Course catalogue

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an awareness of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) and provide best practice for managing NORM in oil and gas producing facilities.

Who is the course for?

All personnel who may be exposed to NORM in the workplace

This course aims to provide an awareness of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) and provide best practice for managing NORM in oil and gas producing facilities.

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 Define what is meant by NORM

LO2 Explain what is meant by ‘radioactive material’ and the difference between alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays

LO3 Identify where NORM is found 

LO4 Describe the risks and hazards associated with NORM

LO5 Explain the purpose of radiation monitors 

LO6 Explain the importance of proper work planning

LO7 Identify control measures that can be used to minimise the risk posed by NORM

LO8 Describe the PPE that should be used when working with NORM

LO9 Explain how to limit decontamination and correctly dispose of NORM

After completing this course, participants will have the knowledge required to pass the IWCF Certification test. The IWCF Certification in Norway is a government imposed certificate for leading well service personnel and must be renewed every two years.

Course Content

- Self-study before the course starts

- Teaching and assignments

- Practical exercises on simulator

- The course ends with IWCF certification test

- Main reasons for well bore kick

- Interpretation of welll bore signals indicating a kick

- Shut-in procedures

- Well control calculations

- Circulations methods

- Simulator exercises

The object of this course is to help course participants maintain and develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding their role in an emergency response situation.

This course consists of a representative selection of the material from the Fire Team – Basic Course, adapted to participants’ previous knowledge, with major emphasis on practical training and drills.

This course is valid for 24 months.

Kurset er for utførende personell som har arbeid som kan påvirke sikkerheten for elektriske anlegg ved bruk av mulige tennkilder

Kurset er i hht EN IEC 60079-14, NEK 420, Petroleumsloven, ATEX- Direktivet.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awarneess or understanding of hydraulic systems.

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 introduce learners to the different types of hydraulic systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure a minimum company understanding of different types of hydraulic systems found in the Oil and Gas Industry.

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%.