Course catalogue

Course goal: This course is designed to inform and train people to achieve a much higher level of understanding of roles, responsibilities and accountabilities within SSOW. It aims to ensure that all members of the global Oil and Gas workforce have a consistent and common understanding and approach to Control of Work to enable it to be consistently applied across the Industry.

Target Audience: Work Party Members

Sections:

Section 1: Course Overview

Section 2: Introduction to Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)

Section 3: Case Studies

Section 4: Work Control Certificates and Supporting Documentations

Section 5: SSOW Roles and Responsibilities

Section 6: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Section 7: Communication

Section 8: SSOW User

Section 9: Course Summary

Course goal: This course provides learners with an awareness of the COSHH regulations, and how they control work with hazardous substances.


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 Explain the CoSHH regulations and their applicability to the Oil and Gas Industry
LO2 Explain the legal obligations under CoSHH for both employees and employers, and explain the REACH regulations
LO3 Explain the health effects of working with hazardous substances, and the various ways that these can enter the body
LO4 Explain the use of Material Safety Data Sheets, Labels and Assessments within the CoSHH regulations
LO5 Explain the common labelling system and identify the standard symbols
LO6 Explain the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment
LO7 Explain requirements for storage, handling and disposal of hazardous substances
LO8 Define the control measures for handling hazardous substances and explain the control hierarchy
LO9 Explain the process for dealing with hazardous substances in the event of a spill
LO10 Define the recording and reporting process within the CoSHH Regulations

Course Goal: This course aims to provide learners with an introduction to the principles of the systems associated with oil and gas processing operations. 

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 overview of the hazards associated with the use of portable hand tools and the measures that should be in place to control the risk of injury

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the hazards associated with the use of portable hand tools and the measures that should be in place to control the risk of injury

What standards are referred to in this course?

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

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?

Trainee Oil and Gas Operations Technicians.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course, but it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of potable water systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course aims to provide personnel with an overview of potable water systems.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

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.

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 learners with the knowledge of how to assess when it is safe to tackle a fire, information on different types of extinguisher, and an overview of how to operate a fire extinguisher safely.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have the knowledge of how to assess when it is safe to tackle a fire, information on different types of extinguisher, and an overview of how to operate a fire extinguisher safely.

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?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of flare 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 provides an overview of flare systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of flare systems.

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?

This course is suitable for all personnel to assist in first aid.

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 enable personnel to treat a casualty who is injured at work, or suffers from a serious illness, while waiting for qualified medical assistance to arrive.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you enable personnel to treat a casualty who is injured at work, or suffers from a serious illness, while waiting for qualified medical assistance to arrive.

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?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of upstream oil and gas operations.

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 overview of upstream oil and gas operations.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the process of upstream 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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel who require an awareness of scaffolding operations.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide you with a brief overview of scaffolding safety.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel have an overview of the requirements for the safe use of scaffolding during operations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

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%.

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?
Newcomers to the Oil and Gas Industry

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 a brief overview of fire and safety systems

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have a brief overview of fire and safety systems.

What standards are referred to in this course?
Health and Safety at Work Act
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
The Fire (Scotland) Act

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 involved in UK oil and gas operations.

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 highlight best practice in relation to environmental compliance and toidentify the environmental regulatory regime that oversees offshore installations and oil and gas operations within the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have been introduced to best practice in relation to environmental compliance and toidentify the environmental regulatory regime that oversees offshore installations and oil and gas operations within the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).

What standards are referred to in this course?

 ISO 14001

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

Habitat and Conservation Regulations

European Union Habitat Directive

Environmental Statement

Environmental Policy

European Union Offshore Safety Directive

OSPAR Convention

The Offshore Petroleum Production and Pipelines (Assessment of Environmental Effects) Regulations

The Offshore Petroleum Activities (Conservation of Habitats) Regulations

The Offshore Marine Conservation Regulations

The Offshore Combustion Installations (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Regulations

The Offshore Installations (Emergency Pollution Control) Regulations

The Offshore Chemical Regulations

The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations

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

The REACH Enforcement Regulations

The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations

Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive) 

Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations

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 responsible for assisting helicopters to land safely offshore (Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and Helideck Assistant (HDA))

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 provider learners with industry best practice in relation to Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) duties and consists of the following sections:

Section 1: Laws and Regulations Governing Helicopter Traffic

Section 2: Introducing the Helideck: Markings and Equipment

Section 3: In Flight Mode: Preparing for a Typical Helicopter Flight

Section 4: Managing Helideck Operations

Section 5: The Importance of Communication

Section 6: Aviation Fuel and Refuelling Operations

Section 7: Fire Safety

Section 8: Managing Emergency Situations

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice in relation to Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) duties

What standards are referred to in this course?

