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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

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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.

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