Course catalogue

This has now transitioned to the new SQA Assessor J8RR04 standard

E-learning course material to self-study the L&D9DI requirements to meet SQA for:

1. Preparing and planning assessments 

2. Assessing candidate’s performance and knowledge 

3. Confirming candidate progression and achievement 

4. Documenting each of the above according to the requirement of the management system in the workplace 

5. How to build a portfolio of evidence that meets the L&D9DI standard 

6. How to demonstrate knowledge of the above processes and a range of knowledge related to competence assessment in the workplace

What’s included in this course:

• SQA Registration Fee

• Online Induction

• Access to L&D9DI e-learning modules

• Full explanation of evidence requirements and access to templates and evidence guides and examples 

• Full access to Mintra ITB TrainingPortal

• Virtual classroom on request - Introduction to SQA running weekly 

• Comprehensive support from an ITB Assessor to completion

• Assessment and Internal Verification of your submitted evidence

• SQA Certification Successful delegates will receive a certificate from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)

Those who assess in the workplace using direct and indirect methods of assessment using examples: observation, questioning, work product, professional discussions, simulations, written evidence such as witness statements and candidate statements and RPL.

Assessment Requirements

Delegates will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence covering all of the Performance and Knowledge Criteria for the L&D9DI Unit. They must submit, as a minimum, assessment-related documentation that provides evidence for the elements listed below, for two candidates, covering two assessments per candidate: 

• Preparing to assess 

• Planning assessments 

• Assessing candidate’s performance and knowledge 

• Confirming progression and achievement

Delegates must use a range of assessment methods, including observation, questioning and work product. 

Delegates will also need to be observed carrying out part of the assessment process by their ITB assessor and participate, with other assessors in their workplace, in standardisation practice.

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an awareness of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) and provide best practice for managing NORM in oil and gas producing facilities.

Who is the course for?

All personnel who may be exposed to NORM in the workplace

This course aims to provide an awareness of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) and provide best practice for managing NORM in oil and gas producing facilities.

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 Define what is meant by NORM

LO2 Explain what is meant by ‘radioactive material’ and the difference between alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays

LO3 Identify where NORM is found 

LO4 Describe the risks and hazards associated with NORM

LO5 Explain the purpose of radiation monitors 

LO6 Explain the importance of proper work planning

LO7 Identify control measures that can be used to minimise the risk posed by NORM

LO8 Describe the PPE that should be used when working with NORM

LO9 Explain how to limit decontamination and correctly dispose of NORM

After completing this course, participants will have the knowledge required to pass the IWCF Certification test. The IWCF Certification in Norway is a government imposed certificate for leading well service personnel and must be renewed every two years.

Course Content

- Self-study before the course starts

- Teaching and assignments

- Practical exercises on simulator

- The course ends with IWCF certification test

- Main reasons for well bore kick

- Interpretation of welll bore signals indicating a kick

- Shut-in procedures

- Well control calculations

- Circulations methods

- Simulator exercises

The object of this course is to help course participants maintain and develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding their role in an emergency response situation.

This course consists of a representative selection of the material from the Fire Team – Basic Course, adapted to participants’ previous knowledge, with major emphasis on practical training and drills.

This course is valid for 24 months.

The NORSOK R-003 standard, Safe Use of Lifting Equipment is the industry standard for operating lifting equipment on the Norwegian continental shelf.

The course, “Safe Use of Offshore Cranes”, builds on NORSOK R-003 and is an important means for satisfying governmental regulations for maintaining and verifying competence in the safe use of lifting equipment.

The course focuses ongood work practices, as well as good attitudes and understanding of safety for crane operations, in accordance with the NORSOK R-003 standard.

This course gives an introduction to the new version of R-003 which was launched in 2017.

The course contains references to the 2004 version of R-003, but the course in its entirety will be updated when the new version of R-003 is launched with an updated Appendix B.

Course Content:

-Introduction

-Rolls and responsibilities

-Planning and supervising

-Communication

-Supply vessels

-Load bearers

-Chemicals

-Lifting to and from the rig floor

-Using guy wires

-Lifting drilling pipes and casings

-Assembly and disassembly lifts

-Lifting scaffolding material and planks

-Operating blind

-Personnel lifts