- Management of Offshore Helideck Operations 1993

- Civil Aviation Publication (CAP) 437

- Well (Design and Construction, etc.) Regulations 1996 Approved Codes of Practice

Legislation referred to: 

- UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA)

- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

- Maritime and Coastguard Agency

- United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS)

- International Air Transport Association (IATA)

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 introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of Risk Assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Explain the principles of, and steps involved in, the Risk Assessment process
LO2 Explain that employers have a responsibility for completing Risk Assessments and that employees have a duty to follow Risk Assessment outcomes
LO3 Identify a typical Risk Assessment form
LO4 Explain the requirements of the Risk Assessment team
LO5 Recognise and explain Risk Assessment terminology
LO6 Identify the different steps within the Risk Assessment process
LO7 Identify common, industry-specific hazards
LO8 Determine the appropriate level of Risk Assessment that may be required
LO9 Explain how to use a Risk Matrix to evaluate the level of risk
LO10 Explain how to identify appropriate control measures based on the Hierarchy of Control
LO11 Explain what is meant by ‘Initial Risk’ and ‘Residual Risk’
LO12 Describe what to do if any Residual Risk remains too high
LO13 Explain how to carry out a Personal Risk Assessment and recognise its importance before each task
LO14 Explain the importance of Dynamic Risk Assessment
LO15 Identify situations where ‘Stopping the Job’ may apply
LO16 Explain the importance of communicating the outcomes of a Risk Assessment
LO17 Understand the importance of communicating ‘Lessons Learned’

Who is this course for?

All personnel working with electricity in the Oil and Gas Industry

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 all relevant personnel with an overview of the safety precautions to be taken when working on electrical equipment

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the safety precautions to be taken when working on electrical equipment

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999)

Electricity at Work Safe Working Practices (2003)

Offshore Electricity and Noise Regulations (1997) 

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (1998)

BS 7671: 2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations

Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005 

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 overview of Oil and Gas metering, Sampling and Pigging

This course contains seven modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Metering

Module 2: Gas Metering Principles of Flow Measurement

Module 3: Gas Metering

Module 4: Oil Metering

Module 5: Metering Operations

Module 6: Sampling Systems

Module 7: Pigging

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of Oil and Gas metering, Sampling and Pigging

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?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of common handling and storage methods for chemicals.

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 requirements for the handling and storage of hazardous substances

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the requirements for the handling and storage of hazardous substances

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?

Personnel who work with pumps in the Oil & Gas industry.

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 the various types of pumps used in the Oil and Gas Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all personnel who work with pumps have an overview of each type and how they work.

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%.

Course Goal: This course aims toprovide learners with an overview of industry best practice associated with pressure vessel inspection

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Define what is meant by a ‘pressure vessel’

LO2 Give examples of pressure vessels

LO3 Identify the factors that can cause pressure vessel incidents

LO4 Identify the hazards posed by pressure vessel failure

LO5 Explain the requirements for inspections to be carried out by a competent person

LO6 Explain the requirements for a written scheme of examination

LO7 Describe how to carry out internal and external pressure vessel inspection

LO8 Describe how to carry out pressure pipework inspection

LO9 Explain the importance of carrying out regular pressure testing

LO10 Describe the control measures that are required to limit the risk posed by pressure vessels

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 course covers the following learning objectives:

LO1 Explain the importance of reducing and managing waste in general

LO2 Identify the different types of waste that are generated offshore

LO3 Describe the environmental impacts associated with waste streams

LO4 Identify the regulatory controls relating to waste

LO5 Describe the waste hierarchy

LO6 Explain the ways in which companies can manage and control waste to minimise environmental impact

LO7 Describe the everyday actions that all personnel can take in order to minimise waste