Oil & Gas

ProQual Level 2 Award in Introduction to Well Control and Equipment for Oil and Gas

This Ofqual-regulated qualification provides foundational knowledge of well control principles, equipment, and procedures for the oil and gas industry, covering drilling, workovers, and well integrity management.

Awarding body ProQual
Level Level 2
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Course Features

This Level 2 Award is designed for individuals seeking entry into the oil and gas sector or those requiring foundational knowledge of well control systems and equipment.

  • Ofqual-regulated Level 2 qualification recognised across the UK oil and gas industry
  • 50 hours Total Qualification Time with comprehensive guided learning
  • Focus on well control principles, equipment operation, and safety procedures
  • Coverage of blowout preventers, choke and kill systems, and control equipment
  • Assessment through portfolio of evidence, assignments, and written examinations
  • Industry-aligned curriculum meeting national and international well control standards

About This Course

The ProQual Level 2 Award in Introduction to Well Control and Equipment for Oil and Gas is an introductory qualification aimed at individuals working in or seeking to enter the oil, gas, and associated industries. This course provides essential knowledge of well control fundamentals, drilling operations, and the equipment required to maintain safe and efficient well operations.

  • Comprehensive introduction to geology, hydrocarbon formation, and exploration processes

  • In-depth coverage of drilling, completion, and workover procedures and strategies

  • Detailed examination of well control equipment including BOPs and manifold systems

  • Understanding of well intervention techniques using wireline, coiled tubing, and workover units

  • Knowledge of well integrity requirements aligned with API, ISO, ASTM, and NORSOK standards

  • Practical focus on equipment inspection, testing, maintenance, and operational procedures

What You'll Learn

Candidates will acquire comprehensive knowledge across six learning outcomes covering geology, drilling operations, well control principles, equipment systems, well intervention, and integrity management.

  • Explain the science of geology and its importance to the petroleum industry including rock classifications and hydrocarbon formation

  • Describe drilling, completion, and workover strategies for conventional and unconventional wells including subsea and HPHT operations

  • Understand preventive well control measures, parameter measurement techniques, and appropriate responses to well control observations

  • Identify and describe classes and types of well control equipment including ram and annular blowout preventers

  • Explain well intervention methods including wireline, coiled tubing, and hydraulic workover units with associated equipment and procedures

  • Understand well integrity principles, stakeholder responsibilities, and compliance with national and international industry standards

Who Should Attend?

This qualification is designed for individuals seeking to enter the oil and gas industry or those requiring foundational knowledge of well control systems and equipment.

  • New entrants to the oil and gas sector seeking foundational well control knowledge

  • Drilling crew members and rig personnel requiring understanding of well control equipment

  • Well site assistants and technicians involved in drilling and workover operations

  • Support staff working in drilling, completion, and well intervention operations

  • Equipment operators responsible for maintaining and operating well control systems

  • Personnel requiring knowledge of industry standards for well control and integrity management

Course Content

Explore the comprehensive ProQual Level 2 Award in Introduction to Well Control and Equipment for Oil and Gas course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.

Unit 1: Introduction to Well Control and Equipment for Oil and Gas

1
Science of geology and its importance to the petroleum industry
2
Different classes of rocks including formation, composition, and importance to hydrocarbon exploration
3
Formation and storage of hydrocarbons within rock formations
4
Hydrocarbon exploration processes and their importance to the petroleum industry
5
Importance of drilling and workover reports to exploration and well intervention operations
6
Strategies for completion and workover exercises
7
Management procedures for open-hole and cased wells as part of reservoir management
8
Basic considerations and completion principles for subsea wells, HPHT wells, and unconventional wells
9
Common well intervention techniques including wireline, coiled tubing, and workover
10
Preventive well control measures and deployment strategies
11
Measurement techniques for well control parameters and appropriate responses to observations
12
Classes and types of well control equipment and procedures for safe operation
13
Common deficiencies present in well control systems
14
Ram blowout preventers and their major characteristics
15
Annular blowout preventers and diverter systems
16
Choke and kill manifold systems
17
BOP gate valves and control systems
18
Application of Inside Blowout Preventers and drill string valves
19
Maintenance procedures for HPHT equipment
20
Inspection and testing requirements for BOPs, choke and kill manifolds, and BOP torque tools
21
Mathematics of well control operations including accumulator calculations
22
Well intervention terminology and significance to productive life of wells
23
Variable nature of well intervention operations
24
Equipment requirements and operational concepts for coiled tubing and hydraulic workover units
25
Well control barrier classification for different types of well intervention methods
26
Procedures and mechanisms for slick wireline operations
27
Commonly used downhole wireline equipment and tools
28
Surface wireline equipment requirements
29
Well pressure control and associated safety issues
30
Procedures and equipment for wireline, coiled tubing, and workover operations
31
Impact of early interaction and collaboration amongst project stakeholders on operational finances, risks, safety, and decommissioning
32
Well integrity implementation in accordance with API, ISO, ASTM, NORSOK D-010, and IADC Manual standards
33
Specific rules and procedures for prevention and mitigation of well integrity events
34
Roles and responsibilities of relevant personnel for well integrity
35
Personnel responsibilities toward protection of well integrity
36
Requirements for designing, operating, and maintaining well equipment for safe containment of wellbore fluids

Course Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Centres conduct initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify gaps and plan appropriate support.

  • No specific educational prerequisites or prior qualifications required for enrollment

  • Proficiency in English language necessary for understanding course materials and assessments

Assessments

Candidates must demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria through internally assessed evidence verified by centre staff and externally quality assured by ProQual.

  • Portfolio of evidence demonstrating knowledge and understanding of all assessment criteria

  • Assignments, projects, and written reports covering well control principles and equipment

  • Worksheets and written responses to assessment questions on drilling and intervention procedures

  • Record of oral and written questioning to verify candidate understanding and competence

Progression

Successful completion provides a foundation for further education and career advancement in the oil and gas industry with pathways to higher-level qualifications and specialist roles.

  • Progress to Level 3 qualifications in drilling operations, well control, or petroleum engineering

  • Advance to specialised training in areas such as well intervention, production management, or reservoir engineering

  • Pursue career opportunities as drilling technician, well site assistant, or equipment operator

  • Develop competence for roles in drilling supervision, completion engineering, or well integrity management

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Awarding BodyProQual
LevelLevel 2
Course CategoryOil & Gas
Start DateMay 4, 2026
Deadline DateApr 27, 2026
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