IWCF Operations Limited

Instructor Application Procedure

05 July 2016

Name Function Signature Date

Rae Archibald Author 05/07/2016

Jodie Morrison Reviewer 05/07/2016

Kerrie Moffat Approver 06/07/2016

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Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3
2. Pre-qualification requirements ............................................................................................... 3
3. Programme and declaration .................................................................................................. 6
4. Assessment Centre Manager approval.................................................................................. 6
5. Current instructors - Maintenance of qualifications ................................................................ 6
6. Renewal of current IWCF instructor accreditation .................................................................. 6
7. Registering as an IWCF instructor at another primary centre ................................................ 7
8. Auditing ................................................................................................................................. 7
9. Document submission ........................................................................................................... 7
Appendix 1 – IWCF Re-sit Flowchart Drilling Well Control Programme (Written Assessments)....... 8
Appendix 2 – IWCF Re-sit Flowchart Drilling Well Control Programme (Practical Assessments) .... 9
Appendix 3 – Drilling Well Control Programme Re-sit Scenarios and Outcomes ........................... 10
Appendix 4 – IWCF Re-sit Flowchart Well Intervention Pressure Control Programme .................. 11
Appendix 5 – Well Intervention Pressure Control Programme Re-sit Scenarios and Outcomes .... 12

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1. Introduction

This procedure covers the application process for:

 New IWCF instructors

 Renewal of current IWCF instructors

 Registering current IWCF instructors at additional primary centres.

To be accredited as an instructor, applicant-instructors must:

 Have the relevant technical knowledge (see Section 2.1 below); AND
 Have achieved the standard of IWCF certification for the programme they are
applying to instruct (see Section 2.2); AND
 Demonstrate they can teach in a classroom environment (see Section 2.3).
2. Pre-qualification requirements

Applicant-instructors must:
Provide evidence that they have the relevant technical knowledge which they have
achieved by employment, education and/or training (Instructor Application Form,
Section 2.1). The applicant-instructor must have one of the following:
2.1.1. Field experience in industry in a supervisory role for at least two years in a
role which required a current Level 3 or Level 4 IWCF Certificate (or
equivalent), in the discipline for which accreditation is sought, for example;
Wireline Wellsite Supervisor, Coiled Tubing Wellsite Supervisor, Snubbing
Wellsite Supervisor, Driller, Toolpusher, Wellsite Engineer.
OR
2.1.2. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant subject, (for example, Petroleum
Engineering), and field experience of at least one year in a role which
required a current Level 3 or Level 4 IWCF Certificate (or equivalent).
OR
2.1.3. A relevant vocational qualification, (for example, the Norwegian system of
vocational training and education), and have field experience of at least one
year in a role which required a current Level 3 or Level 4 IWCF Certificate
(or equivalent).

IWCF certification programme completed

Comply with the relevant IWCF Certification programme requirements (Instructor
Application Form, Section 2.2.).
The below table represents the minimum certification requirements to instruct each
of the three levels.
Level of Minimum certification
programme required
Level 2 Level 3 certification
Level 3 Level 4 certification
Level 4 Level 4 certification

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Drilling Well Control Programme

Applicant-instructors must already have a current IWCF Certificate for the highest
level programme which they are applying to instruct (for example, Surface BOP or
Combined Surface and Subsea BOP), and achieved the following minimum scores:

Practical Assessment 90%

Equipment 90%
Principles and Procedures 90%

2.2.1. Re-sit eligibility

Applicant-instructors must achieve a minimum of 70% in both written papers

to be eligible to re-sit, otherwise they must wait a period of 90 days from their
initial attempt and re-register as a new candidate.

2.2.2. Instant re-sit eligibility (written papers)

Instant re-sits can be conducted in accordance with the following conditions;

 A minimum of 90% has been achieved in at least one of the written

papers; AND

 The applicant-instructor has achieved between 86% and 89% in the

other written paper.

2.2.3. Practical Assessment (re-sit)

There are instances where the practical assessment re-sit will be attempted
before the written papers. If 90% or above has been achieved in the practical
assessment re-sit the applicant-instructor must pass at least one written paper
at 90% or above for the practical assessment re-sit mark to be valid.

Please refer to Appendix 1, 2 & 3 for further clarification on the Drilling Well
Control Programme re-sit criteria.

Well Intervention Pressure Control Programme

Applicant-instructors must already hold a current IWCF certificate for the disciplines
(module options) which they are applying to instruct, and achieved the following
minimum scores:

 A minimum of 90% must be achieved in the two compulsory papers

(Completion Equipment and Completion Operations)
 A minimum of 90% must be achieved in all optional papers attempted
(Wireline Operations, Coiled Tubing Operations and Snubbing Operations).

