Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

For all personnel who are involved in working with gas turbines.

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 introduction to gas turbines and how they are designed and operated.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of gas turbines and how they are designed and operated.

What standards are referred to in this course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in this course.

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%.

FAST TRACK is a learning method which provides you with bespoke learning content by identifying any knowledge gaps you may have in a particular subject area.

FAST TRACK is a pre-assessment learning tool which is designed to assess your existing knowledge of a particular subject area. The pre-assessment uses a pool of questions to test your current knowledge. The results of this assessment help identify your personal knowledge gaps. FAST TRACK then automatically creates a bespoke course to address these knowledge gaps.

This FAST TRACK course assesses the following Learning Objectives:

LO1 Define what is meant by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
LO2 Identify the different types of PPE
LO3 Identify the legal duties and obligations surrounding 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?

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 an overview of an employees right to implement their 'Stop Work Authority'. This course in Stop Work Authority is divided into and covers the following topics: Imminent danger, stop work procedure, right to refuse work and unsafe conditions.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of an employees right to omplement their 'Stop Work Authority'.

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 100%.

Ce cours vise à vous permettre de :

• Définir le terme « manutention manuelle » et expliquer l'importance de la sécurisation des opérations de manutention manuelle 

• Identifier les types de blessures susceptibles de se produire par suite d’opérations de manutention manuelle 

• Identifier la législation mise en place pour réguler les opérations de manutention manuelle

• Décrire les responsabilités attribuées aux employeurs et aux employés par la législation sur les opérations de manutention manuelle

• Expliquer l'importance de l'évaluation des risques liés aux opérations de manutention manuelle 

• Identifier les facteurs à prendre en compte quand on évalue des opérations de manutention manuelle et identifier les manières de réduire les risques de blessure 

• Décrire les bonnes techniques de manutention pour un levage, une poussée et une traction des charges sûrs, et

• Expliquer les exigences en matière de formation associées aux opérations de manutention manuelle

À l'issue de ce cours, vous devriez pouvoir :

• Identifier les risques inhérents à un travail en hauteur et expliquer l'importance de la planification et de la gestion des risques

• Identifier les exigences législatives et réglementaires qui aident au contrôle des travaux en hauteur

• Décrire les principales méthodes d'accès pour travailler en hauteur et les différents types d'équipement pour le travail en hauteur 

• Décrire la hiérarchie de contrôle pour la gestion et la sélection de l'équipement lié au travail en hauteur

• Expliquer comment utiliser  correctement un harnais de sécurité, et

• Décrire les règles pour travailler avec des échelles et des échafaudages ainsi que l'importance de l'inspection de l'équipement

This course provides an introduction to the understanding of gas in high risk work situations.  It describes real dangers and explains about the most common types of gas.  The course provides increased understanding and knowledge of elements of risk when working in areas exposed to gas, and knowledge of how best to protect yourself, and others, using proper equipment. Users shall become acquainted with the possibilities and limitations presented by gas measurement equipment, in relevant situations.

Course Content

- Introduction

- Relevant terms

- Air and closed spaces

- Oxygen measurement

- Explosive gases

- Toxic gases

- Conclusion

Who is this course for?

Trainee Oil and Gas Operations Technicians.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course, but it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of potable water systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course aims to provide personnel with an overview of potable water systems.

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%.

The aim of this training programme is to impart the initial training to enable trainee competence assessors, now referred to as learners, to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills which underpin the tasks to be performed as a Competence Assessor.

The objectives of this training are that learners will be able to:

(a) Understand the principals and corresponding roles and responsibilities involved in competence assessment

(b) Plan and carry out an assessment

(c) Monitor and verify assessment records

(d) Objectively review and assess different types of evidence

(e) Understand the importance of robust record keeping

(f) Deliver assessment feedback

The OPITO Competence Assessor Award delivered through Blended Learning requires the following:

Computer/Laptop

Webcam

Printer/scanner

The Blended Learning is delivered in Stages. Access to the e-learning modules are in My Training tab in the Training portal. Stage 1 & 2 are found in the OPITO Competence Assessor Award e-learning module 1. 

Stage 1 - Online registration 1 hour to complete

Stage 2- E-learning modules Self-study 5/6 hours recommended

Stage 3- Live instructor webinar and online test 1 full day (sessions run twice weekly)

Stage 4- Upon successful completion of the training, and with evidence that the skills and knowledge have been successfully applied in the workplace, the learner would be eligible to conduct workplace assessments, providing they themselves are technically competent in the discipline being assessed. Following this training, it will be the responsibility of the employing organisation to allow each assessor to gain further experience. 

Course goal: This course provides learners with an awareness of the COSHH regulations, and how they control work with hazardous substances.


FAST TRACK is a learning method which provides you with bespoke learning content by identifying any knowledge gaps you may have in a particular subject area.

FAST TRACK is a pre-assessment learning tool which is designed to assess your existing knowledge of a particular subject area. The pre-assessment uses a pool of questions to test your current knowledge. The results of this assessment help identify your personal knowledge gaps. FAST TRACK then automatically creates a bespoke course to address these knowledge gaps.

This FAST TRACK course assesses the following Learning Objectives:

LO1 Explain the CoSHH regulations and their applicability to the Oil and Gas Industry
LO2 Explain the legal obligations under CoSHH for both employees and employers, and explain the REACH regulations
LO3 Explain the health effects of working with hazardous substances, and the various ways that these can enter the body
LO4 Explain the use of Material Safety Data Sheets, Labels and Assessments within the CoSHH regulations
LO5 Explain the common labelling system and identify the standard symbols
LO6 Explain the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment
LO7 Explain requirements for storage, handling and disposal of hazardous substances
LO8 Define the control measures for handling hazardous substances and explain the control hierarchy
LO9 Explain the process for dealing with hazardous substances in the event of a spill
LO10 Define the recording and reporting process within the CoSHH Regulations

Who is this course for?

