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SAFETY TRAINING
We’ll
prepare you
Working closely with organisations and When you or your personnel are training with
industry regulators, we have helped us, we’ll make your experience as comfortable
pioneer the development of many as possible, so that delegates concentrate fully
industry standards and training courses on the task at hand. We will provide the tools
over the years. needed to further enhance skills, as well as to
inform safety and assure competency.
We have a global reach, with a presence in
Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia We train 26,000 delegates in Scotland every
Pacific. Our training centres are fitted out with year. Invest in your future by making Petrofac
modern classrooms, state-of-the-art training Training Services your number one choice for
equipment and high tech modules and industry training.
simulators, including our recently upgraded
fire and emergency response training centre
in Montrose, Scotland. This allows delegates
to experience real-life training in safe,
professionally managed environments.
We focus on global delivery through four key You can rely on us to deliver quality,
service lines and our experienced teams in each consistent programmes. A sharing of
region have the knowledge and capability to best practice and a strong culture of
meet local needs. Our service lines cover: communication and co-operation amongst
our teams ensures that wherever you have
• Fire, Safety, Survival and Marine training operations and personnel based in the world,
• Emergency Response and Crisis you can be confident that we will deliver the
Management same high standard in our approach to safety,
• Technical Training training and competency development.
• Competency Consulting
To book any of our courses, call our customer To learn more about our full service
care team on 0845 606 2 909 and quote the capabilities and experience of working
course reference number that is listed on each with a range of clients around the world,
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For all course enquiries and bookings:
When the booking has been processed, joining Tel: 0845 606 2 909
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detailing your course venue, start time and any
items that you need to bring with you. For enquiries not related to bookings
please contact the relevant department:
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By underpinning our
training delivery with
universally recognised
standards, our customers
can be confident of a
consistent, best-in-class
service, no matter where
they are in the world.
ALTENS SURVIVAL
TRAINING CENTRE
Blackness Avenue, Altens
Aberdeen AB12 3PG
Scotland
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
SERVICE CENTRE
Marine House, Blaikies Quay
Aberdeen AB11 5EZ
Scotland
DATES
Courses run weekly.
PREREQUISITES DATES
Delegates must have an in-date BOSIET/T-BOSIET/ Courses run daily.
BOSIET or FOET/T-FOET/FOET certificate or equivalent.
PREREQUISITES HEALTH
None. All delegates will be asked to complete a medical
questionnaire prior to course commencement.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Delegates who currently hold BOSIET/FOET certification DATES
or equivalent and who are required to work offshore in Courses run weekly and on request.
the Norwegian sector.
PREREQUISITES HEALTH
Delegates must be at least 16 years of age. All delegates will be asked to complete a medical
questionnaire prior to course commencement.
DATES
Courses run weekly and on request.
DATES
Courses run weekly.
DATES
On request.
DATES
Courses run weekly.
DATES
On request.
PREREQUISITES
Delegates should have an awareness of regulations and
procedures relating to the transportation of dangerous
goods by sea and air, radio equipment and procedures.
Delegates should also be able to demonstrate a basic
understanding of weather forecasts and terminology.
An understanding of crane and supply vessel working
limits would also be beneficial. Pre-course reading of the
Guidelines for the Safe Management of Offshore Supply
and Rig Move Operations is also recommended.
PREREQUISITES DATES
This programme is open to candidates who are in On request.
possession of either a current BOSIET or FOET
certificate, or suitable alternative certification (see
Survival section for details).
DATES
On request.
DATES
Courses run weekly.
PREREQUISITES HEALTH
For Seafarers who have six months or more sea service All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
prior to 1 August 1998 and were exempt from basic medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
safety courses, Seafarers who have a certificate of
proficiency in personal survival techniques and who DATES
have maintained the required standard of competence On request.
by onboard training and experience for all competences
listed in the self declaration form. Seafarers must
sign the self-declaration form as a pre-requisite to
the reduced hours entry route of the MCA approved
updating course.
DATES
Courses run weekly.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Seafarers holding an existing PFRB qualification who
have not undergone the required updating training
onboard ship and wish to undertake the full updating
training at an MCA approved training centre.
DATES
On request.
DATES
On request.
PREREQUISITES HEALTH
None. All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Seafarers requiring basic training before going to sea. DATES
On request.
