ENTRY REQURIEMENTS AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
FOR PROSPECTIVE ATTENDEES ON PUBLIC COURSES (2010)

IWCF & WellCAP COURSES

IWCF or IADC WellCAP Well Control

Prerequisites

Prospective candidates should possess basic maths skills, knowledge of “rig maths” and experience relating to the certification needs (e.g. Surface vs. Subsea, Driller vs. Supervisor levels)

Assessment

Courses include mock tests in preparation for formal IWCF / IADC WellCAP written examinations. Simulator familiarisation is provided prior to simulator testing.

Introduction to Well Control

Prerequisites

Prospective candidates should possess basic maths skills, knowledge of “rig maths”. Experience at Derrickman level or equivalent is recommended.

Assessment

This course does not include formal assessment or examination. Informal (‘formative’) assessment may be given by the instructor in order to assess the delegates’ comprehension and progress during the course.

IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control

Prerequisites

Prospective candidates should possess basic maths skills, knowledge of “rig maths” and experience relating to the certification needs (e.g. Level 1 vs. Level 2 and relevant Well Services options (i.e. Coiled Tubing, Wireline, Hydraulic Workover)). Please note: Prospective Refresher course candidates should have previously obtained an IWCF or IADC WellCAP certificate at the level they are attending.

Assessment

Courses include mock tests in preparation for formal IWCF written examinations. IWCF examination comprises two compulsory papers (Completions Equipment and Principles & Procedures. In addition, candidates must select for examination at least one of three Well Services options (Coiled Tubing, Wireline and Hydraulic Workover) prior to attending the course.

 

PUBLIC AWARENESS COURSES


1-Day Introduction to Oil Industry
1-Day Basic Drilling Awareness
2-day Introduction to Well Services
4-Day Basic Drilling Technology & Equipment


Prerequisites

None (delegates are not required to possess prior knowledge or experience of the oil and gas industry if attending the above training courses).

Assessment

The above ‘awareness’ courses do not include formal assessment or examination. Informal (‘formative’) assessment may be given by the instructor in order to assess the delegates’ comprehension and progress during the course.


LANGUAGE PREREQUISITES


Please be aware that ADS public courses are conducted in English. Prospective attendees for whom English is a second or foreign language should have a minimum of Low Intermediate level (equivalent to IELTS 4.0). IWCF Well Control examinations are available in other languages. Candidates requesting to take the IWCF exam in a language other than English should advise ADS prior to attending the course.

CUSTOMISED TRAINING COURSES

For customised courses, the following issues may be agreed with the client company on a case-by-case basis, subject to the client’s specific learning and/or operational requirements:

  • course content
  • assessment
  • prerequisites (for determining suitable levels of attendees based on qualifications and/or experience)
  • requirements for language to be used in class