Personnel responsible for assisting helicopters to land safely offshore (Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and Helideck Assistant (HDA))

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 provider learners with industry best practice in relation to Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) duties and consists of the following sections:

Section 1: Laws and Regulations Governing Helicopter Traffic

Section 2: Introducing the Helideck: Markings and Equipment

Section 3: In Flight Mode: Preparing for a Typical Helicopter Flight

Section 4: Managing Helideck Operations

Section 5: The Importance of Communication

Section 6: Aviation Fuel and Refuelling Operations

Section 7: Fire Safety

Section 8: Managing Emergency Situations

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice in relation to Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) duties

What standards are referred to in this course?

- Management of Offshore Helideck Operations 1993

- Civil Aviation Publication (CAP) 437

- Well (Design and Construction, etc.) Regulations 1996 Approved Codes of Practice

Legislation referred to: 

- UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA)

- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

- Maritime and Coastguard Agency

- United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS)

- International Air Transport Association (IATA)

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 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 an overview of the hazards associated with the use of portable hand tools and the measures that should be in place to control the risk of injury

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the hazards associated with the use of portable hand tools and the measures that should be in place to control the risk of injury

What standards are referred to in this course?

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (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%.

Course goal: This course is designed to inform and train people to achieve a much higher level of understanding of roles, responsibilities and accountabilities within SSOW. It aims to ensure that all members of the global Oil and Gas workforce have a consistent and common understanding and approach to Control of Work to enable it to be consistently applied across the Industry.

Target Audience: Work Party Members

Sections:

Section 1: Course Overview

Section 2: Introduction to Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)

Section 3: Case Studies

Section 4: Work Control Certificates and Supporting Documentations

Section 5: SSOW Roles and Responsibilities

Section 6: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Section 7: Communication

Section 8: SSOW User

Section 9: Course Summary

Who is the course for?

Personnel who require knowledge or awareness of dangerous goods within HEMS operations.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

This course is part of the required trainings for HEMS operating crew, and covers classification of dangerous goods, how dangerous goods is divided into hazard classes, how it should be marked and labelled and what emergency procedures should contain.

This course must be repeated every 24 months.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are familiar with the classification of dangerous goods, how dangerous goods is divided into hazard classes, how it should be marked and labelled and what emergency procedures should contain.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

• International Air Transport Association (IATA)

À l'issue de ce cours, vous devriez pouvoir:

•  Expliquer l'importance de la prévention des déversements

•  Identifier les sources de déversements potentielles

•  Décrire les impacts environnementaux potentiels associés aux déversements

•  Décrire les contrôles réglementaires associés à la prévention et à l'intervention en cas de déversement

•  Expliquer l'objectif des plans d'urgence en cas de pollution par hydrocarbures (PUPH)

•  Identifier les actions à prendre et les exigences en matière de signalement en cas de déversement, et

•  Décrire les actions quotidiennes que tout le personnel peut prendre pour empêcher des déversements mineurs

Ce cours est destiné à vous présenter les bonnes pratiques de l'industrie concernant le travail avec accès à des espaces confinés.

Lorsque ce cours sera terminé, vous devriez pouvoir :

• Expliquer les exigences dictées par les bonnes pratiques de l'industrie relatives au travail impliquant l'accès à des espaces confinés.

Who is this course for?

Personnel who require an awareness of scaffolding operations.

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 a brief overview of scaffolding safety.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel have an overview of the requirements for the safe use of scaffolding during operations.

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?

All 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 learners with the knowledge of how to assess when it is safe to tackle a fire, information on different types of extinguisher, and an overview of how to operate a fire extinguisher safely.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have the knowledge of how to assess when it is safe to tackle a fire, information on different types of extinguisher, and an overview of how to operate a fire extinguisher safely.

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%.

FAST TRACK is a learning method which provides you with bespoke learning content by identifying any knowledge gaps you may have in a particular subject area.

FAST TRACK is a pre-assessment learning tool which is designed to assess your existing knowledge of a particular subject area. The pre-assessment uses a pool of questions to test your current knowledge. The results of this assessment help identify your personal knowledge gaps. FAST TRACK then automatically creates a bespoke course to address these knowledge gaps.

This course covers the following learning objectives:

LO1 Explain the importance of reducing and managing waste in general

LO2 Identify the different types of waste that are generated offshore

LO3 Describe the environmental impacts associated with waste streams

LO4 Identify the regulatory controls relating to waste

LO5 Describe the waste hierarchy

LO6 Explain the ways in which companies can manage and control waste to minimise environmental impact

LO7 Describe the everyday actions that all personnel can take in order to minimise waste

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’

Who is this course for?

All employees at all levels of the organisation who require an awareness of steps to take in the event of armed attack.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

The main idea behind the course is that knowledge about and reflection on what to do makes us feel more confident and able to make informed choices.  In a public area or at work, are you aware of what the premises look like, and how you can evacuate if a situation should occur? In order of priority you should act in this way; Run, Hide, Fight!

The course describes these guidelines in more details and also allows the user to reflect upon various aspects of an armed attack.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the priorities should an armed attack occur.

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?

There is no exam upon completion of this course.