Level 3 Certificate in Drilling Well Control
The Level 3 Certificate in Drilling Well Control offered by OXQUAL develops intermediate knowledge of kick detection, pressure control, blowout-prevention equipment, shut-in procedures and well-control calculations.The programme combines technical well-control principles with ris...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Certificate in Drilling Well Control offered by OXQUAL develops intermediate knowledge of kick detection, pressure control, blowout-prevention equipment, shut-in procedures and well-control calculations.
The programme combines technical well-control principles with risk management, contingency planning and simulator-based practice.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Well-Control Fundamentals
- Causes of Kicks
- Well-Control Equipment
- Blowout Preventers
- Choke Manifolds
- Pressure-Control Systems
- Kick Detection
- Shut-In Procedures
- Well-Control Barriers
- Driller Method
- Engineer Method
- Volumetric Methods
- Well-Control Calculations
- Kill Sheets
- Mud-Weight Adjustment
- Hydrostatic Pressure
- Formation Pressure
- Pressure Balance
- Well-Control Risk Management
- Contingency Planning
- Environmental and Safety Considerations
- Well-Control Simulation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Drilling-Crew Members
- Rig Operators
- HSE Personnel supporting drilling operations
- Petroleum and Drilling Professionals
- Drilling Contractors and Service Personnel
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical well-control knowledge.
- Strengthen kick-detection skills.
- Understand shut-in procedures.
- Improve pressure-control knowledge.
- Develop well-control calculation competence.
- Strengthen drilling risk-management skills.
- Apply knowledge through simulator-based assessment.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and simulation assessment.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers, applied case study and simulator-based well-control exercise.
- Total Questions: 65 theory questions plus 1 case study and 1 simulation.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 2.5 hours written plus 1 day simulation.
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