Kurskatalog

Course Goal: This course aims to provide learners with an introduction to the principles of the systems associated with oil and gas processing operations.  

Section 1: An Introduction to Oil Treatment

LO1 Explain the theory behind the process of separation in the Oil and Gas Industry 

LO2 Identify the most common types of separator 

LO3 Identify the requirements for a test separator and explain how they are used to monitor individual well production

LO4 Give an overview of main oil line pumps and explain how they are deployed

Section 2: An Introduction to Gas Compression and Hydrate Prevention

LO5 Give an overview of the process of gas compression

LO6 Describe the different methods of chemical injection used for hydrate prevention (during gas export)

Section 3: An Introduction to Utility Systems

LO7 Identify the different utility systems in use in the Oil and Gas Industry 

LO8 Describe the use of sea water lift pumps and water polishing systems 

LO9 Describe the purpose of cooling systems and heat exchangers 

LO10 Describe the use of heat medium systems 

LO11 Describe the use of potable water systems 

LO12 Describe the use of diesel storage systems for the bunkering, storage and distribution of diesel

Dette kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk.

Hensikten med kurset er å gi en oversikt over fakkel systemet.

Etter fullført kurs skal brukeren kunne:
- Formålet med fakling
- Kildene til fakling
- Viktigheten av å redusere fakling
- De miljømessige konsekvensene knyttet til fakling
- Nødsituasjoner med fakling
- Hvordan giftige gasser kan påvirkes av fakling
- Design og drift av fakkelsystemet
- Flare drums
- Utforming av fakkeltipp
- Oppstart av fakkelsystemer

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk. 

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an overview of upstream oil and gas operations

Who is the course for?

Newcomers to the oil and gas industry

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 Describe how hydrocarbon reservoirs are formed

• LO2 Describe the reservoir appraisal process

• LO3 Identify the configuration of a production Christmas tree   

• LO4 Describe a subsea Christmas tree

• LO5 Describe the function of the choke valve

• LO6 Describe the separation process

• LO7 Describe the test separator

• LO8 Identify the associated gas clean-up process

• LO9 Describe the absorption process

• LO10 Describe the adsorption process

• LO11 Describe the gas compression process

• LO12 Identify the produced water disposal process

• LO13 Describe the crude oil treatment process

• LO14 Describe the crude oil metering process

• LO15 Describe the gas metering process

• LO16 Describe process control

• LO17 Identify enhanced oil recovery methods

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk. 

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

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk.

Hensikten med kurset er å øke kunnskaper om temaet «Olje- og gassmåling, prøvetaking og pigging».

Kursinnhold:
- Introduksjon til måling
- Gassmålingsprinsipper
- Gåssmåling
- Oljemåling
- Måleoperasjoner
- Prøvetakingssystemet
- Pigging

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk. 

Hensikten med kurset er å gi en oversikt over de sikkerhetsregler som må tas når du arbeider med elektrisk utstyr.

Etter fullført kurs skal brukeren kunne:
- Betydningen av elektriske sikkerhetsregler
- Lover og regler for å forebygge skader fra elektrisitet på arbeidsplassen
- Felles terminologi for elsikkerhet
- Generelle forholdsregler og sikkerhetsprosedyrer som skal følges når du jobber med elektrisk utstyr
- Valg av riktig personlig verneutstyr som skal brukes til spesifikke elektriske oppgaver
- Iverksette tiltak i tilfelle en nødssituasjon

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk. 

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?

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%.

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk.


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

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 coiled tubing equipment and its operation

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of coiled tubing equipment and its operation

What standards are referred to in this course?

This 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 require an awareness and understanding of methods of oil and gas recovery.

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 oil and gas recovery methods

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to the various ways oil and gas are recovered from the well.

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%.

This course contains nine modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Water Injection

Module 2: Reservoirs and Rock Properties

Module 3: Waterflooding

Module 4: Injection Water Impurities

Module 5: Water Treatment

Module 6: Water Injection Systems

Module 7: Water Quality Monitoring

Module 8: Well Design and Construction

Module 9: Operation of the Water Injection System

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk. 

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?

You will be introduced to the purpose of separation

This course contains ten modules:

Module 1: The Purpose of Separation

Module 2: Reservoir Fluids

Module 3: The Principles of Separation

Module 4: Separator Types

Module 5: Separator Construction

Module 6: Multi-stage Separation

Module 7: Separator Control

Module 8: Separator Operation

Module 9: Problems Associated with Separators

Module 10: New Separation Technology

How will this course benefit my company?

Ensure you are introduced to separation

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%.

Dette kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk.

Who is this course for?

Process and Production 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?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice associated with gas treatment

This course contains seven modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Gas Treatment

Module 2: Problems Associated with Water in Gas Streams

Module 3: Liquid Desiccant Dehydration

Module 4: Solid Desiccant Dehydration

Module 5: Alternative Gas Dehydration Processes

Module 6: Acid Gas Removal Unit

Module 7: Removal of Other Impurities in Raw Gas Streams

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice associated with gas treatment

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

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%.

Dette kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness and understanding of power generation systems and their associated risks.

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 proivde learners with an overview of power generation systems used offshore.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of the power generation systems used offshore including hazards and their associated controls.

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%.

Hensikten med kurset er å gi informasjon om typiske gasser innenfor olje- og gassindustrien og hvordan disse gassene kan oppdages og måles.

Etter fullført kurs skal brukeren kunne:
- Brannfarlige gasser som finnes i olje- og gassindustrien
- Giftige gasser som kan finnes i olje- og gassindustrien
- Hvordan detektere brannfarlige og giftige gasser
- Faste brann- og gassdeteksjonssystemer
- Bærbare gassdeteksjonssystemer
- Måling av brennbare gasser
- Måling av ikke-brennbare gasser
- Måling av giftige gasser

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk. 

Hensikten med kurset er å øke bevisstheten rundt bransjens beste praksis for arbeid med kjemikalier i offshore bore- og brønnoperasjoner.

Etter fullført kurs skal brukeren kunne:
- Hensikten med bruk av kjemikalier i olje- og gassindustrien
- Gjeldende lover og krav til bruk av kjemikalier i olje- og gassindustrien
- Eksempler på hvilke typer kjemikalier som vanligvis brukes i bore- og brønnoperasjoner
- Sikkerhetsdatablad og merking
- Potensielle farer i forbindelse med bruk av kjemikalier og kompenserende tiltak for å redusere risiko
- Bruk av personlig verneutstyr ved arbeid med kjemikalier
- Håndtering av kjemisk utslipp

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk. 

Course Goal: This course aims to provide learners with an overview of typical pressure relief systems found in the Oil and Gas Industry

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Describe the importance of pressure relief and overpressure protection systems

LO2 Give examples of typical causes of overpressure

LO3 Identify hazards created by ineffective pressure relief

LO4 Describe the operation of common pressure relief systems

Kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk. 

Who is the course for?

All personnel, especially those who require an overview of produced water systems.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of how water is removed from oil and gas reservoirs and how it is treated prior to reuse or disposal.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course helps to ensure that all personnel apply a common approach to both company and industry best practice in relation to managing produced water.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations 

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

• OSPAR Harmonised Mandatory Control Scheme (OSPAR HMCS)

• US Environmental Protection Agency Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

• Methodology for the Sampling and Analysis of Produced Water

• Environmental Protection Agency's Method 1664

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%.