressure
- Complete the well kill operation
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Open to anyone in the related field of profession.
- Employees of HRDF contributing employers and NON HRDF contributing employers.
- We recommend personnel in the following positions should attend the appropriate level of training and assessment:
- Level 2: Operation Team personnel - well-site based position whose action or inaction that could directly influence well control assurance.
Level 3: Equipment Operator - has to perform an action to prevent or respond to well control accident.
- Level 4: Supervisor - specifies and has oversight that the correct actions are carried out
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