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Training Course Overview

Wireline Operations and Techniques Training Course provides a practical and structured approach to developing strong competency in modern well intervention activities. As wells become more complex, understanding wireline tools, pressure control systems, and downhole equipment is essential to maintain well integrity and support production performance. This Wireline Operations Training Course focuses on slick line, braided line, and electric line applications, ensuring participants gain a complete view of wireline technologies and field practices.

Participants will strengthen their knowledge of wireline units, toolstring components, and flow-control devices, while learning safe and efficient operational procedures. The course also highlights the importance of safety awareness, risk management, and procedural discipline in both routine and remedial interventions. Through practical examples and technical insights, this training course prepares professionals to perform wireline tasks confidently, troubleshoot operational issues, and contribute to reliable and efficient field operations.

Training Course Objectives

Wireline Operations Training Course objectives are designed to build strong technical understanding and practical capability in wireline intervention activities. This training course enables participants to confidently apply wireline techniques while maintaining safety and operational efficiency.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Strengthen understanding of wireline operations, including slick line, braided line, and electric line techniques
  • Identify and interpret wireline tools, toolstring components, and their functions
  • Apply safe rig-up procedures and operate pressure-control equipment effectively
  • Enhance knowledge of well completion and flow-control devices
  • Improve troubleshooting skills for routine and remedial wireline operations
  • Build confidence in assembling toolstrings and handling downhole equipment
  • Reinforce awareness of operational risks and safety requirements
  • Support effective decision-making during wireline intervention tasks

Designed for

Wireline Operations and Techniques Training Course is designed for professionals involved in well intervention, production operations, and field services. It is particularly valuable for individuals aiming to enhance their technical competence in wireline tools, equipment, and safe operational practices.

This training course will greatly benefit:

  • Wireline Operators and Assistants involved in field execution
  • Well Intervention and Well Services Technicians supporting operations
  • Production Engineers and Field Engineers managing well performance
  • Completion Engineers and Supervisors responsible for well integrity
  • Wellsite Leaders and Field Superintendents overseeing interventions
  • Personnel engaged in routine or remedial wireline activities
  • Individuals transitioning into wireline or intervention roles
  • Professionals seeking to improve operational readiness and field performance

Learning Methods

Wireline Operations Training Course uses a blended and interactive learning approach to ensure effective understanding and practical skill development. The training course combines instructor-led sessions with technical discussions, allowing participants to explore wireline equipment, pressure-control systems, and downhole tools in detail.

Participants will engage in group activities, case studies, and real-world scenarios to strengthen their understanding of toolstring assembly, rig-up procedures, and troubleshooting techniques. Practical demonstrations and structured exercises enhance hands-on competence and reinforce safe working practices.

This approach ensures participants can confidently apply wireline techniques in field environments. By integrating theory with practical application, the training course supports improved decision-making, operational efficiency, and safety performance during wireline interventions.

Course Content

Day 1

Introduction to Wireline Operations & Well Completion Fundamentals

  • History and evolution of wireline operations
  • Overview of well completions and downhole components
  • Wireline units, power packs, and control zones
  • Weight indicators and depth measurement systems
  • The wireline wire: types, specifications, testing & logbooks
  • Well integrity considerations and operating envelopes
  • Introduction to routine wireline intervention tasks
  • Safety foundations and operational risk awareness
Day 2

Wireline Tools, Pressure Control & Flow Control Equipment

  • Pressure control equipment and what must be controlled
  • Lubricators, stuffing boxes, grease injection systems
  • Basic toolstring components and up-stroke jars (theory)
  • Basic service and remedial tools
  • Running and pulling tools fundamentals
  • Flow-control tools: locks, standing valves, landing nipples
  • Baker, Otis, Camco & PCE flow-control equipment overview
  • Gas lift theory and SCSSV fundamentals
Day 3

Toolstring Assembly & Pressure Control Operations

  • Slick line unit
  • Pressure control equipment
  • Braided Line and Pressure equipment
  • Tools string components
  • Running and pulling tools
  • Locks, Standing Valves and Landing Nipples
  • Flow control equipment
  • Running – Setting – Equalizing & Pulling process
  • Shifting tools
  • Service and remedial tools
  • Changing Gas Lift Mandrels (demonstration)
  • Running in well
Day 4

Gas Lift Valve Operations, Locks & Downhole Equipment Retrieval

  • Introduction to gas lift mandrels and GLV types
  • Otis, Baker, Petroline & PCE locks – identification & function
  • Setting, equalizing, and pulling flow-control devices
  • Rig-up for open-hole wireline operations
  • Running in hole (RIH) and retrieving Baker FB-2 2.75" valve
  • Best practices for GLV handling, redress, and storage
  • Common GLV, lock, and nipple-related operational challenges
Day 5

Fishing Operations and Electric line Operations

  • Overview of wireline fishing operations
  • Top wire calculations and fishing planning considerations
  • Common wireline fish and recommended retrieval approaches
  • Changing gas lift mandrels (demonstration)
  • Electric line operations
  • Review of operational best practices and lessons learned
  • Final Q&A, evaluation, and course closure

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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