International Association of Drilling Contractors

COMMENTS AND OPINION SOUGHT

The Instructor Qualifications Subcommittee of the IADC Well Control Committee has proposed the following requirements for accredited WellCAP instructor approval. Opinions and comments are sought from IADC members and other interested parties. The issue will be discussed at the next Well Control meeting scheduled for 13 March 2008.

Download a PDF version of the Guidelines

Proposed IADC Instructor Qualifications

(Brought forth 17 November 2007 by the Instructor Qualifications Subcommittee of IADC Well Control Committee)

Proposed qualifications can be found in the Well Control Committee section of the IADC web site or link above. The proposal includes suggested minimum requirements for initial instructor approval consisting of a current supervisory level well control certificate from a separate training provider, 60 hours of well control lecture at the level for which the applicant is requesting certification, and 20 hours of Well Control Simulator Instruction time monitored by a WellCAP approved instructor. The latter requirement would not apply at the WellCAP Introductory Level or for Coiled Tubing courses. Applicants for instructors would also need to possess minimum educational qualifications, field experience, or certified teaching or instructional experience.

The proposal also includes provisions for currently approved instructors to follow to maintain approved WellCAP instructor status. Under the proposed requirements, a currently approved instructor would need to document a minimum of 60 hours lecture in the year prior to renewal approval, using the instructor's evaluation form signed off by the provider's administrator or responsible person; and attend a minimum of 40 classroom hours of a continuing education course to enhance technical or instructional skills. Attending a Well Control Conference or Well Control Roundtables would also be accepted as continued education.

Other parts of the proposal would require a currently approved instructor to also satisfy at least one of the following: submit a well control-related paper for review by the WellCAP Roundtable or WellCAP Review Panel; make a presentation at an IADC or SPE Conference; or maintain a valid, current WellCAP certification from a separate provider

Comments concerning the above proposal should be submitted in writing to IADC using one of the following methods:

Via e-mail to accreditation@iadc.org
Via fax to +1-713-292-1946 Attention: Accreditation
Via post to IADC Instructor Qualifications Comments, PO Box 4287, Houston, TX 77042 USA
Via the opinion poll and comment form posted below

ALL COMMENTS MUST INCLUDE NAME, ORGANIZATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION

ONLINE OPINION POLL AND COMMENT FORM

Please check one of the following boxes. If you do not wish to enter a choice, you may also leave your written comments in the box below.

I am in favor of implementing this proposal as written.

I am in favor of implementing this proposal with the following modifications as noted below (please include suggested changes in the section below).

I am not in favor of implementing any form of this proposal.

I have no opinion on this issue.

Please list any comments or suggestions for improvements you may have:

Please note that all submissions must include the following information:

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Title

Company

Phone Number

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PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE IS AN INFORMAL OPINION POLL AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR DETERMINATION OF THIS PROPOSAL.

For more information, contact IADC.

		IADC Proposed Instructor Qualifications
		COMMENTS AND OPINION SOUGHT The Instructor Qualifications Subcommittee of the IADC Well Control Committee has proposed the following requirements for accredited WellCAP instructor approval. Opinions and comments are sought from IADC members and other interested parties. The issue will be discussed at the next Well Control meeting scheduled for 13 March 2008. Download a PDF version of the Guidelines Proposed IADC Instructor Qualifications (Brought forth 17 November 2007 by the Instructor Qualifications Subcommittee of IADC Well Control Committee) Proposed qualifications can be found in the Well Control Committee section of the IADC web site or link above. The proposal includes suggested minimum requirements for initial instructor approval consisting of a current supervisory level well control certificate from a separate training provider, 60 hours of well control lecture at the level for which the applicant is requesting certification, and 20 hours of Well Control Simulator Instruction time monitored by a WellCAP approved instructor. The latter requirement would not apply at the WellCAP Introductory Level or for Coiled Tubing courses. Applicants for instructors would also need to possess minimum educational qualifications, field experience, or certified teaching or instructional experience. The proposal also includes provisions for currently approved instructors to follow to maintain approved WellCAP instructor status. Under the proposed requirements, a currently approved instructor would need to document a minimum of 60 hours lecture in the year prior to renewal approval, using the instructor's evaluation form signed off by the provider's administrator or responsible person; and attend a minimum of 40 classroom hours of a continuing education course to enhance technical or instructional skills. Attending a Well Control Conference or Well Control Roundtables would also be accepted as continued education. Other parts of the proposal would require a currently approved instructor to also satisfy at least one of the following: submit a well control-related paper for review by the WellCAP Roundtable or WellCAP Review Panel; make a presentation at an IADC or SPE Conference; or maintain a valid, current WellCAP certification from a separate provider Comments concerning the above proposal should be submitted in writing to IADC using one of the following methods: Via e-mail to accreditation@iadc.org Via fax to +1-713-292-1946 Attention: Accreditation Via post to IADC Instructor Qualifications Comments, PO Box 4287, Houston, TX 77042 USA Via the opinion poll and comment form posted below ALL COMMENTS MUST INCLUDE NAME, ORGANIZATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION ONLINE OPINION POLL AND COMMENT FORM Please check one of the following boxes. If you do not wish to enter a choice, you may also leave your written comments in the box below. I am in favor of implementing this proposal as written. I am in favor of implementing this proposal with the following modifications as noted below (please include suggested changes in the section below). I am not in favor of implementing any form of this proposal. I have no opinion on this issue. Please list any comments or suggestions for improvements you may have: Please note that all submissions must include the following information: Name Title Company Phone Number Fax Number E-Mail Address - (select to submit form) - (select to clear form) PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE IS AN INFORMAL OPINION POLL AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR DETERMINATION OF THIS PROPOSAL. For more information, contact IADC.