Well Control Training FAQ

• Where can I find the schedule?
  Go to Wild Well’s website at www. wildwell.com/training, choose In-Person Well Control Courses or WellSharp Live, and click Enroll Now to search for a schedule.
  
  In-Person WellSharp Schedule
  Virtual WellSharp Live Schedule
  
  
• What is the cost of a class? These prices will go into effect on June 1, 2024.

The cost of the public courses is as follows:

• In-Person Drilling Driller Surface Only $1,600.00/student
• In-Person Drilling Supervisor Surface Only $1,600.00/student
• In-Person Drilling Supervisor Surface/Subsea $1,700.00/student
• In-Person Drilling Supervisor with Workover $1,700.00/student
• In-Person Oil & Gas Operator Representative. (OGOR) $1,800.00/student

As there are additional costs for the IADC-approved virtual classroom setting, the cost of the WellSharp Live courses is as follows:

• WellSharp Live Drilling Supervisor Surface Only $1,800.00/student
• WellSharp Live Drilling Supervisor Surface/Subsea $1,900.00/student
• WellSharp Live Drilling Supervisor with Workover $1,900.00/student
• WellSharp Live Oil & Gas Operator Representative. (OGOR) $1,800.00/student

Wild Well accepts all major credit cards, and payment is due at enrollment.

Any cancellation made less than 7 calendar days before the course start date will result in a 10% cancellation fee on the reserved service.

• What do I need to attend class?

You need the following to attend a Virtual Class:

• Computer with either Windows 8/10 or Mac Operating System 10.13/10.15
• Internet Connection
• The latest version of the Chrome browser recommended
• Camera
• Microphone
• Photo ID

You need the following to attend the In-Person Class:

• Photo ID
  
  
• What are the class times each day?
  Generally, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Drilling Supervisor course begins Monday at 8:00 a.m. Class runs Monday through Wednesday, with testing beginning at 11:00 a.m. Thursday for in-person and 10:00 a.m. for virtual.

The OGOR Course begins Monday at 8:00 a.m. Class runs Monday through Thursday, with testing beginning Friday at 11:00 a.m.

• Is lunch provided?

Unfortunately, lunch isn't provided. However, an adequate lunch break is offered to students.

• Does WWC offer IWCF?

No, Wild Well currently offers IADC Courses.

• Is the online certification the same as the in-person one?
  Yes, these fully accredited IADC WellSharp courses come with the standard two-year certification, the same as the in-person courses.
  
• What is the expiry for IADC’s certifications?

IADC’s Drilling Driller, Drilling Supervisor, and Oil & Gas Operator Representative (OGOR) certificates come with the standard two-year certification.

• What prerequisites are required for the class?

None. However, IADC recommends first-time students complete the Introductory to Drilling and/or Driller level course(s).

• Can I take the exam to get re-certified?

No, IADC requires each student to retake the entire course to get re-certified.