Mastering API 17D Subsea Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment Specification Implementation & Compliance Skills
API Spec 17D training - equipping oil & gas professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement, inspect, and maintain compliance with API 17D requirements governing the design, manufacturing, testing, and quality control of subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment for offshore oil and gas production.
What's the Course About
This API 17D training course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to implement and comply with the American Petroleum Institute Specification 17D, which governs the design, manufacturing, testing, and quality control of subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment for offshore oil and gas production.
The programme covers design verification, material selection, performance requirements, testing procedures, and documentation standards. Drawing on Petreltech's consultancy expertise, participants learn how to ensure API 17D compliance, enhance subsea system reliability, and prepare for certification audits.
4 Days (32 Hours)
Technical theory, subsea equipment inspection workshops & compliance exercises
Via Zoom / MS Teams
Hands-on inspection, assembly, and testing of subsea components
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 subsea engineers, offshore operations teams, and quality personnel across distributed global operations.
In-Person Workshops
Onsite workshops for hands-on inspection, assembly, and testing of subsea components at your facility or Petreltech's training venue. Includes subsea wellhead equipment review, Christmas tree 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 17D compliance templates, and inspection checklists for ongoing reference and continued learning.
Course Curriculum & Modules
A comprehensive four-day programme covering all API 17D requirements with hands-on subsea equipment inspection, assembly, and testing exercises for wellhead and Christmas tree systems
Day 1 - Introduction to API 17D & Subsea Wellhead/Christmas Tree Equipment Overview
- Overview of API Specification 17D - scope, structure, purpose, and relationship to other API 17 series standards
- Subsea wellhead system components - conductor housing, casing hangers, and wellhead connectors
- Christmas tree configurations - vertical and horizontal tree designs, tree cap, and tubing hanger systems
- Pressure ratings, bore sizes, and product specification levels (PSL) under API 17D
- Temperature ratings and environmental service classifications for subsea equipment
- API monogram programme requirements for subsea wellhead and Christmas tree manufacturers
- Interface between API 17D and API 6A, API 16A, and subsea production system standards
Day 2 - Design Verification, Material Selection & Performance Requirements
- Design verification methodologies for subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment under API 17D
- Material selection requirements - chemical composition, mechanical properties, and material traceability
- Sour service (H₂S) and seawater corrosion environment material selection and qualification
- Sealing system requirements - bore seals, annulus seals, and connector seal performance
- Performance requirements for pressure-containing and pressure-controlling components
- Structural and fatigue design considerations for deepwater subsea applications
- Cathodic protection and coating requirements for subsea service environments
Day 3 - Testing Procedures, FAT/SIT Overview & Inspection Methods
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) requirements for subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment
- System Integration Testing (SIT) overview - scope, interfaces, and documentation requirements
- Hydrostatic pressure testing procedures and acceptance criteria under API 17D
- Functional testing requirements - valve actuation, connector make-up, and seal verification
- NDE requirements - MT, PT, UT, and RT for pressure-containing components
- Subsea component dimensional inspection and gauge verification procedures
- Third-party inspection requirements and witnessing protocols for API 17D compliance
Day 4 - Documentation Controls, QA, Certification & Audit Readiness
- Quality assurance programme requirements for API 17D subsea equipment manufacturing
- Documentation controls - data books, material certificates, test records, and inspection reports
- Marking, identification, and traceability requirements under API 17D
- Handling, preservation, packaging, and storage requirements for subsea equipment
- Repair and re-qualification criteria for API 17D equipment returning to service
- Preparing for API monogram certification audits - common non-conformance findings and resolutions
- Course review, mock compliance exercise, and certificate assessment
Course Resource Pack
Every participant receives Petreltech's exclusive API 17D resource pack:
- API 17D clause-by-clause reference and interpretation guide
- API 17D compliance templates and performance verification documents
- FAT/SIT checklist templates and test report formats
- Subsea wellhead and Christmas tree inspection checklists
- QC plan templates and non-conformance report (NCR) formats
- Audit preparation guide for API 17D monogram certification
- LMS access for 6 months post-training
How Petreltech Helps You Benefit
Practical expertise from consultants with proven API 17D certification and subsea equipment compliance delivery experience
Expert Trainers
Learn from Petreltech's consultants with proven expertise in API 17D training course delivery and certification consultancy - with direct experience supporting subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment manufacturers, offshore operators, and OEM suppliers across Asia and the Middle East.
