PD 0018 Well Intervention Pressure Control Syllabus Level 3 4

International Well Control Forum
IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control Syllabus

Level 3 and 4
October 2021
Version 10
Well Intervention Pressure Control Syllabus - Level 2
Contents
COMPLETION OPERATIONS..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Well intervention pressure control incidents .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Well Integrity Assurance ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Principles .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Annulus pressure monitoring in well intervention .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Risk management ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Management of change ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Well (pressure) control drills .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Well intervention pressure control training and assessment .................................................................................................................................. 15
Well handover ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Introduction to Well Control ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Hydrostatic pressure ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Formation pressure ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Fracture pressure.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Formation injectivity tests ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Primary well (pressure) control.............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Secondary well (pressure) control ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Basic calculations ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Barriers .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Barrier philosophy ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Barrier management ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Barrier Verification Testing ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Verification ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Inflow testing ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Equipment integrity testing .................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Influx Characteristics and Behaviour ........................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Principles .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Shut-in Procedures................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Principles .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Interpretation......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Well Kill Methods ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Principles .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Forward circulation................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Reverse circulation ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Well kill calculations .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Bullheading ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Lubricate and bleed .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Surface failures ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Hydrates ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Blockage in the well .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
COMPLETION EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Introduction to well completion .............................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Xmas Trees .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Wellhead and tubing hanger ................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Tubing including flow couplings and tubing movement. ......................................................................................................................................... 49
Subsurface safety valves and annular safety valves ............................................................................................................................................. 50
Side pocket mandrels ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Sliding sleeves, circulation and flow control devices ............................................................................................................................................. 51
Packers and associated equipment (polished bore receptacle (PBR) and extra-long tubing seal receptacle (ELTSR))......................................... 52
Landing nipples, plugs and wireline entry guides (WEGs) ..................................................................................................................................... 53

OPTIONAL TOPICS .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
WIRELINE (WL) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Application WL ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Equipment WL ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Pressure Control ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Surface PCE stack WL ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Primary barrier elements WL ................................................................................................................................................................................ 55
Secondary barrier elements – BOPs (ram type preventers) WL ............................................................................................................................ 57
Shearing devices WL ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 58
Pressure Control (Barrier Elements and Envelopes) Principles WL .......................................................................................................................... 59
Other operations - PCE stack WL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Safely repair or replace a failed primary barrier element WL ................................................................................................................................. 60
PCE rig up WL ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
PCE testing WL .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Well Intervention Operations WL .............................................................................................................................................................................. 62
Operational Considerations (with well control consequences) WL ........................................................................................................................ 62
Controlled well shut in WL..................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Loss of pressure control during well intervention operations WL ........................................................................................................................... 65
COILED TUBING (CT)................................................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Application CT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Equipment CT ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Surface PCE stack CT .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Primary barrier elements CT ................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Secondary barrier elements – BOPs (ram type preventers) CT............................................................................................................................. 71
Shearing devices CT............................................................................................................................................................................................. 72

Other well control devices CT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Pressure Control (Barrier Elements and Envelopes) Principles CT........................................................................................................................... 73
Other operations - PCE Stack CT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Safely repair or replace a failed primary barrier element CT ................................................................................................................................. 75
PCE rig up CT....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
PCE testing CT ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Well Intervention Operations CT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Operational Considerations (with well control consequences) CT ......................................................................................................................... 77
Controlled well shut in CT ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Loss of pressure control during well intervention operations CT............................................................................................................................ 78
SNUBBING (SN) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Application SN ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Equipment SN....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Surface PCE stack SN .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Primary barrier elements SN ................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Secondary barrier elements – BOPs (ram type preventers) SN ............................................................................................................................ 85
Shearing devices SN ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 86
Other well control devices SN ............................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Pressure Control (Barrier Elements and Envelopes) Principles SN .......................................................................................................................... 87
Other Operations - PCE stack SN ......................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Safely repair or replace failed primary barrier element SN .................................................................................................................................... 88
PCE rig up SN ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
PCE testing SN ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Well Intervention Operations SN .............................................................................................................................................................................. 90
Operational considerations (with well control consequences) SN.......................................................................................................................... 90

Controlled well shut in SN ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Loss of pressure control during well intervention operations SN ........................................................................................................................... 92
Guidance Notes
IWCF have created this revised syllabus using guidance from a variety of sources, including our stakeholders, candidates, and Well Intervention
Pressure Control Taskforce. Together with the enhancements listed below, this revised syllabus aims to meet the principles outlined in IOGP Report
476 Recommendations for enhancements to well control training, examination and certification (August 2016) as a minimum.
The main enhancements contained within this revision provide:
- An improved structure that avoids duplication of topics in different syllabus components.

- In-depth learning outcomes to cover previously identified gaps in candidate knowledge.
- Defined progression between the levels, which ensures learning outcomes are now role specific.
- An increased emphasis on well integrity assurance during the well life cycle with reference to ISO 16530-1:2017 Petroleum and natural gas
industries -- Well integrity -- Part 1: Life cycle governance.
- An improved focus on the common principles of Pressure Control Equipment (PCE), which is now consolidated within the Completion
Operations component.
Who takes the Well Intervention Pressure Control course?
We recommend personnel in the following positions should attend this course:

• Level 3 : Equipment Operator (Wireline, Coiled Tubing, Snubbing).
• Level 3-4: Single Discipline Supervisor/Engineer (on successful completion of Level 3 should progress to level 4).
• Level 4 : Well Services Supervisor/Completion Supervisor/Service Leader.
IOGP Report 476 Well Control Training – Levels Guidance Chart has more specific job categories.
How long is the course?
The Level 3 and Level 4 Well Intervention Pressure Control training courses must be a minimum of 28 hours - based on all options taken.
How many candidates can a Centre have on a training course?
A course can have a maximum of fifteen candidates (depending on room size/ facilities).
When can a candidate move on from Level 3 to Level 4?
IWCF recommends a minimum three-month period to build further industry experience and competence before the candidate moves onto the next
level. It is unacceptable for a Level 3 candidate to be enrolled on a Level 4 course at the same time.
The Syllabus
The syllabus is designed to show progression through IWCF Levels 2, 3 and 4. If a syllabus outcome is not assessed at higher levels, IWCF assumes
that the candidate will have learned this knowledge at the previous IWCF level.
Testing Understanding
IWCF expects candidates’ knowledge and understanding of basic well intervention pressure control to develop so that they can competently perform
their assigned well control duties. It is insufficient for any candidate on any level of the course to be coached to pass the assessment.
This approach follows the guidance within IOGP report 476. “Training must be taught in line with the stipulated syllabus, and it will not be sufficient to
base training on “test-similar” or “test-identical” exam questions to help personnel pass the written exam. Industry accreditation bodies should assure
this is not happening”.
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives in the syllabus are based on the content (subject matter) the instructor must teach to meet the requirements of this level. The
use of the wording “learning objective” is in line with the IOGP Report 476. It is a broad overview statement of what the student will be taught during
the course.
Example: During the course students will gain an understanding of: Standard well intervention pressure control methods.
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes have been developed for each of the learning objectives contained in the syllabus. The outcome indicates how each learning
objective will be fulfilled with a detailed description of the skills a student must have at the end of the course. These learning outcomes are the basis
for assessment questions.
Example: By the end of the course students will be able to define and list well intervention pressure control methods.
Syllabus Division
The written test syllabus is divided into two sections:
Compulsory Modules:
Completion operations
Completion equipment.
Optional Modules: Note at least one optional module must be taken.

Wireline operations.
Coiled tubing operations
Snubbing operations
Subsea (refer to separate syllabus)
If a student selects subsea as an optional module refer to separate document “Well Intervention Pressure Control Subsea Module Guidance”.
Coding
Completion Operations Wireline Operations

Overview WI-SF-COM-01 Wireline application and equipment WI-SF-WLO-01
Well integrity assurance WI-SF-COM-02 Pressure control WI-SF-WLO-02
Introduction to well control WI-SF-COM-03 Pressure control (barrier Elements and envelopes) Principles WI-SF-WLO-03
Barriers WI-SF-COM-04 Well intervention operations WI-SF-WLO-04
Barrier verification testing WI-SF-COM-05
Influx characteristics and behaviour WI-SF-COM-06 Coiled Tubing Operations
Shut in procedures WI-SF-COM-07 Coiled tubing application and equipment WI-SF-CTO-01
Well kill methods WI-SF-COM-08 Pressure control WI-SF-CTO-02
Pressure control (barrier elements and envelopes) principles WI-SF-CTO-03
Completion Equipment Well intervention operations WI-SF-CTO-04
Completion equipment WI-SF-EQP-01
Snubbing Operations
Snubbing application and equipment WI-SF-SNO-01
Pressure control WI-SF-SNO-02
Pressure control (barrier elements and envelopes) principles WI-SF-SNO-03
Well intervention operations WI-SF-SNO-04
Levels
All learning outcomes have been given an ‘importance’ and a reference letter from A to C. This is shown in the right-hand column on the syllabus. The
importance is based on their level of ‘criticality’ in the syllabus.
Old importance New importance

Explanation
level level
5 and 10 A Critical knowledge required to prevent major/catastrophic damage to life, limb, and environment or industry.
3-4 B Necessary knowledge to prevent moderate/serious risk to life, limb, or environment.
1-2 C Foundation-level knowledge to prevent minor risk to life, limb, or environment.
Assessment method
Level 3 and 4 Well Intervention Pressure Control candidates must complete one assessment for completion operations, one assessment for
completion equipment and separate assessment papers for all optional modules taken.
Importance
Learning objective. Level 3 Level 4
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New
The student will gain an Learning outcome. Learning outcome.

