Course catalogue

This course includes all subjects needed to prepare candidates for the rotary drilling well control exam, surface and subsea BOP stack on driller level (Level 3).

A printed course manual and exercise book is provided for all attendees. The IWCF exam is included in the course.

The course has been made on basis of the recommendations for enhancements to well control training, issued by the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP).

Course Content
- Kick prevention
- Shut in procedures
- Well control methods
- Kill sheet calculations
- Practical simulator training
- Circulation methods
- Practical simulator assessment
- IWCF written exam on the last day (Friday)

Please note! The course is in Norwegian, however you have the option to select the exam language to be English

The object of this course is to help participants maintain and develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding their operational / emergency response function.

A representative selection of the content of the Small MOB Boat Basic Course adapted to participants’ previous knowledge, with major emphasis on practical training and drills.

This course is valid for 24 months.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of (Material) Safety Data Sheets ((M)SDS) for chemicals.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of the structure and information contained in Safety Data Sheets.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of Safety Data Sheets and how your role may require to understand certain information contained in the sheets.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009

CLP Regulation

REACH Regulation

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%. 

The course covers the following topics:

- Agreement on Inclusive Working Conditions
- Working environment and prevention
- Absence

At the beginning of the course you can take a pre-test, where you get the opportunity to show your skills. If you pass the pre-test, you do not have to go through the entire course.

Who is this course for?
Process Operators and Lab Technicians

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide an overview of the various types of process chemicals, their use and how they work.

Section 1: Basic Introduction to Chemistry
Section 2: Process Chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry
Section 3: Identifying the Risks in the Use of Process Chemicals
Section 4: Managing Chemical usage

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an overview of the various types of process chemicals, their use and how they work.

What standards are referred to in this course?
N/A

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.