Entry Level Training for Technicians & Diploma Holders | Graduates & Undergraduates

Chess Subsea Engineering Limited, a UK based surface, marine & naval architecture, hydrodynamics & subsea production systems engineering consultancy, manpower supply and research & development company is offering the following online courses for entry level, undergraduate, diploma holders and technical skilled artisan or those switching career to the oil and gas sector globally within the range of $20 USD to $350 USD. Students in Africa can contact us directly for payment transfer to our local bank account using their currencies.

Online Course Codes and Modules

Introduction into Oil & Gas Industry for Beginners IOGB 001

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course students will understand the oil and gas sector global starting from its formation, characteristics and different types around the world. The will gain indebt knowledge of oil as a trading commodity with focus on world oil reserve in general and discuss key critical issues. In addition; understand the role of OPEC, oil majors / international oil companies, national oil companies and more

Course Content

  • Formation, characteristics and different types
  • Oil as a trading commodity
  • World Oil Reserve at a glance and critical issues
  • OPEC
  • Oil Majors / International Oil Companies and National Oil Companies

Course Fees: $20 USD

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Subsea Engineering Beginners Class Series – Level 1 – SEBC001

Purpose

To develop the highly specialized skills and knowledge required for working on locating, extracting and transportation of offshore energy reserves.

If you have an engineering degree or significant expertise in subsea / offshore engineering, the Fundamentals of Subsea Engineering – SSE-001 course can help you to develop the needed specialized skills.

Subsea Engineering Beginners Class Covers:

This course covers introduction to Subsea Production Systems, Field Development, Wellheads, Xmas Trees and Manifolds, Pipelines, Flowlines and Risers, Subsea Control Systems, Umbilicals and Equipments, Reliability, Maintenance and New Technologies, Subsea Developments: Context and Case Studies.

Outcomes

Participants will gain an indebt understanding of:

  • Subsea / offshore engineering structures
  • Identification of basic subsea system and field selection methodology
  • Understanding of reliability engineering aspect of subsea production system

Assessment

Students underpinning knowledge of the different types of subsea field development options, subsea systems, subsea flow assurance issues and reliability of systems will be accessed with short answer multiple-choice questionnaire at the conclusion of the course.

  • The underpinning knowledge that will be assessed is: Subsea Production Systems, Subsea Field Architecture, Distribution Systems, Subsea Surveys, Installation and Vessels, Cost Estimation, Subsea Control, Subsea Power Supply, Project Execution and Interfaces, Flow Assurance and System Engineering, Subsea Operations, Commissioning and Start-Up
  • Describe in details subsea Production Processing, Chemicals Injection methodology, Hydrate Inhibition, Paraffin Inhibitors, Asphaltene Inhibitors, Well Testing, Inspection and Maintenance, Subsea Structures and Equipment, Subsea Manifolds, Pipeline Ends and In-Line Structures with Jumpers.
  • In addition; describe in details complex areas such as Subsea Wellheads, Trees, Umbilical, riser and pipeline systems components and more

At the end the participant will submit an individual project online for assessment before certification

SEBC001-1: History of Subsea Engineering & Subsea Production Systems
Course Content

  • Subsea Production Systems
  • Subsea Field Architecture
  • Subsea Distribution Systems
  • Subsea Surveys
  • Subsea Structures Installation and Vessels
  • Subsea Cost Estimation
  • Subsea Control Systems
  • Subsea Power Supply
  • Subsea Project Execution and Interfaces

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SEBC001-2: Subsea Flow assurance & Systems Engineering
Course Content

  • Subsea Engineering Operations
  • Subsea Commissioning and Start-Up
  • Subsea Production Processing
  • Subsea Production Chemicals Injection,Hydrate Inhibition, Paraffin Inhibitors, Asphaltene Inhibitors etc
  • Subsea Well Testing

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SEBC001-3: Subsea Interconnecting Structures & Components
Course Content

  • Subsea Inspection and Maintenance
  • Subsea Structures and Equipment
  • Subsea Manifolds Systems & Components
  • Pipeline Ends and In-Line Structures
  • Subsea Jumpers and Connectivity

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SEBC001-Subsea Umbilicals Risers Flowlines Pipelines & Xmas Tree
Course Content

  • Subsea Wellheads Systems & Components
  • Subsea Trees Systems & Components
  • Subsea Umbilical Systems & Components
  • Subsea Production Risers Systems & Pipelines

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UGOC 001: Introduction to Offshore Structures Engineering

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter students will be able to Understand what offshore structures entails. Describe oil rig anatomy and major systems of land oil rig. Describe types of offshore structures with case studies.

