IADC WELLSHARP - Well Servicing Oil & Gas Operators Representative Training Course
The IADC WellSharp® - Oil & Gas Operators Representative course provides comprehensive training on well control principles.
Main Service Location
Course Title
IADC WELLSHARP - Oil & Gas Operators Representative
Course Duration
5 Days
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)
Assessment Criteria
Knowledge Assessment
Service Category
Training, Assessment, and Certification Services
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
Course Average Passing Rate
95%
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Certification Provider
IADC WELLSHARP - USA
Certificate Validity
2 Years
Instructors Languages
English / Arabic
Interactive Learning Methods
2 Years
Training Services Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
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Course Outline
C. Course Content:
1. Workover Curriculum
1.1 Risk Awareness and Management
Potential Impacts of a Well Control Event
Well Integrity
24-Hour Operations
Risk Management
Pre-job Communication
Safety Margin Selection
Informational/Operational Documents
Environmental Impact
Pressure Control Equipment/Barrier Envelope Considerations
Well Control Operational Response
Well Intervention Preparation
1.2 Well Control Principles & Calculations
Pressure Fundamentals
Maximum Anticipated Surface Pressure (MASP)
Forces from Applied Pressure
Equivalent Circulating Density
Kill Fluid Weight
U-tube Principles
Wellbore Forces
Principles of Tubulars
Verify Pre-recorded Well Information
1.3 Barriers
Barriers and Barrier Envelope
Philosophy and Operation of Barrier Systems
Levels of Barriers
Types of Barriers
Barrier Management
Testing of Downhole Completion Equipment
Pressure Control Equipment (PCE)
1.4 Well Intervention Equipment
Pressure Control Equipment (PCE)
Coiled Tubing
Snubbing
Wireline
1.5 Influx Fundamentals
Influx Detection
1.6 Gas Characteristics and Behavior
Pressure and Volume Relationship (Boyle's Law)
Characteristics of Wellbore Fluids
1.7 Completion and Workover Fluids
Workover/Completion Fluid Functions
Liquids
Fluid Properties
Fluid Flow Behavior
Validating Fluid as a Barrier in Workover Operations
1.8 General Overview of Surface and Subsurface Wellbore Equipment
Well Control Stack and Components/Pressure Control Equipment (PCE)
Electrical Classification
Accumulators
Workstring and Production Tubing
Internal Wellbore Well Control Equipment
Plugs and Packers (Wellbore Sealing Devices)
1.9 Procedures
Shut-in
Verification of Shut-in
Monitoring During Shut-in
Stripping Operations
Preparing for Well Entry
Pre-operating Procedures
Well Control Risks in Wireline Operations
Coiled Tubing Failures
Handling Kill Problems
1.10 Well Kill in Preparation of Well Intervention
Methodology of Pressure Control Techniques
Bullheading
Volumetric Method
Lube and Bleed
Conventional Circulation (Forward) Method
Reverse Circulation
Pump Startup and Shutdown Procedure
Verifying the Well is Dead Following Kill Procedure
1.11 Special Situations
Blockages & Trapped Pressure in Tubing/Wellbore
Hydrates
H2S Considerations
Managing Change During a Well Kill
Complication with Hydraulic Fracturing Operations
Drilling Operations
Wireline Shear Seals
Rig-Up
Planned Responses to Anticipated Well Control Scenarios
1.12 Well Control Drills
H2S Drills
Trip Drills
2. Coiled Tubing Curriculum
2.1 Coiled Tubing Pressure Control Equipment
Dynamic PCE
Static PCE
2.2 General Overview of Surface and Subsurface Wellbore Equipment
Accumulators
Power Packs
2.3 Procedures
Shut-in
Verification of Shut-in
Preparing for Well Entry
Contingency Procedures for Coiled Tubing
2.4 Coiled Tubing Operational Considerations
Coiled Tubing and Injector Operational Considerations
Coiled Tubing Considerations
2.5 Special Situations
Blockages & Trapped Pressure in Tubing/Wellbore
Hydrates
H2S Considerations
Drilling Operations
Planned Responses to Anticipated Well Control Scenarios
2.6 Well Control Drills
Various Action Drills
3. Snubbing Curriculum
3.1 Snubbing Pressure Control Equipment
Snubbing Barriers
Stripper Assemblies
Snubbing Pressure Control Equipment
3.2 General Overview of Surface and Subsurface Wellbore Equipment
Well Control Stack and Components/Pressure Control Equipment (PCE)
Accumulators
Power Packs
3.3 Procedures
Shut-in
Verification of Shut-in
Preparing for Well Entry
3.4 Special Situations
Blockages & Trapped Pressure in Tubing/Wellbore
Hydrates
H2S Considerations
Drilling Operations
Rig-Up
Planned Responses to Anticipated Well Control Scenarios
3.5 Well Control Drills