Old
understanding of: The student will be able to: The student will be able to:
COMPLETION OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
Well intervention pressure control incidents
WI-SF-COM-01.01.01
Describe the potential impact of a well Assess the potential impact of a well
intervention pressure control incident on: intervention pressure control incident on:
- personnel - personnel
WA01.01
The impact of a well intervention - employment - employment

A
pressure control incident. - assets - assets
- environment - environment
- operations - operations
- reputation. - reputation.
WELL INTEGRITY ASSURANCE

Principles
WI-SF-COM-02.01.01
Explain what is meant by “well integrity

Well integrity requirements Explain how an effective well integrity
WA01.02
management”.
throughout the well life cycle from management system (including common
B
construction to abandonment elements of the well integrity life cycle) can
Identify the common elements of the well
(reference: ISO 16530-1:2017). help prevent well/pressure control incidents.
integrity life cycle.
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Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Annulus pressure monitoring in well intervention

WI-SF-COM-02.02.01
WEQJ01.01
Explain why annuli pressures are monitored: Explain why annuli pressures are monitored:
Monitoring annulus pressures. - check for loss of integrity - check for loss of integrity C
- check for barrier leaks. - check for barrier leaks.
WI-SF-COM-02.02.02
From given well data analyse the source of

abnormal annulus pressure and explain how to
WEQJ01.02
The sources of abnormal annulus bring the pressure back to normal without
From given well data, determine the source of
pressures and how to deal with compromising well integrity. C
abnormal annulus pressure.
them.
Explain the consequences if the annulus
pressure is not brought back to normal.
WI-SF-COM-02.02.03
From a given situation, explain how to

Maximum allowable annulus determine MAASP.
NEW
surface pressure (MAASP) in well Explain MAASP and how it is determined. C

intervention operations. Explain what conditions determine a
reassessment of MAASP.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Risk management
WI-SF-COM-02.03.01
Explain the principles and practices of risk

management including: Explain how and when to use risk management
WD01.01
Risk management principles and - identifying hazards and associated risk principles and practices to reduce the
B
practices. - assessing the impact and probability of probability and the consequences of a well
an event intervention pressure control incident.
- actions to mitigate and control risk.
WI-SF-COM-02.03.02
Explain well (pressure) control responsibilities From a given situation, explain the well
WA03.02
Well (pressure) control

including: (pressure) control responsibilities including:
responsibilities of personnel A
- lines of communication - lines of communication
involved in the task.
- roles of personnel. - roles of personnel.
WI-SF-COM-02.03.03
Explain the important elements of a checklist From a given scenario using a checklist,
that must be confirmed as in place and assess if controls are in place and functional
Checklists for well (pressure)
NEW
functional: including: B
control operations.
- pressure control equipment (PCE) - pressure control equipment (PCE)
- procedures. - procedures.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
WI-SF-COM-02.03.04
From a given situation, recognise and respond

Recognise and respond to changes during the
to changes during the planning and preparation
planning and preparation phase:
How to use risk management phase:
- well parameters
principles and practices in the - well parameters
NEW
- PCE configuration C
planning and preparation phase of - PCE configuration
- use of quick test subs
well intervention pressure control. - use of quick test subs
- operational objectives
- operational objectives
- simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
- simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
Management of change
WI-SF-COM-02.04.01
WD01.02
Explain why and when an MOC process is From a given scenario, assess when to use an
The management of change
required and the key steps to deliver the MOC process and describe how to deliver the B
(MOC) process.
change. change.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Well (pressure) control drills

WI-SF-COM-02.05.01
Explain the purpose of, and when to complete

Explain the purpose of, and when to complete
well (pressure) control drills:
WD01.02
Well (pressure) control drills during well (pressure) control drills:

- to check equipment is ready
completion and intervention - to check equipment is ready B
- to check team members understand
operations. - to check team members understand
their role
their role.
- to prove team competency.
Well intervention pressure control training and assessment

Explain "why are we here?" including:
Explain "why are we here?" including: - capability to apply well intervention
WI-SF-COM-02.06.01
- capability to apply well intervention pressure control skills

pressure control skills - trust of stakeholders
WA02.01
- trust of stakeholders - responsibility to colleagues

Well intervention pressure control
- responsibility to colleagues - reduce the severity of a well B
training and assessment.
- reduce the severity of a well intervention pressure control incident
intervention pressure control incident - prevent a well intervention pressure
- prevent a well intervention pressure control incident
control incident. - regulatory requirements/pressure
control requirements.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Well handover
WA04.01/ WWD01.03
WI-SF-COM-02.07.01
Explain why it is important to confirm the well From a given situation, assess the well barrier
The reasons for confirming well
barrier integrity status (including upstream and integrity status, (including upstream and
integrity status before A
downstream pressure isolation) during downstream pressure isolation) during
handover/takeover of the well.
handover/takeover of the well. handover/takeover of the well.
WI-SF-COM-02.07.02
Explain the critical steps required to ensure From a given handover situation assess the
successful well handover: information provided focusing on:
- complete and correct information - complete and correct information
NEW
How to evaluate a well handover. - clear roles and responsibilities - clear roles and responsibilities B
- accepting well barriers - accepting well barriers
- accepting well conditions - accepting well conditions
- accepting any well parameter changes. - accepting any well parameter changes.

Importance
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syllabus
New

Old
INTRODUCTION TO WELL CONTROL

Hydrostatic pressure
WI-SF-COM-03.01.01
Explain hydrostatic pressure.

WB01.01
Explain the factors that affect hydrostatic

Factors that affect hydrostatic
pressure: C
pressure.
- true vertical depth
- fluid density
- temperature changes.
Complete hydrostatic and gradient calculations From a given situation, complete hydrostatic
including: and gradient calculations including:
- given a fluid density, calculate a - given a fluid density, calculate a
WI-SF-COM-03.01.02
pressure gradient pressure gradient

- given a pressure gradient, calculate a - given a pressure gradient, calculate a
fluid density fluid density
- given a fluid density and true vertical - given a fluid density and true vertical
NEW
Hydrostatic pressure calculations. B

depth (TVD) calculate a pressure depth (TVD) calculate a pressure
- given a pressure and a TVD, calculate - given a pressure and a TVD, calculate
a fluid density a fluid density
- given a pressure and a fluid density, - given a pressure and a fluid density,
calculate a TVD calculate a TVD
- given two or more fluid densities and - given two or more fluid densities and
vertical intervals, calculate a pressure. vertical intervals, calculate a pressure.

Importance
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category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
WI-SF-COM-03.01.03
Using given data, calculate the differential

pressure at any point between the tubing and
WB01.03
Using given data, calculate the differential

The difference between tubing and annulus.
pressure at any point between the tubing and C
annulus pressures.
annulus.
From a given differential pressure calculation,
verify the result and identify possible errors.
Formation pressure
WI-SF-COM-03.02.01
Explain what can cause formation pore

WB02.01
pressure changes:
Formation pore pressure. Explain formation pore pressure. C
- depletion
- injection.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Fracture pressure
WI-SF-COM-03.03.01
WB03.01
Explain fracture pressure and its impact on well From a given situation, assess how changes in
Fracture pressure. C
integrity. fracture pressure will impact well integrity.
Formation injectivity tests

WI-SF-COM-03.04.01
Explain formation injectivity testing and why Explain formation injectivity testing and why
NEW
Formation injectivity tests. fractures can happen if fracture pressure is fractures can happen if fracture pressure is C
exceeded. exceeded.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Primary well (pressure) control

WI-SF-COM-03.05.01
Explain how hydrostatic pressure and Explain how hydrostatic pressure and
formation pore pressure can influence primary formation pore pressure can influence primary
WB04.01
Primary well (pressure) control and well control in drilling operations. well control in drilling operations.
the difference between drilling and B
well intervention operations. Explain how primary well (pressure) control is Explain how primary well (pressure) control is
used to prevent the release of fluids during well used to prevent the release of fluids during well
intervention operations. intervention operations.
Explain how to respond to different types of

surface leaks due to loss of primary well
(pressure) control including:
- gas (hydrocarbon, H 2 S, CO 2 )
WI-SF-COM-03.05.02
- stimulation/pumping fluids (including

acids and alkalis)
- oil
WI01.01
The different types of surface

- water.
leaks due to loss of primary well B
(pressure) control.
Explain how to mitigate exposure to these
associated hazards:
- temperature
- pressure
- fire
- explosion
- toxic vapours.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Secondary well (pressure) control

WI-SF-COM-03.06.01
WB05.01
Outline the actions to achieve and maintain Explain the actions to achieve and maintain
Secondary well (pressure) control. secondary well (pressure) control during well secondary well (pressure) control during well A
intervention operations. intervention operations.
Basic calculations
WI-SF-COM-03.07.01
Explain what happens when pressure is From a given situation, assess the relationship
applied to a surface area. between pressure, area and force.
WB08.01
The impact of pressure applied to

From given data, calculate: From given data, calculate: B
an area.
- area - area
- pressure - pressure
- force. - force.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
WI-SF-COM-03.07.02
From industry-standard displacement and

capacity tables, calculate internal string and
WB08.02
Internal string and annular From industry-standard displacement and

annular volumes.
volumes from industry-standard capacity tables, calculate internal string and B
displacement and capacity tables. annular volumes.
From a given data set, verify the result and
identify possible errors.
BARRIERS
Barrier philosophy
WI-SF-COM-04.01.02
Well barrier elements and well

WC02.03
barrier envelopes in well From a given static situation, identify what From a given changing situation, identify what
A
intervention and completion elements can form a well barrier envelope. elements can form a well barrier envelope.
operations.

Importance
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syllabus
New

Old
Compare mechanical and hydrostatic (fluid)

Compare mechanical and hydrostatic (fluid)
barriers.
barriers.
Hydrostatic (fluid) barriers:
Hydrostatic (fluid) barriers:
- fluid hydrostatic pressure and the
- fluid hydrostatic pressure and the
relationship with formation pressure
WI-SF-COM-04.01.03
relationship with formation pressure

(overbalance, underbalance, at
(overbalance, underbalance, at
balance)
balance)
WC02.07
- the density can be maintained (ability to

Different well barrier element - the density can be maintained (ability to
circulate) A
types. circulate)
- can be monitored (for losses, gains or
- can be monitored (for losses, gains or
pressure).
pressure).
Mechanical Barriers:
Mechanical Barriers:
- pressure test in the direction of flow
- pressure test in the direction of flow
- any deviations from pressure testing in
- any deviations from pressure testing in
the direction of flow must be risk
the direction of flow must be risk
assessed and verified.
assessed and verified.
WI-SF-COM-04.01.04
From a given situation, identify primary and From a given situation, assess the primary and
Barrier terminology – primary and
NEW
secondary well barriers elements during well secondary well barrier elements during well A
secondary barrier elements.
intervention and completion operations. intervention and completion operations.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
WI-SF-COM-04.01.05
WC02.09
Grouping well barrier elements into

From a given well system diagram, identify the From a given well system diagram, identify the
primary and secondary barrier A
primary and secondary well barrier envelopes. primary and secondary well barrier envelopes.
envelopes.
Barrier management
WI-SF-COM-04.02.01
WB06.01
Blowout preventers (BOPs) and

Explain the function of a BOP and other PCE
other pressure control equipment B
(such as quick test subs) as barrier elements
(PCE).
WI-SF-COM-04.02.02
Explain the function and the location of a

shearing device in a PCE stack including:
- single shear ram device
From a given situation, assess when to activate
NEW
Shearing devices. - shear/seal ram/valve device. B

the shearing device.
Describe situations in which to activate the
shearing device.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Explain what can happen when non-shearable

and non-sealable equipment is across the BOP
WI-SF-COM-04.02.03
Explain what can happen when non-shearable such as:

and non-sealable equipment is across the BOP - sand screens
WEQG03.03
such as: - cables

Non-shearable (and non-sealable) - sand screens - control lines
A
equipment across the BOP. - cables - bottomhole assemblies (BHAS)
- control lines including flow couplings.
- bottomhole assemblies (BHAs)
including flow couplings. From a given situation with a non-shearable (or
non-sealable) across the BOP, explain what to
do next.
WI-SF-COM-04.02.04
From a given situation, explain how to prevent

Explain the factors that can affect BOP integrity
BOP failure during operations considering the
Maintaining BOP and associated during operations:
following factors:
NEW
equipment integrity during - hydraulic pressure A

- hydraulic pressure
operations. - fluid composition
- fluid composition
- maintenance.
- maintenance.
From a given situation, assess the correct From a given situation, assess the correct
WI-SF-COM-04.02.05
make-up for specific types of connections make up for specific types of connections
WEQQA05.01
including: including:
Correct connection makes up of - gaskets - gaskets
- ring joints - ring joints C
various joint types.
- hammer unions - hammer unions
- swivel connections - swivel connections
- quick unions. - quick unions.