Course Content

  • Searching for Oil Over Water using Seismology
  • Oil Rig Anatomy
  • Major Systems of Land Oil Rig
  • Case Study: Hibernia Oil Platform
  • Types of Offshore Structures
  • Components of Jacket Platform

Course Fees: $20 USD

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Fundamentals of Subsea Pipeline Systems Engineering & Routing Considerations – SPSERC 001

Lecture Objectives

To provide an overview of subsea pipeline systems engineering and the key factors in pipeline routing.

Course Content

  • Pipeline Systems Primary Functions
  • Pipe Transportation Systems i.e. flowlines, gathering lines, export lines etc.
  • Pipeline Project Phases i.e. Engineering Design (Design Office), Filed Engineer (Construction) & Operations (Client)
  • Pipeline Project Execution Plan
  • Pipeline Design Basis
  • Major Design Issues & Cost Factors
  • Piping Systems Route Selection Overview, Politics, Sensitive Areas, Seabed Characteristics, Seabed Mapping & Hazards

Course Fees: $250 USD

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Fundamentals of Subsea Seperation Engineering – FSSE 001

Lecture Objective

To provide an overview of subsea seperations and the key factors in subsea processing for the chemical and subsea engineers.

Course Content

  • Oil & Gas Demand as drivers for subsea seperations
  • Subsea Production Systems Features, Challenges & Chemical Engineering Unit Operations
  • Subsea Seperation Algorithm i.e. Gas-Liquid Seperation, Oil-Water Seperation & Sand Removal Techniques
  • Subsea Seperation Techniques i.e. Vertical & Horizontal Seperators adavantages, disadvantages & Challenges
  • Compact Subsea Seperation Systems Technology & Integration
  • The Role of a Chemical Engineer in Subsea Processing

Course Fees: $250 USD

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FPSO & associated subsea System Facilities Asset Integrity Assessment and Management with Case Study- FSSAIM 001

To provide an overview of Floating Production Storage & Offloading (FPSO),major components (topside & subsea) and Asset Integrity Management (AIM) of the entire facilities.

Course Content

  • Why AIM for FPSO & associated subsea System Facilities?
  • General overview of FPSO Worldwide
  • Asset Integrity Assessment & Management of an FPSO
  • FPSO Key Features & Associated Connected Subsea Systems
  • Charaterization of FPSO & Subsea System Assets based on Groups & Types
  • Asset Integrity Management Process
  • Gap Analysis Methodology, Performance Indicator, Asset Integrity Assessment Criteria
  • Safety & Risk Management Assessment

Case Studies:

  • FPSO degradation mechanisms & root causes
  • Purposed RBI Methodology
  • Risk Rating & Prioritization
  • Asset Integrity Management Program Implementation

Course Fees: $350 USD

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Fundamentals of Subsea Installation & Maintenance – FSIM 001

Lecture Objective

To provide an overview of subsea structures installation and the key factors considered for maintenance.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Subsea Control Systems
  • Pipelines & Connections
  • Subsea Equipments & Components i.e. XT, UTA, EHDU, SCM, SAM etx.
  • Subsea Downhole Valves
  • Subsea Systems Maintenance

Course Fees: $250 USD

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Fundamentals of Subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) – SROV 001

Lecture Objective

To provide an overview of Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV),components and key working principles

Course Content

  • Introduction to Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV)
  • Classification of ROV based on duties
  • Core Components of ROV & Working Mechanism / Principles
  • Tethered Management System (TMS)

Course Fees: $350 USD

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UGTC 001: Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering
Course Content
Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter students will be able to Understand what petroleum Engineering entails. Describe how Petroleum is formed and its compositions. Describe fractional distillation processes of crude oil.

Course Content

  • What is Petroleum Engineering?
  • What Does Petroleum Mean?
  • Generation of Petroleum
  • Chemical Composition of Petroleum
  • Petroleum Products
  • Fractional Distillation
  • The First Oil Wells
  • History of Oil
  • Production Sharing Contract

Course Fees: $20 USD

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UGTC 002: Geology and Exploration

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter students will be able to Understand what petroleum Geology and Exploration entails.Describe how Petroleum migrates and entrapped.

Course Content

  • Rock Types
  • Parameters Controlling Petroleum Occurrence
  • Migration of Petroleum
  • Entrapment of Petroleum
  • Oil Exploration Methods

Course Fees: $20 USD

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UGTC 003: Rock and Fluid Properties Engineering

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter students will be able to Understand what petroleum rock and fluid properties entails. Describe porosity and permeability as it relates to petroleum industry.

Course Content

  • Reservoir Rock Characteristics
  • Porosity
  • Permeability
  • Rock and Fluid Interaction
  • Type of Reservoir Drive Mechanism

Course Fees: $20 USD

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UGTC 004: Drilling Operations Engineering

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter students will be able to Understand what drilling operations engineering entails. Describe types of oil rigs, rotary drilling, well control, drilling procedures & directional drilling.

