Course catalogue

The OPITO approved course can now be completed online.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, OPITO has altered the required processes to gain accreditation. You no longer have to attend an invigilation centre to complete this course, but must prove identity where required.

Who is the course for?

Personnel responsible for conducting atmospheric testing at the worksite.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide the knowledge and techniques for carrying out gas testing.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the situations and circumstances in which a hazardous atmosphere could occur and the steps that should be taken in an emergency.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

CoSHH

PFEER

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Confined Space Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Please find pre-course information and learning outcomes here: https://mintra.com/implementing-maintaining-opito-standards-policy

Who is the course for?

Personnel responsible for conducting atmospheric testing at the worksite.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide the knowledge and techniques for carrying out gas  testing.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the situations and circumstances in   which a hazardous atmosphere could occur and the steps that should be taken   in an emergency.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

CoSHH

PFEER

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Confined Space 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 work in the maritime industry and would benefit from an awareness of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the security attacks that can occur at sea and how to act in an emergency situation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

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?
Trainee Oil and Gas Operations Technicians / Deck Crew

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 use of storage tanks

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are introducted to the use of storage tanks

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?
This course is aimed at personnel from all sectors of the Oil and Gas Industry – government agencies, authorities, operators, contractors and service companies. It is especially valuable for newcomers to the industry and non-technical personnel working in areas like HR, finance, IT, contracts and administration who feel they could benefit from gaining a wider appreciation of the ‘bigger picture’.

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 each key phase of the exploration and production industry.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of each key phase of the exploration and production industry.

What standards are referred to in this course?
OSPAR Convention

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?
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?

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?
Process Operators and Lab 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 the various types of process chemicals, their use and how they work.

Section 1: Basic Introduction to Chemistry
Section 2: Process Chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry
Section 3: Identifying the Risks in the Use of Process Chemicals
Section 4: Managing Chemical usage

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an overview of the various types of process chemicals, their use and how they work.

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%.