Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

Personnel in oil and gas operations or technical roles.

Is previous experience required?

It is recommended you have completed the principles of well control course prior to undertaking this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of snubbing.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring your personnel have an overview of snubbing 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%.

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.

Course Goal:

This course aims to provide learners with an awareness of nitrogen and provide best practice for work involving nitrogen in oil and gas producing facilities

This course covers the following learning objectives: 

LO1 Define nitrogen

LO2 Describe the properties of nitrogen

LO3 Explain why nitrogen is used in the workplace

LO4 Describe the hazards associated with nitrogen

LO5 Explain the importance of carrying out a risk assessment

LO6 Give examples of control measures that can be used to limit exposure to nitrogen

LO7 Describe how to use breathing apparatus

LO8 Explain how nitrogen affects the human body

LO9 Identify correct emergency response actions

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%.

Course Goal:

This course aims to give an overview of US best practice in relation to rigging and lifting operations 

Learning Objectives:

Section 1: Introduction to Lifting and Rigging

LO1 Give an overview of the lifting operations used in the Oil and Gas Industry

LO2  Outline standards that govern lifting and rigging operations

LO3 Describe the relevant roles and responsibilities involved in lifting and rigging operations

LO4  Describe the role of the Responsible Person 

LO5  Describe the role of the Competent Person 

LO6  Describe the role of the Lift Supervisor 

LO7  Describe the role of the Technical Authority

LO8  Describe the role of the Spotter

LO9  Describe the role of the Crane Operator

LO10 Describe the role of the Rigger

LO11 Outline the main hazards associated with lifting and rigging operations

Section 2: Planning a Lift

LO12 Outline the documentation used in planning a lift 

LO13 Describe the purpose and general layout of a lift plan

LO14 Describe how using a lifting operations flowchart can help lift planning 

LO15 Describe the risk assessment process in lifting operations

LO16 Outline the importance of certification

LO17 Describe the use of lift plan checklist sheets

Section 3: Undertaking Lifts

LO18 Outline lifting equipment selection

LO19 Describe rigging selection

LO20 Outline positioning considerations 

LO21 Describe the Tool Box Talk

LO22 Outline pre-lift checks

LO23 Describe the safe execution of the lift

LO24 Describe the importance of stopping the job

LO25 Explain how lessons learned and a close-out report can assist in future lifts

Section 4: Rigging Operations without the Use of a Crane

LO26  Describe the use of structures as rigging anchor points

LO27  Describe the use of slings and the angle load factor

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of the protection against bloodborne pathogens in a first aid situation.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

This course is designed to give personnel a basic overview of how to treat a casualty who is injured at work and provide an awareness of the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and what to do if exposure occurs.

The course consists of following sections:

Section 1: Casualty Assessment

Section 2: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Section 3: Treating Different Types of Injuries

Section 4: Bloodborne Pathogens

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic overview of how to treat a casualty who is injured at work and provide an awareness of the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and what to do if exposure occurs.

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%.

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 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

Course Goal:

This course aims to provide an introduction to each key phase of the exploration and production industry in the US.

Learning Objectives 

1. History of the Oil and Gas Industry 

LO1 Give an overview of the origins of hydrocarbons

LO2 Explain how oil and gas reservoirs are formed

LO3 Identify types of reservoir rock and fluid properties

LO4 Explain the difference between Upstream vs. Downstream 

2. Energy Supply and Demand 

LO5 Give an overview of oil and gas supply and demand 

LO6 Give an overview of the costs involved in oil and gas production

LO7 Identify global oil and gas fields 

3. Field Life Cycle

LO8 Give an overview of the stages involved in the exploration and production process

LO09 Give an overview of the processes and methods used to search for oil and gas

LO10 Explain how oil and gas discoveries are developed

LO11 Explain the purpose of seismic technology

LO12 Describe the differences between onshore and offshore developments

LO13 Give an overview of how offshore platforms and pipelines are installed

LO14 Give an overview of the equipment and processes involved in drilling a well

LO15 Explain how to complete a well and prepare it for production

LO16 Identify different types of oil and gas structures

LO17 Describe what is meant by ‘shallow water’ and ‘deep water’ developments

LO18 Explain reservoir production mechanisms

LO19 Give an overview of artificial lift systems

LO20 Explain what is meant by well stimulation 

LO21 Explain the process for the production and treatment of reservoir fluids

LO22 Identify the main methods used to transport offshore oil and gas onshore 

LO23 Explain the process of refining oil and gas 

LO24 Provide an overview of well workover operations

LO25 Give an overview of decommissioning obligations and solutions 

The Future

LO26 Give an overview of future energy demand

LO27 Explain how to ensure security of supply

Presentation

This training course provides a general overview of the MARPOL requirements to prevent air pollution from ships and offshore units.

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to:

Know the international regulations related to the prevention of air pollution from ships and offshore units.

