IADC WELLSHARP® - Workover Training Course | Saudi Arabia

ACCREDITATIONS

Clients

Course Duration

5 Days

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic

Certification Provider

IADC WELLSHARP - USA

Certificate Validity

2 Years

Course Average Passing Rate

95%

Competency Assessment Criteria

Knowledge Assessment

Post Training Reporting

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Training Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Course Overview

The IADC WellSharp® - Workover Training Course delivers thorough instruction on pressure control principles and risk management for workover operations. This specialized program follows the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) WellSharp curriculum requirements and focuses on developing the critical knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective pressure control during workover and well intervention operations.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of barrier philosophy, well kill methods, pressure control equipment, and emergency procedures specific to workover operations. The course emphasizes both theoretical principles and practical applications to ensure personnel can maintain well control during complex workover operations across various wellbore conditions.

Key Learning Objectives

Risk Awareness and Management: Understand the potential risks associated with workover operations and learn systematic risk management techniques.
Well Control Principles & Calculations: Gain knowledge of pressure fundamentals, hydrostatic pressure, and well control calculations.
Barrier Systems: Learn about the philosophy and operation of barrier systems, including mechanical and fluid barriers.
Influx Fundamentals: Understand the causes and detection of influxes during workover operations.
Gas Characteristics and Behavior: Learn about gas behavior in the wellbore and its impact on well control.
Workover Fluids: Understand the purpose and characteristics of workover fluids and their role in well control.
Surface and Subsurface Equipment: Gain an overview of surface and subsurface wellbore equipment, including trees, valves, and blowout preventers.
Procedures: Learn about shut-in procedures, verification of shut-in, and monitoring during well control events.
Well Kill Techniques: Understand various well kill methods, including bullheading, lube and bleed, and conventional and reverse circulation.
Special Situations: Learn how to handle special situations such as blockages, H2S environments, and communication between casing strings.
Ancillary Considerations: Understand the importance of gas detection and the operation of wellhead control panels during workover operations.

Course Outline

1. Risk Awareness and Management

Potential Impacts of a Well Control Event
Live / Dead Well Status
Risk Management
Pre-job Communication
Safety Margin Selection
Emergency Procedures
Drills
Pressure Control Equipment / Barrier Envelope Considerations

2. Well Control Principles & Calculations

Pressure Fundamentals
Pressure / Fracture Pressure
Maximum Anticipated Surface Pressure (MASP)
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP)
Force
U-tube Principles
Buoyancy
Volume / Displacement Calculations
Well Configuration
Secured Well Conditions

3. Barriers

Philosophy and Operation of Barrier Systems
Types of Barriers
Levels of Barriers
Barrier Management
Removal of Barrier

4. Influx Fundamentals

Influx
Influx Detection

5. Gas Characteristics and Behavior

Pressure and Volume Relationship (Boyles Law)
Characteristics of Fluids

6. Workover Fluids

Workover Fluids
Workover Fluid Functions
Fluid Properties
Fluid Flow Behavior
Fluid Types

7. General Overview of Surface and Subsurface Wellbore Equipment

Tree
Valves
Wellhead
Pressurized Equipment
Pressure Control Equipment (PCE)
Blowout Preventer Equipment
Auxiliary Well Control Equipment (Rig Floor)
Downhole Equipment
Accumulators
Chokes and Choke Manifolds
Fluid Measuring
Workstring and Production Tubing

8. Procedures

Set / Check Alarm Limits
Shut-in
Verification of Shut-in
Monitoring and Recording During Shut-in
Stripping Operations
Purpose and Uses of Valve Removal (VR) Plugs

9. Well Kill in Preparation of Well Workover

Methodology of Pressure Control Techniques
Bullheading
Lube and Bleed
Conventional Circulation (Forward) Method
Reverse Circulation
Pump Startup and Shutdown

10. Special Situations

Blockages and Trapped Pressure in Tubing / Wellbore
H2S Considerations
Gases
Managing Change During a Well Kill
Complication with Potential Communication with Other Wells

11. Ancillary Considerations

Gas Detection
Wellhead Control Panel

D. Targeted Audience:

The IADC WellSharp - Workover course is designed for:

Workover Rig Operators and Supervisors
Well Intervention Specialists
Completion Engineers
Field Technicians involved in workover operations
Well Service Personnel
Aspiring Workover Professionals
Anyone responsible for workover well control operations

