Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of typical chemicals in use for well operations.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an awareness of industry best practice for working with chemicals in offshore drilling and well operations

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of industry best practice for working with chemicals in offshore drilling and well operations

What standards are referred to in this course?

Offshore Chemicals Regulations (OCR) 2002

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring and awarneess and understanding of welding operations and appropriate safety controls.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of industry best practice in relation to welding operations

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of industry best practice in relation to welding operations

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%. 

The OPITO Internal Verifier Award delivered through Blended Learning requires the following:

Computer/Laptop

Webcam

Printer/scanner

The Blended learning is delivered in Stages:

Stage 1 Online registration 1 hour to complete

Stage 2 Self study of the workbook provided

Stage 3 A live webinar 1 day of 6 hours. (sessions run once per week)

The following units will be discussed and practical exercises completed on the live webinar following a 1 hour Exam:

1. Introduction to Internal Verification

1.1 The Purpose of Internal Verification

2. The Internal Verifier’s Role

2.1 Supporting Assessors

2.2 Monitoring and Verifying the Quality of Assessments

2.3 Record Keeping and Feedback

2.4 Assuring the Competence Process

Delegates attending this Internal Verifier Blended Learning training programme will be given a series of explanations and demonstrations that will identify what they are expected to know and do. This will be followed by practical exercises allowing delegates to rehearse their skills, knowledge and understanding of the Internal Verifier role. All practical exercises conducted on the live webinar shall use, wherever possible, the actual paperwork that the delegates are expected to use in their workplace.

Stage 4- Workplace verifications to be completed within 12 months of training to become a fully qualifed OPITO Internal verifier 

OPITO Internal Verifier Award Standard 

Who is the course for?

All personnel, especially those who require an overview of produced water systems.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of how water is removed from oil and gas reservoirs and how it is treated prior to reuse or disposal.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course helps to ensure that all personnel apply a common approach to both company and industry best practice in relation to managing produced water.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations 

• The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (REACH)

• OSPAR Harmonised Mandatory Control Scheme (OSPAR HMCS)

• US Environmental Protection Agency Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

• Methodology for the Sampling and Analysis of Produced Water

• Environmental Protection Agency's Method 1664

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

All personnel working in the Oil and Gas Industry

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an introduction to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and explains the key stages in undertaking an EIA.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to  the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and explains the key stages in undertaking an EIA.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Environmental Statment (ES)

Assessment of the Effects of Certain Public and Private Activities on the Environment EU Directive (as amended by Directive 97/11/EC

Offshore Petroleum Production and Pipelines (Assessment of Environmental Effects) Regulations (EIA Regulations)

EU Directive 2003/35/EC

Offshore Petroleum Activities (Conservation of Habitats) Regulations

Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Convention) Regulations

Offshore Marine Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c.) Regulations

Marine and Coastal Access Act and Marine (Scotland) Act

Offshore Chemicals Regulations, and 

Offshore Combustion Installations (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%. 

Who is this course for?

All personnel who work in the oil & gas industry and are involved with oil and gas extraction.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide all relevant personnel with the knowledge required to understand oil and gas extraction.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of oil and gas extraction.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The American Petroleum Institute (API)

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed each section of the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the section and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of blinding, venting and pressure relief methods and associated safety measures.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an introduction to blinding, venting and pressure relief in oil and gas operations

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to blinding, venting and pressure relief in oil and gas operations

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of glycol regeneration.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of the process of glycol regeneration

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the process of glycol regeneration.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is the course for?

This eLearning course is aimed at individuals who work offshore, in any role, anywhere in the world.

Is previous experience required?

The course is designed for existing workers in the oil and gas industry. Completion of this course awards an IMIST certificate valid for four years, after which you will need to sit the course again to refresh your knowledge and earn a new certificate.

How will the course benefit me?

The offshore working environment is home to many hazards, which means that it is vital for everyone who goes offshore to have the same baseline level of safety knowledge. This course has been created with OPITO to set a global safety standard by applying a consistent level of safety awareness across nine safety critical areas and is applicable.

