Drilling Operations Well Control + Workover and Completions Surface (Driller Level)

Course Description

This course is designed to meet industry guidelines through the IADC WellSharp™ Driller Level
learning objectives. It presents a body of knowledge and a set of job skills that can be used to
provide surface stack well control knowledge and skills for drilling operations.
The course focuses on the Driller and rig-based personnel who are primarily tasked with kick
detection and/or directly responsible for shutting in the well. It addresses both basic and advanced
principles and theories of well control and presents a variety of well control methods.
Some of the topics covered in this course are: Pressure Basics, Kick Theory, Causes of Kicks,
Complications, Gas Migration, Shut-in Procedures, Fluids, Kick Warning Signs, Kill Sheets, BOP
Equipment, Constant Bottomhole Pressure Methods, Regulations, Stripping.

Target Audience