Course Content

  • Introduction
  • Types of Oil Rigs
  • Rotary Drilling
  • Well Control
  • Drilling Procedure
  • Directional Drilling
  • Drilling Problems

Course Fees: $250 USD

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UGTC 005: Formation Evaluation Engineering

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter students will be able to Understand what formation evaluation engineering entails. Describe mud logging, coring, open-hole logging, logging while drilling, formation testing and more.

Course Content

  • Mud Logging
  • Coring
  • Open-hole Logging
  • Logging While Drilling
  • Formation Testing
  • Cased Hole Logging

Course Fees: $20 USD

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UGTC 006: Well Completion and Stimulation Engineering

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter students will be able to Understand what well completion and stimulation engineering entails.
Describe mud logging, coring, open-hole logging, logging while drilling, formation testing and more.

Course Content

  • What is Well Completion.
  • Setting Production Casing.
  • Installing the Tubing.
  • Installing the Christmas Tree
  • Types of Well Completion
  • Factors Influencing Well Completion Selection
  • Type of Flow
  • Completion and Workover Fluids
  • Perforating
  • Well Stimulation

Course Fees: $250 USD

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UGPPEC 001: Onshore & Subsea Process Pipe & Pipe Fittings Engineering Online Course

Learning objectives

At the end of this chapter students will be able to understand what pipe and fittings engineering entails. Become an expect in the subject matter with detailed understanding of code, standard & specifications.

Course Outline

  • What is Process piping & important
  • What is Code, Standard & Specification
  • Piping Components use in process piping such as Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Branch connection, Flanges, Gasket and Bolting.
  • Materials (Metal, Non-Metal)
  • Manufacturing methods
  • Inspection and Testing requirements Dimensions & Markings requirements Code & Standard used
    Industry Terminology
  • Case Studies

Course Fees: $250 USD

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SGED 001: Shale Gas Exploration & Development

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course students will be able to understand what Shale Gas Exploration and Development entails. Describe the process of Exploration and Development including the environmental impacts. Student will also have the opportunity to see the underlining shale gas policy in the UK and HSE bodies.

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Module 1: Shale Gas Background & Environmental Impacts

  • Shale Gas in the USA
  • Government Policy of UK
  • Public Concerns

Module 2: Understanding Shale Gas

  • Difference between Shale Gas & Shale Oil
  • Conventional Oil and Gas
  • Conventional Oil & Gas in the UK
  • Unconventional Gas

Module 3: Looking at Shale Gas in the UK

  • Shales location in the UK
  • UK On-Shore Hydrocarbon Provinces
  • Geological Survey Assessments of Britain
  • BGS Uncertainties Assessments
  • Licensing of Petroleum Exploration & development
  • Licensing in Northern and Central England

Module 4: Operations of Shale Gas

  • Exploration, Appraisal and Development
  • Well Completion – Basic
  • Hydraulic Fracturing – Basic
  • Overview of what shale gas exploration, development and production look like
  • Shale Gas development in sensitive areas in europe
  • Sustainability

Module 5: Shale Gas Environmental Impacts

  • Water usage and management
  • Groundwater Contamination & Scale
  • Surface Contamination
  • Aerial Emissions
  • Seismicity
  • Community Issues
  • Climate Change

Module 6: Assessment and Regulation

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
  • Regulatory Controls
  • Regulatory Guidance
  • Best Practices & Effectiveness of Regulation

Module 7: Shale Gas Exploration and Development

  • Fundamentals of Shale Gas Exploration and Development
  • Development plans
  • Material Consideration & Policy Issues
  • Financials

Course Fees: $20 USD

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USEC 001: MS Excel Mastery – Basic Online Course

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter student will be able to understand how to use excel applications, working with excel cells, formatting text, conditional formatting, sorting, cell referencing and more.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Excel
  • Overview of Excel
  • Office Button
  • Ribbons
  • Working with Cells
  • Formatting Text
  • Conditional Formatting
  • To Insert Rows & Columns
  • Editing – Fill
  • Sorting
  • Cell Referencing
  • Functions
  • Function Auditing
  • Shortcut Keys

Course Fees: $20 USD

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USEC 002: VBA Excel Mastery – Advance

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter student will be able to understand engineering programming aspect of Excel VB. Focus is placed on using Excel VBA for Engineering Application.

Course Outline

  • Introduction to VBA
  • VBA Data Types</li
  • VBA VAriables
  • VBA Logical Staements
  • VBA Loop Statements
  • VBA Programming Environment
  • VBA Excel Objects
  • VBA Excel Case Study

Course Fees: $20 USD

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USEC 003: MATLAB

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter student will be able to understand engineering programming aspect of MATLAB. Focus is placed on using MATLAB for Engineering Application.

Course Outline

  • History of MATLAB
  • Precedence of MATLAB
  • Files Structure and Commands
  • What can we do in MATLAB
  • MATLAB Graphics

Course Fees: $20 USD

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