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Online IADC WellSharp  Drilling operations Training

IADC RigPass Training offers an 8-hour, awareness-level orientation for safe land-based and offshore operations—teaching workers how to protect themselves, coworkers, the public, and the environment.

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Online IWCF Level 2 Drilling Training 

IWCF Level 2 training is an introductory well control course for drilling, workover, and well services crew.
It covers basic pressure control principles, equipment, and kick detection.
Ideal for new entrants, it builds a strong foundation for advanced certification levels.

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Prerequisite Material

This module introduces the basic concepts of the oil and gas industry, including exploration, drilling, production, and industry terminology.

 Well Control Equipment

This module covers essential well control equipment such as BOPs, choke manifolds, and related tools used to maintain well integrity.

Kick Procedures

This module explains the immediate actions required to respond effectively when a kick is detected during drilling.

Introduction to Equipment

This module covers the major equipment used in drilling operations, their functions, and safe operationalpractices.

Causes of Kicks

This module examines common causes of kicks during drilling operations, including formation pressure changes and operational errors.

Kick Methods

This module covers methods of controlling and circulating out a kick, such as the Driller's Method and the Engineer’s Method.

Kick Theory

This module explains the principles behind a kick, how formation pressures cause influxes, and the importance of pressure balance.

Kick Detection

This module teaches techniques and warning signs for early detection of kicks to prevent well control incidents.

(FREE) Well Control Simulator

This module provides access to a hands-on well control simulator for practicing kick detection and well control techniques in real-time scenarios.

Fluids

This module discusses the role of drilling fluids, types of fluids used, and their critical role in maintaining well control.

Drilling Procedures

This module outlines standard drilling practices designed to maintain wellbore stability and minimize kick risks.

Blowout Prevention System

This module provides an overview of the blowout prevention system, its components, functions, and operational procedures.

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"This training was a great refresher for experienced rig workers & a solid introduction for new comers - covering essential safety & rig operations in depth" - John Adams, Consultant

  • Who should take IADC Introductory training?
    This course is built for all levels of oil industry experience. ​ For non-technical individuals or people entering the drilling world for the first time, the course has prerequisite material sections that provide a basic Introduction to Drilling, an animated overview of fundamental Drilling Equipment, and an explanation of fundamental math and science concepts, such as Density and Pressure. ​ For more experienced students, the powerful downhole animations and interactive explanations of concepts such as Formation Pressure and Gas Migration can provide a powerful refresher of important material and fundamental concepts. You can’t understand what is happening deep downhole unless you can visualize it! ​ Specifically, the IADC suggests the following roles take the course: 1. Barge Engineer 2. Captain/Master 3. Pit Hand, Pump Man, Shaker Man 4. Subsea Engineer 5. Derrickman 6. Floorman 7. Blowout Preventer (BOP)/Subsea Engineer, Lower Marine Riser Package (LMRP) 8. Engineer, and Dynamic Positioning Officer 9. Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)/Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) well site service personnel (non-supervisory) 9. Operator Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) 10. Onshore monitoring crew 11. Wellsite Geologist and office-based Operations Geologist 12. OIM (for installations not primarily involved with drilling) 13. Casing Crew Supervisor 14. Cementer 15. Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) personnel (supervisory) 16. Mud Engineer 17. Mud Logger/Wellsite Drilling Data Engineer 18. Directional Driller 19. Fishing Tool Operators (non-pressure operations)
  • What will I learn?
    The well control course covers all of the material and concepts as mandated by the IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) in their newly revised Introductory WellSharp program. The full course is twelve hours long. Topics include fundamental well pressures, fluids, gas properties, blowout prevention equipment, and well kill methods.
  • How much does the course cost?
    Please see the course price above. This includes access to twelve hours of Well Control lessons, Well Control quizzes, Well Control exercises, animations, and the IADC Well Control certificate. ​ Please email or call us to find out about any promotions or group discounts. We love hearing from our students, and we often give discounts to large groups or those in financial need!
  • How long do I have to finish the course?
    The beauty of online well control school is that you can take the course anywhere, anytime! With the purchase of one course, you have 90 days to go through all the course material. You can work in between shifts on the rig or when you get a spare moment at home. You have 90 days to finish the well control course, but within that time you can spend as long as you would like. Why travel all the way to a classroom when you can take your well control training online? Why listen to a boring instructor for hours when you can go through an online well control school whenever you feel like it?
  • How do I claim my discount?
    1) Reach out to info@learntodrill.com for discount and explain why you need it (You are a student who would appreciate a discount) 2) We will provide a custom Payment link/invoice with 40-50% discount depending on your reason 3) Make the payment and let us know 4) Get your dashboard logins and enjoy your course!
  • Want to renew a certification?
    For supervisory courses, you need to renew every 2 years to stay updated on the topics. Other courses can be varied (Check your certificate for validity) To renew or start a new training, you need to create a new account every time you want to enroll in the same course. If you need assistance, please let us know!
  • Haven't received my certificate
    For IADC Introductory and servicing, reach out to info@learntodrill.com after completing your IADC final exam to receive your certificate. If you are waiting on receiving certificate for other exams, check for emails from info@learntodrill.com in your spam folder incase it got lost
  • Are all the courses online?
    Our courses are fully online and you can take the exam at your own pace. We don't provide instructors or trainers as the courses are AI-assisted
  • Validity of the course
    The courses are lifetime access, however, it gets locked out every 90 days to save space. So please reach out to us - info@learntodrill.com to reinstate your course and we will instantly do it for you!
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