Course catalogue

Course goal: This course aims to introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of Risk Assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Explain the principles of, and steps involved in, the Risk Assessment process
LO2 Explain that employers have a responsibility for completing Risk Assessments and that employees have a duty to follow Risk Assessment outcomes
LO3 Identify a typical Risk Assessment form
LO4 Explain the requirements of the Risk Assessment team
LO5 Recognise and explain Risk Assessment terminology
LO6 Identify the different steps within the Risk Assessment process
LO7 Identify common, industry-specific hazards
LO8 Determine the appropriate level of Risk Assessment that may be required
LO9 Explain how to use a Risk Matrix to evaluate the level of risk
LO10 Explain how to identify appropriate control measures based on the Hierarchy of Control
LO11 Explain what is meant by ‘Initial Risk’ and ‘Residual Risk’
LO12 Describe what to do if any Residual Risk remains too high
LO13 Explain how to carry out a Personal Risk Assessment and recognise its importance before each task
LO14 Explain the importance of Dynamic Risk Assessment
LO15 Identify situations where ‘Stopping the Job’ may apply
LO16 Explain the importance of communicating the outcomes of a Risk Assessment
LO17 Understand the importance of communicating ‘Lessons Learned’

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of flare 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 provides an overview of flare systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of flare systems.

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?

This course is suitable for all personnel to assist in first aid.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

This course is designed to enable personnel to treat a casualty who is injured at work, or suffers from a serious illness, while waiting for qualified medical assistance to arrive.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you enable personnel to treat a casualty who is injured at work, or suffers from a serious illness, while waiting for qualified medical assistance to arrive.

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%.

À l'issue de ce cours, vous devriez pouvoir :

• Identifier les principaux problèmes environnementaux 

• Expliquer l'importance pour une entreprise d'être écoresponsable 

• Expliquer le rôle des systèmes de gestion environnementale et de la norme ISO 14001 en matière de gestion de l'environnement 

• Expliquer le rôle de l'autorité de réglementation 

• Définir les termes « aspect » et « impact » dans le contexte écologique 

• Identifier les impacts sur l'environnement des rejets de forage, des émissions atmosphériques, des eaux produites et autres rejets provenant du pétrole, des déversements, des rejets de produits chimiques, des déchets, du bruit et des perturbations des fonds marins 

• Décrire les manières de limiter l'impact sur l'environnement, et

• Expliquer que tout le monde a un rôle à jouer dans la protection de l'environnement et savoir de quelle manière remplir ce rôle

Course Goal: This course aims to provide learners with an introduction to the principles of the systems associated with oil and gas processing operations. 

"Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of gas detection and measurement methods.

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 information about the types of gases found in the oil and gas industry and how these gases are detected and measured

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have  information about the types of gases found in the oil and gas industry and how these gases are detected and measured

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%. "

Course goal:

This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of US best practice in relation to working with asbestos.

This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of the hazards associated with exposure to asbestos. It will also identify where asbestos may be found, how it can potentially affect your heath, and what you need to do to protect yourself from exposure. 

Learning Objectives: 

LO1 Explain what asbestos is

LO2 Describe the various types, properties and uses of asbestos 

LO3 Describe the hazards of asbestos

LO4 Identify the regulatory protective measures that should be implemented when working with asbestos

LO5 Give an overview of the health impacts of asbestos exposure

LO6 Identify areas where asbestos may still be found and describe how to identify its presence

LO7 Explain what should be considered when planning work and undertaking a risk assessment

LO8 Describe the typical procedures to deal with an emergency involving the uncontrolled release of dust containing asbestos fibers

Course Goal: 

This course aims to provide an awareness of US best practice in relation to working with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM).

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Define what is meant by NORM and where it is found

LO2 Explain what is meant by ‘radioactive material’ and the difference between alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays

LO3 Describe the hazards associated with NORM

LO4 Identify the pathways for exposure to NORM

LO5 Identify the radiation protection principles

LO6 Explain the importance of radiation monitoring

LO7 Identify control measures that can be used to minimize the risk posed by NORM

LO8 Describe the PPE that should be used when working with NORM

LO9 Explain how to limit decontamination and correctly dispose of NORM

Course goal:

This course aims to provide learners with an awareness of US best practice in relation to managing slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

LO1   Outline the extent of the problem of slips, trips and falls at work

LO2   Identify the causes of slips, trips and falls

LO3   Explain the duties of employers in preventing slips, trips and falls in the workplace

LO4   Explain the hierarchy of controls in preventing and reducing, the risk of slips, trips and falls 

LO5   Explain the actions that can be taken to prevent and reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

LO6   Explain the requirements for the use of fall protection

LO7   Explain the responsibilities of employees in preventing slips, trips and falls

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of US ladder safety.

