IWCF
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Drilling

Week 43/2026 – IWCF Well Control Lev. 3-4

  • From 19 to 23 October 2026
  • Milano, Spark2

IWCF-certified Drilling Well Control course for Level 3 (Operator) and Level 4 (Supervisor), with either Surface BOP Stack or Combined Surface and Subsea BOP Stack configuration.

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Course overview

This programme is designed for personnel in critical well control positions on drilling installations as well as onshore roles. Candidates will complete an IWCF-accredited training course, taught according to the IWCF syllabus, to prepare them for their assessment.

Candidates can undertake either surface BOP operations or combined surface and subsea operations. Assessments are made up of multiple-choice problem questions. Candidates must be able to identify equipment components and operating procedures using diagrams and schematics.

Invigilators conduct the assessments at IWCF accredited training centres which have been approved for the certification programme.

Information

  • Format: In person
  • Adress: Spark2, Piazza Tina Modotti, 5, 20138 Milano (MI)
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Instruction hours: 30 hours of training, 8 hours of assessment
  • Language: English
  • Number of participants: Maximum 15 people

Target Audience

The Level 3 course is targeted to the professional roles of Assistant Driller, Driller and Drilling Subsea Engineer.The Level 4 course is targeted to the professional roles of Tool Pusher, Tour Pusher, Rig Manager, Rig Superintendent, Drilling Supervisor and Company Supervisor.

What you will learn

  • Comprehend the principles and procedures involved in well control events and mitigating operations.
  • Understand the well control equipment selection, functioning, limitations and testing.
  • Practice a well control event with the use of an accredited simulation system.
  • Obtain sufficient knowledge to sit the IWCF practical assessment and invigilated exams.

Agenda

DAY 1

  • Well Control events and well barriers.
  • Pressures (hydrostatic, formation, fracture).
  • Kick causes, indicators and behaviour.
  • Well shut-in and kill-sheet.

DAY 2

  • Well control methods.
  • Subsea principles and procedures.

GIORNO 3

  • Blowout preventers and auxiliary equipment.
  • BOP control systems.
  • Well Control equipment testing.
  • Subsea Well Control Equipment

DAY 4

  • Simulator Practical Assessment
  • Mock Of Exam

GIORNO 5

  • Invigilated Exam

Certifications

Downloads

Course Specification_IWCF DWC Level 3-4 - Cloned

pdf - 09-2026

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