The Level 3 (Driller) course is designed for anyone expected to shut-in a
well, such as drillers and assistant drillers.
Please note: IWCF training levels 2 to 4 are designed to be sequential and
first-time candidates are expected to complete Level 2 before progressing
to Level 3 or Level 4. However, the training levels are also designed to be
role-specific and dependent on the candidate’s work experience. For
guidance and advice on which level of training you are eligible for, please
get in touch.
Prerequisites
The candidate must be pre-registered with IWCF and able to provide
his/her 6-digit IWCF Candidate Registration (CR) Number.
Prior certification is not required but 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 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.
Course content
The 5-day course is delivered through presentation of a series of
interactive lectures supported by videos and animations, group discussion,
and drilling simulation exercises, supplemented by a classroom workbook
and further self-study exercises. Level 3 training may be partly combined
with Level 4 training for common modules and during simulator-based
training with each candidate assuming their respective role as per normal
drilling operations.
Exam
2 written papers: Equipment and Principles & Procedures
1 practical assessment
Successful completion of the course and a pass mark of 70% or above in all
IWCF practical and written assessments will result in IWCF Level 3
certification which is valid for two years.
