Course catalogue

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?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of blinding, venting and pressure relief methods and associated safety measures.

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 blinding, venting and pressure relief in oil and gas operations

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to blinding, venting and pressure relief in oil and gas operations

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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of common drains found offshore and their importance.

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 introduce learners to the different types of drain systems found in the Oil and Gas Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to the different types of drain systems found in the Oil and Gas Industry.

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%. 

Who is this course for?

Trainee 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 Seawater and Firewater systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of Seawater and Firewater systems.

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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness and understanding of radio operation and required communication methods.

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 overview of the steps to be taken, and the terminology and phraseology to be used, by radio operators when communicating with offshore helicopter traffic.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure all involved personnel understand a common methodoclogy of the steps to be taken, and the terminology and phraseology to be used, by radio operators when communicating with offshore helicopter traffic.

What standards are referred to in this course?

MAR Regulations

UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA)’s Guidelines for the Management of Offshore Helideck Operations

Civil Aviation Authority’s CAP 452 Aeronautical Radio Station Operator’s Guide

CAP 413 Radiotelephony Manual

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 who work in the oil & gas industry and are involved with oil and gas extraction.

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 the knowledge required to understand oil and gas extraction.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of oil and gas extraction.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The American Petroleum Institute (API)

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed each section of 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 section and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of glycol regeneration.

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 overview of the process of glycol regeneration

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the process of glycol regeneration.

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%.

Who is this course for?

Trainee Oil and Gas Operations Technicians

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 an overview of fuel systems

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of fuel systems

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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of ORAs.

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 ensure that relevant personnel have a common and consistent approach to company and industry best practice in relation to operational risk assessment.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a common and consistent approach to company and industry best practice in relation to operational risk assessment.

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%.

The VIRSEC Maritime English Test for Deck Ratings is designed to assist ship operators and employers make recruiting decisions by assessing the English language competency of Seafarers at a Deck Rating position working on board any vessel.

The Test is designed around the approved guidelines for Maritime English developed by the IMO. These guidelines are combined with internationally recognised methods for English language testing to form a rigorous and accurate testing system.

Regulations:

The English Tests are designed from the ground up using approved guidelines from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO Model English course 3.17); IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCPs); and consistent with the framework set out by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.

Why Take This Test With VIRSEC:

What makes VIRSEC different from the others? Below are some of the benefits of taking this online Test with VIRSEC:

• CPD Accredited Online Test
• Randomised Questioning
• Adheres to International Standards
• Position-Focused Questions
• Assesses 5 Primary Language Skills

Test Duration:

The user must attempt the Test in 90 minutes, and in one sitting. If a candidate does not complete the exam within the duration, they will fail any unanswered questions.

Who is this course for?

Maritime personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of maritime Protection and Indemnity insurance.

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 personnel with an awareness of the principles of maritime Protection and Indemnity Insurance.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an understanding of the maritime Protection and Indemnity Insurance. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Marine Insurance 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 70%.

Who is this course for?
All well intervention personnel working with tools where explosives are an integrated part of the operation

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 give learners an introduction to explosives used in well intervention operations

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an introduction to explosives used in well intervention operations

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?

Personnel who are required to work with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will enable you to describe the information provided in a P&ID and explain why this information is useful.

How will the course benefit my company?

Personnel who are able read and understand the information provided in P&IDs are better able to troubleshoot system problems.

What standards are referenced in the 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 100%.

The VIRSEC Maritime English Test for Junior Deck Officers is designed to assist ship operators and employers make recruiting decisions by assessing the English language competency of Seafarers at a Junior Officer position working on board any vessel.

The Test is designed around the approved guidelines for Maritime English developed by the IMO. These guidelines are combined with internationally recognised methods for English language testing to form a rigorous and accurate testing system.

Regulations:

The English Tests are designed from the ground up using approved guidelines from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO Model English course 3.17); IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCPs); and consistent with the framework set out by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.

Why Take This Test With VIRSEC:

What makes VIRSEC different from the others? Below are some of the benefits of taking this online Test with VIRSEC:

• CPD Accreditated Online Test
• Randomised Questioning
• Adheres to International Standards
• Position-Focused Questions
• Assesses 5 Primary Language Skills

Test Duration:

The user must attempt the Test in 90 minutes, and in one sitting. If a candidate does not complete the exam within the duration, they will fail any unanswered questions.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness and understanding of security within operations.

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 an overview of personal security risks, information security risks and site security risks and their associated risk reduction methods

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of personal security risks, information security risks and site security risks and their associated risk reduction methods

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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of asset stability.

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 a basic understanding of the principles of asset stability.

This course consists of following sections:

Section One: ‘An Introduction to Asset Stability’

Section Two: ‘Understanding the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ Curve)’

Section Three: ‘Free Surface Effect’

Section Four: ‘Stability Criteria and Regulations’

Section Five: ‘Structural Strength’

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the principles of asset stability.

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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of the management of hydrocarbon releases.

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 an overview of managing hydrocarbon releases

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of managing hydrocarbon releases

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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awarneess or understanding of hydraulic systems.

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 introduce learners to the different types of hydraulic systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure a minimum company understanding of different types of hydraulic systems found in the Oil and Gas Industry.

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%. 

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness and understanding of the common ways rigging equipment is used.

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 give an overview of the safe use of rigging equipment.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the safe use of rigging equipment.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998

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 requiring awareness and understanding of Natural Gas & LNG and associated HSE considerations.

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 improve your knowledge of Natural Gas Liquid and LNG including transport and HSE considerations.

This course contains nine modules:

Module 1: An Overview of Gas Liquids

Module 2: Chemical and Physical Properties of Gas Liquids

Module 3: Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Module 4: Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Recovery

Module 5: Removal of Natural Gas Impurities

Module 6: Liquefaction of Natural Gas

Module 7: Shore-Based Storage of Gas Liquids

Module 8: Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas

Module 9: Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Issues of Gas Liquids

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an understanding of NLG, LNG, transportation and HSE considerations.

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%.