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 ladder safety.

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 ladder safety.

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%.

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an introduction to the decommissioning process and an overview of the regulations governing decommissioning on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS).

Who is the course for?

All relevant personnel

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%.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Give an overview of the history of oil and gas production on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS)

LO2 Explain why decommissioning activity is increasing on the UKCS

LO3 Describe what is meant by ‘decommissioning’

LO4 Explain the scope of decommissioning on the UKCS

LO5 Provide an overview of relevant decommissioning legislation and regulations

LO6 Explain the impact of the Brent Spar incident on decommissioning regulation

LO7 Provide an overview of the OSPAR Decision 98/3

LO8 Identify the different phases of the decommissioning lifecycle

LO9 Provide a basic overview of well plugging and abandonment 

LO10 Provide an overview of the different methods of decommissioning

LO11 Provide examples of decommissioning projects on the UKCS

LO12 Give examples of the types of hazards which may be encountered during decommissioning

Ce cours devrait vous permettre de :

• Acquérir une meilleure compréhension des dangers associés au sulfure d'hydrogène et des mesures de détection et de protection nécessaires à mettre en place et à respecter

• Identifier les niveaux et limites légaux d'exposition professionnelle qui ont été mis en place pour votre protection

• Expliquer les responsabilités des employeurs concernant la gestion des risques associés à une exposition potentielle au sulfure d'hydrogène sur le lieu de travail

• Expliquer les devoirs des employés quant à l'observation des procedures pertinentes relatives au sulfure d'hydrogène et au suivi des recommandations fournies par les employeurs ou les propriétaires d'installation.

Who is this course for?
Newcomers to 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 a brief overview of fire and safety systems

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have a brief overview of fire and safety systems.

What standards are referred to in this course?
Health and Safety at Work Act
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
The Fire (Scotland) Act

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 involved in UK oil and gas 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 highlight best practice in relation to environmental compliance and toidentify the environmental regulatory regime that oversees offshore installations and oil and gas operations within the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have been introduced to best practice in relation to environmental compliance and toidentify the environmental regulatory regime that oversees offshore installations and oil and gas operations within the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).

What standards are referred to in this course?

 ISO 14001

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

Habitat and Conservation Regulations

European Union Habitat Directive

Environmental Statement

Environmental Policy

European Union Offshore Safety Directive

OSPAR Convention

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

The Offshore Petroleum Activities (Conservation of Habitats) Regulations

The Offshore Marine Conservation Regulations

The Offshore Combustion Installations (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Regulations

The Offshore Installations (Emergency Pollution Control) Regulations

The Offshore Chemical Regulations

The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations

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

The REACH Enforcement Regulations

The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations

Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive) 

Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) 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?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of US respiritory protection and RPE.

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 RPE.

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 RPE.

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 course covers the following topics:

- How to handle substance abuse
- Drug policies
- AKAN

At the beginning of the course you can take a pre-test, where you get the opportunity to show your skills. If you pass the pre-test, you do not have to go through the entire course.

Who is this course for?

All relevant personnel

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 overview of Oil and Gas metering, Sampling and Pigging

This course contains seven modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Metering

Module 2: Gas Metering Principles of Flow Measurement

Module 3: Gas Metering

Module 4: Oil Metering

Module 5: Metering Operations

Module 6: Sampling Systems

Module 7: Pigging

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of Oil and Gas metering, Sampling and Pigging

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is made 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%.

Course Goal:

This course aims to  provide learners with an overview of US best practice in relation to working with hand and power tools.

This course aims to provide an understanding of the potential hazards associated with the use of hand tools and power tools, as well as the safety precautions required to prevent those hazards from occurring.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Identify the general hazards and control measures associated with hand and power tools

LO2 Identify specific hazards associated with hand tools

LO3 Give an overview of general power tool safety precautions

LO4 Explain how guards provide protection to operators

LO5 Give examples of tools that must be equipped with a momentary switch

LO6 Identify specific hazards and control measures related to the use of electric tools

LO7 Identify the proper procedures to follow when using a grinder

LO8 Identify specific hazards and control measures related to the use of pneumatic tools

LO9 Identify specific hazards and control measures related to the use of powder-actuated tools

LO10 Identify specific hazards and control measures related to the use of hydraulic jacks

Who is this course for?

Personnel who work with pumps in the Oil & Gas industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of the various types of pumps used in the Oil and Gas Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all personnel who work with pumps have an overview of each type and how they work.

What standards are referred to in this course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in this course.

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?

Oil and Gas Operations Technicians.

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 overview of coiled tubing equipment and its operation.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of coiled tubing equipment and its operation.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course is made 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%.