Course catalogue

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 this course for?
Process Operators and Lab 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 the various types of process chemicals, their use and how they work.

Section 1: Basic Introduction to Chemistry
Section 2: Process Chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry
Section 3: Identifying the Risks in the Use of Process Chemicals
Section 4: Managing Chemical usage

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an overview of the various types of process chemicals, their use and how they work.

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?

This course is aimed at all personnel involved in operations involving the use of seals, 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 an overview of the role and application of seals and gaskets.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of the role and application of seals and gaskets.

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 who require knowledge or awareness of systems and equipment used for hydrocarbon processing.

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 personnel with a broad overview of compressors, safety and controls systems, prime movers and ancillary systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of common hydrocarbon processing systems and equipment and their associated hazards and controls.

What standards are referred to in this course?

There are no specific regulations referenced. The course 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?

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?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of surface preparation methods.

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 introduce learners to the requirements for maintaining surface preparation.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to the requirements for maintaining surface preparation.

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?

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?

Trainee Refinery 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 safe furnace operations.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of safe furnace operations.

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?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of lubrication systems.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to introduce learners to the role of lubrication systems in maintaining mechanical equipment.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to the role of lubrication systems in maintaining mechanical equipment.

What standards are referenced in the 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?

Personnel who require an overview of the steps involved in the process of disconnecting flowlines.

Is previous experience required?

You do not require previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of the steps involved in the process and disconnecting flowlines and the associated safety controls.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of the hazards posed by disconnecting flowlines and the steps that should be followed to ensure that the work is carried out safely.

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 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%.

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?

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%.

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
 

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