Course catalogue

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 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 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?

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?
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 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%.

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%.

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 who require a basic understanding of the operation of diesel engines and the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

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 how diesel engines operate, their components and their use within the industry. It will also outline the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of how diesel engines operate and the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

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%.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at all personnel involved in operations involving the use of seals, 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 an overview of the role and application of seals and gaskets.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of the role and application of seals and gaskets.

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?
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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of (Material) Safety Data Sheets ((M)SDS) for chemicals.

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 the structure and information contained in Safety Data Sheets.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of Safety Data Sheets and how your role may require to understand certain information contained in the sheets.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009

CLP Regulation

REACH Regulation

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) 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 surface preparation 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 introduce learners to the requirements for maintaining surface preparation.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to the requirements for maintaining surface preparation.

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%. 

Course goal: This course aims to give personnel the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with noise in the workplace.

Target Audience: All personnel who could potentially be exposed to noise in the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Describe what noise-induced hearing loss is, and identify the early warning signs and symptoms to look out for

LO2 Explain the workings of the human ear, how noise exposure causes damage, and the effects of such damage

LO3 Explain the responsibilities and duties of employers and employees under current legislation

LO4 Explain how noise is measured and identify the noise levels above which employers should take action to reduce exposure

LO5 Explain the risk assessment requirements

LO6 Identify the control measures that should be taken to reduce exposure to noise

LO7 Explain the requirements for hearing protection; how to use the different methods of hearing protection and the importance of maintaining hearing protection

LO8 Explain the importance of healthsurveillance

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of the common safety methods when using scaffolding over the sea.

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 requirements for safe scaffolding operations over sea.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the requirements for the safe use of scaffolding over the sea.

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%.