IWCF Course Content
IWCF WELL CONTROL - SURFACE BOP - DRILLER LEVEL
IWCT - International Well Control Training
An oil industry Membership Organisation whose primary purpose is to develop and administer well control certification programmes for personnel employed in oil well Drilling, Workover and Well Intervention operations.
Duration
4 days plus IWCF examination on 5th day
Who will benefit?
Anyone involved in drilling and/or well control operations in a non-supervisory position with Surface BOP stack.
–All positions from Floorman to Driller inclusive.
Course Content
Theoretical and practical well control for Surface BOP installations at Driller level.
Course Objective
Candidates will gain a comprehensive knowledge of well control theory and master the practical skills required to apply this knowledge to most well control situations. They will be prepared for the International Well Control Forum (IWCF) test program.
Certification
Candidates must demonstrate their knowledge and practical capability by achieving a minimum score of 70% in each section of the IWCF test program. The test program comprises of a practical skills test, a written test on equipment knowledge and a written test on principles and procedures.
Successful candidates will receive an IWCF certificate that is valid for two years from the date of successful completion of the program.
Dates
Weekly.
IWCF WELL CONTROL - SURFACE BOP – SUPERVISOR LEVEL
IWCT - International Well Control Training
An oil industry Membership Organisation whose primary purpose is to develop and administer well control certification programmes for personnel employed in oil well Drilling, Workover and Well Intervention operations.
Duration
4 days plus IWCF examination on 5th day
Who will benefit?
Anyone involved in drilling and/or well control operations with Surface BOP stack.
–All positions from Driller inclusive.
Course Content
Theoretical and practical well control for Surface BOP installations at Supervisor level.
Course Objective
Candidates will gain a comprehensive knowledge of well control theory and master the practical skills required to apply this knowledge to most well control situations. They will be prepared for the International Well Control Forum (IWCF) test program.
Certification
Candidates must demonstrate their knowledge and practical capability by achieving a minimum score of 70% in each section of the IWCF test program. The test program comprises of a practical skills test, a written test on equipment knowledge and a written test on principles and procedures.
Successful candidates will receive an IWCF certificate that is valid for two years from the date of successful completion of the program.
Dates
Weekly.
IWCF WELL CONTROL – COMBINED SURFACE AND SUBSEA BOP - DRILLER LEVEL
IWCT - International Well Control Training
An oil industry Membership Organisation whose primary purpose is to develop and administer well control certification programmes for personnel employed in oil well Drilling, Workover and Well Intervention operations.
Duration
4 days plus IWCF examination on 5th day
Who will benefit?
Anyone involved in drilling and/or well control operations in a non-supervisory position with Surface or Subsea BOP stack.
–All positions from Floorman to Driller inclusive.
Course Content
Theoretical and practical well control for Surface and Subsea BOP installations at driller level.
Course Objective
Candidates will gain a comprehensive knowledge of well control theory and master the practical skills required to apply this knowledge to most well control situations. They will be prepared for the International Well Control Forum (IWCF) test program.
Certification
Candidates must demonstrate their knowledge and practical capability by achieving a minimum score of 70% in each section of the IWCF test program. The test program comprises of a practical skills test, a written test on equipment knowledge and a written test on principles and procedures.
Successful candidates will receive an IWCF certificate that is valid for two years from the date of successful completion of the program.
Dates
Weekly.
IWCF WELL CONTROL – COMBINED SURFACE AND SUBSEA BOP – SUPERVISOR LEVEL
IWCT - International Well Control Training
An oil industry Membership Organisation whose primary purpose is to develop and administer well control certification programmes for personnel employed in oil well Drilling, Workover and Well Intervention operations.
Duration
4 days plus IWCF examination on 5th day
Who will benefit?
Anyone involved in drilling and/or well control operations with Surface or Subsea BOP stack.
–All positions from Driller inclusive.
Course Content
Theoretical and practical well control for Surface and Subsea BOP installations at Supervisor level.
Course Objective
Candidates will gain a comprehensive knowledge of well control theory and master the practical skills required to apply this knowledge to most well control situations. They will be prepared for the International Well Control Forum (IWCF) test program.
Certification
Candidates must demonstrate their knowledge and practical capability by achieving a minimum score of 70% in each section of the IWCF test program. The test program comprises of a practical skills test, a written test on equipment knowledge and a written test on principles and procedures.
Successful candidates will receive an IWCF certificate that is valid for two years from the date of successful completion of the program.
Dates
Weekly.
IWCF RE-SIT RULES (as from 1st February 2014)
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If a candidate fails two or more components at the first attempt they will not be eligible for an instant re-sit, they must attend a full course of training.
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If the candidate achieves 65% or below in one of the components, they are not eligible for an instant re-sit, they must receive further training prior to a re-sit examination. IWCF will ask for evidence of re-training.
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If a candidate fails one of the components at 66% and above, they are eligible for an instant re-sit or to come back within the 90 day re-sit period.
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If the first re-sit attempt is 65% or below, the candidate will not be eligible for an instant re-sit and must receive further training prior to completing the final attempt within the 90 day re-sit period. IWCF will ask for evidence of re-training.
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Instant re-sits will be provided to those candidates who meet the above mentioned criteria and where test materials and invigilation are available.