Course catalogue

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%. 

The OPITO Internal Verifier Award delivered through Blended Learning requires the following:

Computer/Laptop

Webcam

Printer/scanner

The Blended learning is delivered in Stages:

Stage 1 Online registration 1 hour to complete

Stage 2 Self study of the workbook provided

Stage 3 A live webinar 1 day of 6 hours. (sessions run once per week)

The following units will be discussed and practical exercises completed on the live webinar following a 1 hour Exam:

1. Introduction to Internal Verification

1.1 The Purpose of Internal Verification

2. The Internal Verifier’s Role

2.1 Supporting Assessors

2.2 Monitoring and Verifying the Quality of Assessments

2.3 Record Keeping and Feedback

2.4 Assuring the Competence Process

Delegates attending this Internal Verifier Blended Learning training programme will be given a series of explanations and demonstrations that will identify what they are expected to know and do. This will be followed by practical exercises allowing delegates to rehearse their skills, knowledge and understanding of the Internal Verifier role. All practical exercises conducted on the live webinar shall use, wherever possible, the actual paperwork that the delegates are expected to use in their workplace.

Stage 4- Workplace verifications to be completed within 12 months of training to become a fully qualifed OPITO Internal verifier 

OPITO Internal Verifier Award Standard 

Performance management ensures that the day-to-day activities are focused towards achieving organizational goals. In this lesson, you will learn about setting SMART goals by implementing the SMART model. Whether you are using the SMART model to define the specifics of a small business goal or to manage an enterprise-wide project, you will find that this system lends clarity, focus, and flexibility to the art of goal setting.

• Explain SMART goals

• Identify SMART goal benefits and examples

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring and awarneess and understanding of welding operations and appropriate safety controls.

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 industry best practice in relation to welding operations

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of industry best practice in relation to welding 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 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%.

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?

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%.

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?

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%.

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 all 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)

Virtual webinar sessions running weekly with an ITB Trainer for a Q&A session. Join as many virtual sessions as needed to support to completion of the full SQA qualification. 

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 an ITB (or NVQ-level) assessor and participate, with other assessors in their workplace, in standardisation practice.

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 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%.

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?

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 the course for?

This course is aimed at individuals working in industrial sectors whose activities can impact the environment.

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 the course benefit me?

This course will give you a basic understanding of environmental ‘aspects’ and ‘impacts’ and explain the purpose of an Environmental Management System (EMS).

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay in compliance with legislative requirements. It will also explain how you can play your part in improving environmental performance.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are fully aware of the role of ISO 14001 in environmental management, you contribute to continual improvement in environmental performance, as well as ensuring that you operate in compliance with relevant regulations and legislation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

ISO 14001

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%.