Various Action Drills
4. Wireline Curriculum
4.1 Wireline Pressure Control Equipment
Control Heads (Dynamic PCE)
Lubricator (Dynamic PCE)
Wireline Ram Assembly (Static PCE)
Additional Static PCE
4.2 General Overview of Surface and Subsurface Wellbore Equipment
Accumulators
4.3 Procedures
Shut-in
Verification of Shut-in
Preparing for Well Entry
Wireline Open Hole Operations
Rigging Up and Deployment Into Well
Contingency Procedure for Wireline
Well Control Risks in Wireline Operations
4.4 Special Situations
Blockages & Trapped Pressure in Tubing/Wellbore
Hydrates
H2S Considerations
Drilling Operations
Wireline Shear Seals
Fishing Wireline
Planned Responses to Anticipated Well Control Scenarios
4.5 Well Control Drills
Various Action Drills
Targeted Audience
The course is designed for:
Company Representatives (e.g., drilling, completion, and workover supervisors)
Well Site Leaders overseeing drilling and well control operations
Operations Managers responsible for well integrity and safety
HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Personnel
Office-Based Engineers involved in well planning and execution
Anyone representing operators in drilling and well control activities
Knowledge Assessment
Identification of well control concepts and pressure principles
Evaluation of kick indicators and shut-in procedures
Application of kill methods across various well servicing operations
Recognition of surface and subsurface pressure control equipment
Analysis of real-time data and crew decision-making responsibilities
Review of IADC WellSharp requirements and compliance expectations
Knowledge of HSE integration during emergency response
Understanding of procedural planning, verification, and risk management
Identification of cross-discipline communication protocols on location
Key Learning Objectives
Risk Awareness and Management: Identify potential well control problems, understand well integrity, and apply systematic risk management principles.
Well Control Principles & Calculations: Define and calculate hydrostatic pressure, understand differential pressure, and calculate formation pressure.
Barriers: Define barrier elements, explain the importance of proven barriers, and manage barrier systems during completions and well interventions.
Well Intervention Equipment: Identify pressure control equipment for coiled tubing, snubbing, and wireline operations.
Influx Fundamentals: Detect and respond to influx indicators during workover and intervention operations.
Gas Characteristics and Behavior: Understand the relationship between pressure and volume of gas in the wellbore.
Completion and Workover Fluids: Explain the functions of workover/completion fluids and understand fluid properties.
Procedures: Implement shut-in procedures, verify shut-in, and prepare for well entry.
Well Kill in Preparation of Well Intervention: Understand pressure control techniques, bullheading, and volumetric methods.
Special Situations: Handle blockages, hydrates, H2S considerations, and manage change during a well kill.
Well Control Drills: Conduct H2S drills and trip drills to ensure preparedness for well control events.
Course Overview
The IADC WellSharp® - Oil & Gas Operators Representative course is designed for supervisors and representatives involved in the oversight of coiled tubing, snubbing, wireline, and workover operations. The curriculum focuses on well control principles, risk management, and operational procedures, ensuring participants can effectively manage pressure control and well control incidents. The course includes core training modules, sub-modules, learning topics, and assessments.
Practical Assessment
Practical Assessment is not required by IADC - WellSharp. However, a virtual simulator is available if required by the client.
Why Choose This Course?
Role-Specific Training: Tailored for operator representatives to understand well control responsibilities and oversight.
Comprehensive Knowledge: Covers well control principles, risk management, and operational best practices.
Industry Certification: Earn the IADC WellSharp Operators Representative Certification, recognized globally.
Safety Focus: Emphasizes OSHA, API, and IADC safety standards for well control operations.
Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced professionals with real-world expertise in well control and drilling.
Enhanced Decision-Making: Gain the skills to make informed decisions during drilling and well control operations.
Global Relevance: Applicable to both onshore and offshore operations, ensuring compliance with international standards.