Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

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%.