PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Describes well completion classifications and downhole components. Outlines the major completion and post-completion operations, including cementing, logging, perforating, stimulation and sand control. Emphasizes job-planning, quality control and safety guidelines. Provides a comprehensive introduction to wireline operations, describing each component of the basic surface equipment setup and the typical workstring of tools, along with commonly used subsurface completion and production control wireline equipment. BACKGROUND LEARNING:
Complete the following IPIMS.ep Background Learning courses:

Basic Completion Design and Practices Cementing Perforating Completion Equipment Wireline Production Operations

ACTION LEARNING:
Complete the following simulated job assignments:

Well Completion Operations - Prepare well for formation evaluation. Ensure that logging and testing operations proceed smoothly. Run and cement production casing. Evaluate primary cement job and need for remedial cementing operations. Prepare well for final completion.   Workover Planning and Operations - Identify workover candidates and outline procedures for accomplishing well objectives.

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
Submit a short (3 to 5 page) original paper of publishable quality devoted to some aspect of Well Completion and Workover Operations. Include one or more recommendations for applying technology, better operating practices or improved business practices within your company. Alternatively, you may prepare a research report summarizing recent developments in technology, business or management practices, with references, that will be of interest to your management. Your IHRDC mentor must approve the assignment topic in advance, and the final report must be accepted by your manager and the IHRDC mentor before credit is received.