Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

All employees at all levels of the organisation.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

Insufficient understanding of risk often leads to delayed projects, accidents and other unwanted incidents.

This course provides a basic understanding of what risk is, how it can be managed and how understanding risk helps us make better decisions.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware and have a basic understanding of what risk is and how to manage risk. 

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?

There is no exam upon completion of this course.

This course aims to give offshore personnel a greater understanding of the hazards associated with packaging and cargo handling and the movement of cargo to, and from, offshore installations.

Course Content
-Explain the responsibilities and duties of all personnel and their duties under current legislation
-Explain the importance of checking for dropped objects and identify the areas that should be monitored
-Explain the key areas of safe lifting and slinging operations
-Explain the key principal points to be considered when preparing cargo for shipment to and from offshore
locations
-Describe the procedures involved for shipping freight by air
-Define what is classified as ‘Dangerous Goods by Sea’ and the main considerations for shipping
-Define what is classified as ‘Dangerous Goods by Air’ and the main considerations for shipping
-Explain the principal requirements for waste management
-Identify examples of bad practice

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an understanding & awareness of the role of a fire warden or have recently been allocated this role or require a refresher.

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 Fire Wardens with an overview of the knowledge that they need to carry out their duties safely and effectively in line with industry best practice

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge needed to carry out  duties safely and effectively in line with industry best practice

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

The Fire (Scotland) Act

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order

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 provides learners with an awareness of US best practice in relation to working at height and fall protection.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Identify when fall protection is required

LO2 Identify the legislative and regulatory requirements for fall protection that help to control work at height

LO3 Explain the duties that are placed on employers and employees

LO4 Describe the hazards involved in working at height

LO5 Explain the importance of planning and risk assessment

LO6 Describe the hierarchy of control for managing and selecting fall protection equipment 

LO7 Identify the factors that should be considered when assessing fall protection methods

LO8 Describe the main methods of access for working at height and give examples of the different types of fall protection equipment

LO9 Describe the rules for working with ladders

LO10 Describe the rules for working with scaffolds

LO11 Explain the importance of inspecting equipment

LO12 Explain how to correctly use a safety harness

Who is this course for?

Personnel such as processors or trainee processors requiring awareness or understanding of the various process safety 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 provide learners with an overview of the various process safety systems that are employed in the Oil and Gas Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the process of the various process safety systems that are employed 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%.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at all personnel involved in mechanical joint operations, particularly those who are expected to undertake related duties in the workplace.

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 an introduction to the principles of the equipment and technology associated with the bolting of flanged joints for pressurised systems. This course is intended to reflect industry """"best practice"""" for competence in relation to mechanical joint operations and applies to both the onshore and offshore Oil and Gas Industry.

This course contains the following sections:

Section 1: An Introduction to Mechanical Joint Integrity

Section 2: Principles of Hand Torquing

Section 3: Principles of Hydraulic Tensioning

Section 4: Principles of Controlling Tightening

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced  to the  principles of the equipment and technology associated with the bolting of flanged joints for pressurised systems

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%.

This course aims to enhance the capabilities of shipboard personnel who sail on ships using LFF (low flashpoint fuel) as propulsion energy. It focuses on the responsibilities of all personnel serving on these kinds of ships. The course is developed in accordance with IMO model course 7:13.

1st January 2017 the IGF Code was made mandatory and STCW now includes new minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of personnel on ships subject to the IGF Code. This training program has been approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority. The training consists of an e-learning course, practical assessment at a facility center and a classroom exam. When the training is completed a course diploma is issued. 

The practical training takes place at facilities located in various parts of Norway and abroad. Please choose the most convenient training for yourself or your employees. It is possible for our instructors to perform the practical assessment on the premises of a client. Should this be of interest please contact us on: post@gassteknikk.no

Who is the course for?

All personnel involved in Marine maintenance activities.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide information on how to reduce corrosion in the Maritime Industry.

How will the course benefit my company?

By reducing equipment failures due to corrosion.

What standards are referenced in the 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 70%.

Who is this course for?

All personnel who work with chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an in depth few on the use, management and control of chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry and how to react in an emergency situation that has resulted from a chemical hazard.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all personnel have an in depth view of industry best practice for working with chemicals, which will in turn, help keep those working with chemicals safe.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• The Offshore Chemicals (Amendment) Regulations

• The Offshore Chemicals Regulations (OCR)

• Offshore Petroleum (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations

• Regulation, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals  (REACH)

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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 are required to work with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will enable you to describe the information provided in a P&ID and explain why this information is useful.

