The IWCF (International Well Control Forum) Well Intervention Pressure Control Level 4 course is an advanced certification for experienced wellsite supervisors, engineers, and senior decision-makers responsible for overseeing and managing well intervention operations. This high-level course focuses on advanced well control principles, complex wellbore pressure management, and leadership skills required for safe and effective well intervention management, including operations involving wireline, coiled tubing, and snubbing. Level 4 certification is ideal for those in supervisory roles, where they need to ensure the safety, efficiency, and compliance of well intervention activities.

Course Objectives

1. Master Advanced Well Control Strategies: Provide deep insights into well control principles tailored for high-pressure well intervention scenarios, enabling participants to handle complex well control challenges confidently.
2. Comprehensive Understanding of Intervention Equipment and Procedures: Cover advanced well control equipment and detailed operational procedures, including blowout preventers (BOPs), coiled tubing units, wireline units, and the functions of each during high-stakes well control situations.
3. Leadership in Emergency and High-Risk Situations: Strengthen leadership skills in managing teams and coordinating effective responses to emergency incidents during well intervention.
4. Advanced Pressure Calculations and Decision-Making: Train participants in complex calculations such as pressure gradients, kill sheet analysis, and pressure and volume relationships in the wellbore to support critical decision-making during intervention.
5. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Emphasize regulatory knowledge, safety compliance, and risk assessment, empowering participants to align operations with international standards while minimizing operational risk.

Target Audience

This Level 4 course is intended for senior personnel with supervisory or managerial responsibilities in well intervention operations, such as wellsite managers, intervention engineers, senior well supervisors, and decision-makers who are directly accountable for well control and intervention outcomes. The course is suited for those aiming to strengthen their strategic and operational expertise in well intervention management.

Key Learning Modules

• Comprehensive Well Intervention Techniques: Covers advanced techniques in wireline, coiled tubing, and snubbing operations, highlighting how each method affects well pressure and stability.
• Advanced Well Control Equipment and Functionality: Focuses on the latest well control equipment and technologies, such as specialized BOP configurations, kill manifolds, packers, and subsea well intervention tools, to manage complex well intervention situations.
• Strategic Management of Well Control Situations: Teaches high-level strategies for diagnosing, planning, and executing well control operations, including identifying signs of instability, interpreting pressure readings, and implementing shut-in and containment procedures.
• Complex Pressure Control Calculations and Well Dynamics: Provides training on advanced calculations such as kill rate calculations, hydrostatic and tubing pressure analysis, and bottom hole pressure maintenance, ensuring participants have the mathematical tools to make informed decisions.
• Incident Command and Emergency Protocols: Prepares participants to take charge in emergencies by reinforcing emergency procedures, chain of command, communication protocols, and team coordination skills during well control incidents.
• Regulatory and Safety Compliance: Discusses the latest industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety practices to ensure intervention operations meet the highest level of compliance and risk mitigation.

Assessment and Certification

Participants must pass an intensive assessment to demonstrate their competence in managing complex well control operations, advanced pressure calculations, and leadership in well intervention scenarios. Upon successful completion, they receive the IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control Level 4 certification. This certification indicates a high level of expertise and the ability to oversee and control well intervention operations effectively, adhering to industry-leading standards and safety practices.