Second Line Supervisor Well Control (Test Well)

The Second Line Supervisor Well Control (Test Well) course is designed for rig managers, wellsite supervisors, drilling engineers or drilling superintendents who are responsible for the execution and supervision of well control operations. The course covers kick warning signs, well control methods and calculations and non-routine well control situations. Participants are also required to demonstrate the proper response to wellbore and equipment problems using live test well equipment or simulators.

On the final day of this course, students are required to attend the Test Well and exam at Energy Safety Canada in Nisku, AB.

Topics Covered

• The purpose of well control
• Understanding wellbore pressures
• Leak-off tests
• Over-pressure and kick warning signs
• Causes of kicks
• Kicks with oil-based mud
• Blowout prevention equipment and operation
• Well control methods
• Advanced well control situations, including managed pressure drilling and underbalanced wells
• Horizontal and multi-lateral wells
• High pressure/high temperature wells
• Case studies
• Hands-on training at live test wells and computer-based simulators

• Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certificate that is valid for two years
• Passing grade on exam 70%
• Effective February 11, 2019 - Bridging of certificate expiry dates will no longer be in effect
• If you fail the exam following the course, you are allowed one rewrite within a 30-day period. Rewrite fees will apply
• If you fail the rewrite, you will be required to take the five-day Second Line Supervisor Well Control course, if course is taken within 30 days, retake of test well is not required, and course discount will apply
• If you fail the Test Well, you must be rescheduled within 30 days of the original course end date. If not completed within 30 days, the full three-day course must be completed. Full course fees apply
• Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp and may continue beyond 4:30 p.m. MT
• Attendance and full participation are mandatory. See Cancellation Policy
• Energy Safety Canada offices are available to support during regular business hours. Contact Us