IADC WELLSHARP Well Servicing Snubbing Training Course
The IADC WellSharp® - Snubbing course provides essential training for service company equipment operators involved in snubbing operations.
Main Service Location
Course Title
IADC WELLSHARP Snubbing
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
1. Risk Awareness and Management
Conditions and Risks Associated with Pressure Control Events
Live/Dead Well Status
24 Hour Operations
Risk Management
Pre-job Communication
Handover for Tour and Hitch Change
Safety Margin Selection
Emergency Procedures
Pressure Control Equipment/Barrier Envelope Considerations
2. Well Control Principles & Calculations
Pressure Fundamentals
Calculations
Principles
Pre-recorded Well Information
Secured Well Conditions
3. Workstring Principles
Tubular Condition
Buckling
Reduction of Tensile under Collapse Loading
Reduction of Pipe Strength
4. Barriers
Philosophy and Operation of Barrier Systems
Types of Barriers
Levels of Barriers
Barrier Management
5. Characteristics of Wellbore Fluids
Characteristics of Wellbore Fluids
Completion Fluids
6. Snubbing Equipment
Snubbing Equipment
Rig-Up
7. General Overview of Surface and Subsurface Wellbore Equipment
Tree
Pressure Control Equipment (PCE) Envelope
Through-Tubing Equipment
Accumulators
Stripping/Equalizing Loop
New Technology
Chokes and Choke Manifolds
Completion Equipment
8. Procedures
Shut-in
Verification of Shut-in
Monitoring and Recording During Shut-in
Stripping Operations
Preparing for Well Entry
9. Well Kill in Preparation of Well Intervention
Methodology of Pressure Control Techniques
10. Special Situations
Restricted Access, Blockages and Trapped Pressure in Tubing/Wellbore
Hydrates
H2S Considerations
Operations with Specific Pressure Control Concerns
Complication with Hydraulic Fracturing Operations
Planned Responses to Anticipated Well Control Scenarios/Equipment Failure
11. Actions During a Well Control Operation
Personnel Assignments
Communications Responsibilities
12. Testing
Pressure and Function Tests
Pressure Control Equipment Testing
Testing of Wellhead Equipment
13. Ancillary Considerations
Gas Detection
Fluid-Gas Separators
Wellhead Control Panel (if applicable)
Targeted Audience
The course is designed for:
Snubbing Operators and Supervisors
Well Intervention Specialists
Completion Engineers
Field Technicians involved in snubbing operations
Well Service Personnel
Aspiring Snubbing Professionals
Anyone responsible for snubbing well control operations
Knowledge Assessment
Evaluate understanding of snubbing operations principles, including well control fundamentals, pressure control equipment, and snubbing hydraulics.
Test knowledge of IADC WellSharp standards, certification requirements, and the roles and responsibilities of snubbing personnel.
Assess ability to identify risks, hazards, and mitigation strategies associated with live well interventions.
Review procedures for equipment rig-up, BOP stack configurations, and the safe application of snubbing force calculations.
Examine awareness of emergency response protocols, kick detection methods, and well shut-in procedures during snubbing activities.
Key Learning Objectives
Risk Awareness and Management: Understand the potential risks associated with snubbing operations and learn systematic risk management techniques.
Well Control Principles & Calculations: Gain knowledge of pressure fundamentals, hydrostatic pressure, and well control calculations.
Workstring Principles: Learn about the selection, condition, and limitations of workstrings used in snubbing operations.
Barrier Systems: Understand the philosophy and operation of barrier systems, including mechanical and fluid barriers.
Characteristics of Wellbore Fluids: Learn about the characteristics and behavior of wellbore fluids and their impact on snubbing operations.
Snubbing Equipment: Gain an overview of snubbing equipment, including types of snubbing units, work windows, and BOP configurations.
Surface and Subsurface Equipment: Understand the purpose and function of surface and subsurface wellbore equipment, including trees, valves, and pressure control equipment.
Procedures: Learn about shut-in procedures, verification of shut-in, and monitoring during well control events.
Well Kill Techniques: Understand various well kill methods and pressure control techniques used in well interventions.
Special Situations: Learn how to handle special situations such as blockages, hydrates, H2S environments, and hydraulic fracturing operations.
Actions During Well Control Operations: Understand the roles and responsibilities of personnel during well control operations and the importance of communication.
Testing: Learn about pressure and function testing of well control equipment and wellhead components.
Ancillary Considerations: Understand the importance of gas detection, fluid-gas separators, and wellhead control panels during snubbing operations.
Course Overview
The IADC WellSharp® - Snubbing course is designed for service company equipment operators responsible for operating snubbing units and managing pressure control during well interventions. The curriculum focuses on risk awareness, well control principles, barrier systems, and emergency procedures. It includes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to ensure operators can effectively manage pressure control situations during snubbing operations.
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?
Specialized Training: Focuses on snubbing-specific well control techniques and operations.
Hands-On Learning: Practice real-world scenarios using simulations and case studies.
Industry Certification: Earn the IADC WellSharp Snubbing Certification, recognized globally.
Safety Emphasis: Learn OSHA, API, and IADC safety standards for snubbing operations.
Expert Instructors: Gain insights from experienced snubbing professionals.
Career Advancement: Enhance your skills and qualifications for roles in well intervention and snubbing.
Global Relevance: Applicable to both onshore and offshore snubbing operations.