Importance
category
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syllabus
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New

Old
WI-SF-COM-04.02.06
From a given situation, explain the correct

Correct elastomers for the well From given well conditions, describe the
NEW
elastomer to use, and the consequences of C

conditions. correct elastomer to use.
using the incorrect type.
Explain the operating principle of a BOP control

WI-SF-COM-04.02.07
system.
Explain the operating principle of a BOP control
system.
Explain when to use accumulators.
NEW
BOP control system. Explain when to use accumulators. B

Explain why it is important to size accumulators
for the BOP function.
Explain why it is important to size accumulators
for the BOP function.
Using given data, calculate the required
volume of accumulators.

Importance
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Old
BARRIER VERIFICATION TESTING

Verification
Describe the processes to verify a well barrier
element is in place and working:
Describe the processes to verify a well barrier
WI-SF-COM-05.01.01
- confirm that it has operated correctly

element is in place and working:
- continually monitor its integrity.
- confirm that it has operated correctly
WC02.04
- continually monitor its integrity.

Verifying well barrier elements are Identify the reference sources for barrier
B
in place and working. verification criteria including:
Identify the reference sources for barrier
- the well programme
verification criteria including:
- operations manuals
- the well programme
- industry standards
- operations manuals.
- specifications from equipment
manufacturers.
WI-SF-COM-05.01.02
Verify the criteria for well barrier test

Describe the key elements of well barrier test
documents:
WC02.05
documents:
Documentation for well barrier - correct test procedure used
- testing procedure B
tests. - documentation sign off by the correct
- documentation sign off
person
- accurate records.
- accurate records maintained.

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From a given situation, verify the appropriate

WI-SF-COM-05.01.03
Outline the appropriate steps for a barrier

WP01.05/ WP01.07
steps for a barrier element test and the line-up

element test and the line-up required:
required:
- communicate with the team
- communicate with the team
The steps required for an effective - ensure every team member
- ensure every team member A
barrier element test. understands the procedure
understands the procedure
- monitor and record test parameters for
- monitor and record test parameters for
pressure and flow
pressure and flow
- seek test documentation approval.
- seek test documentation approval.
WI-SF-COM-05.01.04
Explain the correct action to take if a well From a given situation, explain the correct
barrier element test fails: action to take if a well barrier element test fails:
WC02.06
What to do when a well barrier - ensure secondary barrier in place and - ensure secondary barrier in place and
A
element test fails. working working
- repair or replace the failed barrier - repair or replace the failed barrier
- re-test the barrier. - re-test the barrier.
WI-SF-COM-05.01.05
WWE01.02
From a given situation, verify if the equipment

The need for equipment Explain why equipment must be certified, and
is certified, and if the required checks have
certification and checking if how to ensure it is compatible with other B
been completed to ensure equipment and well
equipment is compatible for use. equipment and the well fluids.
fluid compatibility.

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Explain how items of a specified rig-up must be

WEQG03.01/WWD01.01/WCD01.01/WSD01.01/
checked for:
- damages
- wear and tear
WI-SF-COM-05.01.06
Explain how to verify that PCE is fit for purpose

- the intended use.
WSA04.05/WWA07.05
and ready to use:

- prepare and check equipment
Explain how critical sealing surfaces are
How to check pressure control - inspect critical sealing surfaces
prepared before they are installed. B
equipment (PCE). - check that correct seals are fitted
- ensure adaptors and connectors are
Explain the adaptors and connectors needed to
compatible (pressure rating,
ensure compatibility between equipment such
dimensions, torque).
as:
- pressure rating
- dimensions
- torque.
WI-SF-COM-05.01.07
Describe the correct way to make-up different

WEQG03.02
types of PCE hydraulic hoses and fittings.

The correct make up of PCE From a given situation, assess the potential
hydraulic hoses and fittings, and impact of incorrect PCE hydraulic hose make B
Explain how to check them for damage or
how to check them. up, damage or wear.
wear, and the consequences of not replacing
them.

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Inflow testing
From a given configuration, assess the
appropriate way to inflow test a well barrier:
WI-SF-COM-05.02.01
WP01.01/ WWA02.04
Explain how to inflow test a well barrier:

- test barriers in direction of flow
- test barriers in direction of flow
- when you cannot apply positive
- when you cannot apply positive
pressure upstream of the barrier
pressure upstream of the barrier
Inflow testing a well barrier. - close barrier and bleed off pressure A
- close barrier and bleed off pressure
downstream
downstream
- use the upstream pressure as the test
- use the upstream pressure as the test
pressure.
pressure.
Assess if the inflow test results are acceptable.
WI-SF-COM-05.02.02
WP01.03
How to interpret the volume and From a set of inflow test results, interpret the From a set of inflow test results, interpret the
pressure changes that take place information including volumetric and information including volumetric and B
during the inflow test. temperature effects. temperature effects.
WI-SF-COM-05.02.03
Outline how you know a well barrier inflow test From a given situation, verify if a well barrier
has failed, and explain the immediate actions inflow test has failed and explain the immediate
to take: actions to take:
WP01.04
What to do if a barrier inflow test - monitor for pressure and flow - monitor for pressure and flow
B
fails. - identify the consequences of the test - identify the consequences of the test
failure failure
- describe the steps to regain primary - describe the steps to regain primary
well control. well control.

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WI-SF-COM-05.02.04
From a given situation:

- assess the effect of different fluid
How the different fluid densities
WP01.06
densities and fluid levels in the well and

and fluid levels in the well will Explain how different fluid densities and fluid
their impact on the barrier inflow test. A
affect the results of a barrier inflow levels affect the results of a barrier inflow test.
- assess the effect of differential pressure
test.
across the barrier and how it will affect
the barrier inflow test.
WI-SF-COM-05.02.05
From a diagram or description, determine

possible leak paths and explain the potential
WP01.08
From a diagram or description, determine

Possible leak paths during an impact on the inflow test.
possible leak paths and explain the potential A
inflow test.
impact on the inflow test.
From a given inflow test pressure profile,
identify thermal expansion and/or flow.
Equipment integrity testing

WI-SF-COM-05.03.01
Explain the reasons for equipment integrity

Explain the reasons for equipment integrity
testing, and which parameters are measured
testing, and which parameters are measured
WH01.01
during the test.

during the test.
Equipment integrity testing. A
From given set of equipment integrity test
From given set of equipment integrity test
results, explain if the outcome is acceptable
results, explain if the outcome is acceptable.
and if not, what action to take.

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WWA02.02/WCE01.01/WCE0
WI-SF-COM-05.03.02
1.02/WSE01/01/WSE01.02
From a given situation, verify how to do

Explain how to do pressure tests and function pressure tests and function tests on any type of
Intervention (wireline, coiled tubing tests on any type of intervention BOP. intervention BOP and assess if the test results
and snubbing) BOP pressure tests are acceptable. B
and function tests. Explain the hazards and limits of low and high-
pressure tests. Explain the hazards and limits of low and high-
pressure tests.
From a given situation, verify the correct rig-

Explain the correct rig-up/line-up and
up/line-up and procedures for testing the
procedures for testing the integrity of the
WI-SF-COM-05.03.03
integrity of the following components/barrier

following components/barrier elements:
elements:
- plugs
- plugs
WH01.02
How to do integrity tests on - sliding sleeves

- sliding sleeves
specific well components/barrier - downhole safety valves B
- downhole safety valves
elements. - Xmas Trees
- Xmas Trees
- gate valves
- gate valves
- packers
- packers
- the wellhead
- the wellhead
- the annulus.
- the annulus.

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INFLUX CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIOUR

Principles
WI-SF-COM-06.01.01
From a given influx scenario, assess how to

Explain how to respond to the different types of
WI01.01
respond to:
influx:
The different types of influx. - gas (hydrocarbon, H 2 S, CO 2 ) B
- gas (hydrocarbon, H 2 S, CO 2 )
- oil
- oil
- water.
- water.
WI-SF-COM-06.01.02
From given well conditions, calculate pressure

and volume using simple gas law:
WI01.03
From given well conditions, calculate pressure

P1 x V1 = P2 x V2.
Basic gas law. and volume using simple gas law: C
P1 x V1 = P2 x V2.
Explain why basic gas law is important for
understanding influx behaviour.
WI-SF-COM-06.01.03
WI01.02
How an influx can change as it is Describe how different types of influx can From a given situation, explain how an influx
C
circulated up a well. change as they are circulated up a well. can change as it is circulated up a well.

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WI-SF-COM-06.01.04
WJ06.01/W01.04
Explain the principles of gas migration in:

From a given situation, assess the impact of
The principles of gas migration. - an open well C
gas migration on the wellbore conditions.
- a shut-in well.
WI-SF-COM-06.01.05
From a given shut-in well situation, explain the

change in surface and wellbore pressure due
WJ06.02
Explain why it is important to monitor surface to gas migration.

The effect of gas migration on
and well bore pressure immediately after the C
surface and well bore pressure.
well is shut in. Explain why it is important to monitor for trends
in surface and wellbore pressure after the well
is shut in.

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SHUT-IN PROCEDURES
Principles
WI-SF-COM-07.01.01
Explain why it is important to have a shut-in

WJ01.01
procedure which is:

Why it is important to have a shut-
- known by the well intervention crew B
in procedure.
- possible to implement
- regularly practiced.
Procedures
WI-SF-COM-07.02.01
From a given situation, (primary barrier failure)

explain the shut-in steps including valve
sequence:
WJ02.01
- with tools in the well

How to shut in the well. B
- without tools in the well.
Explain why it is important to count the number

of valve turns required to open and to close.

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WI-SF-COM-07.02.02
Explain how to confirm the well is shut in, and From a given situation, verify if the well is shut
what to do if it is not, including: in, and explain what to do if it is not, including:
WJ02.02
How to confirm if the well is shut - monitor fluid volumes - monitor fluid volumes
B
in. - check valve line up - check valve line up
- monitor flow meter - monitor flow meter
- monitor pressures. - monitor pressures.
WI-SF-COM-07.02.03
Explain the causes of pressure change in a From a given situation, assess the causes of
WJ02.03
shut-in well: pressure change in a shut-in well:

The reasons for pressure change
- pressure build up - pressure build up B
over time in a shut-in well.
- thermal expansion - thermal expansion
- gas migration. - gas migration.
Explain the precautions to take when opening a Explain the precautions to take when opening a
WI-SF-COM-07.02.04
valve under differential pressure including: valve under differential pressure including:
- Xmas Tree valves - Xmas Tree valves
WJ02.05
- use of quick test subs leading to - use of quick test subs leading to
Opening valves under differential
differential pressures differential pressures C
pressure.
- stinging of gate valves - stinging of gate valves
- correct use of low torque valves - correct use of low torque valves
- limitations of spring/pressure-assist - limitations of spring/pressure-assist
valves closing under low pressure. valves closing under low pressure.

