Course catalogue

Who is this course for:
Maritime personnel, onshore and offshore.

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?
The course looks at the purpose of the ISM Code, which is to maintain safety in international shipping, reduce pollution from vessels, protect the exterior environment and prevent injury or loss of human life.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge of the purpose of the ISM Code.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code 

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code 

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

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 are at risk for being exposed to benzene.

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 awareness of benzene and provide best practice for work with benzene in oil and gas producing facilities.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of the impacts of benzene and familiar with best practice for work with benzene.

What standards are referred to in this course?
Norwegian Oil&Gas circulars NOG 130, 131&133
SOLAS - II/2/16.3.2
IMO circulars 1095 and 1220

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%.

Este curso está diseñado para permitirle:

• Definir qué se entiende por "caída de objetos".

• Identificar cuáles son las causas comunes de la caída de objetos y sus consecuencias y explicar la importancia de eliminar o reducir el riesgo de que ocurran incidents.

• Identificar las obligaciones de los empleadores y los empleados para eliminar los incidentes de caída de objetos.

• Identificar las áreas que presentan un alto potencial de lesiones al personal en caso de ocurrir un incidente de caída de objetos.

• Identificar ejemplos de malas prácticas.

• Describir las medidas que se deben adoptar para controlar el riesgo de caída de objetos

Who is this course for?

All relevant personnel.

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 personnel with an overview of the requirements and operation of a typical permit to work system

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the requirements and operation of a typical permit to work system

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974

HSG 250

The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002

The Freedom of Information Act

The Data Protection Act 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%.

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an introduction to corrosion in the Oil and Gas Industry

Target Audience: All relevant personnel

Learning Objectives

LO1 Define what is meant by corrosion and explain why it poses a risk to the Oil and Gas Industry

LO2 Identify areas where corrosion is commonly found in oil and gas facilities

LO3 Identify the elements which are necessary for corrosion to occur

LO4 Identify the main corrodents found in oil and gas facilities and explain how these can cause corrosion

LO5 Identify different types of corrosion

LO6 Explain how corrosion can impact wells and flowlines

LO7 Explain how corrosion can impact plant and pipelines

LO8 Explain how corrosion can impact gas systems

LO9 Explain how corrosion can impact water systems

LO10 Explain how corrosion can impact deadleg areas

LO11 Identify areas where external corrosion is most prevalent

LO12 Describe corrosion control measures

LO13 Explain how to play your part in minimising corrosion

Who is the course for?

Personnel who are involved in the preparation of dangerous goods for transportation by sea.

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 aims to provide learners with industry best practice in relation to the transportation of dangerous goods by sea. The course should enable personnel to recognise the classes of dangerous goods and to pack, mark, label and document articles and items correctly.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are familiar with industry best practice in relation to the transportation of dangerous goods by sea.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

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?

This course is aimed towards all personnel who use abrasive wheels in the workplace.

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 the hazards and controls associated with the use of abrasive wheels.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by providing personnel with knowledge of how to avoid risks and hazards when using abrasive wheels, subsequently reducing accidents and injuries in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course? 

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 

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 change management process.

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 management of change. The course focuses on the steps of the management of change process, the roles and responsibilities of personnel, and the risks involved in change management and their associated control measures.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the management of change process.

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 who are at risk from slips, trips and falls.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to increase learners’ awareness of the risks, and consequences, of slips, trips and falls in the workplace and the control measures and steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls, based on industry best practice.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies’ by reducing slip, trip and fall injuries among personnel.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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%.

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at individuals who work in industries or workplaces where mercury may be present.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an awareness of the hazards involved in working with and around mercury.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all necessary precautions are taken to reduce accidents or injuries resulting from working with or around mercury.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)

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%.

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of SIRP.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

To ensure that relevant personnel have a common and consistent approach to industry best practice in relation to SIRP operations

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice in relation to SIRP 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 with electricity in the Oil and Gas Industry.

