Course Overview

The IWCF (International Well Control Forum) Well Intervention Pressure Control Level 3 course is an intermediate-level certification designed for well intervention supervisors, engineers, and senior operators who are directly responsible for pressure control during well intervention operations. This course equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely manage and control wellbore pressures in complex intervention scenarios, such as wireline, coiled tubing, and snubbing operations. The Level 3 certification is ideal for those looking to advance their career in well control and intervention management.

Course Objectives

1. Develop Advanced Well Intervention Skills: Equip participants with in-depth knowledge of well intervention techniques, ensuring they understand the complexities of well control in different intervention scenarios.
2. Master Pressure Control Equipment and Procedures: Provide comprehensive training on equipment used in well intervention, such as blowout preventers (BOPs), wireline lubricators, and coiled tubing pressure control devices, with a focus on safe operation and maintenance.
3. Implement Advanced Well Control Techniques: Teach participants how to manage various well control situations, including handling well kicks and maintaining well stability during intervention.
4. Enhance Emergency Preparedness: Train participants on emergency response procedures specific to well intervention, helping them develop quick, accurate decision-making skills under pressure.
5. Application of Pressure Control Calculations: Train participants in performing more advanced well control calculations, such as calculating kill weight, fluid volumes, and pressure gradients, to ensure safe and effective interventions.

Target Audience

The IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control Level 3 course is aimed at experienced personnel with supervisory or decision-making responsibilities in well intervention, including wellsite supervisors, senior wireline and coiled tubing operators, well engineers, and other field staff involved in intervention activities who need a comprehensive understanding of well control principles.

Key Learning Modules

• Detailed Well Intervention Methods: Covers advanced concepts in well intervention, including the specific challenges associated with wireline, coiled tubing, and snubbing operations, and their impact on well control.
• Advanced Pressure Control Equipment: Provides in-depth training on well control equipment used in intervention operations, such as BOPs, lubricators, packers, and choke manifolds, and explores their functions and limitations.
• Handling Complex Well Control Scenarios: Teaches techniques for managing complex well control issues, including detecting and responding to kicks, shut-in procedures, and maintaining wellbore stability in various pressure conditions.
• Comprehensive Pressure Control Calculations: Trains participants in performing advanced calculations, including hydrostatic pressure, tubing pressure, kill sheet calculations, and pressure testing, to support effective well control decision-making.
• Emergency Procedures for Well Intervention: Emphasizes rapid response procedures for well control incidents, focusing on hazard identification, incident response planning, and coordinated team actions in emergency situations.

Assessment and Certification

Participants must complete rigorous written and practical assessments to verify their competence in well intervention pressure control concepts, calculations, and emergency response protocols. Successful candidates will be awarded the IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control Level 3 certification. This certification demonstrates a solid capability to manage and control well intervention operations, ensuring both safety and operational efficiency in well control scenarios.