Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

This FSE High and Low Voltage Training course is suitable for everyone working on low and high voltage installations.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course, but it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will this course benefit me?

The course meets the requirements set in Section 7 of the ‘Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations – FSE’ which is that all relevant personnel undertake annual training and instruction in FSE. The course also provides the necessary training and instruction in first aid, focusing on electrical injuries, with the exception of the mandatory practical training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

The regulations of various authorities make FSE applicable to all those working with electricity, whether on board ship, on platforms or on land. This course is suitable for all, regardless of which industry you work in.

The authorities require that training in FSE and first aid in the event of electrical accidents is undertaken at least once a year. No more than 12 months shall elapse between training courses.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge and competence to be working on low and high voltage installations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Section 7 of the ‘Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations – FSE’

• The European standard

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 SIRP.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

To ensure that relevant personnel have a common and consistent approach to industry best practice in relation to SIRP operations

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice in relation to SIRP 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 the course for?

Junior Engineers and Electro-tech Officers, Engineering and Electrical Ratings, Engineering and Electrical cadets.

Is previous experience required?

Basic maritime electrical engineering knowledge is recommended.

How will the course benefit me?

The course is designed to enable you to understand the basics around auxiliary generators and their uses.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will provide the learners with basic knowledge about auxiliary generators and their uses.

What standards are referenced in the course?

IMO SOLAS 1974

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 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 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?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of downhole mechanisms.

Is previous experience required?

It is recommended you've had some exposure to drilling operations to undertake this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to introduce learners to the factors affecting hole cleaning, lost circulation and hole enlargement in relation to drilling operations.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have been introduced to the factors affecting hole cleaning, lost circulation and hole enlargement in relation to drilling 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 the course for?

This course is for any person who interacts with, or is responsible for, the specification, design, operation and maintenance of assets that employ safety instrumented systems.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an awareness of the purpose and nature of safety systems deployed to protect people, the environment and plant in the areas that you work.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel have an understanding of safety instrumented systems.

What standards are referenced in the course?

IEC 61508

IEC 61511

IEC 62061

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 provide an introduction to the decommissioning process and an overview of the regulations governing decommissioning on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS).

Who is the course for?

All relevant personnel

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 Give an overview of the history of oil and gas production on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS)

LO2 Explain why decommissioning activity is increasing on the UKCS

LO3 Describe what is meant by ‘decommissioning’

LO4 Explain the scope of decommissioning on the UKCS

LO5 Provide an overview of relevant decommissioning legislation and regulations

LO6 Explain the impact of the Brent Spar incident on decommissioning regulation

LO7 Provide an overview of the OSPAR Decision 98/3

LO8 Identify the different phases of the decommissioning lifecycle

LO9 Provide a basic overview of well plugging and abandonment 

LO10 Provide an overview of the different methods of decommissioning

LO11 Provide examples of decommissioning projects on the UKCS

LO12 Give examples of the types of hazards which may be encountered during decommissioning

Who is this course for?

Oil and Gas Operations Technicians.

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 wireline equipment and its operation.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of wireline equipment and its operation.

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 the course for?

All trainee Maritime personnel working with fuel systems.

Is previous experience required?

Previous experience is not required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of fuel systems.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an overview of fuel systems.

What standards are referenced in the 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 70%.

Who is this course for?
Process Operators

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 awareness of how gas hydrates may be formed and the effects that they can have on pipeline flow assurance. The course examines what hydrates are, how they are formed and their molecular structure. It discusses flow assurance, details the risks of pipeline plugging by hydrates, and outlines the various methods of controlling hydrate formation.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of how gas hydrates may be formed and the effects that they can have on pipeline flow assurance.

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%.

Who is the course for?

Officers and Crew.

Is previous experience required?

No, but basic maritime engineering knowledge is recommended.

How will the course benefit me?

This course is designed to provide you an understanding of the operation and use of an exhaust gas cleaning system (Scrubbers).

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will provide the learners with basic knowledge about scrubbers and scrubber operations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• MARPOL Annex VI

• OCIMF guide for Implementation of Sulphur Oxide Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems

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 engineering sub-disciplines connected with internal flow in production systems, including Base Management.

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 awareness of the how phase behaviour and multiphase flow regimes can impact on hydrocarbon delivery.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of the how phase behaviour and multiphase flow regimes can impact on hydrocarbon delivery.

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%.

Who is this course for?

All personnel who are involved in offshore drilling.

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 well control and the systems used in the process and is based upon the International Well Control Forum (IWCF) Level 1 Syllabus.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies by ensuring personnel have an understanding of well control and the relevant systems.

What standards are referred to in this course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in this course.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?
Process Operators

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 awareness of how wax may be formed and controlled and the effects that it can have on pipeline flow. The course examines what wax is and how it is formed. It discusses flow assurance, details the risks of pipeline plugging by wax, and outlines the various methods of controlling wax formation.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of how wax may be formed and controlled and the effects that it can have on pipeline flow.

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%.

Course Goal:This course aims to provide an overview of the principles of well completion and pressure control

Target Audience:Trainee Drilling Personnel

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an overview of safety during drilling operations

Target Audience: Drilling Personnel

Section 1: General Safety

Section 2: Safety on the Pipe Deck

Section 3: Safety on the Drill Floor

Section 4: Safety on the Derrick

Section 5: Safety in the Shale Shakers and Mud Pits

Section 6: Safety in the Power Generation Module

Section 7: Safety in the Mud Pump Module

Section 8: Pressure Testing Safety

Section 9: Safety in the Sack Store

Section 10: Safe Chemical Use

Who is this course for?
Process Operators

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 awareness of the issues surrounding the transportation and deposition of sand and explore its connection to integrity management and process management

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of the issues surrounding the transportation and deposition of sand and explore its connection to integrity management and process management

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%.

Course Goal: This course is designed to enable all personnel to have a common and consistent approach to both company and industry best practice in relation to managing produced water.

This course contains 7 sections:

Section 1: Introduction to the Oilfield Water Cycle 

Section 2: Production Streams and Disposal Management 

Section 3: Produced Water Discharges - Environmental and Regulatory Requirements

Section 4: Produced Water Treatment Principles

Section 5: Produced Water Treatment Equipment

Section 6: Produced Water Chemical Management 

Section 7: Oilfield Water Cycle Summary

Who is the course for?

This course is for those involved in performing process isolations, such as plant managers, operations staff, HSE managers and maintenance personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with safety information for working with process isolations.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide learners with an understanding of the hazards involved in process isolations and ways to mitigate the likelihood of accidents occurring during process isolation operations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

There are no standards or legislation 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%.