1. Risk Awareness and Management

Potential Impacts of a Well Control Event
Live / Dead Well Status
Risk Management
Pre-job Communication
Safety Margin Selection
Emergency Procedures
Drills
Pressure Control Equipment / Barrier Envelope Considerations

2. Well Control Principles & Calculations

Pressure Fundamentals
Pressure / Fracture Pressure
Maximum Anticipated Surface Pressure (MASP)
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP)
Force
U-tube Principles
Buoyancy
Volume / Displacement Calculations
Well Configuration
Secured Well Conditions

3. Barriers

Philosophy and Operation of Barrier Systems
Types of Barriers
Levels of Barriers
Barrier Management
Removal of Barrier

4. Influx Fundamentals

Influx
Influx Detection

5. Gas Characteristics and Behavior

Pressure and Volume Relationship (Boyles Law)
Characteristics of Fluids

6. Workover Fluids

Workover Fluids
Workover Fluid Functions
Fluid Properties
Fluid Flow Behavior
Fluid Types

7. General Overview of Surface and Subsurface Wellbore Equipment

Tree
Valves
Wellhead
Pressurized Equipment
Pressure Control Equipment (PCE)
Blowout Preventer Equipment
Auxiliary Well Control Equipment (Rig Floor)
Downhole Equipment
Accumulators
Chokes and Choke Manifolds
Fluid Measuring
Workstring and Production Tubing

8. Procedures

Set / Check Alarm Limits
Shut-in
Verification of Shut-in
Monitoring and Recording During Shut-in
Stripping Operations
Purpose and Uses of Valve Removal (VR) Plugs

9. Well Kill in Preparation of Well Workover

Methodology of Pressure Control Techniques
Bullheading
Lube and Bleed
Conventional Circulation (Forward) Method
Reverse Circulation
Pump Startup and Shutdown

10. Special Situations

Blockages and Trapped Pressure in Tubing / Wellbore
H2S Considerations
Gases
Managing Change During a Well Kill
Complication with Potential Communication with Other Wells

11. Ancillary Considerations

Gas Detection
Wellhead Control Panel

D. Targeted Audience:

The IADC WellSharp - Workover course is designed for:

Workover Rig Operators and Supervisors
Well Intervention Specialists
Completion Engineers
Field Technicians involved in workover operations
Well Service Personnel
Aspiring Workover Professionals
Anyone responsible for workover well control operations

Group Exercises

Calculating kill weight requirements for complex workover scenarios
Developing pressure test plans for various equipment configurations
Analyzing well control events specific to workover operations
Creating contingency plans for equipment failures
Determining appropriate kill methods based on well conditions
Interpreting pressure trends during kill operations
Planning stripping operations under pressure
Evaluating barrier systems for various workover phases

Gained Core Technical Skills

Comprehensive understanding of workover well control principles
Proficient operation of workover pressure control equipment
Effective risk assessment for complex workover operations
Proper implementation of kill procedures
Accurate pressure calculation and monitoring
Appropriate response to well control events during workover
Clear communication during normal and emergency operations
Compliance with industry regulations and company procedures

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Targeted Audience

The course is designed for:

Workover Rig Operators and Supervisors
Well Intervention Specialists
Completion Engineers
Field Technicians involved in workover operations
Well Service Personnel
Aspiring Workover Professionals
Anyone responsible for workover well control operations

Practical Assessment

Practical Assessment is not required by IADC - WellSharp. A virtual simulator is available if required by the client.

Knowledge Assessment

Comprehensive written examination covering all course modules
Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
Detailed analysis of theoretical knowledge across well control principles
Evaluation of risk management and safety protocol understanding

Why Choose This Course

Specialized Training: Focuses on workover-specific well control techniques and operations.
Hands-On Learning: Practice real-world scenarios using simulations and case studies.
Industry Certification: Earn the IADC WellSharp Workover Certification, recognized globally.
Safety Emphasis: Learn OSHA, API, and IADC safety standards for workover operations.
Expert Instructors: Gain insights from experienced workover professionals.
Career Advancement: Enhance your skills and qualifications for roles in well intervention and workover.
Global Relevance: Applicable to both onshore and offshore workover operations.

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

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