Course catalogue

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

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%.

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%.

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?

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%.

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

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%.

Presentation 

This training course aims at providing a general description of the different types of lifting appliances that may be found on board ships and offshore units, their main characteristics and operating principles. It provides an introduction to the applicable rules and regulations related to lifting appliances. 

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to: 

Get familiar with the various types of lifting appliances installed on board ships and offshore units. 

Know the regulations, which are relevant for inspection and certification of cargo gear, including international regulations and BV Rules. 

Understand the particularities of lifting appliances and the relevant requirements for the survey of materials and equipment.

Understand the scope of intervention for Cargo Gear in various stages – design, manufacturing and operation, including an overview of control and safety design requirements.

Program

Types of lifting appliances

Definitions

Derrick systems

Cranes

Typical crane types

Applicable Rules and Regulations

International Regulations and National Requirements

Bureau Veritas Rules, additional class notations and recognized standards

Bureau Veritas services

Cargo Gear Register Book

Design, Inspection, testing and surveys at works

Design acceptance criteria

Documents to be submitted

Inspection and testing

Steel wire ropes and fibre ropes

Loose gear

Winches

Survey of fitting on board

Overall tests prior to putting into service: Mandatory tests, overload test, testing at

Manufacturer’s test bench, inspections after testing

Marking

In-service surveys

Periodicity, scope and documentation

Guidelines for a thorough annual examination

Items to be tested: slew bearing, loose gear examination, ropes, hydraulic system

Control and safety devices

Thickness measurements, wear limits and criteria for replacement

Certificate

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded: 

A Certificate of Cargo Gear and Lifting Appliances, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Cargo Gear and Lifting Appliances is obtained after completion of the course and passing the online test. 

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%.

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 wireline equipment and its operation.

How will this course benefit my company?

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

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%.

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?

All personnel working with electricity in the Oil and Gas Industry

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 all relevant personnel with an overview of the safety precautions to be taken when working on electrical equipment

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the safety precautions to be taken when working on electrical equipment

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999)

Electricity at Work Safe Working Practices (2003)

Offshore Electricity and Noise Regulations (1997) 

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (1998)

BS 7671: 2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations

Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005 

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 scaffolding 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 scaffolding 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 scaffolding 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%.

Este curso está diseñado para brindarle al personal costa afuera un conocimiento general sobre los peligros y medidas de control que se relacionan con las áreas de trabajo de la instalación en las que puede estar presente el H2S.

• Comprender mejor los peligros que se relacionan con el H2S y las medidas necesarias de detección y protección que deben tenerse y cumplirse

• Identificar los niveles y límites de exposición laboral legales que se han establecido para su protección.

• Explicar las responsabilidades de los empleadores en lo que respecta a la gestión de riesgos asociados a la posible exposición al H2S en el lugar de trabajo.

• Explicar las tareas de los empleados respecto de cumplir con los procedimientos pertinentes sobre H2S y seguir las pautas que proporcionan los empleadores o propietarios de las instalaciones.

Presentation

This training course aims at providing a general description of the requirements for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships as defined by the Annex IV of the MARPOL Convention.

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to:

Understand the MARPOL requirements for prevention of sewage pollution from ships.

Know the various sewage treatment systems which are accepted by the MARPOL Convention.

Know the equipment required on board different ship types.

Understand the criteria defined in the convention for the control of discharge of sewage.

Understand the requirements for survey and certification of ships.

Program

Introduction

Applicability

Definitions

Equipment

Types of sewage systems

Sewage treatment plant

Holding tank

Sewage comminuting and disinfecting system

Standard discharge connection

The special case of livestock carriers

Discharge criteria

Discharge of sewage from ships other than passenger ships

Discharge of sewage from passenger ships outside special areas

Discharge of sewage from passenger ships within a special area

Survey and certification

International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate

Certificate entries: Number of persons the ship is certified to carry; New or existing ship; 

New or existing passenger ship for the application of Regulation 11.3

Survey requirements

Type Approval Certificate for sewage treatment plants

Certificate

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded: 

A Certificate of MARPOL Sewage Pollution, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of MARPOL Sewage Pollution is obtained after completion of the course and passing the online test.

Who is this course for?

All personnel involved in forklift activities.

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 the hazards specific to forklift activities. 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the hazards specific to forklift activities. 

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 provides learners with an awareness of US best practice in relation to working at height and fall protection.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Identify when fall protection is required

LO2 Identify the legislative and regulatory requirements for fall protection that help to control work at height

LO3 Explain the duties that are placed on employers and employees

LO4 Describe the hazards involved in working at height

LO5 Explain the importance of planning and risk assessment

LO6 Describe the hierarchy of control for managing and selecting fall protection equipment 

LO7 Identify the factors that should be considered when assessing fall protection methods

LO8 Describe the main methods of access for working at height and give examples of the different types of fall protection equipment

LO9 Describe the rules for working with ladders

LO10 Describe the rules for working with scaffolds

LO11 Explain the importance of inspecting equipment

LO12 Explain how to correctly use a safety harness

Course Goal: This course aims toprovide learners with an overview of industry best practice associated with pressure vessel inspection

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Define what is meant by a ‘pressure vessel’

LO2 Give examples of pressure vessels

LO3 Identify the factors that can cause pressure vessel incidents

LO4 Identify the hazards posed by pressure vessel failure

LO5 Explain the requirements for inspections to be carried out by a competent person

LO6 Explain the requirements for a written scheme of examination

LO7 Describe how to carry out internal and external pressure vessel inspection

LO8 Describe how to carry out pressure pipework inspection

LO9 Explain the importance of carrying out regular pressure testing

LO10 Describe the control measures that are required to limit the risk posed by pressure vessels