Course catalogue

Course Goal: To increase learners’ awareness of the risks of hand-arm vibration and the effects that it can cause. The course also looks at the control measures that should be taken to reduce exposure to vibration, based on industry best practice.

Who is the course for?

All onshore and offshore personnel that use vibration-inducing equipment.

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 Describe hand-arm vibration and the effects it can cause 

LO2 Explain what Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is and how to identify its early symptoms

LO3 Identify the types of jobs and equipment that are most likely to involve hand-arm vibration and expose workers to the risk of health effects

LO4 Explain the duties of employers under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations

LO5 Outline the measures that employees can take to reduce the risk of HAVS

LO6 Outline the duties of equipment manufacturers and suppliers in reducing vibration risks

LO7 Describe the process of assessing the vibration risk to employees in accordance with the Exposure Action Value (EAV) and Exposure Limit Value (ELV)

LO8 Describe the control measures that should be taken to reduce exposure to vibration

LO9 Explain the importance of monitoring exposure to vibration, and health surveillance

LO10 Explain the importance of information and training in reducing the risks to health from vibration

Who is the course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of typical flanges and gaskets and their functions.

Is previous experience required?

It is recommended you have operational experience prior to undertaking this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of typical flanges and gaskets found in the Oil and Gas Industry.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to the role of of typical flanges and gaskets in operations.

What standards are referenced in the 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 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 introduction to Gas Compression.

The course has seven modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Gas Compression

Module 2: Gas Compression Systems

Module 3: Gas Compressors and their Principles

Module 4: Gas Compressors and their Components

Module 5: Gas Compression Systems: Controlling Surge

Module 6: Gas Compression Systems: Start-up and Shutdown

Module 7: Gas Compression Systems: Innovation

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have had an introduction to Gas Compression.

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%.This course has seven modules:

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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel who require awareness and understanding of the hazards and controls of common compressed air uses.

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 encourage the safe use of compressed air and describes the ways in which compressed air can be dangerous as well as how to minimise the risks of such dangers occurring

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introducted  to safe use of compressed air and describes the ways in which compressed air can be dangerous as well as how to minimise the risks of such dangers occurring

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%.