Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

Trainee Oil and Gas Operations Technicians and Maintenance Personnel

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 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system

What standards are referred to in this course?

Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV)

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 such as processors or trainee processors requiring awareness or understanding of the various process safety 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 provide learners with an overview of the various process safety systems that are employed in the Oil and Gas Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the process of the various process safety systems that are employed 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?

Any personnel who require an awareness of human factors.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to introduce learners to the concept of human factors and how they impact situational awareness.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all personnel have an understanding of the human factors that can affect their situational awareness, resulting in reduced accidents and injuries.

What standards are referred to in this course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in this course.

Is there an assessment?

No

Who is this course for?
All personnel involved in rigging and lifting operations

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 rigging and lifting operations.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of rigging and lifting operations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 

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

• The Safe Use of Lifting Equipment: Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)

• Lifting Equipment at Work Guidance

• The Personal Protective Equipment at Work 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 the course for?

All personnel who require an awareness of the hazards involved in working at height.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.  

How will the course benefit me?

By increasing your awareness of the potential hazards of working at height and the steps that can be taken to reduce your risk of injury.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course is aligned to industry best practice and aims to make personnel aware of the potential hazards of working at height and the controls that can be implemented to reduce risk.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Work at Height Regulations

Assessment Details

Pass mark is 100% with unlimited attempts. 

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.

Who is this 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 this 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 this 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 referred to in this course?

• Institute de Algerian Normalisation

• Standards Association of Zimbabwe

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 an understanding & awareness of the role of a fire warden or have recently been allocated this role or require a refresher.

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 Fire Wardens with an overview of the knowledge that they need to carry out their duties safely and effectively in line with industry best practice

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge needed to carry out  duties safely and effectively in line with industry best practice

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

The Fire (Scotland) Act

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order

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 aimed at all personnel involved in mechanical joint operations, particularly those who are expected to undertake related duties in the workplace.

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 learners with an introduction to the principles of the equipment and technology associated with the bolting of flanged joints for pressurised systems. This course is intended to reflect industry """"best practice"""" for competence in relation to mechanical joint operations and applies to both the onshore and offshore Oil and Gas Industry.

This course contains the following sections:

Section 1: An Introduction to Mechanical Joint Integrity

Section 2: Principles of Hand Torquing

Section 3: Principles of Hydraulic Tensioning

Section 4: Principles of Controlling Tightening

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced  to the  principles of the equipment and technology associated with the bolting of flanged joints for pressurised systems

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 this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of the role of Banksmen and Slingers.

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 roles of the Banksman and Slinger

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of the roles of the Banksman and Slinger

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%.

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.

Course goal: 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

This course covers the following learning objectives:

LO1 Identify the main environmental issues that affect the Oil and Gas Industry

LO2 Explain the importance of being an environmentally responsible company

LO3 Explain the company’s commitment to managing environmental issues

LO4 Explain the role of ISO 14001 in environmental management

LO5 Define what is meant by environmental ‘aspects’ and ‘impacts’

LO6 Identify the activities that can contribute towards atmospheric pollution 

LO7 Identify the activities that can contribute towards water pollution

LO8 Identify typical spill sources

LO9 Describe the environmental effects of chemical discharges

LO10Identify the sources and impacts of disturbance of the seabed by the Oil and Gas Industry 

LO11 Identify the sources and impacts of noise from oil and gas operations 

LO12 Identify the activities that can generate waste

LO13 Describe ways in which the impact on the environment can be minimised

LO14 Explain that everyone has a role to play in protecting the environment

Who is the course for?

All relevant offshore personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to give offshore personnel the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with working in an environment where they could potentially be exposed to H2S.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the hazards and controls associated with H2S exposure, which will in turn reduce incidents and accidents offshore.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005

• Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 (PFEER)

• Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction) Regulations 1996

• CoSHH 2002

• EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 

Assessment Details

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 access 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

•You will ONLY be given content on any knowledge gaps identified in the pre-assessment

•Your knowledge and understanding is then re-assessed

Who is this course for?

Personnel who require an awareness and understanding of well integrity.

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 well integrity and its importance for maintaining safe and secure operations

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced  to well integrity and its importance for maintaining safe and secure 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 the course for?

All personnel involved in the transportation or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

The aim of this course is to increase learners’ awareness of the importance of safe manual handling operations and the risks involved with manual handling. The course also aims to outline best practices for the correct handling techniques for safe lifting; and for the pushing and pulling of loads.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit your company by reducing manual handling accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Is there an assessment?

Course assessment with a 100% pass mark and unlimited attempts

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.

You will ONLY be given content on any knowledge gaps identified in the pre-assessment.

Your knowledge and understanding is then re-assessed.

Who is the course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of typical flanges and gaskets and their functions.

Is previous experience required?

It is recommended you have operational experience prior to undertaking this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of typical flanges and gaskets found in the Oil and Gas Industry.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to the role of of typical flanges and gaskets in operations.

What standards are referenced in the 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 personnel who are at risk from slips, trips and falls.

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 risks, and consequences, of slips, trips and falls in the workplace and the control measures and steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls, based on industry best practice.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies by reducing slip, trip and fall injuries among personnel.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

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.

You will ONLY be given content on any knowledge gaps identified in the pre-assessment.

Your knowledge and understanding is then re-assessed.

If you successfully complete all of the FAST TRACK pre-assessment questions correctly, then your knowledge is deemed complete and no course content or further assessment will be required.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness and understanding of the legislation for safe use of equipment in explosive atmospheres.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide information on the European Directives that set the standard for equipment that is to be used in explosive atmospheres (ATEX).

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have information on the European Directives that set the standard for equipment that is to be used in explosive atmospheres (ATEX).

What standards are referred to in this course?

Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations of 2002 (DSEAR)

Directive 99/92/EC, (also known as 'ATEX 137' or the 'ATEX Workplace Directive')

Directive 94/9/EC, (also known as 'ATEX 95' or the ‘ATEX Equipment Directive')

Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations of 1996

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of drilling technology.

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 the Oil and Gas Industry and the different stages required for extracting and producing hydrocarbons.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry and the different stages required for extracting and producing hydrocarbons.

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%.

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 Define what is meant by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
LO2 Identify the different types of PPE
LO3 Identify the legal duties and obligations surrounding PPE
LO4 Describe the Hierarchy of Control measures and the use of PPE in relation to this
LO5 Explain the requirement for assessing the suitability and compatibility of PPE
LO6 Explain the maintenance requirements for PPE
LO7 Describe the duties and responsibilities of employees in relation to PPE
LO8 Explain the importance of PPE-related training, information and instruction

Course goal: This course provides learners with an awareness of the COSHH regulations, and how they control work with hazardous substances.


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 Explain the CoSHH regulations and their applicability to the Oil and Gas Industry
LO2 Explain the legal obligations under CoSHH for both employees and employers, and explain the REACH regulations
LO3 Explain the health effects of working with hazardous substances, and the various ways that these can enter the body
LO4 Explain the use of Material Safety Data Sheets, Labels and Assessments within the CoSHH regulations
LO5 Explain the common labelling system and identify the standard symbols
LO6 Explain the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment
LO7 Explain requirements for storage, handling and disposal of hazardous substances
LO8 Define the control measures for handling hazardous substances and explain the control hierarchy
LO9 Explain the process for dealing with hazardous substances in the event of a spill
LO10 Define the recording and reporting process within the CoSHH Regulations

Who is this course for?

For all personnel who are involved in working with gas turbines.

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 gas turbines and how they are designed and operated.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of gas turbines and how they are designed and operated.

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%.