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Sector:
Oil and Gas - Upstream/Production
Technical Focus Area:
Drilling & Well Engineering
About the Course
This course provides structured training in well control and blowout prevention, covering how kicks are detected, how BOP stacks are configured and tested, and how kill sheet calculations are performed. It reinforces the practical skills drilling personnel need to respond safely to well control incidents.
Participants work through the Driller's Method and Wait and Weight well control methods, BOP testing requirements, and kill sheet exercises, building confidence in applying well control procedures under pressure. The course reflects internationally recognized well control principles and terminology.
Learning Milestones
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize early kick indicators.
- Explain BOP configuration and testing requirements.
- Perform standard well control kill-sheet calculations.
- Apply the Driller's Method and Wait and Weight methods.
- Identify roles and responsibilities during a well control event.
- Evaluate well control equipment readiness.
- Participate effectively in well control drills.
Professional Audience
This course is ideal for drilling personnel with well control responsibilities, including:
- Drillers and toolpushers
- Drilling engineers and supervisors
- Wellsite company representatives
- Rig crew members preparing for well control certification
- HSE professionals supporting drilling operations
Modular Syllabus
Well Control Principles and Kick Detection
Causes of kicks and formation influx
Early kick warning signs
Shut-in procedures
Kick tolerance and margin concepts
Well control terminology
Course Dates & Prices
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