PREREQUISITES HEALTH
Those undertaking this training must have completed All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (Table A-VI/1-2 of the medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
STCW code) OR similar training acceptable to the MCA.
HEALTH
All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
HEALTH
All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
This does not prevent the need for the employing VENUE
company to have in place their own competency Held at Petrofac Training Services, Forties Road,
assessments including written assessments. Montrose, or at other locations where facilities are
suitable, including overseas.
COURSE CONTENT
The syllabus focuses on: ITEMS TO BRING
• Confined space criteria Delegates must present photographic ID at the
• The hazards of operations within an oxygen start of the course. Accepted forms are government
deficient, toxic or flammable environment issued photographic identification, e.g. passport or
• Carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment driving licence.
(TBRA) or (KRBA)
• Using safe systems of work HEALTH
• The implications of organisational and All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
statutory requirements medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
• Interpreting operational requirements
• How to select and care for PPE and RPE DATES
• Working within the Permit To Work system On request.
• The operating principles of atmospheric monitoring
and measuring equipment
• Gas detector pre-start checks
• Calibrating the instruments used in
atmospheric testing
• How to set up relevant detectors for each gas
testing application
• The behaviour of different flammable and toxic gases
• The range and frequency of tests
• Acceptable levels of flammable and toxic gases
• Performing gas tests in sequence
• Obtaining a representative atmosphere sample
• Monitoring and retesting
• Where to site portable or transportable equipment
that will be used to continuously monitor the
atmosphere
• Interpreting and documenting the results
DATES
On request.
HEALTH
All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
DATES
On request.
HEALTH
All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
DATES
On request.
DATES
On request.
PREREQUISITES HEALTH
None. All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
DATES
On request.
PREREQUISITES HEALTH
Attendance on this course requires the delegate All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
to be competent in breathing apparatus wearing medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
and procedures.
DATES
*A one-day breathing apparatus wearer course can On request.
be offered. Prior to attendance, call 0845 606 2 909
for details.
DATES
On request.
PREREQUISITES HEALTH
None. All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
DATES
On request.
HEALTH
All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
DATES
On request.
PREREQUISITES HEALTH
Delegates must complete and return The Fire Arms All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
Declaration form prior to the course commencing. medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
DATES
On request.
Practical
• Practical exercises and assessments
Practical
• Practical exercises and assessments
HEALTH
All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
HEALTH
All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement
and be in possession of medical form B if appropriate.
Theory REVALIDATION
• Product identity and use None.
• Chemical and physical properties
• Exposure and effects on the human body VENUE
(potential health effects) Held at Petrofac Training Services, Forties Road,
• Fire and explosion hazards Montrose or at other locations where facilities are
• Fire extinguishing agents suitable, including overseas.
• Transportation and storage issues
• Accidental spillage and appropriate measures ITEMS TO BRING
• Hazard protection for the environment None.
• Chemical safety information
• Current regulations, guidelines and standards HEALTH
• Exposure limit values All delegates are required to complete a standard
• Methanol detection methods medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
• Personal protection
• Safety equipment DATES
On request.
HEALTH
All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement
and be in possession of medical form B if appropriate.
PREREQUISITES HEALTH
None. All delegates will be asked to complete a standard
medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Seafarers requiring basic training before going to sea. DATES
On request.
ITEMS TO BRING
PPE, photographic ID.
HEALTH
Not applicable.
DATES
On request.
PREREQUISITES DATES
It is recommended that delegates have attained On request.
NEBOSH National General Certificate or International
General Certificate or equivalent and have knowledge of
hydrocarbon production and process operations.
Modules NGC 1 and GC 2 & 3 may be taken on separate dates. Please contact our bookings team for further information.
HEALTH
Not applicable.
This course provides training in the application of The course also covers the use of noise Dosimeters to
NEMS and the use of the software to maintain noise provide individual noise exposure assessments. The
survey data and noise exposure information, and to course also includes practical advice on operating a
understand the risk analysis information provided, Dosimetry scheme efficiently and successfully.
and in the use of Noise Dosimetry to determine
individual noise exposures. PREREQUISITES
Completion of the Noise at Work: Competent
COURSE STRUCTURE Persons three-day Certificate.
