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IADC WELLSHARP - Well Servicing Wireline/Slickline Training Course

The IADC WellSharp® Wireline course provides comprehensive training for service company equipment operators.

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Course Title

IADC WELLSHARP - Wireline/Slickline

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

  • Pressure Control versus Well Control

  • Potential Impacts of a Pressure Control / Well Control Event

  • Live / Dead Well Status

  • Risk Management

  • Pre-job Communication

  • Handover for Tour and Hitch Change

  • Emergency Procedures

  • Pressure Control Equipment / Barrier Envelope Considerations


2. Well Control Principles & Calculations

  • Pressure Fundamentals

  • Well Data Information

  • Securing Well Conditions


3. Barriers

  • Philosophy and Operation of Barrier Systems

  • Types of Barriers

  • Levels of Barriers

  • Barrier Management

  • Pressure Control Device

  • Primary Barrier

  • Secondary Barrier

  • Emergency Closures

  • Decision Tree


4. Influx Fundamentals

  • Influx

  • Influx Detection

  • Influx Risk Management


5. Characteristics of Wellbore Fluids

  • Characteristics of Wellbore Fluids


6. Completion and Workover Fluids

  • Completion and Workover Fluids

  • Fluid Properties

  • Fluid Flow Behavior

  • Fluid Types


7. General Overview of Surface and Subsurface Wellbore Equipment

  • Tree

  • Pressure Control Equipment (PCE)

  • Workstring and Production Tubing

  • Completion Equipment


8. Procedures

  • Gas Lift Valve / Sliding Sleeve

  • Wireline Open Hole Operations

  • Wireline Cased Hole Operations

  • Rigging Up and Deployment Into Well

  • Well Control Drills


9. Complications During Wireline Operations

  • Wireline Operations

  • Pressure Control Equipment Selection


10. Surface Equipment

  • Types of Wireline

  • Safety Systems and Emergency Shutdown Devices (ESDs)


11. Subsurface Equipment

  • Plugs and Packers

  • Completion Equipment

  • Production Equipment


12. Wireline Pressure Control Equipment

  • Control Heads

  • Chemical Injection Sub

  • Head Catcher

  • Lubricator (with Needle Valves)

  • Bleed-off Assembly

  • Tool trap

  • Quick test sub

  • Hydraulic lubricator quick connector

  • Wireline Rams (Manual vs. Hydraulic)

  • Wireline Rams (Conductor / Braided line rams)

  • Wireline Rams (Slick line)

  • Pump-in Sub

  • PCE Equipment


13. Special Situations

  • Blockages and Trapped Pressure in Tubing / Wellbore

  • H2S Considerations

  • Operations with Specific Pressure Control Concerns

  • Complications with Hydraulic Fracturing Operations

  • Drilling Operations

  • Fishing Wireline

  • Well Control Action Drills

  • ESD Panel


14. Actions During a Well Control Operation

  • Personnel Assignments

  • Communications Responsibilities


15. Testing

  • Pressure and Function Tests

  • Pressure Control Equipment Testing

Targeted Audience

The course is designed for:

  • Wireline and Slickline Operators

  • Well Intervention Specialists

  • Field Technicians involved in wireline/slickline operations

  • Completion Engineers

  • Well Service Personnel

  • Aspiring Wireline/Slickline Professionals

  • Anyone responsible for wireline/slickline well control operations

Knowledge Assessment

  • Pressure control principles and calculations

  • Barrier philosophy and management

  • Wireline equipment identification and function

  • Risk assessment and management procedures

  • Influx characteristics and detection methods

  • Special situations and complications

  • Testing procedures and requirements

  • Emergency response protocols

  • Communication and documentation requirements

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand the principles of pressure control and well control.

  • Identify and manage risks associated with wireline operations.

  • Learn the importance of barriers and how to maintain well integrity.

  • Gain proficiency in rigging up and operating wireline equipment.

  • Develop skills to handle special situations and emergencies during operations.

  • Familiarize with industry standards, government regulations, and company policies.

Course Overview

The IADC WellSharp® - Wireline Training Course provides thorough instruction on pressure control principles and risk management for wireline interventions. 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 wireline operations in live well environments.


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

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 wireline and slickline-specific well control techniques and operations.

  • Hands-On Learning: Practice real-world scenarios using simulations and case studies.

  • Industry Certification: Earn the IADC WellSharp Wireline/Slickline Certification, recognized globally.

  • Safety Emphasis: Learn OSHA, API, and IADC safety standards for wireline/slickline operations.

  • Expert Instructors: Gain insights from experienced wireline/slickline professionals.

  • Career Advancement: Enhance your skills and qualifications for roles in well intervention and wireline/slickline operations.

  • Global Relevance: Applicable to both onshore and offshore wireline/slickline operations.

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