Introduction to Subsea Engineering

1. Overview

This is a distance learning course designed for those wishing to enter or get back into working in the oil and gas industry.

This course is delivered online and you will assume responsibility for your own learning experience.
You will have access to the course materials for eight weeks through the online university virtual learning environment, Campus Moodle.

Further information can be found here

2. What you will study

You should allow between 40 and 60 hours study time over the eight week access period of the programme.

Module 1

  • Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry
    • Formation of oil and gas
    • Exploration and worldwide distribution
    • Legislation
    • Commercial extraction and processing
    • Transportation and downstream

Module 2

  • Introduction to Oil and Gas Engineering
    • Subsurface
    • Wells
    • Facilities
    • Operational Aspects

Module 3

  • Introduction to the Subsea Industry
    • Overview of the industry
    • Subsea development outline
    • Future Developments in the subsea industry

Module 4

  • Introduction to Subsea Engineering
    • Completions
    • Subsea control system
    • Flow assurance
    • Pipeline fundamentals
    • Umbilicals
    • Riser and Topside interface
    • Current and developing subsea technology
    • Equipment installation

3. Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.
You can apply as an individual or your employer can put you forward for it.

4. Student Funding

Subsea UK members - £100
Non-members - £200
Fees are excluding VAT charged at 20% for delegates in the UK

5. How to apply

If you would like to apply for this course please visit:

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Course length
8 weeks
Mode of Attendance
Distance Learning
Contact
Subsea Engineering Course +44 (0)1224 263320
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Robert Gordon University, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FR, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SCO13781