Course catalogue

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?

Yes

Learning objectives

- Recall what is meant by the term ‘manual handling’

- Identify the types of injuries that may result from manual handling operations

- Identify the legislation that is in place to regulate manual handling operations

- Identify the duties that are placed on employers and employees by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

- Recognise the types of risk assessment which are relevant to manual handling operations

- Identify factors to consider when assessing manual handling operations to reduce the potential risks of injury

- Identify good handling techniques for the safe lifting of loads

- Identify good handling techniques for pushing and pulling loads

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 this course for?

This course is aimed at personnel working in the energy and maritime sectors.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

Dropped objects can cause serious injuries as well as damage to assets and equipment. This course will give you a basic understanding of the common causes of dropped objects, their potential consequences and how they can be prevented.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the risk dropped objects present, their common causes and how they can be prevented.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

CPD, IOSH 

- 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.

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:

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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

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at all personnel involved in lifting operations in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an awareness of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and gives an overview of industry best practice in relation to working with lifting equipment.

How will the course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referenced in the course?

• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 

• Health and Safety at Work Act 

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

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?

All personnel who may be exposed to naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) in the workplace.

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 awareness of NORM and provide best practices for managing NORM in oil and gas producing facilities.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all members of personnel have an awareness of NORM and how it should be managed, which will help to reduce workplace accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

There are no standards or regulations 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% with 2 attempts.

Accreditation:

CPD, IOSH. 

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 this course for?

Personnel requiring knowledge or awareness of HAZID.

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 personnel with solid hazard identification awareness to enable them to evaluate hazards quickly and effectively so that they can carry out their duties as safely as possible.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are able to evaluate hazards quickly and effectively so that you can carry out your duties as safely as possible.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) Regulations

• Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations

• Directive 2013/30/EU on Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations

• Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) on Mineral Resources

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, there is an assessment with a pass mark of 80% and 2 attempts.

Who is this course for?

All personnel who work with chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an in depth few on the use, management and control of chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry and how to react in an emergency situation that has resulted from a chemical hazard.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all personnel have an in depth view of industry best practice for working with chemicals, which will in turn, help keep those working with chemicals safe.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Offshore Petroleum (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations

• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Regulation, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

• United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

• EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation

• The GB CLP Regulation

• The Norwegian CLP Regulation, or

• The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012)

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?
This course is aimed at all personnel involved in mechanical isolations.

Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide all relevant personnel with an overview of best practices in mechanical isolations.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of mechanical isolation best practices, which will reduce accidents and injuries at work.

What standards are referred to in this course?
The United Kingdom’s UK’s Health and Safety Executive’s Regulation 253 ‘The safe isolation of plant and equipment’.

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?

New personnel entering the Oil and Gas Industry including government agencies, authorities, operators, contractors and service companies.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By introducing the history of oil and gas, giving an overview of the industry and presenting each key phase of the field life cycle.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring employees have a basic understanding of the industry and are aware of each key phase.

What standards are referred to in this course?

OSPAR Convention

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will complete a course assessment with a pass mark of 80% and 2 attempts.

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 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?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive)

• Offshore Installations (Safety Case)

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

• Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction) Regulations

• EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Is there an assessment? 

Yes - There is a course assessment with an 80% pass mark and 2 attempts. 

Learning objectives

- Identify the physical properties of H2S

- Recognise the physiological effects of exposure to varying toxicity levels of H2S

- Recognise the responsibilities and duties of all personnel and their duties under current legislation

- Recognise the current legal occupational exposure limits for short- and long-term exposure periods relating to H2S

- Identify the various methods for detecting H2S

- Identify the various personal and respiratory protection equipment required for undertaking tasks in areas where H2S may be present

- Recognise the hazardous area classifications which may be encountered on an offshore installation

- Identify the formal requirements for H2S contingency plans on installations

Who is this course for?

All personnel, especially those involved in carrying out accident and incident investigations.

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 industry best practice in relation to accident and incident investigation.

How will this course benefit my company?

Incidents must be investigated to identify the root cause of the event and the controls necessary to prevent similar events occurring in the future. This course aims to provide personnel with the knowledge required to carry out an effective incident investigation.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• EU Directive 89/391/EEC

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• HSG245

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%.