The lecture material includes an understanding of how
the NEMS methodology is used to manage the noise TARGET AUDIENCE
survey data and work pattern data to provide noise Individuals with responsibility for noise monitoring,
exposures and risk ranking for a large workforce. This is involved with on-site noise management, health and
supplemented by hands-on use of the NEMS software safety, and procurement.
including how to; create a NEMS system from scratch,
update noise survey data and work pattern data on an CERTIFICATION
existing NEMS model, and use and interpret the risk Covered by the Noise at Work Competent
analysis functions to prioritise noise actions. Persons certificate.
HEALTH
Not applicable.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Personnel wishing to ensure their actions contribute to
health and safety in the workplace and to understand
their individual responsibilities.
DATES
On request.
DATES
On request.
DATES
Courses run fortnightly.
Price: £173.00 I Fees: £0.00 I Total: £173.00 I Code: DG00110UKPTL 1/2 day
PREREQUISITES
None.
PREREQUISITES
None.
Our Major Emergency Management (MEM) Our simulators can also be used to replicate
team can develop workforce competency COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards
in emergency response management. regulations) sites allowing assessment to take
place at the client’s facility.
The MEM Team delivers training to the
highest possible standard. Our highly skilled Our scope of services ranges from preparing
and competent instructors have a wealth of emergency response plans and procedures for
experience in dealing with both minor and major dealing with major emergencies on high risk
emergency response management acquired sites to consultation on appropriate and relevant
first hand through the oil and gas industry, information management systems.
emergency services and HM Forces.
Although our training has been predominately
Course instructors are supported by associate delivered to the oil and gas industry, we are now
specialists many of whom have occupied also delivering major emergency management
Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) or Process/ training within the renewables energy sector
Production Supervisory roles. and have representation on the Offshore
Renewables Energy Emergency Forum (OREEF)
We deliver our training from purpose built MEM acknowledging the challenges they face.
simulators in Montrose and Aberdeen where
state-of-the-art IT and audiovisual functions We are extremely proud of the quality and
allow our simulators to replicate real emergency reputation of our MEM training; Petrofac Training
situations ranging from a simple false alarm to Services was the first training provider in the
a full-scale evacuation. world to successfully obtain approval for the
new OPITO Major Emergency Management
Process simulation technology can be Initial Response (MEMIR) standard.
customised to accurately replicate a client
asset and create a bespoke company specific
simulation, enabling site-specific training
whether offshore, onshore or overseas.
Price: £POR I Fees: £0.00 I Total: £POR I Code: EM00116UKPTL 1-2 days
DATES
On request.
PREREQUISITES DATES
It is desirable that anyone being considered for On request.
this course should have good interpersonal and
communication skills.
PREREQUISITES
It is desirable that anyone being considered for
this course should have good interpersonal and
communication skills.
PREREQUISITES
Selected to be incident managers, ideally having been
part of the IMT but as a minimum must have completed
company induction training.
PREREQUISITES DATES
This course is run with eight to ten delegates. On request.
COURSE CONTENT
The exercise focuses on:
• Appraising the performance of emergency response
teams, emergency command teams and onshore
support teams
• Providing training and coaching opportunity for
offshore and onshore emergency response teams
in the command and control of major emergencies
• Testing the adequacy of emergency response
plans and procedures and identifying scope for
improvement
• Testing interfaces in both plans and procedures
between the company, its contractors and other
external participants
PREREQUISITES
None.
PREREQUISITES
None.
TARGET AUDIENCE
In alignment with BEIS’s Oil Spill Response Training
Guidelines, this course is aimed at raising the
competency of response personnel in the tactical
management and co-ordinatoion of an oil spill
response. The course covers the critical elements
necessary to develop a commensurate response
strategy whilst familiarising personnel with the contents
of their Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (OPEPs).
PREREQUISITES DATES
This half-day course can be for groups of up to six, On request.
or bespoke one-to-one coaching.
TARGET AUDIENCE
All staff that need to develop their public speaking skills.
PREREQUISITES
Basic hand-tool awareness and safety skills.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Personnel involved in the installation and maintenance
of Small Bore Tubing Systems or simply those who
require an overview of good working practices,
such as:
• New starts to the company or transfers from other
installations
• Production operations technicians
• Area/performing/isolating authorities
• Department heads
• OIM/site controllers
• Permit coordinators
• Maintenance personnel
• Scaffolders
• Well services personnel
PREREQUISITES
None.
