ModuSpec Academy
Well Control - Advanced
ADVANCED SUBSEA ENGINEER PROGRAMME (ASSEP), Module 1 - 2
Introduction
The Advanced Subsea Engineer Programme (ASSEP) forms the third, advanced level part of the ModuSpec Academy's Well Control educational curriculum (Introductory , Intermediate and Advanced levels) and operates on a specialist level. Due to the in-depth nature of this programme, it is recommended especially to the candidates who have successfully completed ModuSpec's Subsea Engineer Programme (SSEP) and have ample field experience in the subsea department of a drilling unit.
The Advanced Subsea Engineer Programme is accredited by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC).
Who should attend?
(Assistant) Subsea Engineers who have successfully completed the four modules of ModuSpec's SSEP, preferably have gained one or two years of field experience, want to enhance their knowledge and advance within the subsea discipline.
Objectives
Upon completion of the programme the candidates will be able to:
- Plan routine operations, including the routine inspections of all well control equipment and floating rigs' compensating systems
- Have a greater understanding of the systems in use onboard the rig and be able to perform troubleshooting as well as fault correction of the BOP control system, riser tensioner systems, direct acting tensioner systems, drill string or crown-mounted compensator systems, and both the conventional hydraulic and the most modern multiplex control systems
- Plan and carry out maintenance of all well control equipment, including routine maintenance and daily checks
- Plan and carry out repairs, including change of rams and overhaul of ram bonnets, change of the annular element, installation and testing of new hydraulic seals, change/repair of choke and kill valves installed on the BOP, change/repair of gate valves and chokes on choke and kill manifold and change and test of slip joint packers
- Design or alter BOP testing programmes
- Have an in-depth understanding of riser running programmes for deep water, including the safe handling of modern buoyancy modules
- Have a thorough understanding of the basics of metallurgy, which can be used in controlling the galvanic and electrolytic type of corrosion of the subsea and surface equipment
Programme Content - Classroom Modules
Day1 Entry Exam module 1 Ram Preventers part 1 Ram Preventers part 2 Ram Preventers part 3
Day2 Gate valves Hydraulic connectors Choke and kill manifold
Day 3 HPU Conventional control systems Cameron MUX equipment Home work
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Day4 Cameron MuX exercise 2 Shaffer MUX V Acoustic and auto-shear systems
Day 5 Final exam Module 1 Course evaluation - End of course |
Note: The ASSEP consists of an in-depth study of the topics discussed during the Subsea Engineer Programme (SSEP).
Structure
The programme is based on a 6-month training period and consists of two elements:
- Two 5-day classroom modules to develop theoretical knowledge of relevant material, with ample discussion time scheduled, where the candidates themselves present certain projects and defend their approach of a procedure common in the subsea department of the rig they work on.
- One practical assignment, to be completed between the modules.
The candidates evaluate the layout and testing programmes of the BOP and the choke and kill manifold. The periodical wall-thickness measurements, NDT inspections and the subsea engineer PM system need to be examined as well. Where possible, newer insights should be used to alter the existing PM system to the modern philosophy.
Progress Monitoring and Programme Completion Requirements
The candidate's progress is monitored based on the results of written tests conducted at the end of both theoretical modules and the assessment of the practical assignments completed by the trainee on the rig. All in-class assignments are corrected by ModuSpec's trainer and returned to the candidate. The practical assignments are based on the topics discussed in the classroom and they enable the candidate to demonstrate their theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the programme.
The results of the entry test, both final exams of the classroom modules and the results of the practical assignments will be communicated to the candidate's Supervisor.
In order to successfully complete the course the candidate must achieve the following:
- Score at least 70% for each of the two theoretical exams.
- Be awarded an average score of no less than 70% for the practical assignment.
If a candidate fails one of his modules' final exams or the mathematical tests, he will be allowed to resit after receiving additional individual training from ModuSpec's trainer.
Qualifications
The Subsea Engineer Programme is accredited by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC).
After successfully completing the assignment and exams, the candidate will receive his final ModuSpec IADC Advanced Subsea Engineer Programme Certificate.
After each module the candidate receives a ModuSpec Certificate of Completion or, in case of a final exam score below 70%, a ModuSpec Certificate of Attendance.
The IADC accredited certificate is valid for 5 years.
Duration
Two 5-day class room sessions and one on-the-job work assignment and assessment within a period of 6 months.
Educational path
This is the last part of the tri-level educational programme of the Well Control discipline.
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