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IADC WellSharp Supervisor Level Drilling Course

The Supervisor Level course addresses more advanced well control topics such as well kill operations and well control risk management. The course includes well monitoring content of the Driller course; therefore, successful completion of the WellSharp approved Driller Level course is recommended before taking the Supervisor course.

Course Content:

It includes kick prevention, influx detection, well monitoring, introduction to barrier management, well shut-in, pressure basics, kick theory, causes of kicks, complications, shut-in procedures, fluids, kick warning signs, killsheets, bop equipment, constant bottomhole pressure methods, regulations, stripping and a brief discussion on snubbing.

Target Audience:

Office-based Rig, Drilling, or Intervention Manager, OIM for mobile offshore drilling and intervention units, Rig Superintendent Offshore (most senior offshore leader for rig owner, may be OIM), Toolpusher (including Intervention and Workover Toolpusher), Drilling contractor Wellsite Engineer, MPD/UBD Wellsite Supervisor, Assistant Wellsite Supervisor/Wellsite Drilling Engineer, Drilling/Intervention Wellsite Supervisor, superintendent, or company representative (day & night), Office-based Drilling Supervisor/Superintendent (not involved with well design approval), Office-based Intervention or Workover Supervisor (not involved with design), Office-based Wellsite Completions Engineer/Senior Completions Engineer, Office-based Drilling Engineer/Senior Drilling Engineer, Office-based Drilling Manager (first line management), Office-based Drilling Supervisor/Superintendent (involved with well design approval), Office-based intervention or Workover Manager, Office-based Intervention/Workover Engineer/Senior Engineer, Well Control Engineers, Well Control Specialists.

Course Duration:

24 Hours

CEU's (Continuing Education Units):

2.4