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WI-SF-COM-07.02.05
WWE01.01
Removing (bleeding down) Describe how to safely remove (bleed down)

hydrocarbons safely from pressure hydrocarbons from PCE into the atmosphere or C
control equipment (PCE). use a temporary or fixed flare stack.
Interpretation
For either completion or live well pipe
From a given situation (for either completion or
deployment explain:
live well pipe deployment), assess why there
WI-SF-COM-07.03.02
may be a difference between shut-in tubing (or

Why there may be a difference between shut-in
string) pressure and shut-in casing (or annulus)
The reasons for differences tubing (or string) pressure and shut-in casing
WJ04.02
pressure:
between shut-in tubing (or string) (or annulus) pressure:
- varying fluid properties B
pressure and shut-in casing (or - varying fluid properties
- inaccuracy of the gauge
annulus) pressure. - inaccuracy of the gauge
- well deviation
- well deviation
- tubing shoe depth
- tubing shoe depth
- packer setting depth
- packer setting depth
- circulating depth.
- circulating depth.

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WI-SF-COM-07.03.03
From a given diagram or data set, interpret From a given diagram or data set, interpret
possible incorrect gauge readings, and explain possible incorrect gauge readings, and explain
WJ05.01
The limits of pressure gauges and

the possible reasons including: the possible reasons including:
how to correctly interpret gauge B
- range - range
readings.
- temperature rating - temperature rating
- calibration. - calibration.
WI-SF-COM-07.03.04
WN02.01
From a given example, verify that pressure From a given example, verify that pressure
Problems with pressure gauge
gauges are not working properly and explain gauges are not working properly and explain B
readings.
the correct action to take. the correct action to take.

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WELL KILL METHODS

Principles
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of
WK02.01/WK02.02/Wk02.
the different well kill control methods:

WI-SF-COM-08.01.01
Describe the well kill methods, and outline the - bullheading

advantages and disadvantages: - forward circulation
03/ WN01.01
- bullheading - reverse circulation

The different well kill methods. - forward circulation - lubricate and bleed A
- reverse circulation - volumetric.
- lubricate and bleed
- volumetric. From a given scenario of well bore conditions
and well data, assess the most appropriate kill
method to use.
From a given situation, assess the factors that
affect the choice of kill pump rate such as:
Describe the factors that affect the choice of kill
WI-SF-COM-08.01.02
- formation strength
pump rate such as:
- annular friction loss
- formation strength
- well-bore conditions
WK02.04
- annular friction loss

The factors that affect the kill - fluid-handling capacity of the surface
- well-bore conditions B
pump rate. disposal system
- fluid-handling capacity of the surface
- pump limitations
disposal system
- choke operator reaction time.
- pump limitations
- choke operator reaction time.
Explain the possible consequences of choosing
the incorrect kill pump rate.

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Describe the function of the following items in a

WI-SF-COM-08.01.03
kill system:
- pump unit
- storage tank
WG01.01
- mixing tank From a given scenario, assess the kill system

A kill system. B
- choke unit requirements including set up.
- fluid disposal
- gas handling
- bleed-off system
- pipework.
WI-SF-COM-08.01.04
WCD01.06
For adjustable and fixed chokes:

Explain when different chokes are used:
- explain when they would be used
Use of chokes to control flow. - fixed B
- from a given situation, determine where
- adjustable.
they should be positioned.
Forward circulation
WI-SF-COM-08.02.01
From a given forward circulation well kill graph From a given forward circulation well kill graph
WK03.01A
The forward circulation well control (either completion or live well pipe deployment) (either completion or live well pipe deployment)
B
method. explain the reasons for any change in line interpret pressure changes with time (or pump
gradient. rate).

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Reverse circulation
WI-SF-COM-08.03.01
WK03.01
From a given reverse circulation well kill graph, From a given reverse circulation well kill graph,
The reverse circulation well control
explain the reasons for any change in line interpret pressure changes with time (or pump B
method.
gradient. rate).
Well kill calculations

WI-SF-COM-08.04.01
WK04.01/ WK04.02/
WK04.03/ WK04.04
Using given data, calculate:

Using given data, calculate: - the volume pumped to displace tubing
- the tubing/string volume - the volume pumped to displace the
Annulus and tubing displacement
- the annulus volume annulus B
calculations.
- the total circulating volume - the total circulating volume
- the pump rate. - the pump rate required to complete
circulation.

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Using given data, calculate each of the From a given situation, calculate each of the
WK04.07/ WK04.08/ WK04.09 WK04.10/
following: following:
- The bottomhole pressure - The bottomhole pressure
(BHP)/formation pressure (BHP)/formation pressure
- The shut-in wellhead pressure (SIWHP) - The shut-in wellhead pressure (SIWHP)
WI-SF-COM-08.04.02
WK04.11/ WK04.12
- The kill fluid density - The kill fluid density

- The maximum allowable surface - The maximum allowable surface
pressure pressure
Pressure and fluid density well kill
- The initial circulating pressure (ICP) - The initial circulating pressure (ICP) B
calculations.
- The final circulating pressure (FCP) - The final circulating pressure (FCP)
- The pressure change per volume - The pressure change per volume
pumped pumped
- The tubing and annulus volumes - The tubing and annulus volumes
- The maximum pump rate. - The maximum pump rate.
Determine the correct working pressure for the Determine the correct working pressure for the
PCE. PCE.
Bullheading
WI-SF-COM-08.05.01
For a given bullheading situation that includes

well configuration and well data:
WK05.01
- explain how to prepare a pumping

How to prepare for the bullheading
schedule. B
method.
Calculate the maximum allowable surface
pressure.

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WI-SF-COM-08.05.02
From a given bullheading situation, assess the

The risk of starting a fracture
NEW
impact of increasing pressure and the risk of C

during bullheading.
starting a fracture.
Lubricate and bleed

WK06.04/WK06.05/W
WI-SF-COM-08.06.01
Explain the procedure for the lubricate and

bleed method:
- establish the safety margin (within the
K06.06
equipment rating
The lubricate and bleed method. B
- lubricate fluid into the well
- bleed off the equivalent hydrostatic
pressure of the lubricated fluid
- repeat the process.

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Surface failures
From a given scenario analyse surface failures,
WI-SF-COM-08.07.01
including the following:

- leaking flange connections
- leaking O-ring connections
WN04.01
The source of surface failures and - leaking weep holes

B
how to prevent them. - damaged seals
- damaged hydraulic control line/hoses.
Explain the correct action to take before starting

the job.
WI-SF-COM-08.07.02
Explain:
WWA07.06
- what is meant by explosive From a given situation, identify explosive

Explosive decompression. decompression decompression and assess actions to take to C
- how to recognise it prevent it.
- how to prevent it.

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Hydrates
Describe how hydrates form:
- availability of free water
WI-SF-COM-08.08.01
- combine with natural gas

LWN05.01/WN05.02
- high pressure
- low temperature.
Hydrates, how they form and how From a given situation, assess if hydrates are
B
to prevent and remove them. Explain where hydrates can form and how to likely to form.
prevent and remove them:
- avoid pressure drop across blockage or
partly closed valves
- use chemical inhibitors to prevent and
remove them.
Identify the risks associated with hydrates and
WI-SF-COM-08.08.02
their treatment:
- restricted access
- toolstring cannot be pulled out of the
The risks associated with From a given situation, identify high risk
NEW
hole B
hydrates. operations where hydrates can form.
- failed/blocked completion
- unable to circulate
- misinterpreting barriers
- mismanagement of hydrate removal.

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Blockage in the well

WI-SF-COM-08.09.01
WN10.01
From given well data, identify possible

Detecting possible blockages in From given well data, identify possible
blockages in the well and assess what to do B
the well. blockages in the well.
next.
WI-SF-COM-08.09.02
WN10.02
From given well data, identify possible

A blockage in the well during well From given well data, identify possible
blockages in the well while circulating and B
circulation. blockages in the well while circulating.
assess what to do next.
WI-SF-COM-08.09.03
WN10.03
From given well data, identify possible From given well data, identify possible
A blockage in the well during a
blockages in the well during a well intervention blockages in the well during a well intervention B
well intervention operation.
operation, and assess what to do next. operation, and assess what to do next.

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COMPLETION EQUIPMENT
Introduction to well completion
WI-SF-EQP-01.01.01
From a given situation, assess the different

Explain the different methods of completing a methods of completing a well across the
well across the production or injection zone: production or injection zone:
NEW
The purpose of a well completion. - open hole compared to cased hole - open hole compared to cased hole C
- use of liner system - use of liner system
- vertical/highly deviated/horizontal - vertical/highly deviated/horizontal
- use of artificial lift. - use of artificial lift.
From a given situation, assess the impact if a

WI-SF-EQP-01.01.02
well is not properly cleaned before running a

Explain the consequences if the well is not completion:
properly cleaned before running a completion: - how the reservoir could become
- equipment failure damaged
NEW
Preparing for a well completion A

- damage to the reservoir - how equipment might fail to function
- potential for blocked lines and incorrect - how equipment could be damaged
gauge readings. - how test information/gauge readings
could be incorrect
- the potential of proven barrier failure.

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Xmas Trees
WI-SF-EQP-01.02.01
WEQG01.01A
From a given diagram or description, identify From a given diagram or description with a
the Xmas Tree barrier elements and shearing Xmas Tree in place:
The function of the Xmas Tree in
devices and explain their function: - assess if a barrier element or shearing A
pressure control.
- master, swab and wing valves devices has failed
- wireline cutting ability. - explain what to do if it has failed.
Wellhead and tubing hanger

Explain the primary function of the wellhead and
tubing hanger and how they work including:
- Hanger nipple sealing mechanisms Explain the primary function of the wellhead and
- Sealing off the annulus tubing hanger and how they work including:
- Support the tubing weight and tubing - Hanger nipple sealing mechanisms
WEQG01.01B/ WEQG01.05
stresses - Sealing off annulus

WI-SF-EQP-01.03.01
- Locking or threaded profile for hanger - Support tubing weight and tubing
plug stresses
- Conduit for downhole functions, - Locking or threaded profile for hanger
The function of the wellhead and B
communications and data. plug
tubing hanger in pressure control.
- Conduit for downhole functions,
From a given diagram or description, identify communications and data.
the wellhead and tubing hanger barrier
elements: From a given situation with a wellhead and
- Wellhead body and seals tubing hanger made-up and in place, assess if a
- Annulus ports/valves barrier element has failed and explain what to
- Casing seal assemblies do next.
- Tubing hanger seals
- Control line connections.

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Tubing including flow couplings and tubing movement.

Explain:
WI-SF-EQP-01.04.01
- why it is important to select the correct From a given situation assess:

tubing size, weight and material type - the consequences of using the incorrect
WEQG01.05
Tubing selection, movement - why tubing moves, and the tubing size, weight and material type
(compression and tension) and consequences of tubing movement - the consequences of tubing movement C
the use of flow couplings. - the methods used to manage the and how to manage it
consequences of tubing movement - where to install flow couplings in a
- why flow couplings are installed in a completion.
completion.

