IADC Wellsharp

The IADC WellSharp Training course equips drilling personnel with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively prevent, detect, and control well control incidents in accordance with International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) standards. The course combines classroom instruction with advanced simulator-based practical exercises, enabling drillers and supervisors to respond confidently to well control situations while ensuring safe and efficient drilling operations.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Well Control Principles
• Roles and Responsibilities of Drillers and Supervisors
• Well Control Equipment and Systems
• Kick Detection and Well Monitoring
• Shut-in Procedures
• Kill Sheet Preparation and Interpretation
• Driller’s Method and Wait & Weight Method
• Choke Operations and Pressure Control
• Maintaining Constant Bottom Hole Pressure
• Well Control Decision Making
• Electronic Simulator Practical Exercises
• Written and Practical Assessment

Who the Course is For

This course is suitable for:

• Drillers
• Assistant Drillers
• Toolpushers
• Drilling Supervisors
• Wellsite Supervisors
• Drilling Engineers
• Rig Managers
• Well Control Personnel
• Oil & Gas Professionals involved in drilling and well control operations
• Personnel seeking IADC WellSharp certification or recertification