The Level 3 (Operator) Well Intervention Pressure Control training and
certification is recommended for those working in roles such as Operators
in Wireline, Coiled Tubing, or Snubbing Operations, and others with a
requirement to hold an IWCF certificate. To view the full list of
recommended job titles, please refer to the IWCF website:
www.iwcf.org/programmes
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 4. However, the training levels are also designed to be rolespecific 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 operator
role during well services operations is assumed. Please contact us to
discuss candidate suitability if you have any doubts or queries.
Objective
The aim of the IWCF Level 3 (Operator) Well Intervention Pressure Control
course is to develop the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of well
intervention pressure control. The Level 3 course focuses on the duties and
responsibilities of an individual working at operator level. The course
includes compulsory training and assessment in Completion Equipment
and Completion Operations; with optional modules including Coiled
Tubing Operations, Wireline Operations, and Snubbing Operations (at least
one of the optional modules must be selected).
Course content
The course is delivered through presentation of a series of interactive
lectures supported by videos and animations, supplemented by a
classroom workbook and further self-study exercises. The course is
delivered over 4 or 5 days depending on the location and includes IWCF
written assessments on the final day.
Exam
Candidates must select a minimum of 1 optional well intervention module
from the 3 available to be assessed in. Optional modules are i) Coiled
Tubing Operations, ii) Wireline Operations, and ii) Snubbing Operations.
Please be advised that the selection cannot be changed once the
assessment is completed.
Successful completion of the course and a pass mark of 70% or above in all
IWCF written assessments will result in IWCF Level 3 certification which is
valid for two years.
