This IADC WellSharp Certification Course is designed for drilling personnel and those employees desiring drilling certification for the first time. Topics covered in this 4 day course include:
- Drilling and Completion Planning
- Well Control Concepts
- Mud Properties and Pit Management
- Pre-Recorded Data
- Causes of Kicks
- Barriers
- Shallow Gas, Water Flows, and Top Hole Drilling
- Abnormal Pressure Warning Signs
- Well Control Drills
- Kick Detection
- Shut-in Procedures and Verification
- Post Shut-in Monitoring & Activities
- Well Control Methods
- Casing and Cementing Considerations
- Risk Management
- Equipment
The students will have several opportunities to use the drilling simulator during the course.