Entry-Level Programme

SACS Intermediate: Offshore Jacket Analysis.

The foundation programme for engineers who can run SACS when told what to do — but want to understand the "why" behind every modelling decision. 5 weeks focused on offshore jacket analysis from first principles.

Duration
5 Weeks
Level
Intermediate
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Entry Point
Investment
$120
One-time · Full programme access
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Full Curriculum

Four focused phases. One solid foundation.

The exact starting point for engineers who want to own jacket analyses — not just execute steps from a senior's instructions.

PHASE 01

Foundations and Modelling

Introduction to Offshore Structures and SACS Overview

  • Offshore and subsea structure types, project lifecycle, and where SACS fits
  • SACS software capabilities, program architecture, and interface navigation
PHASE 02

Jacket Structures — Full Modelling and Analysis

Modelling and Analysing Offshore Jacket Structures

  • Modelling jacket using Structural Wizard
  • Deck geometry modelling
  • Load application using LOAD and WEIGHT features
  • Setting up the analysis file, running static analysis, and post-processing results
PHASE 03

Joint Can Analysis

Joint Can Parameters and Engineering Judgement

  • Joint can parameters and file preparation
  • Result interpretation and engineering judgement
PHASE 04

Pre-Service Analysis

The core pre-service analyses every jacket engineer must know

  • Lifting analysis
  • Loadout analysis
  • Transportation analysis with TOW module (Noble Denton guidelines, motion criteria, seafastening checks)
  • Launching, floatation, and upending
Ready for more?

This is the entry point. Graduate to the Masterclass next.

Once you've built a solid foundation here, the SACS Masterclass takes you the rest of the way — PSI, dynamic, fatigue, seismic, and accidental loads.

See Masterclass Curriculum →

Start with the foundations.

Five weeks focused on jacket analysis. Build the confidence to own analyses — then scale up.