Introduction
We are a global leader in the provision of Level 4 IWCF Well Control training with our world class facilities, passionate instructors and hand-crafted material with incredible feedback from thousands of students over the last decade. It’s time to experience the Harness difference!
Leading Well Control Simulators – At Harness we believe that technology and innovation enhance learning.
- For our IWCF Well Control course we have invested in the world’s best full rig floor simulator with both a Cyberchair and Conventional Brake – the only one of its kind in Australia!
- This Drilling Technology ensures your experience is as close as possible to the field when it comes to blow out prevention training.
- Our simulator and program exist to deliver real learning outcomes & transferable skills back to the rig.
Passionate Instructors – Picked from the global stage because of their skills, our instructors bring passion and an ability to go the extra mile as they understand the stressful & intensive nature of the IWCF Well Control program.
- Experts in blow out prevention and the art of passing on this knowledge in easy-to-understand ways is core to embedding learning outcomes.
- Our instructors thrive on great results and take the time to ensure you truly understand the theoretical and practical concepts of well control.
Tailored Learning Materials – Harness has a plethora of international talent ensuring our material is constantly being peer reviewed, tweaked & tailored to the highest possible standard.
- IWCF Well Control Level 3 training at Harness starts before you walk in the door with pre-course material designed by our in-house team to set you up for success.
- Having trained thousands of students across the world our materials dynamically incorporate your feedback to ensure your learning is enhanced and knowledge retained – all to support real world application.
Delivering both IWCF Well Control Level 3 and 4 – Harness is the trusted name for blow out prevention training. At the heart of our IWCF program is your success through real learning outcomes. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome on our next course!
Course Dates
- UOC: IWCF Drilling Well Control Level 4
- Cost: From $3245
- Duration: 5 Days
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| Start Date | End Date | Time | Location | Avail. Spaces | Course Cost | Self Funded | Multi Enrolments |
| 19/01/2026 | 23/01/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 3 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 16/02/2026 | 20/02/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 16/03/2026 | 20/03/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 20/04/2026 | 24/04/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 18/05/2026 | 22/05/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 15/06/2026 | 19/06/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 13/07/2026 | 17/07/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 10/08/2026 | 14/08/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 07/09/2026 | 11/09/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 30/11/2026 | 04/12/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 |
| Start Date | End Date | Time | Location | Avail. Spaces | Course Cost | Self Funded | Multi Enrolments |
| 19/01/2026 | 23/01/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 3 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 16/02/2026 | 20/02/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 16/03/2026 | 20/03/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 20/04/2026 | 24/04/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 18/05/2026 | 22/05/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 15/06/2026 | 19/06/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 13/07/2026 | 17/07/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 10/08/2026 | 14/08/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 07/09/2026 | 11/09/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 | ||
| 30/11/2026 | 04/12/2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 4 | $3,245.00 |
Introduction
Course Details
This 5 day IWCF Drilling Well Control program options include:
- IWCF Well Control Level 4 Surface | Toowoomba
- IWCF Well Control Level 4 Combined Surface and Subsea | Toowoomba
Our IWCF Drilling Well Control Program builds on the principles covered in IWCF Drilling Well Control Level 2 and Level 3 to extend your prior knowledge exponentially across well control and enabling you to prepare for or continue in supervisory positions. What makes our course a leading choice for you is how we have invested in the technology and people for a superior quality outcome.
Designed for those in a variety of roles engaged in well shut-in operations, well design and the high-order drilling decision-making process, the course focuses on teaching for strongly applicable learning outcomes and is a key reason we have been placed on the world stage as a leader in Well Control. Your training with us will give you enviable insights and real-world applicable experience from practicals using our exciting dedicated simulator.
Conducted at our accredited training centres in Brisbane and Toowoomba for you in your pivotal well control positions on drilling installations as well as if you are fulfilling onshore responsibilities that involve well shut-in procedures. Our IWCF accredited course incorporates well site supervisor training for those in, or aspiring to, supervisory positions.
This Level 4 IWCF Drilling Well Control program covers off the following drilling and well control key topics:
- Well Control principles and procedures
- Hydrostatic, formation and fracture pressure
- Primary and secondary Well Control
- Subsea factors
- Barrier concept
- Emergency drills
- Causes of kicks including loss of hydrostatic pressure, gas cutting,lost circulation, swab and surge effects and tripping
- Kick warning signs and kick indicators
- Circulating system
- Influx characteristics
- Shut-in procedures
- Well control methods including kill sheets, calculations, driller’s method and wait/weight method
- Well control during casing and cementing
- Well control equipment including blow out preventers (BOPs), choke manifolds, auxiliary equipment, testing and BOP control systems
Once you successfully complete this course, you’ll receive a certificate. It is an IWCF certificate of completion that is valid for 2 years.
Successful completion of the assessments at the end of the course is based on achieving a 70% pass mark in each assessment of the course. However please note that at Harness, we also like to honour those who achieve over 90% across the board!
Harness Energy (RTO 40521) is accredited and audited by IWCF to be able to deliver this technical Oil and Gas industry training.
Course Prerequisites
Pre-registration with IWCF and provision of your 6-digit IWCF Candidate Registration (CR) Number is required and completion of Level 3 Drilling Well Control training with IWCF – see course links on this page for more information. Please also review the general important information contained in Important Course Requirements page on this site.
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This Level 4 course is specifically designed for roles such as:
- Rig Managers, Drillers, Assistant Drillers
- Drilling Superintendents
- Drilling Engineers
- Drilling Supervisors
- Rig Managers
- Toolpushers
- Drillers
- Offshore Installation Managers
- Senior Operational Drilling Personnel
- Senior Engineering Drilling Personnel
Hand-picked Well Control Instructors chosen from the global stage bring global insights, technically extensive skills and knowledge to ensure you gain the highest insights and knowledge available in a way to make your course relevant back in the field.
At Harness we go above and beyond to deliver training that is to a high standard and of high expectations – befitting a course of this calibre and with our tailored materials, constant input and updates, world class simulator you really achieve a rounded experience.
Once you have successfully been awarded your IWCF certificate – and earn Harness Honours you and your honours shirt can be the envy of your drilling team!
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