International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)

INTRODUCTION

IADC is pleased to announce the launch of its WellCAP Plus Program.  WellCAP Plus provides an alternative to the existing WellCAP Supervisory Level instruction.

It is designed to encourage participation among multiple levels of decision makers including drilling superintendents, operations engineers, rig superintendents, rig managers, and all other qualified individuals.  The program utilizes a facilitated learning approach intended to improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills.   The program embraces a Problem Solving Model to develop these skills.

Course content is flexible, yet focused on progressively difficult exercises for which participants must develop team solutions. Participants must pass a rigorous entry examination.  In a departure from traditional WellCAP instruction, no exit examination is required; participants are judged on course participation and teamwork.

WellCAP Plus instruction may be provided only by training providers accredited by IADC to do so utilizing certified IADC WellCAP Plus Facilitators.  Participants will receive a WellCAP Plus certificate upon course completion.

NOTE: WellCAP Plus is not intended to replace site-specific training.  Site-specific training for all stakeholders is encouraged when the anticipated characteristics and challenges of a particular well (e.g., deepwater, HPHT) warrant additional pre-planning measures and focused mitigation procedures.

NOTE: Some documents are provided below in MS Word format to facilitate completion and electronic submission.  When using these documents, applicants MUST NOT modify the original content or format of these forms.  Applicants are responsible for ensuring they submit the latest version of any forms, which are maintained on this page.

WCP-01 Accreditation Criteria rev 17 June 2008 PDF
Specifications regarding program structure, eligibility for accreditation, application for accreditation and program review.

WCP-03 Application for Accreditation rev 17 June 2008 PDF Word
This document is to be used to submit an initial application for WellCAP Plus Accreditation.  It should be submitted with the appropriate initial accreditation fee (see Schedule of Fees, Form WCP-06)

WCP-04 Program Submission rev 17 June 2008 PDF Word
This document should be provided with the items listed for a complete submission for program review.

WCP-05 WellCAP Exercise Submittal Template rev 17 Jun 2008 PDF Word
This form is to be used to submit new WellCAP Plus exercises as part of a program’s initial application or renewal.

WCP-06 Schedule of Fees rev 11 May 2012 PDF
Includes current information on fees for accreditation, renewal, and certificates.

WCP-10 Quality Statement & Comment Policy rev Sept 2010 PDF

Aberdeen Drilling Schools & Well Control Training Centre
50 Union Glen
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB11 6ER
Scotland  UNITED KINGDOM
Phone: +44 1224 572 709
Fax: +44 1224 582 896

Chevron Energy Technology Company
Briar Park Technology Center
3901 Briar Park
Houston, Texas 77042  USA
Phone: +1 713 954 6230
Fax: +1 713 954 6168

Intertek International
201 Energy Parkway
Suite 240
Lafayette, Louisiana 70508  USA
Phone: +1 337 235 4493
Fax: +1 337 235 4494

Murchison Drilling Schools, Inc.
2501 Juan Tabo, Suite 2
Albuquerque, New Mexico  87112 USA
Phone: +1 505 293 6271
Fax: +1 505 298 5294

Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling
1311 Broadfield Blvd.
Houston, Texas, 77084 USA
Phone: +1 832 587 8874
Fax: +1 832 587 8737

Well Control School WCS
16770 Imperial Valley Drive, Suite 290
Houston, Texas 77060 USA
Phone: 713 849 7400
Contact Ed Geissler

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