IWCF LEVEL 2 Introductory Drilling Well Control

The Level 2 (Introductory) course is designed for candidates currently working in roles which may directly contribute to the creation, detection or control of a well influx. This training and certification is recommended for those working in roles such as Roughneck, Derrickman, Barge Engineer, BOP/Subsea Engineer, Mud Logger or Wellsite Drilling Data Engineer, and many others.

Virtual or Classroom Based Training

Pre-requisites:

  • IWCF Candidate Registration(CR) number

Delivery Method:

  • Classroom based instructor led
  • Virtual Training with live instructor

Course Duration: 4 days

Certificate validity: 2 years

Designed for but not limited to:

  • Roughneck
  • Derrickman
  • Barge Engineer
  • Tool Pusher
  • BOP/Subsea Engineer
  • Mud logger
  • Wellsite Drilling Data Engineer

IWCF LEVEL 3 Drilling Well Control

The IWCF Level 3 Drilling Well Control course is essential training for those currently working in a role that is expected to shut-in a well. The course aims to reinforce and improve the candidate’s existing knowledge and appreciation of the various stages of shutting-in a well; from kick detection to shutting in the well, to monitoring once the well is shut in and monitoring the well-kill operation.

Virtual or Classroom Based Training

Pre-requisites:
  • IWCF Candidate Registration(CR) number
  • Prior IWCF certificate at Driller level or above
Delivery Method:
  • Classroom based instructor led
  • Virtual Training with live instructor
Course Duration5 days Certificate validity: 2 years Designed for but not limited to:
  • Drilling/Intervention Wellsite Supervisor, Superintendent or Company Man
  • Office based Drilling/Intervention Supervisor
  • Office based Drilling/Intervention Superintendent
  • Tool Pusher
  • Wellsite Well Testing Supervisor
  • Wellsite Completions Supervisor
  • Intervention Supervisor
  • Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
  • Drilling Contractor Rig Manager
  • Supervisors or Crew Chiefs for special service operations
  • Fishing engineer (if supervising well kill/pressure controlled operations)

IWCF LEVEL 4 Drilling Well Control

The IWCF Level 4 Drilling Well Control course is essential training for those working in wellsite supervisory roles and for office-based personnel that are primarily involved in the operational decision-making process and/or well design.  

Virtual or Classroom Based Training

Pre-requisites:

  • IWCF Candidate Registration(CR) number
  • Prior IWCF certificate at Driller level or above

Course Duration: 5 days

Certificate validity: 2 years

Designed for but not limited to:

  • Drilling/Intervention Wellsite Supervisor, Superintendent or Company Man
  • Office based Drilling/Intervention Supervisor
  • Office based Drilling/Intervention Superintendent
  • Tool Pusher
  • Wellsite Well Testing Supervisor
  • Wellsite Completions Supervisor
  • Intervention Supervisor
  • Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
  • Drilling Contractor Rig Manager
  • Supervisors or Crew Chiefs for special service operations
  • Fishing engineer (if supervising well kill/pressure controlled operations)