Kurskatalog

Who is this course for?

All personnel who works in a role within the Oil and Gas Industry that may have a direct impact on the environment.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to increase learners’ awareness of the environmental aspects and impacts related to the Oil and Gas Industry and the actions that can be taken to minimise environmental damage.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit a company by helping personnel become aware of actions that can be taken to reduce environmental damage.

What standards are referred to in this course?

BEIS (formally DECC))

Oil Spill Prevention and Response Advisory Group

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for?

Any personnel who require an awareness of the environmental impacts associated with offshore waste and how these wastes can be managed.

Is previous experience required?

You do not require any previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an understanding of the types of waste generated offshore, how these wastes impact the environment and the methods that can be used to reduce and manage waste.

How will the course benefit my company?

Environmentally aware personnel can help to reduce the environmental impacts of your operations and improve environmental performance.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive

• The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 1973 - Annex IV

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

• Deposits in the Sea (Exemption) Order 

• Landfill Directive 

• Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations

• Special/Hazardous Waste Regulations

• The Special Waste Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 

• Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 

• Radioactive Substances Act

• Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 

• Waste (England and Wales) Regulations

• Waste (Scotland) Regulations 

• Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations

• Zero Waste (Scotland) 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 in roles that are involved in oily discharges to sea.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

To provide learners with an awareness of the potential environmental impacts associated with oily discharges to sea, as well as the legislation and control measures that are in place to minimise these impacts.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel are aware of ways to safely remove oily discharges which will help to take care of the environment.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) OPPC 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%.

Hensikten med kurset er å øke bevisstheten rundt de miljømessige konsekvensene knyttet til bruk og utslipp av kjemikalier offshore samt å belyse lovgivning og kontrolltiltak som er på plass for å minimere påvirkning av miljøet.

Etter fullført kurs skal brukeren kunne:
- Forklare hensikten med bruk av kjemikalier i offshore olje- og gassindustrien
- Gi eksempler på hvilke typer kjemikalier som brukes i offshore olje- og gassindustrien
- Forklare hvordan kjemikalier kan komme inn i miljøet
- Gi en oversikt over potensielle miljøeffekter av kjemikaliebruk og utslipp
- Vite hvilke lovkrav som regulerer bruk av kjemikalier
- Vite hvilke kjemikaliesøknader som kreves for ulike operasjoner
- Iverksette tiltak i tilfelle utslipp av kjemikalier
- Gi eksempler på hvordan å sikre samsvar med lovkrav
- Forklare god praksis i forhold til lagring av kjemikalier
- Beskrive kontrolltiltak som kan iverksettes for å redusere potensiell miljørisiko
- Vite hvordan kvitte seg med kjemikalier etter bruk
- Beskrive tiltak som kan iverksettes for å redusere miljøbelastningen fra kjemikaliebruk og utslipp

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk.

Who is the course for?

Personnel working in industries which release pollutants into the air as a result of their operations.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an awareness of the environmental issues associated with atmospheric emissions and how these impacts can be minimised.

How will the course benefit my company?

Personnel who are aware of the impacts of environmental emissions and how they can be controlled can help to ensure compliance with regulations and reduce harm to the environment.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Climate Change Act

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations

Offshore Combustion Installations (Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations (PPC Regulations)

Petroleum Act

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme

Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) 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 a role within the Oil and Gas Industry that may have an impact on the environment.

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 introduction to the issues involved with successful environmental management in the Oil and Gas Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of the issues involved with successful environmental management in the Oil and Gas Industry, which will help to protect the environment.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Department of Energy and Climate Change (BEIS (formally DECC))

• The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in Scotland

• The Environment Agency (EA) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

• British Standard Institute's BS7750 - Specification for Environmental Management Systems (BS11994)

• Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive

• Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations

Is there an assessment?

No

Who is the course for?

All personnel working within the Oil and Gas Industry (onshore and offshore).

Is previous experience required?

You do not require previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you a basic understanding the ways in which industrial operations can impact the environment and the steps that we can all take to minimise these impacts.

How will the course benefit my company?

Environmentally aware personnel can help to reduce the environmental impacts of your operations and improve environmental performance.

What standards are referenced in the course?

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

Offshore Chemical Regulations

Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive

Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) 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%.

Hensikten med kurset er å forklare beste praksis i forhold til gjeldende miljøkrav og hvordan disse skal etterleves på offshoreinstallasjoner på britisk sokkel (UKCS).

Etter fullført kurs skal brukeren kunne:
- De viktigste miljøspørsmål knyttet til olje- og gassindustrien
- Gjeldende miljøkrav for offshore olje- og gassinstallasjoner
- «Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)» sin rolle
- «Offshore Environmental Inspectorate Team (OEIT)» sin rolle
- «Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)» sin rolle
- Konsekvensutredningsforskriftene
- Verneforskriftene
- ISO14001 og miljøstyring
- Potensielle skadevirkninger knyttet til offshore aktiviteter
- Hvordan atmosfæriske utslipp er regulert
- Hvordan oljeholdige utslipp er regulert
- Hvordan kjemiske utslipp er regulert
- Hvordan utslipp er regulert
- Hvordan EU Offshore sikkerhetsdirektivet har påvirket regelverkets krav til miljøsamsvar
- Hvordan olje- og gassindustrien forbedre innsatsen for miljøet

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk. 

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%.