With integrity at the heart of our work
With integrity at the heart of our work, we design and deliver trusted training, assessments, and certifications that give industry personnel the skills and confidence they need in critical roles.
Our programmes are delivered through a worldwide network of accredited training centres, ensuring consistent quality and accessibility wherever our learners are based. All assessments are centrally managed and independently invigilated, guaranteeing fairness, transparency, and global consistency.
We work closely with regulators, industry leaders, and organisations such as the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) to address evolving challenges, lead positive change, and strengthen environmental protection.
By providing global competency assurance and supporting continuous professional development, IWCF is helping to shape a safer, stronger, and more sustainable energy industry.
Our legacy of excellence
25 Years of ISO 9001 Certification.
2025 marks a significant milestone for our organisation - 25 years of continuous ISO 9001 certification.
IWCF was originally established because the industry recognised a critical need to improve well control safety by creating consistent, reliable standards. From the beginning, our mission has been to reduce well control incidents through trusted training and certification.
Our ISO 9001 certification reinforces this commitment, assuring our members, training centres, and industry partners that IWCF operates at the highest global standards.
We extend our gratitude to our dedicated team, accredited centres, instructors, and members whose commitment has made this achievement possible.
Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)
Since 2015, IWCF has been registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) under charity number SC045842.
This status reflects our dedication not only to education and safety but also to environmental protection and the wellbeing of those working in the oil and gas sector worldwide.
Our charitable objectives focus on:
- Advancing education within the oil and gas industry
- Promoting environmental protection by minimising risks such
as pollution or well control incidents - Reducing injury and fatalities by improving global competency
in well control through uniform, internationally recognised
training, assessment, and certification programmes
As a SCIO, IWCF operates transparently and effectively to support these aims both in the UK and internationally, with our main office based in Montrose, Scotland.
Formation of IWCF
Today
At IWCF, we believe that learning in well control never stands still. As the energy industry evolves, so do we – working hand in hand with regulators and global experts to shape training that meets the demands of tomorrow. Our commitment is to provide programmes that are accessible, robust and relevant – empowering personnel in critical roles to perform with confidence and precision.
Our mission & vision
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Mission
Define, deliver, and maintain the highest possible standards in well control training, accreditation, and certification. Provide global competency assurance and continuous development.
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Vision
No risk to life, assets, or the natural environment through well control incidents.
Our core values
These values are at the heart of who we are and what we deliver—guiding us in building a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future for well control worldwide.
Care
We are committed to safeguarding people and the environment.
Integrity
We operate transparently, ethically, and with accountability.
Courage
We embrace challenges, always seeking stronger solutions.
Innovation
Continually improving via creative and forward-thinking solutions.