Specialised Technical Course
Subsea Wellhead and Tree
Build understanding of subsea wellhead and tree functions, equipment interfaces and inspection information supporting well access and control.

Course Overview
Examines the functions and interfaces of subsea wellheads and trees. Participants review equipment configuration, operating considerations and inspection information relevant to well access and control.
Who This Course Is For
- Offshore well engineering teams
- Subsea and drilling specialists
- Deepwater operations planning personnel
- Technical project review teams
What Participants Will Learn
Explain wellhead functions within subsea systems
Interpret tree configuration and operating functions
Map equipment connections and control interfaces
Review operating records and inspection observations
Review a subsea equipment interface arrangement
Key topics
- Wellhead functions
- Tree configuration
- Equipment interfaces
- Inspection considerations
Course Modules
Back to Course OverviewWellhead Functions and Context
Wellhead Functions and Context
Module overview
Introduce the wellhead within the subsea well system and review its functions and connections to other equipment.
Key topics
Wellhead functions · Tree configuration · Equipment interfaces · Inspection considerations
Learning outcome
Participants can explain wellhead functions within subsea systems.
Learning format
Lectures, equipment diagrams and technical case studies

Tree Configuration and Functions
Tree Configuration and Functions
Module overview
Review tree configuration and the information needed to understand its role in well access and operating control.
Key topics
Configuration diagrams · Well access · Operating functions · Tree configuration
Learning outcome
Participants can interpret tree configuration and operating functions.
Learning format
Technical review · diagram exercises

Equipment and Control Interfaces
Equipment and Control Interfaces
Module overview
Trace equipment and control interfaces to identify compatibility questions and the information needed for coordinated technical review.
Key topics
Equipment connections · Control interfaces · Compatibility questions · Equipment interfaces
Learning outcome
Participants can map equipment connections and control interfaces.
Learning format
Worked examples · guided analysis

Operation and Inspection Review
Operation and Inspection Review
Module overview
Examine operating information and inspection observations relevant to equipment condition, access requirements and follow-up assessment.
Key topics
Operating records · Condition observations · Follow-up questions · Inspection considerations
Learning outcome
Participants can review operating records and inspection observations.
Learning format
Case discussion · planning exercise

Subsea Equipment Interface Case
Subsea Equipment Interface Case
Module overview
Review a wellhead and tree arrangement, explain its interfaces and identify technical questions requiring additional information.
Key topics
Arrangement review · Interface explanation · Information gaps
Learning outcome
Participants can explain key subsea wellhead and tree interfaces within a well system.
Learning format
Practical case · group review

Programme Information
Course duration, location, practical components, training-centre information and applicable certification arrangements depend on the selected programme.
Learning format: Lectures, equipment diagrams and technical case studies
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