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Subsurface safety valves and annular safety valves

Explain the primary function, use, and location
of:
Explain the primary function, use, and location - surface controlled subsurface safety
of: valves (SCSSSV)
- surface controlled subsurface safety - tubing retrievable (TRSCSSSVs)
valves (SCSSSV) - wireline retrievable
- tubing retrievable (TRSCSSSVs) (WRSCSSSVs)
WI-SF-EQP-01.05.01
- wireline retrievable - subsurface controlled subsurface

(WRSCSSSVs) surface safety valves (SSCSSSV)
WEQG01.03
The function of subsurface safety - subsurface controlled subsurface - annular safety valves (ASVs).
valves (SSSVs) and annular surface safety valves (SSCSSSV) B
safety valves (ASVs). - annular safety valves (ASVs). Explain the procedure for:
- opening non-equalising valves
Explain the procedure for: - opening self-equalising SSSVs and
- opening non-equalising valves ASVs
- opening self-equalising SSSVs and - testing control lines
ASVs - how and when to test the valves.
- testing control lines
- how and when to test the valves. From a given a situation with an SSSV or ASV
in place, assess a failure and explain what to do
next.

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Side pocket mandrels

Explain the primary function of side pocket
WI-SF-EQP-01.06.01
mandrels:
Explain the primary function of side pocket
- with a working valve (gas lift, circulation,
WEQG01.07
mandrels:
equalising and chemical injection)
The function of side pocket - with a working valve (gas lift, circulation,
installed B
mandrels. equalising and chemical injection)
- with a dummy valve installed.
installed
- with a dummy valve installed.
From a given situation, assess which valve to
use and explain what to do if the valve fails.
Sliding sleeves, circulation and flow control devices

Describe the operation of different types of
circulating, communication and flow control
WI-SF-EQP-01.07.01
devices and their position in the completion

Describe the operation of different types of
string:
WEQG01.08/
WEQG01.09
circulating, communication and flow control

The function of other circulating, - sliding sleeves
devices and their position in the completion
communication and flow control - tubing punches B
string:
devices. - flow control valve.
- sliding sleeves
- tubing punches
From a given well situation, assess how these
- flow control valve.
devices work and explain what to do if the
device fails.

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Packers and associated equipment (polished bore receptacle (PBR) and extra-long tubing seal receptacle (ELTSR))
Explain the function of each type of downhole
WI-SF-EQP-01.08.01
packer and when they are used:

Explain the function of each type of downhole
- retrievable
packer, how they operate and when they are
WEQG01.10
- permanent
used:
The function and types of - straddles
- retrievable B
downhole packers. - bridge plugs.
- permanent
- straddles
From a given well situation, assess which
- bridge plugs.
packer type to use, and explain what to do if the
packer fails.
Explain how to choose the process to install
hydraulically and mechanically set packers.
Explain the risks during this operation of:

Explain how to choose the plug and/or process
- surging
WI-SF-EQP-01.08.02
to install hydraulically and mechanically set

- swabbing
packers.
- pre-set failure.
WEQG01.11
Installing and retrieving

From a given packer installation or retrieval
hydraulically and mechanically set Explain the critical success factors for packer B
situation, explain the risks of:
downhole packers. installation:
- surging
- well conditions
- swabbing
- well geometry compared to packer
- pre-set failure
sizing
- incorrect positioning.
- installation speed
- shear pin rating
- elastomer compatibility
- preparation and handling at surface.

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Explain the primary function and positioning of:

Explain the primary function and positioning of:
- a polished bore receptacle (PBR)
- a polished bore receptacle (PBR)
WI-SF-EQP-01.08.03
- a tubing seal receptacle (TSR)

- a tubing seal receptacle (TSR)
- an extra-long tubing seal receptacle
- an extra-long tubing seal receptacle
WEQG01.06
(ELTSR)
(ELTSR)
The function of permanent packer - travel joints
- travel joints B
accessories. - seal assemblies
- seal assemblies
- anchor latch.
- anchor latch.
From a given a situation with a permanent
From a given diagram or description, identify
packer, assess the barrier element failure and
the packer barrier elements.
explain what to do next.
Landing nipples, plugs and wireline entry guides (WEGs)

From a given situation explain which device to
Explain the primary function and position of
use:
completion:
- landing nipples
- landing nipples
- differential plugs
- differential plugs
- positive plugs
WI-SF-EQP-01.09.01
- positive plugs
- pump through plugs.
- pump through plugs.
WEQG01.04
The function of landing nipples, Explain how plugs lock into nipples and how
Explain the limitations of each plug type, and
plugs and wireline entry guides they maintain their integrity from above and/or B
their use as a barrier element.
(WEG). below when differentials are applied.
Explain how plugs lock into nipples and how
From a given situation, recognise if the plug has
they maintain their integrity from above and/or
failed as a barrier element and explain how this
below when differentials are applied.
can affect operational integrity.
Explain why the position and the condition of
Explain why the position and the condition of
the WEG is important.
the WEG is important.

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OPTIONAL TOPICS
WIRELINE (WL)
Application WL
Compare the different types of wireline
WI-SF-WLO-01.01.01
available:
- slickline
- braided line
When wireline is used and the - electric line
NEW
B
different types available. - fibre optic cable
- digital slickline.
For each type of wireline, explain the uses and

limitations.
Equipment WL
Explain why it is important to use the correct From a given situation assess if the wireline
wireline equipment for different parameters: equipment is suitable for different parameters:
- pressure ratings - pressure ratings
WI-SF-WLO-01.01.02
- flow - flow
- fluid composition - fluid composition
- temperature - temperature
Wireline equipment in different
NEW
- connection compatibility. - connection compatibility. B

operating environments.
-
Explain why compatibility with external Explain why compatibility with external
equipment systems is important: equipment systems is important:
- drilling rig - drilling rig
- production facility - production facility
- remote. - remote.

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PRESSURE CONTROL
Surface PCE stack WL
WWA01.01/WWA01.02
WI-SF-WLO-02.01.01
Explain the function and positioning of the From a given situation, assess the surface PCE
surface PCE components required for different components required and explain their function
wireline operations: for different wireline operations:
PCE required for wireline - slickline - slickline
A
operations. - braided line - braided line
- electric line - electric line
- fibre optic cable - fibre optic cable
- digital slickline. - digital slickline.
Primary barrier elements WL

Describe the function and positioning of primary
barrier elements used during different wireline
operations:
WI-SF-WLO-02.02.01
- slickline
- braided line
- electric line
Primary barrier elements used
NEW
- fibre optic cable A

during wireline operations.
Outline the operating limits of wireline primary

barrier elements:
- height limitations
- access for maintenance.

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Explain how the slickline primary barrier sealing

WI-SF-WLO-02.02.02
element will operate:

NEW/WWF01.01
- using operating pressures

Slickline primary barrier sealing - with hydraulic connections
elements and how to operate - with the risk of contamination/chemical A
them correctly. issues.
Explain how the internal stuffing box BOP or

plunger will operate.
Explain how the braided line/electric line barrier

WI-SF-WLO-02.02.03
sealing element will operate:

WWA07.01
Braided line/electric line primary - with hydraulic connections

barrier sealing elements and how - with the risk of contamination/chemical A
to operate them correctly. issues including grease injection.
Explain how the internal grease injection head

BOP or ball check valve will operate.
WI-SF-WLO-02.02.04
Explain the factors that can affect the primary From a given situation, explain how to prevent
barrier element integrity during wireline primary barrier element failure considering the
WWA02.06
operations: following factors:

Primary barrier element integrity - hydraulic pressure - hydraulic pressure
A
during wireline operations. - roughness of the wireline - roughness of the wireline
- maintenance - maintenance
- running speeds. - running speeds.

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Secondary barrier elements – BOPs (ram type preventers) WL
Describe the function and positioning of

WI-SF-WLO-02.03.01
secondary barrier elements (wireline BOPs)

used during wireline operations and its
WWA01.03
Secondary barrier elements operating limits including potential for failure: From a given diagram, assess if the wireline
(wireline BOPs) used during - slickline BOP space out and configuration is suitable for A
wireline operations. - braided line the operation.
- electric line
- fibre optic cable
WI-SF-WLO-02.03.02
From a given situation, identify the required From a given situation, assess the required
WWA07.03
changes to the wireline BOP ram configuration changes to the wireline BOP ram configuration
BOP ram configurations for for: for:
A
different types of wireline. - changes to cable diameter and type - changes to cable diameter and type
- different fluid composition - different fluid composition
- changes to pressure and temperature. - changes to pressure and temperature.
WI-SF-WLO-02.03.03
WWA02.01
Explain how to operate secondary barrier From a given situation, explain the actions to
How to operate secondary barrier
elements (slickline BOPs) during wireline take if the secondary barrier elements (slickline A
elements (slickline BOPs).
operations. BOPs) fail to seal or function.

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WI-SF-WLO-02.03.04
Explain how to operate secondary barrier

WWA02.03
How to operate secondary barrier elements (braided line/electric line BOPs) during From a given situation, explain the actions to
elements (braided line/electric line wireline operations. take if the secondary barrier elements (braided A
BOPs). line/electric line BOPs) fail to seal or function.
Explain why rams are inverted.
Shearing devices WL
Explain the function, positioning and operating
limits of wireline:
- shear ram
WWA02.08/ WWA07.07
- shear/seal ram/valve
WI-SF-WLO-02.04.01
limits of wireline:
- wirecutting valve.
- shear ram
- shear/seal ram/valve Explain the consequences of wire fall back and
- wirecutting valve. the toolstring straddling the tree valves or the
Wireline shearing devices. B
SSSV.
Explain when to use wireline:
- shear ram From a given situation, assess why and when to
- shear/seal ram/valve use wireline:
- wirecutting valve. - shear ram
- shear/seal ram/valve
- wirecutting valve.

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PRESSURE CONTROL (BARRIER ELEMENTS AND ENVELOPES) PRINCIPLES WL

From a given changing wireline situation or
WWF01.03/WWA02.05
WI-SF-WLO-03.01.01
surface rig-up diagram, identify which are

primary and secondary barrier elements and
From a given wireline situation or surface rig-up group them into envelopes.
Grouping barrier elements into
diagram, identify which are primary and
barrier envelopes during wireline A
secondary barrier elements and group them into Assess from a given barrier configuration and
operations.
envelopes. PCE design if the wireline operation can be
completed safely.
Assess where potential leak paths may develop.
Other operations - PCE stack WL

WI-SF-WLO-03.02.01
WWA01.01
The PCE rig-up during wireline Explain the function of surface PCE specific for From a given situation, assess the specific PCE
B
fishing operations. wireline fishing operations. required for wireline fishing operations.

