Mastering API 16C Choke and Kill Systems Specification Implementation & Compliance Skills
API Spec 16C training - equipping oil & gas professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement, inspect, and maintain compliance with API 16C requirements governing the design, manufacturing, and testing of choke and kill systems used in drilling and well control operations.
What's the Course About
This API 16C training course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to implement and comply with the American Petroleum Institute Specification 16C, which governs the design, manufacturing, and testing of choke and kill systems used in drilling and well control operations.
The programme covers design requirements, material specifications, performance verification, pressure testing, and quality assurance processes. Leveraging Petreltech's consultancy expertise, participants learn how to meet API 16C requirements, ensure operational reliability, and prepare for certification audits.
4 Days (32 Hours)
Technical theory, inspection workshops & compliance exercises
Via Zoom / MS Teams
Hands-on system inspection and functional testing
Medium of Course
Flexible delivery to suit your team's schedule and location
Live Online Training
Instructor-led live sessions delivered via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, with real-time interaction, Q&A, and collaborative exercises. Ideal for drilling engineers, well control personnel, and quality teams across distributed operations.
In-Person Workshops
Onsite workshops for hands-on choke and kill system inspection and functional testing at your facility or Petreltech's training venue. Includes pressure test review, component inspection exercises, and compliance verification activities.
LMS Self-Paced Access
Post-training access via our Learning Management System (LMS) - including recorded session content, API 16C compliance templates, and inspection checklists for ongoing reference and learning.
Course Curriculum & Modules
A comprehensive four-day programme covering all API 16C requirements with hands-on system inspection and pressure testing exercises for choke and kill systems
Day 1 - Introduction to API 16C & Choke/Kill System Overview
- Overview of API Specification 16C - scope, structure, and purpose
- Role of choke and kill systems in drilling and well control operations
- System components: choke manifolds, kill lines, flexible hoses, valves, and fittings
- Working pressure ratings and bore size classifications
- Relationship between API 16C and API 16A, API 16D, and BOP stack design
- API monogram programme requirements for choke and kill system equipment
- Introduction to well control regulations referencing API 16C compliance
Day 2 - Design Requirements & Material Specifications
- Design requirements for choke and kill system components under API 16C
- Material specifications - chemical composition, mechanical properties, and traceability
- Sour service (H₂S) and corrosive environment material selection requirements
- End connection and fitting requirements for high-pressure choke and kill lines
- Flexible hose design, qualification, and pressure rating requirements
- Sealing system and valve seat requirements for choke and kill manifolds
- Design verification and validation procedures for API 16C equipment
Day 3 - Performance Verification, Pressure Testing & Inspection
- Performance verification requirements - functional and pressure test procedures
- Hydrostatic shell and seat pressure testing requirements and acceptance criteria
- Gas testing requirements for applicable choke and kill system components
- NDE requirements - MT, PT, UT for choke and kill system components
- Inspection methods for manifold assemblies, flexible hoses, and valve bodies
- Maintenance inspection criteria - wear, erosion, and damage assessment
- Documentation of test results, inspection records, and non-conformance reporting
Day 4 - QA Documentation, Lifecycle Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Quality assurance processes for API 16C manufacturing and operational environments
- Documentation requirements - data books, certificates, and performance records
- Marking, identification, and traceability requirements under API 16C
- In-service inspection and maintenance planning for choke and kill systems
- Repair and reconditioning criteria - when equipment can be returned to service
- Preparing for API 16C certification audits - common non-conformance findings
- Course review, mock compliance exercise, and certificate assessment
Course Resource Pack
Every participant receives Petreltech's exclusive API 16C resource pack:
- API 16C clause-by-clause reference and interpretation guide
- API 16C compliance templates and performance verification documents
- Pressure test record templates and acceptance criteria worksheets
- Choke and kill system inspection checklists
- Non-conformance report (NCR) and corrective action templates
- Audit preparation guide for API 16C certification
- LMS access for 6 months post-training
How Petreltech Helps You Benefit
Practical expertise from consultants with proven API 16C certification and well control compliance delivery experience
Expert Trainers
Learn from Petreltech's consultants with proven expertise in API 16C training and certification projects - with direct experience supporting choke and kill system manufacturers, drilling contractors, and well control equipment suppliers across Asia and the Middle East.
Deep API 16C Knowledge
Gain a deep understanding of API 16C requirements for choke and kill systems used in well control operations - covering all design, material, testing, and documentation requirements that apply to choke manifolds, kill lines, and associated components.