Deep API 17D Knowledge
Gain an in-depth understanding of API 17D requirements for subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment - covering all design, material, testing, and documentation requirements that apply to subsea wellheads, tubing hangers, Christmas trees, and associated connectors and sealing systems.
Design Verification, Inspection & Testing
Master design verification, inspection, and testing methods for offshore operations - including FAT and SIT requirements, pressure test procedures, NDE methods, dimensional inspection, and component acceptance criteria that apply throughout the subsea equipment manufacturing and qualification process.
Documentation & QC Skills
Acquire documentation and quality control skills specific to subsea manufacturing and assembly - including data book compilation, material traceability management, FAT and SIT record keeping, QC plan implementation, and the documentation requirements that apply under API 17D throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Exclusive Templates & Documents
Access Petreltech's API 17D templates, inspection records, and test reports - developed from active certification and compliance consulting projects and immediately applicable to your subsea equipment manufacturing or project engineering environment.
Certification Readiness Strategies
Learn strategies for certification readiness and maintaining compliance in subsea production environments - from initial design review and material qualification through manufacturing process controls, FAT completion, data book development, and API monogram certification audit preparation.
Notable Features
Designed specifically for oil & gas professionals involved in subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment design, manufacturing, inspection, testing, and offshore project engineering
4-Day Hybrid Training
Four-day hybrid format blending expert-led theory with hands-on subsea assembly and testing - a comprehensive programme that covers all API 17D specification requirements from design verification and material qualification through FAT, SIT, and certification audit readiness.
Design, Materials & Performance Coverage
Coverage of design verification, materials, performance requirements, FAT/SIT overviews, and documentation controls - participants develop a thorough understanding of how API 17D specifications apply across all subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment components and assemblies.
Real-World API 17D Forms & Templates
Practice with real-world API 17D forms: inspection checklists, QC plans, and test report templates - participants work through actual documentation requirements using Petreltech's compliance templates developed from live certification and offshore project engineering engagements.
Audit-Readiness Coaching
Audit-readiness coaching for certification and client/Regulator reviews - dedicated session content on preparing for API monogram audits, common non-conformance findings in subsea equipment manufacturing environments, and strategies for maintaining a state of audit readiness.
Post-Course Deployment Toolkit
Post-course toolkit: API 17D templates, registers, and sample procedures for rapid deployment - every participant leaves with a practical set of ready-to-use documents enabling them to immediately apply their learning to their API 17D compliance programme.
Certification & Compliance Assurance
Strategies for achieving API monogram certification and maintaining long-term compliance assurance - covering the full certification lifecycle from initial QMS alignment and design documentation through manufacturing controls, testing, data book close-out, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
"Achieve compliance and reliability in offshore operations with Petreltech's API 17D training course - a practical program that teaches you to implement, inspect, and maintain subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment in line with API specifications."
Who Should Attend
Designed for professionals involved in subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment design, manufacturing, inspection, testing, and offshore project engineering
Quality Engineers & Inspectors
Quality personnel responsible for API 17D component inspection, FAT witnessing, data book compilation, and compliance verification in manufacturing or project inspection roles for subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment.
Subsea & Offshore Engineers
Subsea engineers, production engineers, and offshore project personnel who specify, design, procure, or commission subsea wellhead and Christmas tree systems - and need a thorough understanding of API 17D requirements applicable to equipment selection and qualification.
Procurement & Supply Chain Teams
Procurement managers and supply chain professionals who qualify API 17D equipment suppliers, evaluate vendor data books, manage third-party inspection, and verify compliance with specification requirements in subsea equipment purchase documentation.
Consultants & Auditors
Management consultants, third-party inspectors, and auditors supporting API 17D monogram licensing, subsea equipment qualification audits, or offshore operator supply chain compliance assessments for wellhead and Christmas tree equipment.
Partner with Petreltech for API Training and Leverage Employee Skills & Knowledge
Petreltech's API 17D training is built on direct consultancy experience supporting subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equipment manufacturers, offshore operators, and subsea project engineering teams across Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East in achieving and maintaining API 17D compliance and monogram certification.
Our trainers have worked through the full API 17D compliance cycle - from design verification and material qualification through manufacturing process controls, FAT and SIT execution, data book development, and certification audit preparation. Every session is grounded in what your team actually faces on real offshore projects, not just what the standard requires on paper.
All trainers hold API-relevant qualifications and inspection certifications.
Direct experience in API 17D subsea wellhead and Christmas tree certification projects.
Hands-on FAT and SIT inspection workshops are core programme modules.
LMS access and optional consultancy follow-up for ongoing compliance.
API 17D 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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