How will this course benefit my company?

Personnel who are able read and understand the information provided in P&IDs are better able to troubleshoot system problems.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Institute de Algerian Normalisation

• Standards Association of Zimbabwe

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed each section of 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 section and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is the course for?

Chief, Deck and Engine Officers

New departmental staff, crew members (both offshore and onshore)

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give you an overview of cargo operations and procedures for cargo handling and precautions at tanker and terminal.

How will the course benefit my company?

Raising awareness of precautions at tanker and terminal and providing the crew with clear procedures for cargo handling can reduce the risk of unwanted tanker operation incidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

STCW 78 AND 1995 revised

MCA 2006

IMO / ISGOTT / COSWP

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 70%.

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 Define what is meant by ‘working at height’

LO2 Identify the key pieces of legislation that help to control work at height

LO3 Explain the duties that are placed on employers and employees by the Work at Height Regulations

LO4 Describe the hazards involved in working at height

LO5 Explain the importance of planning and risk assessment

LO6 Describe the hierarchy of control for managing and selecting equipment for work at height

LO7 Identify the factors that should be considered when assessing the method to be used for working at height

LO8 Describe the main methods of access for working at height and give examples of the different types of working at height equipment

LO9 Describe the rules for working with ladders

LO10 Describe the rules for working with scaffolds

LO11 Explain the importance of inspecting equipment

Who is the course for?

All personnel working within the Oil and Gas Industry (onshore and offshore).

Is previous experience required?

You do not require previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you a basic understanding the ways in which industrial operations can impact the environment and the steps that we can all take to minimise these impacts.

How will the course benefit my company?

Environmentally aware personnel can help to reduce the environmental impacts of your operations and improve environmental performance.

What standards are referenced in the course?

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

Offshore Chemical Regulations

Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive

Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) 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?

All personnel involved in marine operations.

Is previous experience required?

No experience is required to take this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By ensuring you know how to respond to marine trash and debris incidents.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you know how to respond to marine trash and debris incidents.

What standards are referred to in this course?

US best practise.

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 and understanding of hazardous substances risks and controls.

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 learners with an awareness of working with hazardous substances

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of working with hazardous substances so you can assist and inform best practice in your organisation.

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 increase the learner's awareness of US best practice in relation to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and outline the responsibilities of employers and personnel in relation to PPE.

Learning Objectives

Section 1: The Importance of PPE

LO1 Define what is meant by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

LO2 Identify the regulations surrounding the use of PPE

LO3 Describe the Hierarchy of Control measures

LO4 Describe the duties and responsibilities of employers in relation to PPE

LO5 Explain the importance of PPE-related training, information and instruction 

LO6 Describe the responsibilities of personnel in relation to PPE

Section 2: Types of PPE

LO7 Identify the different types of PPE 

LO8 Describe how to select, use and maintain different types of PPE

Section 3: PPE Requirements

LO9 Identify different types of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

LO10 Explain the requirements for face fit testing

LO11 Explain the requirements for the use of fall protection

LO12 Explain the requirements for assessing the suitability and compatibility of PPE

LO13 Describe the four levels of PPE protection

LO14 Explain the importance of proper donning and doffing techniques

Course Goal:

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of US best practice in relation to incident reporting and investigation.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Define what is meant by the terms ‘incident’, ‘accident’ and ‘near miss’ 

LO2 Explain the purpose of, and reasons for, incident reporting and investigation

LO3 Outline the key roles and responsibilities involved in reporting and investigating an incident

LO4 Explain how to determine the appropriate level of investigation using an incident severity risk assessment

LO5 Identify the key steps involved in a typical incident investigation process

LO6 Describe the requirement for analysis of the causes of the incident

LO7 Describe Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

LO8 Describe how to identify suitable control measures 

LO9 Describe the requirement for an incident action plan and its implementation using SMART principles

Who is this course for?

Trainee Oil and Gas Operations Technicians and Maintenance Personnel

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 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system

What standards are referred to in this course?

Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV)

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 the course for?

All personnel that come into contact with compressed air through maintenance or usage.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the 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 the course benefit my company?

To reduce compressed air incidents and accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standard 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 70%.

Who is this course for?

Any personnel who require an awareness of human factors.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to introduce learners to the concept of human factors and how they impact situational awareness.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all personnel have an understanding of the human factors that can affect their situational awareness, resulting in reduced accidents and injuries.

What standards are referred to in this course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in this course.

Is there an assessment?

No