11JAN
11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£3,800per delegate2+ people: £3,040 each
Professional training course · OG-016
Wireline Operations and Techniques
Wireline operations are essential to safe and efficient well intervention, completion, production optimization, and maintenance activities. This course provides…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 12Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,800Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Wireline operations are essential to safe and efficient well intervention, completion, production optimization, and maintenance activities. This course provides participants with practical knowledge of wireline equipment, pressure control systems, downhole tools, gas lift operations, and fishing techniques while emphasizing operational safety, well integrity, and industry best practices.
Course Methodology
The course combines technical presentations, practical demonstrations, equipment familiarization, case studies, group discussions, field operation simulations, and hands-on workshops to develop operational competence and safe working practices.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of wireline operations and well completion systems
- Identify and operate key wireline tools and pressure control equipment
- Assemble and deploy wireline toolstrings safely and efficiently
- Perform gas lift valve and flow-control operations
- Apply wireline fishing techniques and retrieval methods
- Strengthen operational safety and well integrity practices
- Improve troubleshooting and decision-making during wireline interventions
Target Audience
- Wireline operators and supervisors
- Well intervention engineers
- Production engineers
- Completion engineers
- Petroleum engineers
- Field service personnel
- Oil and gas professionals involved in well operations
Target Competencies
- Wireline operations
- Well intervention techniques
- Pressure control operations
- Gas lift systems
- Fishing operations
- Well integrity management
- Operational safety
- Equipment troubleshooting
Course outline
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1Day 1: Fundamentals of Wireline Operations and Well Completion
- Understanding the evolution and applications of wireline operations in oil and gas production
- Reviewing well completion systems and downhole equipment configurations
- Identifying wireline units, power systems, and operational support equipment
- Understanding depth measurement systems and wireline instrumentation
- Reviewing wireline cable types, specifications, inspection, and maintenance practices
- Understanding well integrity principles and safe operating limits
- Exploring routine wireline intervention activities and operational planning
- Applying safety principles and hazard awareness during wireline operations
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2Day 2: Wireline Tools and Pressure Control Systems
- Understanding the purpose and operation of pressure control equipment
- Reviewing lubricators, stuffing boxes, grease injection systems, and associated equipment
- Understanding toolstring components and mechanical jar operations
- Identifying common wireline service and remedial tools
- Applying running and pulling techniques for downhole equipment
- Understanding flow-control devices, landing systems, and completion accessories
- Reviewing commonly used lock systems and flow-control equipment
- Understanding gas lift principles and surface-controlled subsurface safety valve operations
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3Day 3: Toolstring Assembly and Operational Procedures
- Performing wire inspection and testing procedures
- Rigging up and operating pressure control equipment safely
- Assembling wireline toolstrings using appropriate components
- Operating pulling and retrieval tools for downhole interventions
- Applying shifting tools during production equipment operations
- Understanding sliding sleeve and completion equipment operations
- Operating kickover tools for gas lift valve interventions
- Troubleshooting operational challenges while maintaining safe work practices
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4Day 4: Gas Lift Systems and Downhole Equipment Operations
- Understanding gas lift systems and mandrel configurations
- Identifying common lock types and their operational applications
- Setting, retrieving, and equalizing flow-control devices safely
- Preparing equipment for open-hole and cased-hole wireline operations
- Performing wireline deployment and retrieval procedures for production equipment
- Applying best practices for gas lift valve inspection, servicing, and storage
- Identifying operational challenges associated with locks, nipples, and gas lift systems
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5Day 5: Wireline Fishing and Electric Line Operations
- Understanding the principles and objectives of wireline fishing operations
- Planning fishing jobs using operational calculations and risk assessments
- Identifying common fishing scenarios and selecting appropriate retrieval methods
- Understanding gas lift mandrel replacement procedures and operational considerations
- Reviewing electric line equipment and operational applications
- Applying operational best practices to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability
- Final workshop: Practical wireline intervention scenarios, lessons learned, and course review
Schedule
Dates and fees
12 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
January 2027
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
February 2027
8FEB
8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
March 2027
8MAR
8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,800per delegate2+ people: £2,240 each
April 2027
12APR
12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
May 2027
10MAY
10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,200per delegate2+ people: £2,560 each
June 2027
14JUN
14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
July 2027
12JUL
12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,400per delegate2+ people: £2,720 each
August 2027
9AUG
9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,200per delegate2+ people: £2,560 each
September 2027
13SEP
13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
October 2027
11OCT
11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
November 2027
8NOV
8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£3,500per delegate2+ people: £2,800 each
December 2027
13DEC
13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,900per delegate2+ people: £3,920 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Wireline Operations and Techniques course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Wireline Operations and Techniques course?
The next public date is 11 - 15 Jan 2027 in Amsterdam. There are 12 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,800 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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