IADC WellSharp Courses in Saudi Arabia

Future Institute delivers IADC WellSharp well control training for drilling crews across the Kingdom.

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IADC WellSharp Approved Courses
IADC Member
Training Delivered for Saudi Aramco Contractors
Surface Stack Levels 2, 3 and 4
Arabic, English, Hindi and Urdu Support
IADC WellSharp Approved Courses
IADC Member
Training Delivered for Saudi Aramco Contractors
Surface Stack Levels 2, 3 and 4
Arabic, English, Hindi and Urdu Support

What Is IADC WellSharp?

IADC WellSharp is the well control training and certification program run by the International Association of Drilling Contractors. It sets one global standard for what rig personnel must know about kicks, blowout prevention and well kill methods, and only IADC approved providers can teach it. Courses are split by role, so each person learns what their position actually requires, and certificates are recognized by drilling contractors and operators worldwide.

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Why WellSharp Certification Matters

On Saudi land rigs and jack-ups, drilling contractors must prove that anyone with well control duties is trained and certified for their level. A valid WellSharp certificate is that proof, and many rigs won’t let a crew member start a hitch without one. It’s essential for:

  • Drilling contractor crews on Aramco and operator rigs
  • New rig personnel starting a drilling career
  • Drillers and assistant drillers who need Level 3 certification
  • Toolpushers, rig managers and drilling supervisors who need Level 4 certification

Drilling Operations Courses

WellSharp Drilling Introductory

The WellSharp Introductory course gives new rig crew a solid grounding in well control, from hydrostatic pressure and kick warning signs to shut-in procedures and well control drills. It assesses knowledge only, so it suits anyone joining the rig floor for the first time.

Best for: floorhands, derrickhands, roustabouts and entry-level drilling staff

WellSharp Driller Surface Stack

The Driller Surface Stack course trains the person at the console to detect a kick, shut in fast and run a kill using the Driller’s Method or Wait and Weight. Trainees practise every key step on a well control simulator before the practical assessment.

Best for: drillers, assistant drillers and derrickhands moving up

WellSharp Supervisor Surface Stack

The Supervisor Surface Stack course prepares rig leaders to plan for well control, handle complicated kills and run a live well control event from start to finish. It requires a valid Driller level certificate or equivalent.

Best for: toolpushers, rig managers, drilling supervisors and company men

Frequently Asked Questions

They are well control training courses accredited by the International Association of Drilling Contractors. Each level certifies rig personnel for the well control duties of their role, from new crew to drilling supervisors.

Yes. Surface stack courses cover rigs where the blowout preventer sits on the rig itself, which is the setup on Saudi land rigs and jack-ups.

Two years. To stay certified, you retake the full course for your level before the certificate expires.

Only if you already hold a valid Driller level certificate or equivalent. Otherwise, start with the Driller Surface Stack course.

Yes. We run courses at our Al Khobar centre or at your yard, camp or facility anywhere in Saudi Arabia, with dates planned around crew rotations.