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe in your day-to-day activities offshore. It will also outline some of the systems and procedures in place to manage everyday operations offshore.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that your safety knowledge is at or above the baseline level, your company can rest assured that you are able to work offshore safety and in compliance with regulations and company procedures. Increased safety knowledge helps to prevent incidents and makes your working environment a safer place.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course is written based on the OPITO standard International Minimum Industry Safety Training Standard (IMIST) (5312). As a global standard, the course is not written to meet any specific regional legislation but references industry best practices and standard operating procedures throughout.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 100%. 

The course starts with an optional pre-assessment that checks your existing knowledge of the course topics. The course will restructure so that it only contains the content needed to address the gaps in your knowledge.

Please find pre-course information and learning outcomes here: 

https://mintra.com/implementing-maintaining-opito-standards-policy

Who is the course for?

All personnel who work in a role that may put them at risk of a hand or body injury.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with an introduction on how to prevent hand and body injuries in the workplace.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course to ensure personnel have the knowledge of how to protect their hands and body from injury in the workplace, by following safety measures and understanding procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

FAST TRACK is a learning method which provides you with bespoke learning content by identifying any knowledge gaps you may have in a particular subject area.

FAST TRACK is a pre-assessment learning tool which is designed to assess your existing knowledge of a particular subject area. The pre-assessment uses a pool of questions to test your current knowledge. The results of this assessment help identify your personal knowledge gaps. FAST TRACK then automatically creates a bespoke course to address these knowledge gaps.

This FAST TRACK course assesses the following Learning Objectives:

LO1 Describe what noise-induced hearing loss is, and identify the early warning signs and symptoms to look out for
LO2 Explain the workings of the human ear, how noise exposure causes damage, and the effects of such damage
LO3 Explain the responsibilities and duties of employers and employees under current legislation
LO4 Explain how noise is measured and identify the noise levels above which employers should take action to reduce exposure
LO5 Explain the risk assessment requirements
LO6 Identify the control measures that should be taken to reduce exposure to noise
LO7 Explain the requirements for hearing protection; how to use the different methods of hearing protection and the importance of maintaining hearing protection
LO8 Explain the importance of healthsurveillance

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of asset stability.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with a basic understanding of the principles of asset stability.

This course consists of following sections:

Section One: ‘An Introduction to Asset Stability’

Section Two: ‘Understanding the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ Curve)’

Section Three: ‘Free Surface Effect’

Section Four: ‘Stability Criteria and Regulations’

Section Five: ‘Structural Strength’

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the principles of asset stability.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of the management of hydrocarbon releases.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of managing hydrocarbon releases

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of managing hydrocarbon releases

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awarneess or understanding of hydraulic systems.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to introduce learners to the different types of hydraulic systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure a minimum company understanding of different types of hydraulic systems found in the Oil and Gas Industry.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%. 

Who is this course for?
All well intervention personnel working with tools where explosives are an integrated part of the operation

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to give learners an introduction to explosives used in well intervention operations

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an introduction to explosives used in well intervention operations

What standards are referred to in this course?
N/A

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is the course for?

Personnel who are required to work with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will enable you to describe the information provided in a P&ID and explain why this information is useful.

How will the course benefit my company?

Personnel who are able read and understand the information provided in P&IDs are better able to troubleshoot system problems.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

Is there an assessment? 

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 100%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness and understanding of Natural Gas & LNG and associated HSE considerations.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to improve your knowledge of Natural Gas Liquid and LNG including transport and HSE considerations.

This course contains nine modules:

Module 1: An Overview of Gas Liquids

Module 2: Chemical and Physical Properties of Gas Liquids

Module 3: Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Module 4: Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Recovery

Module 5: Removal of Natural Gas Impurities

Module 6: Liquefaction of Natural Gas

Module 7: Shore-Based Storage of Gas Liquids

Module 8: Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas

Module 9: Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Issues of Gas Liquids

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an understanding of NLG, LNG, transportation and HSE considerations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice. 

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness and understanding of the common ways rigging equipment is used.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to give an overview of the safe use of rigging equipment.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the safe use of rigging equipment.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of sealed sources of radiation in the US.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to ensure that relevant personnel in the US have a common and consistent understanding of sealed radiation sources.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a common and consistent approach to company and industry best practice in relation to US operations involving sealed radiation sources.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel who require a basic understanding of the operation of diesel engines and the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an overview of how diesel engines operate, their components and their use within the industry. It will also outline the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of how diesel engines operate and the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

Is there an assessment? 

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.