Objective

The aim of the IADC WellSharp Service Company Equipment Operator Workover Well Control course is to develop the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the duties and responsibilities of an equipment operator during workover operations.

Target Group

This course is designed for equipment operators who are primarily responsible for the workover operational processes of well control.

Examination

Successful completion of the course and a minimum score of 75% in the written assessment will result in IADC WellSharp 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. The topics covered during this course include; - Risk Awareness and Management - Well Control Principles and Calculations - Barriers - Influx Fundamentals - Gas Characteristics and Behavior - Completion and Workover Fluids - General Overview of Surface and Subsurface Wellbore Equipment - Procedures - Well Kill in Preparation of Well Intervention - Special Situations - Organizing a Well Control Operation - Testing - Well Control Drills - Government, Industry and Company Rules, Order, and Policies - Ancillary Considerations