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2.2.4. Re-sit eligibility

Applicant-instructors must achieve a minimum of 70% in both compulsory

papers to be eligible to re-sit, otherwise they must wait a period of 90 days
from their initial attempt and re-register as a new candidate.

2.2.5. Instant re-sit eligibility

Instant re-sits can be conducted in accordance with the following conditions;

 A minimum of 90% must be achieved in at least one of the compulsory

papers (Completion Equipment and Completion Operations); AND

 The applicant-instructor must have achieved between 86% and 89% in

the other compulsory paper; AND

 The applicant-instructor must have achieved between 86% and 89% in

any failed optional papers attempted.

Please refer to Appendix 4 & 5 for further clarification on the Well Intervention
Pressure Control Programme re-sit criteria.
Provide satisfactory evidence of their teaching ability (Instructor Application Form,
Section 2.3.). They must have one of the following:
2.3.1. A pass in the IWCF ‘Train the Trainers’ course.
OR
2.3.2. A recognised training/teaching qualification accepted by IWCF. These
include:
 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Australia)
 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector – Level 3 (UK)
 Award in Education and Training - Level 3 (UK)
The qualification must be at least:
 QCF (Qualification and Credit Framework) Level 3 (England and
Wales)
 SVQ (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) Level 6
(Scotland)
 EQC (European Qualifications Framework) Level 4 (Europe)
 Certificate IV (Australia)
OR
2.3.3. A Bachelor of Education qualification.

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If they do not fully comply with the pre-accreditation requirements in Section 2.1 and
2.3, they must justify their reasons for acceptance as an IWCF instructor in Section
2.4 of the Instructor Application Form.
At the sole discretion of IWCF their application may then be passed to an IWCF
Review Panel for a final decision. Achievement of the IWCF Programme
Requirements (Section 2.2 above) is essential.
3. Programme and declaration

Applicant-instructors must sign the declaration on the application form before submitting the
application to IWCF.

4. Assessment Centre Manager approval

The Assessment Centre Manager must approve the application before submitting to IWCF.
The Assessment Centre Manager is responsible for checking that all the information in the
application is accurate. The Assessment Centre Manager is held responsible for ensuring
the instructor conducts IWCF courses in compliance with the centres accreditation.

5. Current instructors - Maintenance of qualifications

The instructor must hold the appropriate IWCF certification at all times in order to maintain
accreditation.

- Evidence of this must be an IWCF certificate for the highest level

programme/disciplines which they are applying to instruct; Level 3 and 4 instructors
must hold level 4 certification, level 2 instructors must hold a minimum of level 3
certification
- Certification must be obtained following a full course of instructor-led training, and
- Meets the requirements set out in Section 2.2 of the Instructor Application Form.

If the instructor does not maintain accreditation, they will be cancelled, and courses taught
during the period without accreditation may be voided if they have not met the standard.
Candidates’ certificates will remain valid for 90 days to allow time for re-testing to take
place. Any financial considerations to candidates or clients due to this will be the
responsibility of the Assessment Centre.

6. Renewal of current IWCF instructor accreditation

To renew accreditation as an instructor for the same type and level, the applicant-instructor
must continue to meet the standards for the programme/disciplines they are applying to
instruct.
To reapply for accreditation applicant-instructors should complete the Instructor Renewal
Application Form and submit this together with any specified additional documentation to
IWCF within 90 days of expiry of their current accreditation. Failure to submit the renewal
application within this timescale will mean the instructor will be considered a new applicant
and will have to apply as such.
It is the responsibility of the Assessment Centre to ensure that IWCF receive the completed
renewal application within the appropriate timescale.

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7. Registering as an IWCF instructor at another primary centre

Instructors may apply for accreditation as an instructor at more than one accredited centre.
This must be for the same type and level as their current accreditation. They must continue
to meet the requirements of their current accreditation and ensure they have carried out a
training programme using the simulator model at the additional accredited centre, if this is
different from the simulator used to obtain their original accreditation as an instructor (only
applicable for drilling well control level 3 and 4 instructors).
8. Auditing

The instructor’s performance and record will be audited during the routine, regular audits of
the Assessment Centre.
In addition the instructor may be audited at any time at the discretion of IWCF.
If non-conformances are found during an audit, the instructor will be asked to take
corrective action which includes re-training, suspension or termination of their accreditation.
Corrective action requests may also be given to the Accredited Centre at which they are
registered.