Understand the requirements for the control of emissions of substances from ships and offshore units.

Get familiar with the requirements concerning shipboard incineration and fuel oil quality.

Understand the concept of energy efficiency and related MARPOL requirements.

Know the various surveys required and the different certificates and documents to be available on board.

Program

Application

International regulations: ozone-depleting substances (ODS), nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Control of emissions

o Ozone-depleting substances (ODS)

o Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

o Sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter

o Volatile organic compounds (VOC)

Shipboard incineration

Fuel oil quality

Bunker delivery notes

Energy efficiency design index (EEDI)

Ship energy efficiency management plan (SEEMP)

Survey and certification

Certificate

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded:

A Certificate of MARPOL Air Pollution, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of MARPOL Air Pollution is obtained after completion of the course and passing the online test.

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%.

Who is this course for?

All personnel involved in trenching and excavation activities.

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 hazards specific to trenching and excavation activities. 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the hazards specific to trenching and excavation activities. 

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 involved in welding operations in the workplace in the US.

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 OSHA safe working practices in relation to welding operations.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of OSHA safe working practices 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%.

Course Goal: 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.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Explain why the effective management of change is an essential part of operations in the Oil and Gas Industry

LO2 Define ‘change’

LO3 Describe the key stages in the management of change process 

LO4 Identify the key roles and responsibilities involved in effective management of change 

LO5 Identify the risks associated with management of change

LO6 Explain how the risks associated with management of change can be managed

Who is this course for?

Personnel at all levels in an organisation will benefit from this awareness course.

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 a basic introduction to workplace emergencies and evacuations.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic introduction to workplace emergencies and evacuations.

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 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

Presentation

This training course is based on the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea - 1972, (COLREG 72), which aims at determining the signalling system requirements for safe navigation.

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to: Get familiar with steering and sailing rules. Understand the meaning and the positioning of navigation lights. Know the requirements of the Convention concerning lights, shapes and sound signals.

Program

Application and responsibilities

Definitions

Steering and sailing rules

o Conduct of the vessel in any conditions of visibility

o Conduct of the vessel in sight of one another

o Conduct of the vessel in restricted visibility

Lights and shapes

o Technical specification of lights

o Technical specification of shapes

o Definitions

o Visibility of lights

o Applicability: power-driven vessels, towing and pushing, sailing vessels, fishing vessels, vessels not under command, vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, vessels constrained by their draught, anchored vessels and vessels aground

Sound and light signals

o Whistle

o Bell

o Gong

o Vessel equipment for sound signals

o Manoeuvring and warning signals

o Sound signals in restricted visibility

Certificate

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded the following qualifications:

Certificate of COLREG awarded by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of COLREG, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore, is obtained after completing the course and passing the qualification examination.

Presentation

This training course provides general information about cybersecurity in the Maritime Industry. It describes the main cybersecurity issues regarding the use of computer-based equipment in the professional environment and proposes ways to protect oneself from hackers.

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to:

Understand that we are living in a digital ultra-connected world;

Know about main cyberattacks and ways to keep protected from them;

Enforce main cybersecurity rules on ships;

Understand Internet best practices and implement them;

Be cautious when using social networks.

Program

Digital revolution

o Digitalization transforms the world, your environment, your work on ships

o You are connected = you are vulnerable

o Internet is NOT a lawless zone

Cyberattacks on board and on a daily basis

o What is ransomware, and how to react to it

o How to use antivirus

o How to care about and protect data

o Why updates are necessary

o Why be cautious with unknown Wi-Fi networks

E-mail (professional and personal) best practices

o How to recognize corrupted e-mails from legit ones

o Think before you click

o How to react to the detection of a suspicious e-mail

Passwords

o How to protect them, how to generate them

Social networks

o Have you become a “like” addict

o Protect your e-reputation

o Protect your Company e-reputation

Your digital environment on board

o Your ship is like a connected factory

o How to react in case of a potential cybersecurity breach/incident

Certificate

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded:

A Certificate of Cybersecurity Awareness in Maritime Environment, issued by Bureau Veritas

Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Cybersecurity Awareness in Maritime Environment is obtained after completing the course and passing the online test.

Presentation

This training course describes the various elements of the ship's structure, the loads acting on the structure and the required strength of the ship's structure to sustain such loads.

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to:

Know the typical structural arrangements of different ship types. Understand stiffened panels as the fundamental structural units in ship structures and know the different framing systems used in ship construction

Know the different types of loads acting on the ship's structure and understand the static sea pressure and the wave induced dynamic sea pressure. Understand the concept of net loading on the ship's structure, shear forces and bending moments. Get familiar with fatigue loads

Understand the stresses on ship's structure including longitudinal stresses on hull girder, stresses on primary supporting structure and local stresses and the strength of the ships structure. Get familiar with fatigue strength and understand the corrosion and the net scantling approach.

