Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

Trainee Production Operators and Trainee Instrument 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 process control systems.

This course has 7 sections:

Section 1: Open and Closed Loops

Section 2: Process Control Hardware

Section 3: Process Control Lag

Section 4: Control Modes

Section 5: Fault Finding Techniques

Section 6: Distributed Control Systems

Section 7: SIS and Cause and Effects

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of process control systems.

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?
All managers.

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 managers with a guide on how to safely return their teams to the workplace

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have a guide on how to safely return their teams to the workplace

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?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of turbo expanders.

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 the principles of turbo expansion.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the principles of turbo expansion.

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 subsea control 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 an overview of subsea control systems and has the following sections:

Section 1: Evolution of Subsea Technology

Section 2: Subsea Completions Layout

Section 3: Subsea Control Systems

Section 4: Subsea Process Control

Section 5: Subsea Technology Development

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice in relation to Subsea Control 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%.

As with many business practices, hiring techniques have been affected dramatically by the Internet. “Surprise” interview questions are now available on hiring websites, such as Glassdoor.com and Indeed.com. Candidates can practice their responses via video coaching until they are tweaked to perfection. And in the current job environment, the competition for great employees is strong. You have to move quickly and analyze swiftly to capture the best candidates for your organization.       

This video discusses some pre-interview, interview, and post-interview guidelines that will help you design and develop a winning hiring process. We begin with what to do before you’ve even met your ideal candidate and progress all the way to planning for their successful post-hire on-boarding and retention. 

• List the pre-interview tasks   

• Prepare for the interview  

• Identify the post-interview tasks

The impact of social media has dramatically changed the recruiting strategies. Evaluating and screening candidates for job openings also significantly changed. Today’s organizational hiring processes consist of software programs, technology, and behavioral science. Once applicants have responded to your company’s recruiting efforts via LinkedIn, corporate website, or other social platforms, what are the most efficient and cost-effective ways that hiring managers can decide to pursue suitable candidates? The answer lies in a variety of methods from old-fashioned reference checking, software programs that manage hiring efforts, pre-employment assessments, and so on. Let’s look at some of the ways you can use these tools to streamline your efforts and quickly identify the most qualified candidates for your organization.

• Review and shortlist candidates resume and use software applications to screen them   

• Identify the need to check for reference and social media presence of candidates    

• Conduct remote interviews for the first round of scanning   

• Use assessments to gauge the candidates

The VIRSEC Maritime English Test for Engine Ratings is designed to assist ship operators and employers make recruiting decisions by assessing the English language competency of Seafarers at a Engine Rating position working on board any vessel.

The Test is designed around the approved guidelines for Maritime English developed by the IMO. These guidelines are combined with internationally recognised methods for English language testing to form a rigorous and accurate testing system.

Regulations:

The English Tests are designed from the ground up using approved guidelines from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO Model English course 3.17); IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCPs); and consistent with the framework set out by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.

Why Take This Test With VIRSEC:

What makes VIRSEC different from the others? Below are some of the benefits of taking this online Test with VIRSEC:

• CPD Accredited Online Test
• Randomised Questioning
• Adheres to International Standards
• Position-Focused Questions
• Assesses 5 Primary Language Skills

Test Duration:

The user must attempt the Test in 90 minutes, and in one sitting. If a candidate does not complete the exam within the duration, they will fail any unanswered questions.

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an overview of seawater systems.

Who is this course for?

Trainee 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 seawater systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of seawater systems.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This 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%.

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an overview of industry best practice for working on small bore tubing systems.

Target Audience: All relevant personnel involved in the design, construction and maintenance of small bore tubing systems.

Learning Objectives

Section 1: Introduction to Small Bore Tubing Systems

LO1 Describe the importance of small bore tubing systems

LO2 Explain the importance of hazard management

LO3 Identify the importance of ‘standardisation’

Section 2: Principles of Compression Fittings

LO4 Identify different types of compression fittings and explain their function

LO5 Describe the different components of fittings and the principles of compression fitting sealing

LO6 Explain the considerations to be taken into account when selecting fitting components

LO7 Explain the importance of deformation

Section 3: System Preparation

LO8 Describe the process for preparing compression joints

LO9 Explain the process of tube cutting and the considerations that should be taken into account

LO10 Explain how to secure the nut of a compression fitting

LO11 Explain when and where an inspection gauge should be used

LO12 Explain the use and selection of suitable thread sealant

LO13 Explain why leak and pressure testing must be carried out

LO14 Describe the different thread types that can be encountered

LO15 Outline the differences between parallel and tapered threads

Section 4: Identification of Tubing and Compression Systems

LO16 Explain the importance of not mixing types and brands of fittings

Section 5: Hazards

LO17 Identify the common problems and issues encountered in small bore tubing systems