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Safely repair or replace a failed primary barrier element WL

Explain the correct actions to take if a primary
WI-SF-WLO-03.03.01
barrier element fails during slickline operations. From a given situation, explain the correct
actions to take if a primary barrier element fails
Secondary barrier elements and Describe how and when to apply the secondary during slickline operations considering:
NEW
envelopes for slickline operations barrier elements/envelopes considering: - how to maintain double barrier protection A
if a primary barrier element fails. - equipment operating limits - operating limits of secondary barrier
- testing after closure element
- monitoring for pressure - ability to verify barrier envelope integrity.
- double barrier protection.
WI-SF-WLO-03.03.02
barrier element fails during braided line/electric From a given situation, explain the correct
line operations. actions to take if a primary barrier element fails
Secondary barrier elements and during braided line/electric line operations
envelopes for braided line/electric Describe how and when to apply the secondary considering:
NEW
A
line operations if a primary barrier barrier elements/envelopes considering: - how to maintain double barrier protection
element fails. - equipment operating limits - operating limits of secondary barrier

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PCE rig up WL
WI-SF-WLO-03.04.01
WWD01.02
The equipment required for a safe Analyse given information on the PCE stack,
Explain which PCE is required to complete a
and compatible wireline PCE rig- and explain which equipment is required to A
safe and compatible wireline rig-up.
up. complete a safe and compatible wireline rig-up.
PCE testing WL
WI-SF-WLO-03.05.01
WWE01.03
The specific requirements for From a given situation, verify how to do

pressure testing/function testing Explain how to do pressure tests and function pressure tests and function tests on the PCE
A
PCE including wireline BOPs, tests on the PCE with wire in place. with wire in place, and assess if the test results
shear/seal BOPs and valves. are acceptable.
WI-SF-WLO-03.05.02
Explain how to test the wireline BOP with test From a given situation, verify how to test the
WWL01.01
wireline BOP with test rods and assess if the

rods.
test results are acceptable.
Testing the BOP with test rods. A
Explain why it is important to use the correct test Explain why it is important to use the correct test
rods. rods.

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WELL INTERVENTION OPERATIONS WL

Operational Considerations (with well control consequences) WL
WI-SF-WLO-04.01.01
WWK01.01
Explain why it is important to run a suitable

The reason for wireline drift runs. wireline drift (gauge cutter) when first entering C
the well.
WI-SF-WLO-04.01.02
WWK01.02
Surface controlled subsurface Explain why it is important that the SCSSSV is

From a given situation, explain what actions to
safety valve (SCSSSV) integrity held open, and why it must be monitored B
take to maintain SCSSSV integrity.
during a wireline operation. throughout the operation.

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WI-SF-WLO-04.01.03
From a given situation, explain when and how

Explain how to use wireline cutter bars.
to use wireline cutter bars.
Use and limitations of wireline
NEW
Explain what to do if there is not enough C

cutter bars. Explain what to do if there is not enough
toolstring weight to act against the well
toolstring weight to act against the well
pressure.
pressure.
WI-SF-WLO-04.01.04
Explain the effects of flow and well condition

Explain the force created by well pressure, flow
Force created by well pressure, changes on the toolstring.
and conditions.
NEW
flow and conditions compared to B

toolstring/cable weight. Describe the steps required to manage the
Identify when this could be a problem.
problem.

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Controlled well shut in WL

WI-SF-WLO-04.02.01
WWA01.03
From a given diagram or description, assess From a given diagram or description, assess a
Toolstring positioning across the
wireline BOP space out considering toolstring toolstring position/wireline BOP space out A
wireline BOP.
positioning, and identify potential problems. problem and what actions to take.
WI-SF-WLO-04.02.02
From a given situation, assess how to operate a

Outline how to operate a wireline BOP when:
wireline BOP when:
NEW
Operating a wireline BOP. - installing a wireline cutter bar A

- installing a wireline cutter bar
- managing a wireline fish at surface.
- managing a wireline fish at surface.
WI-SF-WLO-04.02.03
Explain how to safely shut in the well during a From a given situation assess how to safely
How to shut in the well quickly wireline operation: shut in the well during a wireline operation:
NEW
and safely with or without wireline - with wireline in the well - with wireline in the well A
in the well. - without wireline in the well - without wireline in the well
- with tools positioned at surface. - with tools positioned at surface.

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Loss of pressure control during well intervention operations WL

From a given diagram or description of a
wireline BOP, explain what to do when a defect
WI-SF-WLO-04.03.01

occurs:
wireline BOP, explain what to do when a defect
- leaking flange/fitting connections
WWA07.04
occurs:
What to do if there are defects - leaking O-ring connections
that could affect BOP function - leaking weep holes A
during a wireline operation. - damaged seals
- leaking weep holes
- grease system in braided line.
- damaged seals
- grease system in braided line.
Explain the further actions required once the
situation is made safe.
WI-SF-WLO-04.03.02
WWG01.02/
WWG01.01
Explain how to make the situation safe while Assess what to do if there is a failure in one
What to do if there is a failure in
maintaining control of the well if there is a failure component of the PCE during a slickline
one component of the PCE during A
in one component of the PCE during a slick line operation, and explain the further actions
a slickline operation.
operation. required once the situation is made safe.
WI-SF-WLO-04.03.03
Assess what to do if there is a failure in one

WWG01.03
What to do if there is a failure in Explain how to make the situation safe while
component of the PCE during a braided
one component of the PCE during maintaining control of the well if there is a failure
line/electric line operation, and explain the A
a braided line/electric line in one component of the PCE during a braided
further actions required once the situation is
operation. line/electric line operation.
made safe.

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WI-SF-WLO-04.03.04
WWG01.04
From a given situation, assess what to do if the

Explain how to make the situation safe while
What to do if the wire is damaged wire is damaged during a wireline operation,
maintaining control of the well if the wire is B
during a wireline operation. and explain the further actions required once
damaged during a wireline operation.
the operation is made safe.
WI-SF-WLO-04.03.05
From a given situation, assess what to do if

WWG01.05
What to do if there is a hydraulic there is a hydraulic control line leak on the

maintaining control of the well if there is a
control line leak on the Xmas Tree Xmas Tree hydraulic master valve during a
hydraulic control line leak on the Xmas Tree B
hydraulic master valve during a wireline operation, and explain the further
hydraulic master valve during a wireline
wireline operation. actions required once the operation is made
operation.
safe.
WI-SF-WLO-04.03.06

WWG01.06

What to do if the hydraulic control there is a leak on the SCSSSV hydraulic control
maintaining control of the well if there is a leak
line of the SCSSSV leaks during a line during a wireline operation, and explain the B
on the SCSSSV hydraulic control line during a
wireline operation. further actions required once the operation is
wireline operation.
made safe.

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WI-SF-WLO-04.03.07

WWG01.07

What to do if the BOP hydraulic BOP hydraulic control unit or hoses fail during a
maintaining control of the well if the BOP
control unit or hoses fail during a wireline operation and explain the further A
hydraulic control unit or hoses fail during a
wireline operation.
safe.
WI-SF-WLO-04.03.08
From a given situation, assess what to do if wire

WWG01.08

What to do if wire or cable breaks or cable breaks and fall downhole during a
maintaining control of the well if wire or cable
and falls downhole during a wireline operation, and explain the further B
breaks and falls downhole during a wireline
operation.
safe.
WI-SF-WLO-04.03.09
From a given situation, assess what to do if an

What to do if an alarm sounds Explain how to make the operation safe while
alarm sounds and you are required to muster in
when wireline is in the well and maintaining control of the well if an alarm
NEW
a safe area when wireline is in the well and B

you are required to muster in a sounds and you are required to muster in a safe
explain the further actions required once the
safe area. area when wireline is in the well.
operation is made safe.

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COILED TUBING (CT)

Application CT
WI-SF-CTO-01.01.01
NEW
When coiled tubing is used. Explain the uses and limitations of coiled tubing. B
Equipment CT
Explain why it is important to use the correct From a given situation assess if the coiled
coiled tubing equipment for different tubing equipment is suitable for different
parameters: parameters:
WI-SF-CTO-01.02.01
- flow - flow
The coiled tubing equipment in - temperature - temperature
NEW
B
different operating environments. - connection compatibility. - connection compatibility.
- remote. - remote.

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PRESSURE CONTROL
Surface PCE stack CT
WI-SF-CTO-02.01.01
PCE required for coiled tubing
NEW
surface PCE components required for coiled components required and explain their function A
operations.
tubing operations. for coiled tubing operations.
Primary barrier elements CT

barrier elements (strippers) used during coiled
WI-SF-CTO-02.02.01
tubing operations:
- side door
WCA01.04
Primary barrier elements - radial.

(strippers) used during coiled A
tubing operations. Outline the operating limits of coiled tubing
strippers:
- exposed to buckling

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WI-SF-CTO-02.02.02
Explain how the coiled tubing primary barrier

WCD01.03
Coiled tubing primary barrier sealing element will operate:

- using well pressure assistance on
sealing elements (strippers) and A
closing
how to operate them correctly.
- with hydraulic connections.
From a given situation, explain how to prevent

Explain the factors that can affect primary
WI-SF-CTO-02.02.03
primary barrier element failure during coiled

barrier elements integrity during coiled tubing
tubing operations considering the following
operations:
WCA01.05
factors:
Primary barrier element integrity - hydraulic pressure
- hydraulic pressure A
during coiled tubing operations. - roughness of the coiled tubing
- roughness of the coiled tubing
- fluid composition
- fluid composition
- maintenance
- maintenance
- running speeds.
- running speeds.

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Secondary barrier elements – BOPs (ram type preventers) CT

WI-SF-CTO-02.03.01

secondary barrier elements (coiled tubing
WCA04.01
BOPs) used during coiled tubing operations and

Secondary barrier elements From a given diagram, assess if the coiled
their operating limits, including potential for
(coiled tubing BOPs) used during tubing BOP space out and configuration is A
failure:
coiled tubing operations. suitable for the operation.
- combi
- triple
- quad.
WI-SF-CTO-02.03.02
From a given situation, identify the required From a given situation, assess the required
changes to the coiled tubing BOP ram changes to the coiled tubing BOP ram
BOP ram configurations for configuration for: configuration for:
NEW
A
different coiled tubing operations. - changes to coil tubing diameter and type - changes to coil tubing diameter and type

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WI-SF-CTO-02.03.03
Explain how to operate secondary barrier

WCA02.01
elements (coiled tubing BOPs) during coiled

From a given situation, explain the correct
How to operate secondary barrier tubing operations including:
actions to take if the secondary barrier elements A
elements (coiled tubing BOPs). - closing and operating sequences
(coiled tubing BOPs) fail to seal or function.
- with operating pressures
- lining up with hydraulic connections.
Shearing devices CT
WI-SF-CTO-02.04.01
Explain the function, positioning and operating limits of coiled tubing:

limits of coiled tubing - shear ram
WCA02.02
- shear ram - shear/seal ram/valve.

Coiled tubing shearing devices. - shear/seal ram/valve. B
From a given situation, assess why and when to
Explain when to use coiled tubing: use:
- shear ram - shear ram
- shear/seal ram/valve. - shear/seal ram/valve.

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Other well control devices CT

WI-SF-CTO-02.05.01
Explain the positioning of downhole check From a given situation assess the positioning of
valves (backpressure valves) in a coiled tubing downhole check valves (backpressure valves) in
WCA01.02/
WCD01.05
Downhole check valves

BHA and how to test them. a coiled tubing BHA and how to test them.
(backpressure valves) in a
A
bottomhole assembly (BHA)
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of Outline the advantages and disadvantages of
during coiled tubing operations.
using downhole check valves (backpressure using downhole check valves (backpressure
valves) in a coiled tubing BHA. valves) in a coiled tubing BHA.
PRESSURE CONTROL (BARRIER ELEMENTS AND ENVELOPES) PRINCIPLES CT

From a given changing coiled tubing situation or
WI-SF-CTO-03.01.01

From a given coiled tubing situation or surface group them into envelopes.
rig-up diagram, identify which are primary and
NEW
barrier envelopes during coiled A

secondary barrier elements and group them into Assess from a given barrier configuration and
tubing operations.
envelopes. PCE design if the coiled tubing operation can be
completed safely.
Assess where potential leak paths may develop.

