Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

All personnel, especially those who require an overview of produced water systems.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of how water is removed from oil and gas reservoirs and how it is treated prior to reuse or disposal.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course helps to ensure that all personnel apply a common approach to both company and industry best practice in relation to managing produced water.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations 

• The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (REACH)

• OSPAR Harmonised Mandatory Control Scheme (OSPAR HMCS)

• US Environmental Protection Agency Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

• Methodology for the Sampling and Analysis of Produced Water

• Environmental Protection Agency's Method 1664

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 OPITO Internal Verifier Award delivered through Blended Learning requires the following:

Computer/Laptop

Webcam

Printer/scanner

The Blended learning is delivered in Stages:

Stage 1 Online registration 1 hour to complete

Stage 2 Self study of the workbook provided

Stage 3 A live webinar 1 day of 6 hours. (sessions run once per week)

The following units will be discussed and practical exercises completed on the live webinar following a 1 hour Exam:

1. Introduction to Internal Verification

1.1 The Purpose of Internal Verification

2. The Internal Verifier’s Role

2.1 Supporting Assessors

2.2 Monitoring and Verifying the Quality of Assessments

2.3 Record Keeping and Feedback

2.4 Assuring the Competence Process

Delegates attending this Internal Verifier Blended Learning training programme will be given a series of explanations and demonstrations that will identify what they are expected to know and do. This will be followed by practical exercises allowing delegates to rehearse their skills, knowledge and understanding of the Internal Verifier role. All practical exercises conducted on the live webinar shall use, wherever possible, the actual paperwork that the delegates are expected to use in their workplace.

Stage 4- Workplace verifications to be completed within 12 months of training to become a fully qualifed OPITO Internal verifier 

OPITO Internal Verifier Award Standard 

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of blinding, venting and pressure relief methods and associated safety measures.

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 blinding, venting and pressure relief in oil and gas operations

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to blinding, venting and pressure relief in oil and gas 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%.

The course is designed for people who already know how to declare on paper and who want to learn how it is done electronically.

The course provides knowledge about preparation, planning, execution and documentation of assembling the bolted connections. The course is a combination of theory and practice and concludes with a theoretical test and a practical test with sensor.

The main objective is to provide the necessary expertise, both knowledge and skills to executive responsible person to dismantle, assemble and attract bolted connections in accordance with EN 1591-4 chapter 8.

The timetable covers the following tables in EN 1591-4: 2013: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Only in Norwegian

Hovedmålet med kurset er å skape gode holdninger, gi deltakerne god kjennskap til sikkerhetsrutiner og hindre at liv og helse går tapt.

Kurset går over tre dager og skal gi deltakerne grundig opplæring i gassmåling før entring av lukkede rom.

Kursinnhold
- Forskrifter og retningslinjer for arbeids- og entringstillatelser i lukkede rom
- Virkemåter og begrensninger for bærbare gassmålere/detektorer
- Hvilke typer sensorer måler brennbare gasser, oksygen og helsefarlige gasser
- Måling før entring og kontinuerlig overvåking av brennbare/helsefarlige gasser og oksygen i arbeidsatmosfæren med bærbare gassmålingsintrument
- Prosedyrer for gassmålingsintrument ved klargjøring, betjening, kalibrering og vedlikehold
- Brann- og eksplosjonsteori
- Tilltaks- og grenseverdier for eksponering
- Risikovurdering av arbeidsatmosfæren før entring
- Handlingsmønster ved uønskede hendelser og stans av arbeidet
- Ulike typer åndedrettsvern - fra filter til trykkluft
- Klargjøring, betjening/bruk og daglig vedlikehold av luftforsynt åndedrettsvern

E-learning course material to self-study the L&D9DI requirements to meet SQA for:

1. Preparing and planning assessments 

2. Assessing candidate’s performance and knowledge 

3. Confirming candidate progression and achievement 

4. Documenting each of the above according to the requirement of the management system in the workplace 

5. How to build a portfolio of evidence that meets the L&D9DI standard 

6. How to demonstrate knowledge of the above processes and a range of knowledge related to competence assessment in the workplace

What’s included in this course:

• SQA Registration Fee

• Online Induction

• Access to L&D9DI e-learning modules

• Full explanation of evidence requirements and access to templates and evidence guides and examples 

• Full access to Mintra ITB TrainingPortal

• Virtual classroom on request - Introduction to SQA running weekly 

• Comprehensive support from an ITB Assessor to completion

• Assessment and Internal Verification of your submitted evidence

• SQA Certification Successful delegates will receive a certificate from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)

Those who assess in the workplace using direct and indirect methods of assessment using examples: observation, questioning, work product, professional discussions, simulations, written evidence such as witness statements and candidate statements and RPL.

Assessment Requirements

Delegates will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence covering all of the Performance and Knowledge Criteria for the L&D9DI Unit. They must submit, as a minimum, assessment-related documentation that provides evidence for the elements listed below, for two candidates, covering two assessments per candidate: 

• Preparing to assess 

• Planning assessments 

• Assessing candidate’s performance and knowledge 

• Confirming progression and achievement

Delegates must use a range of assessment methods, including observation, questioning and work product. 

Delegates will also need to be observed carrying out part of the assessment process by their ITB assessor and participate, with other assessors in their workplace, in standardisation practice.

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.