Program Overview:
This training provides foundational knowledge and practical skills in well control for cased-hole operations. Participants gain a clear understanding of barrier management, kick prevention, and essential safety equipment, reinforced through hands-on rig-floor exercises. Unlike traditional classroom-only courses, this certification emphasizes real-world application and performance-based assessment.
Key Topics Covered:
- Core well control principles for cased-hole operations
- Barrier verification and maintenance
- Kick detection, prevention, and response techniques
- Safe operation and maintenance of well control equipment
- Practical, field-based skills verification
Program Value
Effective well control begins at the front line. This course equips crews to identify early warning signs, make confident operational decisions, and maintain well integrity throughout every phase of work. The goal is not simply compliance—but developing true, lasting competency that endures under pressure.
Ideal For:
Field service technicians, wellsite crews, and entry-level personnel seeking to strengthen their operational safety and well control proficiency.
Course Length:
This is a 2-day course consisting of sixteen (16) classroom hours which are required for teaching this curriculum. Course length excludes the knowledge assessment time (# hours).
Refund Policy:
Effective 05/19/25, refunds on courses will be liable to 10% of the course cost where withdrawal is less than 7 calendar days of the course start date. In addition, a non-refundable credit card processing fee of $50 will apply. Rather than cancel, we would be happy to help you reschedule your course at no additional cost. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please email info@americanwellcontrolacademy.com.
