Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

This course is for any person who interacts with, or is responsible for, the specification, design, operation and maintenance of assets that employ safety instrumented systems.

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 awareness of the purpose and nature of safety systems deployed to protect people, the environment and plant in the areas that you work.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel have an understanding of safety instrumented systems.

What standards are referenced in the course?

IEC 61508

IEC 61511

IEC 62061

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 the decommissioning process and an overview of the regulations governing decommissioning on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS).

Who is the course for?

All relevant personnel

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%.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Give an overview of the history of oil and gas production on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS)

LO2 Explain why decommissioning activity is increasing on the UKCS

LO3 Describe what is meant by ‘decommissioning’

LO4 Explain the scope of decommissioning on the UKCS

LO5 Provide an overview of relevant decommissioning legislation and regulations

LO6 Explain the impact of the Brent Spar incident on decommissioning regulation

LO7 Provide an overview of the OSPAR Decision 98/3

LO8 Identify the different phases of the decommissioning lifecycle

LO9 Provide a basic overview of well plugging and abandonment 

LO10 Provide an overview of the different methods of decommissioning

LO11 Provide examples of decommissioning projects on the UKCS

LO12 Give examples of the types of hazards which may be encountered during decommissioning

Who is this course for?

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 wireline equipment and its operation.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of wireline equipment and its operation.

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

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 awareness of how gas hydrates may be formed and the effects that they can have on pipeline flow assurance. The course examines what hydrates are, how they are formed and their molecular structure. It discusses flow assurance, details the risks of pipeline plugging by hydrates, and outlines the various methods of controlling hydrate formation.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of how gas hydrates may be formed and the effects that they can have on pipeline flow assurance.

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?

All personnel who are involved in offshore drilling.

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 well control and the systems used in the process and is based upon the International Well Control Forum (IWCF) Level 1 Syllabus.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies by ensuring personnel have an understanding of well control and the relevant systems.

What standards are referred to in this course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in this course.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?
Process Operators

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 awareness of how wax may be formed and controlled and the effects that it can have on pipeline flow. The course examines what wax is and how it is formed. It discusses flow assurance, details the risks of pipeline plugging by wax, and outlines the various methods of controlling wax formation.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of how wax may be formed and controlled and the effects that it can have on pipeline flow.

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 at any level in the organisation to provide an introduction to drilling technology.

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 the Oil and Gas Industry and the different stages required for extracting and producing hydrocarbons.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have been introduced to the Oil and Gas Industry and the different stages required for extracting and producing hydrocarbons.

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?
Process Operators

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 awareness of the issues surrounding the transportation and deposition of sand and explore its connection to integrity management and process management

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of the issues surrounding the transportation and deposition of sand and explore its connection to integrity management and process management

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 is designed to enable all personnel to have a common and consistent approach to both company and industry best practice in relation to managing produced water.

This course contains 7 sections:

Section 1: Introduction to the Oilfield Water Cycle 

Section 2: Production Streams and Disposal Management 

Section 3: Produced Water Discharges - Environmental and Regulatory Requirements

Section 4: Produced Water Treatment Principles

Section 5: Produced Water Treatment Equipment

Section 6: Produced Water Chemical Management 

Section 7: Oilfield Water Cycle Summary

Who is the course for?

This course is for those involved in performing process isolations, such as plant managers, operations staff, HSE managers and maintenance personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with safety information for working with process isolations.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide learners with an understanding of the hazards involved in process isolations and ways to mitigate the likelihood of accidents occurring during process isolation operations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

There are no standards or legislation 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%.

Course goal: This course aims to provide all relevant personnel with an overview of best practices in Mechanical Isolations

Course Sections:

1. Introduction to Mechanical Isolations

2. Roles and Responsibilities

3. Safety Critical Manual Valves (SCMVs)

4. Planning Isolations

5. Performing Isolations

6. Isolation Security

7. HP/LP Systems

8. Reinstatement of Plant

Doel van de cursus: Deze cursus is erop gericht al het relevante personeel een overzicht te geven van de beste praktijken inzake mechanische isolaties

Cursusdelen:

1. Introductie tot mechanische isolaties

2. Functies en verantwoordelijkheden

3. Handbediende veiligheidskritische kleppen (HVKK's)

4. Isolaties plannen 

5. Isolaties uitvoeren

6. Isolatiebeveiliging

7. HD/LD-systemen

8. Herplaatsing van installatie