Week 47/2026 – IWCF Well Control Lev. 3-4
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.
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
Speakers
Vladimir Mitu
Vladimir entered the Oil & Gas industry in 2011, joining an OEM specialising in drilling technologies. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive international experience in technical training. Since 2025, he has worked as a Drilling Trainer at Saipem Drilling Training Centre, serving as an IWCF-accredited Instructor and Assessor in Drilling Well Control and Well Intervention Pressure Control.
Leonardo Bori
Leonardo entered the Oil & Gas industry in 2009, joining an OEM specialising in drilling technologies. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive international experience in technical training. Since 2024, he has been the Coordinator of Saipem’s Drilling Training Centre and an IWCF-accredited Instructor and Assessor for Drilling Well Control and Well Intervention Pressure Control.
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
Official IWCF Drilling Well Control Certification
Certificate of Achievement
Three tests with minimum 70% score each
Downloads
pdf - 09-2026
Interested in this course?
The Saipem Academy team will contact you to give you all the information about this course