Inspection, Maintenance & Pressure Testing
Master inspection, maintenance, and pressure testing procedures to ensure equipment safety and compliance - including hydrostatic and gas test requirements, NDE methods, in-service inspection criteria, and maintenance decision-making for choke and kill systems.
QC Documentation Skills
Acquire documentation and quality control skills for manufacturing and operational environments - including data book compilation, performance record management, maintenance documentation, and traceability requirements that apply throughout the system lifecycle.
Exclusive Templates & Documents
Access Petreltech's API 16C templates, inspection records, and performance verification documents - developed from active certification and compliance consulting projects and immediately applicable to your manufacturing or operational environment.
Lifecycle Compliance Strategies
Learn strategies to achieve certification readiness and sustain compliance throughout the system's lifecycle - from initial manufacture and API monogram certification through in-service inspection, maintenance, and repair to eventual end-of-life assessment.
Notable Features
Designed specifically for oil & gas professionals involved in choke and kill system design, manufacturing, inspection, maintenance, and well control operations
4-Day Hybrid Training
Tailored to API 16C choke and kill system compliance - a comprehensive 4-day programme that covers all specification requirements from initial design and material selection through manufacture, testing, and in-service lifecycle management.
Design, Material & Performance Coverage
Coverage of design, material, and performance verification requirements - participants develop a complete understanding of how API 16C specifications apply across all system components, from flexible hoses to choke manifold valves and kill line fittings.
Hands-On Inspection & Pressure Testing
Hands-on inspection, maintenance, and pressure testing workshops - participants practise applying API 16C test procedures, reviewing pressure records, and conducting component inspection against actual specification acceptance criteria.
Exclusive API 16C Compliance Templates
Exclusive access to API 16C compliance templates and inspection checklists developed from active certification projects - covering pressure test records, inspection reports, NCR templates, and performance verification documentation.
Real-World Drilling & Well Control Expertise
Consultant-led guidance with real-world drilling and well control expertise - trainers bring direct experience from API 16C equipment certification, BOP and well control system qualification, and drilling contractor compliance audits.
Certification & Long-Term Compliance Assurance
Strategies for certification readiness and long-term compliance assurance - covering how to prepare for the API monogram audit, manage common non-conformances, and sustain compliance through the full operational lifecycle of your choke and kill systems.
"Ensure safe and compliant well control operations with Petreltech's API 16C training course - a hands-on program that teaches you to implement, inspect, and maintain choke and kill systems in line with API specifications."
Who Should Attend
Designed for professionals involved in choke and kill system design, manufacturing, inspection, maintenance, and drilling well control operations
Quality Engineers & Inspectors
Quality personnel responsible for API 16C component inspection, pressure testing oversight, data book compilation, and compliance verification in manufacturing or field inspection roles for choke and kill equipment.
Drilling & Well Control Engineers
Drilling engineers, toolpushers, and well control specialists who specify, accept, and operate choke and kill systems - and need to understand the API 16C requirements that apply to system design, configuration, and operational maintenance.
Procurement & Supply Chain Teams
Procurement managers and supply chain professionals who qualify API 16C equipment suppliers, evaluate vendor data books, manage third-party inspection, and verify compliance with specification requirements in purchase documentation.
Consultants & Auditors
Management consultants, third-party inspectors, and auditors supporting API 16C monogram licensing, equipment qualification audits, or drilling contractor well control system compliance assessments.
Partner with Petreltech for API Training and Leverage Employee Skills & Knowledge
Petreltech's API 16C training is built on direct consultancy experience supporting choke and kill system manufacturers, drilling contractors, and oil & gas operators across Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East in achieving and maintaining API 16C compliance and monogram certification.
Our trainers have worked through the full API 16C compliance cycle - from design review and material qualification through manufacturing process controls, pressure testing, data book development, and certification audit preparation. Every session is grounded in what your team actually faces in the field, not just what the standard requires on paper.
All trainers hold API-relevant qualifications and inspection certifications.
Direct experience in API 16C choke/kill system certification projects.
Hands-on pressure test and inspection workshops are core programme modules.
LMS access and optional consultancy follow-up for ongoing compliance.
API 16C Training
4 Days | 32 Hours
Live Online & In-Person
Certificate of Completion issued to all participants who successfully complete the programme assessment.
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