🎯 Course Description:
IADC WellCAP Fundamental Level provides supervisory drilling personnel with fundamental knowledge in well control and best practices throughout the life cycle of a well. This certification aligns with industry standards and prepares delegates to contribute to well control operations.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Supervisors and assistant drilling superintendents
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Personnel moving into well control roles
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Engineers involved in drilling planning
🗓️ Day 1: Well Logic and Fundamentals
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Introduction, Objectives |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Well Life Cycle, Well Types, Basic Drilling Concepts |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Pressure Control, Kick Theory |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Surface Stack, BOP Types & Functions |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Circulation System & Equipment |
🗓️ Day 2: Drilling Practices & Risk
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Tripping, Hole Cleaning, Casing & Cementing |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Mud Properties & Drilling Fluid Basics |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Drilling Hazards and Risk Management |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Well Control Equipment Inspection & Maintenance |
🗓️ Day 3: Kick Management & Preventing Loss
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Kick Detection & Shut‑in Procedures |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Circulation Loss, Surge & Swab Control |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Well Control Drills & Scenarios |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Hands‑on Workshop: Fundamental Well Control Skills |
🗓️ Day 4: Subsea / Advanced Scenario Introduction
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Subsea BOP Intro & Differences |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Well Control Under Pressure and Environmental Considerations |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Well Control Documentation & Regulatory Requirements |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Review & Preparation for Assessment |
🗓️ Day 5: Exam & Practical Evaluation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Written Exam & Theory Review |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Simulation / Practical Skills Assessment |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Feedback & Remediation |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Certification Awarding |