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 a broad overview of common Electrical Safety Rules, and outlines best practice when working with electricity.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge of common Electrical Safety Rules, and the best practice when working with electricity, to reduce risk and injury at work.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Electricity at Work Regulations

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• Electricity at Work Safe Working Practices

• Offshore Electricity and Noise Regulations

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations

• Offshore Installations (Safety Case) 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 the course for?

All personnel involved in lifting operations.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an overview of the Banksman and Slinger roles, and how to carry out lifting operations safely.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of the Banksman and Slinger roles, to help ensure that lifting operations are carried out safely.

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 70%.

Who is this course for?

This eLearning course is aimed at individuals who are required to work with wells 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 learners with an overview of well integrity and its importance in maintaining safe and secure operations.

This course contains the following sections:

Section 1: Well Integrity Overview

Section 2: Well Categorisation and Well Barriers

Section 3: Well Design and the Cementing Process

Section 4: Human Factors in Well Integrity

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of well integrity and its importance in maintaining safe and secure operations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This 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?

Supervisors and employees who require an overview of Behavioural Observation Safety Systems.

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 introduction to behavioural observation safety systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

Behavioural observation safety systems aim to improve workplace safety by focussing on what personnel do, and why they do it, and then applying strategies that promote safe behaviours in the future.

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%.

Course goal: This course aims to increase learners’ awareness of the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and outline the legal duties and responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to PPE.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Define what is meant by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

LO2 Identify the different types of PPE 

LO3 Identify typical regulatory requirements associated with PPE

LO4 Describe the Hierarchy of Control measures and the use of PPE in relation to this

LO5 Explain the requirement for assessing the suitability and compatibility of PPE

LO6 Explain the maintenance requirements for PPE

LO7 Describe the duties and responsibilities of employees in relation to PPE

LO8 Explain the importance of PPE-related training, information and instruction

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at personnel from all sectors of the Oil and Gas Industry – government agencies, authorities, operators, contractors and service companies. It is especially valuable for newcomers to the industry and non-technical personnel working in areas like HR, finance, IT, contracts and administration who feel they could benefit from gaining a wider appreciation of the ‘bigger picture’.

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 each key phase of the exploration and production industry.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of each key phase of the exploration and production industry.

What standards are referred to in this course?
OSPAR Convention

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 work with pressurised cylinders, compressed gas or associated equipment.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of the use of pressurised cylinders, the risks involved and storage requirements.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the use of pressurised cylinders, the risks involved and storage requirements.

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%.

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?
Trainee Oil and Gas Operations Technicians / Deck Crew

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 use of storage tanks

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are introducted to the use of storage tanks

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%.

Course goal: This course aims to introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of Risk Assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace. 

Learning Objectives

LO1  Explain the principles of, and steps involved in, the Risk Assessment process

LO2  Explain that employers have a responsibility for completing Risk Assessments and that employees have a duty to follow Risk Assessment outcomes 

LO3  Identify a typical Risk Assessment form    

LO4  Explain the requirements of the Risk Assessment team 

LO5  Recognise and explain Risk Assessment terminology

LO6  Identify the different steps within the Risk Assessment process 

LO7  Identify common, industry-specific hazards

LO8  Determine the appropriate level of Risk Assessment that may be required

LO9  Explain how to use a Risk Matrix to evaluate the level of risk

LO10  Explain how to identify appropriate control measures based on the Hierarchy of Control

LO11  Explain what is meant by ‘Initial Risk’ and ‘Residual Risk’

LO12  Describe what to do if any Residual Risk remains too high

LO13  Explain how to carry out a Personal Risk Assessment and recognise its importance before each task 

LO14  Explain the importance of Dynamic Risk Assessment  

LO15  Identify situations where ‘Stopping the Job’ may apply

LO16  Explain the importance of communicating the outcomes of a Risk Assessment  

LO17  Understand the importance of communicating ‘Lessons Learned’