Program

Module 1 – Elements of Ship Structure

Main ship types

Materials used in shipbuilding

Structural elements: Plating, profiles, stiffened panels, midship section, web frame

Framing systems: Longitudinal framing, mixed framing, transverse framing

Breakdown of ship structures: Double bottom, side shell, deck, bulkheads, engine room structure, peak tanks

Module 2 – Loads on Ship Structure

Classification of loads acting on ship structure

Static and dynamic loads

Sea pressure

Internal loads

Net load on structure

Bending moment and shear force

Alternate loading condition

Module 3 – Strength of Ship Structure

Ship structural strength

Stress classification

Spreading of loads through the ships structure

Hull girder strength

Strength of primary structure

Finite element modelling analysis

Strength of plates and stiffeners: Stress check, section modulus, buckling strength

Fatigue strength

Corrosion of ship's structure, consequences of general corrosion

Net scantling approach

Certificate

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded:

A Certificate of Ship's Structure Fundamentals, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Ship's Structure Fundamentals is obtained after completing the course and passing the online test.

Presentation

This training course composed of 2 modules provides an overview of the requirements of the Ballast Water Management International Convention and the technical aspects related to the ballast water treatment equipment.

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to:

Understand the background of the Ballast Water Management Convention, its structure and the most important regulations

Know the difference between the ballast water exchange and the performance standards

Understand the role of all stakeholders and actors

Be familiar with the approval, inspections, commissioning and tests of Ballast Water

Management systems

Understand the survey and certification requirements

Be familiar with the different technologies used and the installation requirements

Program

Module 1 – BWM Regulatory Aspects

Background

The Ballast Water Management Convention

Duties of the main stakeholders 

Ballast Water Management Standards

USCG Position 

Module 2 – BWM Technical Aspects

BWM Surveys

International Ballast Water Management Certificate

BWM System Approval

Sampling

Ballast water treatment systems technologies

Ballast water treatment systems installation

Certificate

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded:

A Certificate of Ballast Water Management, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Ballast Water Management is obtained after completion of the course and passing the online test. 

Presentation 

This training course provides general information about welding of aluminium structures. It contains an introduction to aluminium properties and describe the main issues regarding weldability of aluminium and its alloys. 

Objectives 

On completion of the training, students will be able to: 

Know the properties of aluminium and its alloys comparing to steel 

Understand the issues regarding weldability of aluminium alloys 

Recognize the main problems that can arise during design and production of aluminium ship’s structures 

Know the suitable welding processes for joining of aluminium ship hull 

Understand the application of bimetallic joints. 

Program 

Properties of aluminium alloys 

o Specific properties 

o Heat treatable and non-heat treatable aluminium alloys 

o Marine aluminium alloys 

o Designation of aluminium alloys 

Weldability of aluminium 

o Characteristics of aluminium referring to welding 

o Main issues: gas porosity, oxide inclusions and lack of fusion, hot cracking, reduced 

strength in the weld and heat affected zone, distortion 

o Choice of filler material 

Welding processes for aluminium 

o MIG aluminium welding 

o TIG aluminium welding 

o Typical defects in aluminium welding 

Joining of steel and aluminium in shipbuilding 

o Bimetallic strip for transition joints 

Preparation and design of welds 

o Guidelines for aluminium joint design 

o Examples of joints 

o Application of backing 

o Defects caused by poor preparation 

o Recommendations for aluminium welding

Certificate 

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded the following qualifications:

Certificate of Aluminium Welding awarded by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Aluminium Welding, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore, is obtained after completing the course and passing the qualification examination. 

Presentation 

This training course provides a general introduction to dynamic positioning systems, which are computer-controlled systems that automatically maintain the vessel's position and heading by using their propellers and thrusters. 

Objectives 

On completion of the training, students will be able to: 

Get familiar with dynamic positioning systems. 

Know the main components of dynamic positioning systems, equipment used and installation. 

Know the Class requirements in terms of surveys and tests of dynamic positioning systems 

Program 

History 

Characteristics and scope of DP systems 

Applications 

Equipment class 

Classification notations 

System configuration: power system, thruster system, control system, position reference systems, computer system, display system 

Redundancy 

o Redundant systems 

o System failures 

o Redundancy concept 

o Terms 

o Single fault tolerance 

o FMEA 

Design environment 

Essential non-DP systems 

Performance analysis 

Operational requirements 

System components 

o Power system 

o Thruster system 

o DP control system 

o Position reference system: acoustical, taut-wire and other reference systems 

Scope of DP surveys 

o Inspections at works 

o Surveys during construction, tests and trials 

o Surveys during operation: Annual and Renewal surveys, operational test, Occasional surveys

Certificate 

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded the following qualifications:

Certificate of Introduction to DP System awarded by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Introduction to DP System, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore, is obtained after completing the course and passing the qualification examination.