Objective

The IADC WellSharp Driller Level 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.

Target Group

The IADC WellSharp “Well Control for Drilling Operations – for Drillers” course has been designed for anyone expected to shut-in a well, such as drillers and assistant drillers.

Examination

Successful completion of the course and a minimum score of 75% in the written assessment and 70% in the practical skills assessment will result in IADC WellSharp Supervisor Level certification which is valid for two years.

Course Contents

The course is delivered over 5 days through presentation of a series of interactive lectures supported by videos and animations, supplemented by a classroom workbook and further self-study exercises and practical work on a drilling simulator. Topics covered include: • Drilling, Workover & Completion Plan - Awareness • Shut In Procedures & Verification • Well Control Concepts • Post Shut In Monitoring & Activities • Mud & Pit Management • Pre-Recorded Data Well Control Methods • Casing & Cementing Considerations • Causes of Kicks • Risk Management • Barriers • Equipment • Shallow Gas, Water Flows & Tophole Drilling • Extract of Subsea Elements • Abnormal Pressure Warning Signs • Well Control Drills • Kick Detection • Choke and Kill Line Friction • Autoshear • Choke and Kill Line Fluid Densities • Emergency Disconnect System • Riser Disconnect and Riser Gas • ROV Hot Stab Capability • Hang Off Drill • Riser Gas Handling Equipment • Stack Glass Clearing Procedure • Extract of Subsea Elements • Displacing Riser Post Kill • Deadman