Well Intervention Pressure Control
The Well Intervention Pressure Control course offered by OXQUAL develops advanced competence in maintaining pressure control and well integrity during wireline, coiled-tubing and snubbing operations.The programme covers intervention equipment, safety barriers, kick detection, pre...
About this qualification
The Well Intervention Pressure Control course offered by OXQUAL develops advanced competence in maintaining pressure control and well integrity during wireline, coiled-tubing and snubbing operations.
The programme covers intervention equipment, safety barriers, kick detection, pressure calculations, well-control techniques, SIMOPS, contingency planning and simulator-based exercises.
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-Intervention Fundamentals
- Wireline Operations
- Coiled-Tubing Operations
- Snubbing Operations
- Intervention Pressure Risks
- Hydrostatic Pressure
- Formation Pressure
- Pressure Balance
- Intervention Pressure-Control Equipment
- Lubricators
- Wireline Valves
- Coiled-Tubing BOPs
- Snubbing Units
- Primary and Secondary Barriers
- Fail-Safe Systems
- Kick Detection
- Shut-In Procedures
- Stripping and Snubbing Techniques
- Bullheading
- Volumetric Methods
- Well-Control Calculations
- Kill-Sheet Preparation
- SIMOPS Risk Management
- Contingency Planning
- Environmental and Safety Controls
- Simulator-Based Intervention Exercises
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Well-Intervention Engineers
- Well-Intervention Supervisors
- Wireline Personnel
- Coiled-Tubing Personnel
- Snubbing Operators
- HSE Personnel supporting well intervention
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop advanced intervention pressure-control competence.
- Understand intervention equipment and barriers.
- Improve kick-detection and shut-in knowledge.
- Strengthen well-control calculation skills.
- Improve SIMOPS and contingency planning.
- Apply knowledge through simulator-based scenarios.
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 intervention exercise.
- Total Questions: 70 theory questions plus 1 case study and 1 simulation.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 3 hours written plus 1 day simulation.
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