The IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control Programme is a globally recognized certification for professionals involved in completion and well intervention operations. It focuses on pressure control competence, operational safety, and risk reduction across well intervention activities.
At PT Neotek Inovasi Global (NIG), we support internationally recognized certification standards to help organizations build competent, compliant, and safety-focused well intervention personnel.
What Is the IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control Programme?
This programme, developed by the International Well Control Forum (IWCF), is designed for personnel working in critical pressure control roles during completion and well intervention activities, both onshore and offshore.
First, candidates complete an IWCF-accredited training course delivered in line with the official syllabus. Then, they sit formal assessments at IWCF-approved training centres, supervised by qualified invigilators. Through this structured approach, IWCF ensures consistent and reliable competency assessment.
IWCF Well Intervention Certification Structure
This well intervention pressure control certification combines compulsory and optional components, allowing flexibility based on operational roles and responsibilities.
Compulsory Components
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Completion Operations
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Completion Equipment
Optional Components
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Coiled Tubing Operations
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Wireline Operations
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Snubbing Operations
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Subsea Operations (optional or standalone)
To obtain a combined certificate, candidates must successfully complete both compulsory components and at least one selected optional component.
IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control Levels
Level 2 – Assistant Operators
Level 2 is suitable for assistant operators supporting well intervention activities.
Recommended for:
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Assistant Wireline Operators
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Assistant Coiled Tubing Operators
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Assistant Snubbing Operators
Course duration (minimum):
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Three optional disciplines: 28 hours
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Two optional disciplines: 24 hours
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One optional discipline: 20 hours
Assessment:
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Two compulsory and one or more optional components
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60 minutes per assessment
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Multiple-choice format
Certificate validity: 5 years
Level 3 – Equipment Operators
Level 3 is intended for equipment operators who directly perform well intervention operations and pressure control tasks.
Recommended for:
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Wireline Operators
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Coiled Tubing Operators
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Snubbing Operators
Course duration (minimum):
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Three optional disciplines: 28 hours
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Two optional disciplines: 24 hours
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One optional discipline: 20 hours
Assessment:
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Two compulsory and one or more optional components
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60 minutes per assessment
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Multiple-choice format
Certificate validity: 2 years
Level 4 – Supervisory Level
Level 4 targets personnel responsible for supervising and managing well intervention operations.
Recommended for:
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Well Services Supervisors
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Completions Supervisors
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Service Leaders
Course duration (minimum):
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Three optional disciplines: 28 hours
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Two optional disciplines: 24 hours
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One optional discipline: 20 hours
Assessment:
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Two compulsory and one or more optional components
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60 minutes per assessment
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Multiple-choice format
Certificate validity: 2 years
Well Intervention Pressure Control – Subsea Module
The Subsea module focuses on pressure control during subsea well intervention operations. Importantly, it aligns with recognized industry standards such as API STD 17G for subsea systems.
Who Should Take the Subsea Module?
This module is recommended for:
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Level 3: Experienced single-discipline subsea operators
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Level 4: Subsea supervisors or engineers
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Level 4: Subsea well services supervisors or well site leaders
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Level 4: Subsea completion supervisors or service leaders
Course duration (minimum):
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8 hours, delivered as part of the existing programme
Additional requirements:
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Candidates must also complete the Wireline and Coiled Tubing modules
Assessment:
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60 minutes
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Multiple-choice format
Why Choose IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control Training with NIG?
This international well intervention standard sets a clear benchmark for safe and effective pressure control practices. By following it, organizations strengthen safety performance, improve compliance, and reduce operational risk.
PT Neotek Inovasi Global (NIG) supports structured training pathways aligned with IWCF requirements. As a result, professionals gain globally recognized certification and practical competence for real-world well intervention challenges.