9. Document submission

New Instructors

When the qualification training programmes have been completed, the original Instructor
Application Form must be completed, signed and sent to the IWCF with the following
documents:
A Curriculum Vitae
A copy of the passport page containing the photograph and one original, passport
style photograph.
Evidence of completion of training in teaching methodology.
Evidence of relevant experience in a combination of employment, education and
training.

Renewal of accreditation - Current Instructors

The original Instructor Renewal Application Form must be completed, signed and sent to
IWCF together with the following documents:

A Curriculum Vitae
A copy of the passport page containing the photograph and one original, passport
style photograph.

Additional Centres

The original Instructor Additional Primary Centre Application Form must be completed,
signed and sent to IWCF.

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Appendix 1 – IWCF Re-sit Flowchart Drilling Well Control

Programme (Written Assessments)

Use the following flow chart if applicant-instructor achieves at least 70% in both written papers.

START

Passes both Applicant has passed the

written papers Y written papers
with ≥ 90%

Not eligible for an instant re-

sit, must receive further
Passes one training. IWCF to receive
written paper N evidence of re-training
with ≥ 90% before re-sit will be
approved.

Not eligible for an instant re-

Achieves 86% - sit, must receive further
89% in the other N training. IWCF to receive
written paper evidence of re-training before
re-sit will be approved

Eligible for an instant re-

sit (same day) or within
90 day re-sit period

NOTES:

1. Applicant-instructors who are eligible to re-sit are allowed a maximum of two attempts to re-sit the
failed paper(s). These re-sit attempts must be completed within a period not exceeding 90 days
from the initial test date.

2. Only three attempts overall per applicant-instructor per registration.

3. Applicant-instructors should not sit all attempts on one day.

4. If an applicant-instructor fails to achieve the required results after three attempts they must wait a
period of 90 days from the initial test date before re-registering as a new candidate.
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Appendix 2 – IWCF Re-sit Flowchart Drilling Well Control Programme

(Practical Assessment)

START

Failed initial
practical assessment Applicant can proceed
N to written papers
achieving < 90%

Applicant must achieve

Failed first ≥ 90% in at least one
practical assessment Applicant can proceed
N to written papers written paper for
re-sit achieving practical assessment
< 90%. re-sit mark to stand

Applicant must
proceed to written
papers

Not eligible for a re-sit,

Passes at must wait 90 days from
least one written N initial test date. Applicant
paper ≥ 90% can then re-register as a
new candidate

Applicant can proceed

and attempt the
second practical
assessment re-sit

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Appendix 3 – Drilling Well Control Programme Re-sit Scenarios and

Outcomes

Scenario Outcome

Initial Assessment
1. Failed both written Not eligible for a re-sit, must wait a period of 90 days
papers at 69% or from the initial assessment date before re-registering as
below a new applicant-instructor.

2. Failed both written Not eligible for an instant re-sit, must receive further
papers at 89% or training. IWCF to receive evidence of re-training prior to re-
below? sit approval. Scheduling of a new session, normal booking
procedures apply, currently 10 days’ notice.

3. Failed 1 paper at 85% Not eligible for an instant re-sit, must receive further
or below? training. IWCF to receive evidence of re-training prior to re-
sit approval. Scheduling of a new session, normal booking
procedures apply, currently 10 days’ notice.

4. Failed 1 paper Eligible for an instant re-sit (same day) or within 90 day re-
between 86% and sit period.
89%?

1st Re-sit Attempt

5. Failed 1 paper Eligible to re-sit final attempt within 90 day re-sit period.
between 86% and
89%?

6. Failed 1 paper at 85% Not eligible for an instant re-sit, must receive further
or below? training. IWCF to receive evidence of re-training prior to re-
sit approval. Scheduling of new session, normal booking
procedures apply, currently 10 days’ notice.

2nd Re-sit (Final) Attempt

7. Failed 1 paper Applicant-instructor is a fail. All assessments must be
between 86% and passed at 90% or above on final re-sit attempt.
89%?
Applicant-instructor must wait 90 days from the initial
assessment date before re-registering as a new
applicant-instructor.

8. Failed 1 assessment Applicant-Instructor is a fail. All assessments must be

at 85% or below? passed at 90% or above on final re-sit attempt.

Applicant-instructor must wait 90 days from the initial

assessment date before re-registering as a new
applicant-instructor.

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Appendix 4 – IWCF Re-sit Flowchart Well Intervention Pressure Control

Programme

Use the following flow chart if applicant-instructor achieves at least 70% in both compulsory papers.

