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Wireline Operations and Techniques

Theory and Practical Competency Development for Safe and Efficient Wireline Interventions

Wireline Operations and Techniques
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

13-17 Jul 2026
Dubai
$5,950
03-07 Aug 2026
Istanbul
$5,950
30 Nov-04 Dec 2026
London
$5,950
14-18 Dec 2026
Kuala Lumpur
$5,950
15-19 Feb 2027
Dubai
$5,950
12-16 Jul 2027
Dubai
$5,950
29 Nov-03 Dec 2027
London
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course.

Training Overview

Training Overview

The Wireline Operations and Techniques Training Course provides a structured and practical foundation for understanding wireline intervention activities across oil and gas operations. As wells become more technically demanding and production systems increasingly complex, it is essential for professionals to develop a strong grasp of wireline tools, pressure control systems, and safe operational procedures. This course is designed to bridge the gap between theory and field application, ensuring participants can confidently support and execute wireline interventions.

This training course focuses on building operational awareness of toolstring configurations, downhole equipment, and intervention workflows. Participants will explore how wireline operations contribute to maintaining well integrity, improving production performance, and enabling efficient well servicing. Emphasis is placed on safe rig-up practices, equipment handling, and troubleshooting techniques to support both routine and remedial operations.

Through practical insights and structured learning, this Wireline Training Course enables participants to understand the full intervention sequence, from planning and preparation to execution and evaluation. It ensures that participants can interpret operational challenges, apply best practices, and contribute effectively to wellsite performance and safety.

Key focus areas of this course:

  • Wireline operations workflow and intervention sequence
  • Toolstring assembly and downhole tool applications
  • Pressure control equipment and safe rig-up procedures
  • Well completion and flow-control equipment understanding
  • Troubleshooting wireline operational challenges
  • Safety practices and risk awareness in wireline operations

What are the goals?

The Wireline Operations and Techniques Training Course is designed to equip participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to perform wireline operations safely and efficiently. It focuses on enhancing both understanding and application in real field environments.

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

  • Understand wireline operations and intervention fundamentals
  • Analyse well completion and downhole equipment systems
  • Apply pressure control and safe rig-up procedures effectively
  • Interpret toolstring configurations and operational sequences
  • Troubleshoot common wireline operational challenges
  • Improve operational decision-making in field conditions
  • Support safe and efficient execution of intervention tasks

Who is this Training Course for?

The Wireline Operations and Techniques Training Course is designed for professionals involved in well intervention and production operations who require a practical understanding of wireline systems and field execution. It is particularly valuable for individuals seeking to strengthen their technical competence and operational confidence.

This training course will greatly benefit:

  • Wireline operators and field assistants
  • Well intervention and well services technicians
  • Production and field engineers
  • Completion engineers and supervisors
  • Wellsite leaders and field superintendents
  • Technical personnel involved in downhole operations
  • Professionals supporting wireline and intervention activities

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Wireline Training Course is delivered using a practical and interactive learning approach that combines structured instruction with real-world application. Participants will engage in instructor-led sessions that explain key concepts, supported by practical examples from field operations to reinforce understanding.

The course methodology includes case studies, group discussions, and scenario-based exercises that reflect actual wireline challenges. These activities enable participants to apply concepts in realistic contexts, improving their ability to respond to operational situations effectively.

Throughout the training course, emphasis is placed on hands-on learning and collaborative problem-solving. Participants will gain exposure to practical tools, operational workflows, and troubleshooting techniques, ensuring that the knowledge gained can be immediately applied in their work environment.

The Course Content

Day One: 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 Two: 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 Three: Toolstring Assembly & Pressure Control Operations
  • Wire testing procedures
  • Pressure control equipment rig-up and operation
  • Toolstring assembly: basic components and up-stroke jars
  • Pulling tools: identification and operation
  • Shifting tools: applications and field operation
  • SSD operation
  • Kickover tools: design, handling, and use
  • Safety and troubleshooting during practical operations
Day Four: 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 Five: 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

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training
COPEX
COPEX