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Other operations - PCE Stack CT

WI-SF-CTO-03.02.01
Describe when a coiled tubing pressurised From a given situation, assess when a coiled
WCA01.01
deployment system is used. tubing pressurised deployment system is used.

A coiled tubing pressurised
B
deployment system. Explain the barrier configuration and PCE Explain the barrier configuration and PCE
design required to maintain the double barrier design required to maintain the double barrier
philosophy. philosophy.
WI-SF-CTO-03.02.02
Explain how and why an annular preventer is

Annular preventer use during Describe when an annular preventer would be
NEW
used during a coiled tubing operation, and its B

coiled tubing operations. used during a coiled tubing operation.
operating limits.

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Safely repair or replace a failed primary barrier element CT

WI-SF-CTO-03.03.01
WCD01.07
Maintaining a double barrier when

Explain the requirements for maintaining a From a given situation, assess how to maintain
changing a coiled tubing stripper
double barrier when changing coiled tubing a double barrier when changing coiled tubing A
rubber during intervention
stripper rubbers during intervention operations. stripper rubbers during intervention operations.
operations.

WI-SF-CTO-03.03.02
barrier element fails during coiled tubing From a given situation, explain the correct
NEW/ WCD01.07
operations. actions to take if a primary barrier element fails

Secondary barrier elements and during coiled tubing operations considering:
envelopes for coiled tubing Describe how and when to apply the secondary - how to maintain double barrier
A
operations if a primary barrier barrier elements/envelopes considering: protection
element fails. - equipment operating limits - operating limits of secondary barrier

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PCE rig up CT
WI-SF-CTO-03.04.01
WCD01.02
The equipment required for a safe Analyse given information of the PCE stack, and
Explain which PCE is required to complete a
and compatible coiled tubing PCE explain which equipment is required to complete A
safe and compatible coiled tubing rig-up.
rig-up. a safe and compatible coiled tubing rig-up.
PCE testing CT
WI-SF-CTO-03.05.01
WCE01.03

PCE pressure tests and function Explain how to do pressure tests and function pressure tests and function tests on the PCE
A
tests with coiled tubing in place. tests on the PCE with coiled tubing in place. with coiled tubing in place and assess if the test
results are acceptable.

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WELL INTERVENTION OPERATIONS CT

Operational Considerations (with well control consequences) CT
WI-SF-CTO-04.01.01
Explain the operational limits of coiled tubing From a given situation, assess if the coiled
WCA01.07
due to: tubing is suitable to use by considering:

The operational limits of coiled
- wear and fatigue by cycling - wear and fatigue by cycling B
tubing.
- different well conditions - different well conditions
- pull and drag due to well geometry. - pull and drag due to well geometry.
WI-SF-CTO-04.01.02

changes on the coiled tubing.
WCH01.02
Explain the forces on the coiled tubing caused

The forces on coiled tubing by well pressure, flow and conditions to create:
Describe the steps required to manage the B
created by well pressure. - buckling
forces produced during:
- collapse.
- buckling
- collapse.

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Controlled well shut in CT

WI-SF-CTO-04.02.01
From a given diagram or description, assess

From a given diagram or description, identify
WCA04.05
what action to take if there is a non-shearable

the coiled tubing non-shearable components
Coiled tubing shear ram component across the BOP:
- sand screens A
equipment operating limits. - sand screens
- perforating guns
- perforating guns
- BHA tools and components.
- BHA tools and components.
WI-SF-CTO-04.02.02
Explain how to safely shut in the well during a From a given situation, assess how to safely
WCH01.01
coiled tubing operation: shut in the well during a coiled tubing operation:
How to shut in the well quickly
- with coiled tubing in the well - with coiled tubing in the well
and safely with or without coiled A
- without coiled tubing in the well - without coiled tubing in the well
tubing in the well.
- with BHA tools and components - with BHA tools and components
positioned at surface. positioned at surface.
Loss of pressure control during well intervention operations CT

From a given diagram or description of a coiled
WI-SF-CTO-04.03.01
tubing BOP, explain what to do when a defect

From a given diagram or description of a coiled
occurs:
tubing BOP, explain what to do when a defect
WCA04.03

How to identify defects that could occurs:
affect BOP function during a - leaking flange/fitting connections A
coiled tubing operation. - leaking O-ring connections
- damaged seals.
- damaged seals.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
WI-SF-CTO-04.03.02

WCG01.01
What to do if the power unit, Explain how to make the situation safe while
power unit, injector head, tubing reel or control
injector head, tubing reel or maintaining control of the well if the power unit,
system fails during a coiled tubing operation, B
control system fails during a injector head, tubing reel or control system fails
and explain the further actions required once
coiled tubing operation. during a coiled tubing operation.
the situation is made safe.
WI-SF-CTO-04.03.03
From a given situation, assess what to if the

WCG01.02

What to do if the pumping or pumping or circulation system fails during a
maintaining control of the well if the pumping or
circulation system fails during a coiled tubing operation, and explain the further B
circulation system fails during a coiled tubing
coiled tubing operation. actions required once the situation is made
operation.
safe.
Explain how to make the situation safe while From a given situation, assess how to make the
WI-SF-CTO-04.03.04
maintaining control of the well if the coiled situation safe while maintaining control of the
tubing leaks at surface during a coiled tubing well if the coiled tubing leaks at surface during a
WCG01.03
operation: coiled tubing operation:

What to do if the coiled tubing
B
leaks at surface.
- between the stripper and the injector - between the stripper and the injector
- between the gooseneck and the reel - between the gooseneck and the reel
- with corrosive fluids - with corrosive fluids
- with non-corrosive fluids. - with non-corrosive fluids.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
WI-SF-CTO-04.03.05
Explain how to make the situation safe while From a given situation, assess what to do if
WCG01.04
What to do if there is an external

maintaining control of the well if there is an there is an external leak between the safety
leak between the safety head and
external leak between the safety head and the head and the Xmas Tree while coiled tubing is B
the Xmas Tree while coiled tubing
Xmas Tree while coiled tubing is below the below the SSSV, and explain the further actions
is below the SSSV.
SSSV. required once the operation is made safe.
WI-SF-CTO-04.03.06

What to do if the coiled tubing Explain how to make the operation safe while
WCG01.05
coiled tubing downhole check valves

downhole check valves maintaining control of the well if the coiled
(backpressure valves) leak while in the well
(backpressure valves) leak while tubing downhole check valves (backpressure B
during a coiled tubing operation and explain the
in the well during a coiled tubing valves) leak while in the well during a coiled
further actions required once the operation is
operation. tubing operation
made safe.
WI-SF-CTO-04.03.07

WCG01.06
Explain how to make the operation safe while

What to do if the coiled tubing coiled tubing leaks below the stripper during a
maintaining control of the well if the coiled
leaks below the stripper during a coiled tubing operation and explain the further B
tubing leaks below the stripper during a coiled
coiled tubing operation. actions required once the operation is made
tubing operation.
safe.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
WI-SF-CTO-04.03.08

WCG01.07
when coiled tubing is in the well maintaining control of the well if an alarm
a safe area when coiled tubing is in the well and B
and you are required to muster in sounds and you are required to muster in a safe
explain the further actions required once the
a safe area. area when coiled tubing is in the well.
WI-SF-CTO-04.03.09

WCG01.08
coiled tubing breaks during a coiled tubing

What to do if the coiled tubing maintaining control of the well if the coiled
operation and explain the further actions
breaks on surface or downhole tubing breaks during a coiled tubing operation: A
required once the operation is made safe:
during a coiled tubing operation. - on surface
- on surface
- downhole.
- downhole.
WI-SF-CTO-04.03.10

WCG01.09

What to do if there is a leak at the there is a leak at the rotating joint during a
rotating joint during a coiled coiled tubing operation, and explain the further B
at the rotating joint during a coiled tubing
tubing operation. actions required once the operation is made
operation.
safe.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
SNUBBING (SN)
Application SN
WI-SF-SNO-01.01.01
NEW
When snubbing is used. Explain the uses and limitations of snubbing. B
Equipment SN
Explain why it is important to use the correct From a given situation assess if the snubbing
snubbing equipment for different parameters: equipment is suitable for different parameters:
WI-SF-SNO-01.02.01
- flow - flow
WSA02.04
- temperature - temperature
The snubbing equipment in
- connection compatibility. - connection compatibility. B
different operating environments.
- remote. - remote.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
PRESSURE CONTROL
Surface PCE stack SN
WI-SF-SNO-02.01.01
PCE required for snubbing
NEW
surface PCE components required for snubbing components required and explain their function A
operations.
operations. for snubbing operations.
Primary barrier elements SN

barrier elements used during snubbing
WI-SF-SNO-02.02.01
operations:
- stripper bowl or annular preventer
- upper and lower stripper rams.
Primary barrier elements used
NEW
A
during snubbing operations.
Outline the operating limits of snubbing primary
barrier elements:
- potential for buckling

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Explain how the snubbing primary barrier

WSA05.02 /WSA05.01
WI-SF-SNO-02.02.02
sealing elements will operate:

- with well pressure assistance on closing
Snubbing primary barrier sealing - with operating pressures
elements and how to operate - with operating temperature A
them correctly - type of fluid (oil, gas or water)
- condition of tubulars and connections
- pipe rotation
- with running speeds.
Explain the factors that can affect primary From a given situation, explain how to prevent
WI-SF-SNO-02.02.03
barrier elements integrity during snubbing primary barrier element failure during snubbing
operations: operations considering the following factors:
WSA06.01
Primary barrier element integrity - hydraulic pressure - hydraulic pressure

- roughness of the workstring - roughness of the workstring A
during snubbing operations.
- maintenance - maintenance
- running speeds. - running speeds.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Secondary barrier elements – BOPs (ram type preventers) SN

WI-SF-SNO-02.03.01

secondary barrier elements (snubbing BOPs)
WSA04.02
Secondary barrier elements From a given diagram, assess if the snubbing

used during snubbing operations, and their
(snubbing BOPs) used during BOP space out and configuration is suitable for A
snubbing operations. operating limits, including potential for failure: the operation.
- annular BOPs
- pipe ram/safety BOPs.
WI-SF-SNO-02.03.02
For a given situation, identify the required For a given situation, assess the required
changes to the snubbing BOP ram configuration changes to the snubbing BOP ram configuration
BOP ram configurations for for: for:
NEW
A
different snubbing operations. - changes to tubular diameter and type - changes to tubular diameter and type
WI-SF-SNO-02.03.03
Explain how to operate the secondary barrier

