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OG-W 136 - IWCF Drilling Well Control Certification Preparation Level 2 - Introduction
| Code | Start Date | Duration | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG-W 136 | 11 August 2025 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| OG-W 136 | 06 October 2025 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| OG-W 136 | 01 December 2025 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
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Course Description
This IWCF Level 2 course provides a fundamental understanding of well control principles for drilling operations. Designed for individuals new to the oil and gas industry or those seeking to enhance their knowledge, this introductory program covers essential concepts such as well control equipment, pressure fundamentals, and kick detection. Participants will gain practical insights into safe drilling practices, enabling them to support well control operations effectively.
This course is only a preparation for the IWCF certification. The fee does not include practical and written assessments. Certification application is to be done by the participants.
Course Objectives
- Understand the basics of well control and its importance in drilling operations
- Identify the causes and warning signs of kicks and how to manage them
- Explain hydrostatic pressure, formation pressure, and fluid behavior in the wellbore
- Operate the trip tank system to monitor fluid displacement during tripping
- Perform basic tripping calculations to maintain wellbore stability
- Recognize different well control equipment and their functions
- Apply fundamental shut-in methods for drilling and tripping scenarios
Who Should Attend?
- Drilling Crew Members
- Engineers
- Geologists
- Technical Staff
- Rig Floor Personnel
- Support Staff
- Individuals preparing for higher-level IWCF certifications (Level 3 & 4)
Course Details/Schedule
Day 1
- Overview of well control
- Drilling rig components & equipment
- Hoisting, rotating and circulating systems
- Introduction to Blowout Prevention (BOP) systems
- Basics of well control & pressure balance
- Fundamentals of controlling the well
- The role of drilling mud and casing
Day 2
- What is a kick? Causes, detection, and consequences
- Kick warning signs & indicators
- Monitoring pressure and pit volume changes
- Fluids and pressures in the wellbore
- Hydrostatic, formation, and fracture pressure
- Kick tolerance & safety margins
- Preventing well control incidents
- Basic well control methods
- Driller’s method and wait & weight method
Day 3
- Understanding the trip tank system
- How to complete a trip sheet
- Tracking fluid displacement accurately
- Monitoring mud volume during tripping
- Identifying influx and loss events
- Surging & swabbing effects
- Managing pressure fluctuations while tripping
Day 4
- Introduction to well control calculations
- Understanding pressure differentials
- Basic tripping calculations
- Bottom hole pressure management
- Maintaining well stability
- Safety procedures for tripping & circulation
Day 5
- Shut-In procedures during drilling
- Shut-In procedures while tripping
- Introduction to Well Control Methods
- Driller’s method vs. wait & weight method
