international association of drilling contractors iadc
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InternationalAssociationofDrillingContractors
IADC
MarkDenkowski
• WellCAP well control training which was launched in 1997 was the accepted standard for well control training in the US until 2015.
• In 2015 IADC launched the WellSharp Well Control training standard and replace WellCAP.
From WellCAP to WellSharp Well Control Training
Industry stakeholders saw a clear need for:
•Improved technical knowledge and skill
•Improved and consistent human behaviors
•Improved process integrity
Why the Change?
Industry demanded more effective training:
• Courses focused on what employees need to know• Separate Driller and Supervisor curriculum
• Developed training for all employees with well control responsibilities
• Improved the integrity of the knowledge assessment• Implemented independent proctoring
• Increased focus on auditing
• Dedicated SME auditors
IADC Industry Member Response
Five Drilling Course Levels
Changes to the Standard
• Role specific training for all positions with well control responsibilities.
• Centralized online testing• Student feedback• Proctor / Invigilator assigned to all tests by a
3rd party provider• Student, Instructor, and Invigilator surveys
The Evolution of WellSharp
WellSharp Test Database
IADC WellSharp® Program• 170 accredited Training Providers• 680 approved Instructors• 37 Countries in which WellSharp is given• WellSharp available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese &
Arabic
Electronic knowledge testing system• Online testing• Offline e-testing (ROADe)• Centralized and controlled question
database• Random questions with shuffled
answers• Pass/fail safety-critical questions
• Surveys• Metrics
Changes to the WellCAP Standard
WellSharp Test DatabaseStudent Feedback
WellSharp Training “Tracks”
Drilling Operations Track:
• Awareness
• Introductory
• Driller*
• Supervisor*
• Engineer
*Options:
Surface & Subsea Stacks, Workover Supplement
Well Servicing Track:
• Introductory(Remains under WellCAP accreditation until 2018)
• Former WellCAP Fundamental & Supervisor levels now merged
Optional:
Subsea Supplement
KREWKnowledge Retention and Education the Workforce
Why Accredited Industry Supported Training
• Standardization• Quality Control• Ensures compliance• Creates a differentiation between those meeting industry
standards and those not • Created and supported by industry• Its the right thing to do• Standardized certification process
• Centralized and verifiable training