The IADC WellSharp Driller Level Drilling course including the Workover/Completions supplement is designed for drilling personnel working in an assistant driller or driller role and engaged in completion and workover operations.
Add Pre Requisites
Prior IADC or IWCF certification is required. The training is role-specific so previous experience in an assistant driller or driller role during drilling operations is assumed. Please contact us to discuss candidate suitability if you have any doubts or queries.
Objective
The IADC WellSharp Driller Level Drilling course including the Workover/Completions supplement aims to develop within the delegate the ability to identify the well control body of knowledge and set of job skills needed by drilling personnel who may be engaged in completion and workover operations.
Course content
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
> Abnormal Pressure Warning Signs
> Well Control Concepts
> Drills and Kick Detection
> Mud & Pit Management
> Shut In Procedures and Verification
> Pre-recorded Data
> Post Shut In Monitoring and Activities
> Causes of Kicks
> Well Control Methods
> Barriers
> Casing and Cementing Considerations
> Shallow Gas
> Risk Management
> Water Flows
> Equipment
> Tophole Drilling
Exam
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 certification which is valid for two years.
