Q. What is the difference between IWCF and IADC WellCAP Drilling Well Control?
A. The well control training course is the same, with the same fee. The difference is in the
method of testing and how universally accepted the certification is accepted worldwide. Written
testing is performed independently by IWCF and practical assessments are performed by IWCF
accredited assessors. IWCF routinely audit both practical and written tests. IADC WellCAP accredit
the training school, and once the training is accredited, the school then delivers both training and testing in-house.
The IADC investigates any complaints about the school and can revoke the schools accreditaton if the school is not delivered to their high
standards. IADC is not universally accepted by all Drilling Contractors and Operators.
Q. Why does our completed IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control certificate not say Completion and Principles & Procedures on it?
A. Principles and Procedures and Completion Equipment are compulsory test requirements for IWCF WIPC Testing. The certificate
shows which of the well servicing operations (Wireline, Coiled Tubing or Snubbing) that the candidate choose to sit. An example IWCF
Well Intervention Pressure Control certificate is shown here >>>Click to view example certificate
Q. What is the difference between Driller and Supervisor levels in the Drilling Well Control Courses (IADC WellCAP or IWCF)?
A. Candidates usually sit Driller level for their first well control course. Derrickmen, Assistant Driller's normally take the
Driller's level. In the practical testing the Driller is responsible for detecting the kick and safetly shutting the well in.
The Supervisor's course is aimed at either a Driller looking towards future promotion and who has previously gained a BOP ticket, or Toolpushers,
Drilling Engineers, Drilling Superintendants,OIM's etc who require the Supervisory Level. The practical testing for the Supervisor focuses
on giving pre-kick instructions to the Driller and instructing the Drilling Team how to regain primary well control using a constant bottom
hole circulating method i.e. giving instructions and operating the choke to hold the correct bottomhole pressure while circulating the
kick out.
