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INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

This Recommended Practice (RP) provides criteria for the qualification of wireline personnel in well control equipment operations and techniques. Although it does include recommendations for training wireline personnel on general rig well control equipment and theory, it should be noted that the main focus for training should be those operations using a lubricator as the primary well control mechanism. Wireline personnel classifications to which this RP is applicable are the Helper/Assistant and Operator/Supervisor. This RP is intended for the development of training courses with well-defined curricula and includes recommendations for testing to assure that a candidate is qualified when he/she completes a course.

The employer should maintain a record of the training which each employee receives in accordance with this RP. Each employee should be furnished documentation of the successful completion of each level of training.