How to operate secondary barrier elements (snubbing/annular/pipe ram/safety From a given situation, explain the correct
WSA02.01
elements (snubbing BOPs) BOPs) during snubbing operations including: actions to take if the secondary barrier elements
A
including annular BOPs and pipe - closing and operating sequences (snubbing/annular/pipe ram/safety BOPs) fail to
ram/safety BOPs. - operating pressures seal or function.
- lining up and hydraulic connections.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Shearing devices SN
WI-SF-SNO-02.04.01

limits of snubbing:
limits of snubbing:
- shear ram
- shear ram
WSA02.03
- shear/seal ram/valve.
Snubbing shearing devices. B
From a given situation, explain why and when to
Explain when to use a snubbing:
use a snubbing:
- shear ram
- shear ram
Other well control devices SN

WI-SF-SNO-02.05.01
Explain the positioning of downhole check From a given situation assess the positioning of
valves (backpressure valves) in a snubbing downhole check valves (backpressure valves) in
WSA06.02
Downhole check valves BHA and how to test them. a snubbing BHA and how to test them.
(backpressure valves) used A
during snubbing operations. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of Outline the advantages and disadvantages of
using downhole check valves (backpressure using downhole check valves (backpressure
valves) in a snubbing BHA. valves) in a snubbing BHA.
From a given situation compare the use of

WI-SF-SNO-02.05.02
Explain the use and positioning of various various internal well control devices including:
alternative and additional internal well control - stab-in safety valves
The need for and the use of
WSA06.03
devices including: - internal BOPs

alternative and additional internal
- stab-in safety valves - pump down plugs B
well control devices in snubbing
- internal BOPs - pump out devices.
operations.
- pump down plugs
- pump out devices. Explain where to position the devices in the
string and justify reasoning.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
PRESSURE CONTROL (BARRIER ELEMENTS AND ENVELOPES) PRINCIPLES SN

From a given changing snubbing situation or
WI-SF-SNO-03.01.01

group them into envelopes.
From a given snubbing situation or surface rig-
up diagram, identify which are primary and
NEW
barrier envelopes during snubbing Assess from a given barrier configuration and A
secondary barrier elements and group them
operations. PCE design if the snubbing operation can be
into envelopes.
completed safely.
Assess where potential leak paths may

develop.
Other Operations - PCE stack SN

WI-SF-SNO-03.02.01
From a given situation, assess when a

Describe when a snubbing pressurised
snubbing pressurised deployment system is
deployment system is used.
used.
A snubbing pressurised
NEW
B
deployment system. Explain the barrier configuration and PCE
Explain the barrier configuration and PCE
design required to maintain the double barrier
design required to maintain the double barrier
philosophy.
philosophy.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
WI-SF-SNO-03.02.02
From a given description or diagram, assess

Describe the ram equipment required for
the ram equipment required for a specific
WSA04.03
Changes to ram equipment for different pipe sizes including tapered string.
tapered string operation.
different pipe sizes including B
tapered string. Explain how to change the rams at the
Explain how to change the rams at the
changeover from one size to another.
changeover from one size to another.
Safely repair or replace failed primary barrier element SN

WI-SF-SNO-03.03.01
Explain the steps required to make the well

Explain the steps to make the well safe when
safe when changing out sealing elements
WSA02.02
changing out sealing elements within the stack.

The reasons for changing worn within the stack.
A
elastomers.
Explain why it is important to maintain two
Explain why it is important to maintain two
barriers.
barriers.
Explain the correct actions to take if a primary From a given situation, explain the correct
WI-SF-SNO-03.03.02
barrier element fails during snubbing actions to take if a primary barrier element fails
operations. during snubbing operations considering:
Secondary barrier elements and
Describe how and when to apply the secondary - How to maintain double barrier
NEW
envelopes for snubbing if a primary A

barrier elements/envelopes considering: protection
barrier element fails.
- equipment operating limits - operating limits of secondary barrier
- monitoring for pressure - ability to verify barrier envelope
- double barrier protection. integrity.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
WI-SF-SNO-03.03.03
Explain how to maintain double barriers when Explain how to maintain double barriers when
changing the annular element during changing the annular element during
WSA05.04
Maintaining a double barrier when

intervention. intervention.
changing the annular element A
during intervention.
From a diagram or description of changing the From a diagram or description of changing the
annular element, identify the barriers. annular element, identify the barriers.
PCE rig up SN
WI-SF-SNO-03.04.01
WSD01.02
Analyse given information of the PCE stack,

The equipment required for a safe
Explain which PCE is required to complete a and explain which equipment is required to
and compatible snubbing PCE rig- A
safe and compatible snubbing rig-up. complete a safe and compatible snubbing rig-
up.
up.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
PCE testing SN
WI-SF-SNO-03.05.01

WSE01.03
PCE pressure tests and function Explain how to do pressure tests and function pressure tests and function tests on the PCE
A
tests with the workstring in place. tests on the PCE with the workstring in place. with the workstring in place, and assess if the
test results are acceptable.
WELL INTERVENTION OPERATIONS SN

Operational considerations (with well control consequences) SN
changes on the workstring.
WI-SF-SNO-04.01.01
Explain the forces on the workstring created by

well pressure, flow and conditions to produce:
Describe the steps required to manage the
- pipe light and pipe heavy
WSI01.01
forces produced during:

The forces on the workstring - buckling.
- pipe light and pipe heavy B
created by well pressure.
- buckling.
Explain the procedure of transition from pipe
light to pipe heavy and from pipe heavy to pipe
Explain the procedure of transition from pipe
light. light to pipe heavy and from pipe heavy to pipe
light.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
WI-SF-SNO-04.01.02
Snubbing pipe in and out of a live Explain the process of snubbing pipe with Explain the process of snubbing pipe with
NEW
well (with square collars/ram to square collars by opening and closing the square collars by opening and closing the B
ram). stripper rams in sequence. stripper rams in sequence.
Controlled well shut in SN

WI-SF-SNO-04.02.01
Explain how to safely shut in the well during a From a given situation, assess how to safely
snubbing operation:
WSH01.01
shut in the well during a snubbing operation:

How to shut in the well quickly and
- with workstring in the well - with workstring in the well
safely with or without workstring in A
- without workstring in the well - without workstring in the well
the well.
- with BHA tools and components - with BHA tools and components
positioned at surface. positioned at surface.
WI-SF-SNO-04.02.02
WSA04.06
From a given diagram or description, identify From a given diagram or description, assess
Snubbing shear ram equipment
what action to take if there are non-shearable A
operating limits. the non-shearable BHA tools and components.
BHA tools and component across the BOP.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
Loss of pressure control during well intervention operations SN

WSA04.04/ WSA05.03
WI-SF-SNO-04.03.01
snubbing BOP, explain what to do when a

From a given diagram or description of a defect occurs:
snubbing BOP, explain what to do when there is
How to identify defects that could
a defect: - leaking flange/fitting connections
affect BOP function during a B
- leaking flange/fitting connections - leaking weep holes
snubbing operation.
- leaking weep holes - damaged seals.
- damaged seals.
WI-SF-SNO-04.03.02
Assess what to do if surface equipment fails

WSG01.01

What to do if surface equipment while the workstring is in the well during a
maintaining control of the well if surface
fails while the workstring is in the snubbing operation, and explain the further B
equipment fails while the workstring is in the
well during a snubbing operation. actions required once the operation is made
well during a snubbing operation.
safe.
WI-SF-SNO-04.03.03

WSG01.02
slips fail during a snubbing operation, and

maintaining control of the well if the slips fail
What to do if the slip bowl fails explain the further actions required once the
during a snubbing operation when in: B
during a snubbing operation. operation is made safe when in:
- pipe light
- pipe light
- pipe heavy.
- pipe heavy.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old

WSG01.04/ WSG01.06
WI-SF-SNO-04.03.04
there is a leak from the surface equipment to

the atmosphere during a snubbing operation,
from the surface equipment to the atmosphere
What to do if there is a leak from and explain the further actions required once
during a snubbing operation:
the surface equipment to the the operation is made safe:
A
atmosphere during a snubbing
- below the lower stripper rams
operation. - below the lower stripper rams
- below the pipe rams/safety BOPs
- below the pipe rams/safety BOPs
- above the shear/seal BOP
- above the shear/seal BOP
- below the shear/seal BOP.
- below the shear/seal BOP.
WI-SF-SNO-04.03.05

WSG01.05

What to do if pressure is seen at pressure is seen at surface inside the
maintaining control of the well if pressure is
surface inside the workstring workstring during a snubbing operation, and A
seen at surface inside the workstring during a
during a snubbing operation. explain the further actions required once the
snubbing operation.
WI-SF-SNO-04.03.06

when the workstring is in the well maintaining control of the well if an alarm
NEW
a safe area when the workstring is in the well B

and you are required to muster in sounds and you are required to muster in a safe
and explain the further actions required once
a safe area. area when the workstring is in the well.
the operation is made safe.

Importance
category
category
syllabus
syllabus
New

Old
WI-SF-SNO-04.03.07

What to do if the workstring Explain how to make the operation safe while
workstring downhole check valves
downhole check valves maintaining control of the well if the workstring
(backpressure valves) leak while in the well
NEW
(backpressure valves) leak while downhole check valves (backpressure valves) A

during a snubbing operation and explain the
in the well during a snubbing leak while in the well during a snubbing
further actions required once the operation is
operation. operation.
made safe.


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Equipment integrity testing .................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Landing nipples, plugs and wireline entry guides (WEGs) ..................................................................................................................................... 53

Shearing devices CT............................................................................................................................................................................................. 72

Operational considerations (with well control consequences) SN.......................................................................................................................... 90

The main enhancements contained within this revision provide:

- An improved structure that avoids duplication of topics in different syllabus components.

Who takes the Well Intervention Pressure Control course?

We recommend personnel in the following positions should attend this course:

How long is the course?

How many candidates can a Centre have on a training course?

When can a candidate move on from Level 3 to Level 4?

The written test syllabus is divided into two sections:

Optional Modules: Note at least one optional module must be taken.

Completion Operations Wireline Operations

Old importance New importance

The student will gain an Learning outcome. Learning outcome.

The impact of a well intervention - employment - employment

WELL INTEGRITY ASSURANCE

Explain what is meant by “well integrity

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Annulus pressure monitoring in well intervention

From given well data analyse the source of

From a given situation, explain how to

surface pressure (MAASP) in well Explain MAASP and how it is determined. C

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The student will gain an Learning outcome. Learning outcome.

Explain the principles and practices of risk

Well (pressure) control

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From a given situation, recognise and respond

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Well (pressure) control drills

Explain the purpose of, and when to complete

Well (pressure) control drills during well (pressure) control drills:

Well intervention pressure control training and assessment

- capability to apply well intervention pressure control skills

- trust of stakeholders - responsibility to colleagues

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The student will gain an Learning outcome. Learning outcome.

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The student will gain an Learning outcome. Learning outcome.

INTRODUCTION TO WELL CONTROL

Explain hydrostatic pressure.

Explain the factors that affect hydrostatic

pressure gradient pressure gradient

Hydrostatic pressure calculations. B

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Using given data, calculate the differential

Using given data, calculate the differential

Explain what can cause formation pore

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Formation injectivity tests

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Primary well (pressure) control

Explain how to respond to different types of