The Level 4 (Supervisor) course is designed for anyone working in a
supervisory role and involved in the well design and operational decisionmaking process of drilling, such as a Drilling Supervisor, Superintendent or
Company Man, Tool Pusher, OIM, or Rig Manager.
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 a supervisor
role during drilling operations is assumed. Please contact us to discuss
candidate suitability if you have any doubts or queries.
Objective
The IWCF Level 4 Drilling Well Control course is essential training for those
working in wellsite supervisory roles and for office-based personnel that
are primarily involved in the operational decision-making process and/or
well design. The course aims to build on Level 3 course content (including
kick detection and shut-in) and focus on more complex aspects of well
control and well kill methodology
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 4 training may be partly combined
with Level 3 training for common modules and during simulator-based
training with each candidate assuming their respective role as per normal
drilling operations.
Call Aberdeen Drilling School on +44 (0)1224 572709 for pricing and
availability.
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 4
certification which is valid for two years.
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IWCF Level 4 Drilling Well Control (Surface & Subsea)