Well Control in Drilling Operations Course
Duration: 4 Days
Delivery: Online, In-House, or In-Class (Aberdeen)
Certification: Issued upon successful course completion
Course Summary
Gain essential knowledge in well control operations, from kick detection to well kill methods,
integrating practical calculations, equipment operation, and emergency response planning.
Course Description
This 4-day theory-based course equips drilling professionals with a structured understanding of well
control principles. Participants learn to identify formation pressures, operate key well control
equipment, perform kill sheet calculations, and apply recognized procedures in simulated and practical
scenarios.
Learning Objectives
- Well control fundamentals and kick prevention techniques
- Primary and secondary barrier management
- Blowout Preventer (BOP) systems and choke manifold operations
- Kick detection, shut-in procedures, and troubleshooting
- Well kill methods: Driller’s Method and Wait-and-Weight
- Emergency procedures, regulatory compliance, and operational planning
Course Schedule
- Day 1: Well Control Fundamentals & Kick Prevention
- Day 2: Well Control Equipment & Barrier Management
- Day 3: Kick Detection, Shut-in Procedures, & Troubleshooting
- Day 4: KWell Kill Techniques, Emergency Response & Final Assessment
Target Audience
- Drilling Engineers and Supervisors (Drillers, Toolpushers, Rig Managers)
- Wellsite and rig personnel
- Safety officers involved in pressure control
- Professionals seeking an in-depth refresher or structured training in well control