START

Passes Passes all

compulsory Applicant is a
Y optional papers Y
papers ≥90% pass
≥90%

N N

Passes 1 Achieves Eligible for an instant

compulsory paper 86% - 89% in the re-sit (same day) or
Y Y
≥90% remaining papers within 90 day resit
period

N
N

Not eligible for an

instant re-sit, must
receive further training.
IWCF to receive
evidence of re-training
before resit will be
approved

NOTES:

1. Applicant-instructors who are eligible to re-sit are allowed a maximum of two attempts to re-sit the
failed paper(s). These re-sit attempts must be completed within a period not exceeding 90 days from
the initial test date.

2. Only three attempts overall per applicant-instructor per registration.

3. Applicant-instructors should not sit all attempts on one day.

4. If an applicant-instructor fails to achieve the required results after three attempts they must wait a
period of 90 days from the initial test date before re-registering as a new candidate.

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Appendix 5 – Well Intervention Pressure Control Programme Re-sit

Scenarios and Outcomes

Well Intervention Assessment Options.

Abbreviated Name Full Name Compulsory / Optional

CE Completion Equipment Compulsory

CO Completion Operations Compulsory

WL Wireline Operations Optional

CT Coiled Tubing Operations Optional

SN Snubbing Operations Optional

Scenario Outcome
Initial Assessment
1. Failed 2 compulsory papers at 69% or Not eligible for a re-sit, must wait a
below? period of 90 days from the initial
assessment date before re-registering
as a new applicant-instructor.

2. Failed 2 compulsory papers between Not eligible for an instant re-sit, must
70% and 89%? receive further training. IWCF to
receive evidence of re-training prior to
re-sit approval. Scheduling of a new
session, normal booking procedures
apply, currently 10 days’ notice.

3. Passed both compulsory papers & failed Eligible for an instant re-sit (same day)
1 or more optional papers between 86% or within 90 day re-sit period.
and 89%?

4. Passed both compulsory papers & failed Not eligible for an instant re-sit, must
1 or more optional papers at 85% or receive further training. IWCF to
below? receive evidence of re-training prior to
re-sit approval. Scheduling of a new
session, normal booking procedures
apply, currently 10 days’ notice.

5. Failed 1 compulsory paper between Eligible for an instant re-sit (same day)
86% and 89%? or within 90 day re-sit period.

6. Failed 1 compulsory paper at 85% or Not eligible for an instant re-sit, must
below? receive further training. IWCF to

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receive evidence of re-training prior to

re-sit approval.
Scheduling of a new session, normal
booking procedures apply, currently 10
days’ notice.

7. Failed 1 compulsory paper between Eligible for an instant re-sit (same day)
86% and 89% & failed 1 or more or within 90 day re-sit period.
optional papers between 86% and 89%?

8. Failed 1 compulsory paper at 85% or Not eligible for an instant re-sit, must
below & failed 1 or more optional papers receive further training. IWCF to
at 85% or below? receive evidence of re-training prior to
re-sit approval. Scheduling of a new
session, normal booking procedures
apply, currently 10 days’ notice.
1st Re-sit Attempt
9. Passed all papers? Applicant-Instructor is a pass.

10. Failed 1 compulsory paper between Eligible for an instant re-sit (same day)
86% and 89%? or within 90 day re-sit period.

11. Failed 1 compulsory paper at 85% or Not eligible for an instant re-sit, must
below? receive further training. IWCF to
receive evidence of re-training prior to
re-sit approval. Scheduling of a new
session, normal booking procedures
apply, currently 10 days’ notice.

12. Failed 1 compulsory paper between Eligible for an instant re-sit (same day)
86% and 89% & failed 1 or more or within 90 day re-sit period.
optional papers between 86% and 89%?

13. Failed 1 compulsory paper at 85% or Not eligible for an instant re-sit, must
below & failed 1 or more optional paper receive further training. IWCF to
at 85% or below? receive evidence of re-training prior to
re-sit approval. Scheduling of a new
session, normal booking procedures
apply, currently 10 days’ notice.
2nd Re-sit (Final) Attempt
14. Passed 2nd (final) re-sit attempt? Applicant-Instructor is a pass.

15. Failed 2nd (final) re-sit attempt? Applicant-Instructor is a fail. All

assessments must be passed at 90%
or above on final re-sit attempt.
Applicant-Instructor must wait 90 days
from the initial assessment date before
re-registering as a new applicant-
instructor.

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