There are many people who still do not understand the difference between IADC or IWCF. We would have a little review of what is the difference of the two.
Both IWCF and IADC focuses on training and testing (examination) on well control, the consensus of regulators around the world is that either provide the required basic foundation of well control training.
1. IADC:
The IADC programme called WellCap (initiated and used in the USA and by many American companies).
IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors): This Wellcap certificate is required for those who are working for the rig contractors. Not only every body is working for rig contractors has to be having this certificate, but only Assistant Driller, Driller, Tour Pusher, Tool Pusher, OIM positions. Wellcap can be issued by an IADC company. It has also a validity of 2 years, but it can be renewed a little bit easier compared to IWCF.
Some operators don’t accept IADC for its drilling rig contractor’s personnel. So in this case Drilling Contractor’s personnel have to get the IWCF instead.
2. IWCF
The IWCF assessment and certification programme (initiated in Europe). IWCF is International WellControl School forum. Head office is in Netherland, This is non-commercial organization.
For those who are working at RIG SITE as Senior Drilling Supervisor, Drilling Supervisor - DSV (consultant position), Well-site Engineer, need to have a valid IWCF. IWCF is valid for only 2 years, after two years, you need to renew it. It costs around 2,000 - 2,5000 USD/ seat (1 week training). There is quite a lot of organizations who are able to provide this kind of training (Aberdeen drilling school, Rig Train, PTTCO training (Thailand), Equilibria well Control etc.).
It is also quite tough for a young engineer to get passed the IWCF test, you should pass 1, practical assessment (you need to be familiar with rig floor equipment so you can physically kill the well by yourself with a help from a driller) 2; P & P is Procedures and Principles (all calculations and theory - this should not a big deal for an engineer); 3, Equipment (you should have certain knowledge on equipment in order to pass it test). Unless you gained 70 points for each test, otherwise you are failed! To reseat, you have to wait, and it is costly also.
IWCF is accepted by all Operators in the world, and it a MUST criteria for DSV working at rig site.
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