Well Intervention Pressure Control

1. Introduction to Well Intervention Operations Reviews types of well interventions (wireline, coiled tubing, snubbing) and associated risks.

2. Well Pressure Control Principles Explains hydrostatic pressure, formation pressure, and pressure balance during interventions.

3. Well Intervention Equipment and Systems Covers lubricators, wireline valves, coiled tubing BOPs, and snubbing units.

4. Barriers and Safety Systems Reviews primary and secondary barriers, redundancy, and fail‑safe mechanisms.

5. Kick Detection and Shut‑In Procedures Explains early warning signs, shut‑in methods, and safety protocols.

6. Well Control Methods for Intervention Covers stripping, snubbing, bullheading, and volumetric methods.

7. Well Control Calculations and Kill Sheets Reviews pressure calculations, fluid gradients, and kill sheet preparation.

8. Risk Management and Contingency Planning Explains hazard identification, SIMOPS, and emergency planning.

9. Safety and Environmental Considerations Focuses on personnel safety, pollution prevention, and regulatory compliance.

10. Case Studies and Practical Simulations Provides real‑world incident reviews and simulator‑based intervention exercises.

• Builds advanced competence in well intervention pressure control

• Enhances compliance with IWCF, IADC, and international well control standards

• Strengthens skills in equipment operation, barrier management, and risk control

• Provides tools for emergency response and environmental protection

• Offers recognized certification to support career progression in well intervention and well control leadership

• Well intervention engineers and supervisors

• Wireline, coiled tubing, and snubbing operators

• HSE officers and safety coordinators in well operations

• Contractors and service providers in well intervention activities

• Individuals preparing for advanced well control and offshore safety certifications

• Assessment Type: Written exam + simulation assessment

• Format: MCQs, short answers, applied case study, and simulator‑based intervention exercise

• Total Questions: 70 theory + 1 case study + 1 simulation

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 3 hours (written) + 1 day (simulation)

• Certification: Well Intervention Pressure Control

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.