LO18 Describe how tube bending is carried out

LO19 Identify the requirements for adequate straight length adjacent to the fitting

LO20 Identify what determines the number of fittings in a system

LO21 Describe the causes and effects of vibration

LO22 Identify the considerations involved where there are components frequently installed and removed in a system

LO23 Describe the procedures and practices that must be followed when reinstating a small bore tubing system back to its original condition

Section 6: Correct Selection and Assembly Techniques

LO24 Explain how to select the correct components

LO25 Describe the checks that should be made during an installation

LO26 Describe the best practice that must be followed for working with compression fittings and small bore tubing systems

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 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
 

Very few leaders are born with the qualities required to inspire and lead others. Most leaders are built—through personal effort, lots of introspection, and assistance from mentors and other leaders. In this course, you’ll learn the six characteristics that set effective leaders apart. You’ll discover the differences between managing and leading, and when to do each. And you’ll find out how to create a plan that will help you move from simply managing results to setting vision and leading others.

• Differentiate between managing and leading  

• Create leadership development action plan

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of psychosocial work environments.

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 what is meant by the psychosocial working environment.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of psychosocial working environments.

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%.

Your talent is your most important resource. Deploying it to implement different methods of coaching will not only help you to strengthen your team’s abilities, but also your own leadership skills. No matter where you are, no matter how many people you put together on a team, you will always experience the same phenomenon. Some team members will perform above expectations while others will perform at an average or standard level, and some will perform at substandard levels. Coaching is a performance process with lots of actions and steps. Let’s take a look at some of the ways to coach your team and how you can make the most of these opportunities.

• Identify how to coach the low performing employees 

• Implement the techniques to coach the average performing employees 

• Coach the high performing employees 

• Meet the challenges of coaching remote employees

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%.

Provided in association with Astutis, approved centre 1857.

IOSH Managing Safely is a basic risk management health and safety certificate which will offer managers an understanding of the practical actions needed for the health and safety of their teams.

It enables organizations to demonstrate a commitment to health and safety standards by ensuring managers and supervisors are aware of their responsibilities and the positive actions they can take to ensure a safe a healthy working environment.

On completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand your responsibilities for safety in the workplace.

• Recognise common workplace hazards and implement appropriate control measures.

• Estimate, evaluate and reduce risk by applying a hierarchy of risk control.

• Undertake structured risk assessments and accident investigations.

• Understand the requirements of HSE legislation.

• Recognise different ways to measure and improve health and safety performance.

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

Target Audience:Trainee Drilling Personnel

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of (Material) Safety Data Sheets ((M)SDS) 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 structure and information contained in Safety Data Sheets.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of Safety Data Sheets and how your role may require to understand certain information contained in the sheets.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009

CLP Regulation

REACH Regulation

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) 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%. 

Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.

-JimRohn, an American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker 

Meetings are necessary, but they become intolerable when they drag on and on, start late, or the discussion goes off the track. It’s annoying when you feel that your time has been hijacked—especially when other projects and responsibilities are in the pipeline. Poor time management is often the cause of this distress. Meetings would be more productive—and less irritating—if all activities started on time, ended on time, and stayed on the topic. As a leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that meetings are of benefit to the participants and satisfy the meeting objectives. Running a successful meeting can be boiled down to three things: be purposeful, be engaged, and be respectful of the attendees’ time.

• Explain the importance of adhering to meeting time 

• Interpret the impact of delaying a meeting 

• Respect others’ time

In today’s competitive world, businesses move faster and faster to stay ahead of the competition, develop new offerings, and keep up with client demands, employees need constant feedback, support, and direction in order to achieve those objectives. The era of the annual performance review is long gone, with managers now meeting with team members frequently to set goals, coach, provide training, and review performance. Performance dashboards that automate company-wide goals, metrics, customer feedback, and other performance-related data keep leaders and team members aware of their progress. Instead of looking backward, the new model for managing and motivating employee performance is fast-paced and feedback focused.

• State the best practices to improve the performance management process 

• Explain the review model

Accountability is an individual’s acceptance of responsibility for the outcome of a job, project, or program. There are five steps that you can use to engineer accountability into both, your work processes and your employees to achieve performance goals.

• Define accountability 

• Describe the five steps to accountability 

• Apply the five steps of accountability