PREREQUISITES
Recommended:
• Introduction to permit to work course
• ISSOW Level One
• Task risk assessment awareness
• Safe Isolation and Reinstatement of Plant (SIRP)
• Suggested progress from Level One to Level
Two – six months
• Basic computer and keyboard skills essential
Price: £POR I Fees: £POR I Total: £POR I Code: MS00106UKPTL 1 1/2 days
PREREQUISITES
Delegates must hold a current RenewableUK Marine
Safety Training – Vessel Transit & Transfer certificate.
Price: £POR I Fees: £0.00 I Total: £POR I Code: FM00103UKPTL / FM00104UKPTL 2 days
TARGET AUDIENCE
Companies who are looking to create a career
development process for employees in the blaster/
sprayer role and to ascertain exactly what each
employee can do safely i.e. blaster and sprayer or
just blaster.
PREREQUISITES DATES
Delegates must be at least 18 years of age. On request.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Newcomers to the industry or experienced personnel
who wish to improve their skill set and knowledge of
industry requirements.
PREREQUISITES DATES
None. On request.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Personnel who want to work as an industrial blaster/
sprayer. The training could also serve as a useful
refresher course for experienced blaster/sprayers
who wish to test their knowledge and skills before
being assessed against the OPITO Blaster/Sprayer
Competence Standard.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Personnel who wish to become OPITO-certified
competent blaster/sprayers, having already completed
their OPITO initial training and/or already have sufficient
workplace experience in industrial blasting and
painting activities.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Companies who are looking to create a career
development process for employees in the blaster/
sprayer role and to ascertain exactly what each
employee can do safely i.e. blaster and sprayer or
just blaster.
COURSE OVERVIEW The types of activities the internal verifier candidate will
This Unit is for those monitoring assessment be involved in include:
processes and decisions within an organisation • Preparing to carry out internal Quality Assurance
and helping to maintain and improve the quality • Planning internal Quality Assurance
of workplace assessment. The internal quality • Carrying out planned monitoring of the quality of
assurance process being conducted by the internal assessment
verifier-candidate can be for SVQs, work-based • Providing assessors with feedback, advice and
qualifications or in-company standards. support to help them maintain and improve their
assessment practice
COURSE STRUCTURES • Meeting appropriate external Quality Assurance
None. requirements
COURSE CONTENT This unit is suitable for those who carry out the internal
The types of activities the assessor-candidate will be QA of the assessment process in accordance with
involved in include: appropriate external Quality Assurance requirements.
• Preparing to carry out internal quality assurance It involves carrying out internal verification or auditing of
• Planning internal quality assurance assessments, supporting assessors through feedback
• Carrying out planned monitoring of the quality of and ensuring consistency in the assessment process.
assessment
• Providing assessors with feedback, advice and CERTIFICATION
support to help them maintain and improve their Petrofac SQA certificate.
assessment practice
• Meeting appropriate external quality assurance REVALIDATION
requirements None.
PREREQUISITES VENUE
None. Not applicable.
DEAD JED
Approximate duration: 20 minutes
You make decisions every day, we all do, but I bet At the end of this course, you should be able to:
you don’t give them much thought. The oil and gas • Identify the consequences of taking shortcuts
industry can be a hazardous environment, where a • Identify the implications of not following the correct
small decision could soon escalate into something procedures
far larger. Have you ever thought about the possible • Recognise the knock on effects of quick and
impact of your decisions, your short cuts to get the • Careless decisions
job done quicker?
GAIL’S SHOES
Approximate duration: 15 minutes
Accidents don’t just have cost implications for business The aim of this course is to teach you about the
but can also create personal tragedy. This presentation following subjects:
looks at one man’s struggle to reconcile his professional • The different ways in which accidents affect
attitude to accidents, as a loss adjuster for an insurance businesses and individuals
company, with the personal consequences of the • The ways in which accidents are caused and how
incidents he investigates. they can be predicted
• How understanding the causes of accidents can
help to prevent them in future
TOOLBOX TALK
Approximate duration: 15 minutes
Regular toolbox talks take place in hazardous At the end of this course, you should be able to:
environments. It’s a vital opportunity to make sure that • Identify the characteristics of a bad toolbox talk
everyone is on the same page regarding the job to be • Identify the characteristics of a good toolbox talk
done and the safety implications that go with it. • Identify strategies that you can use to make toolbox
talks more inspiring
But what makes a toolbox talk more than just
something you attend because you have to? How
can you turn a bad toolbox talk in to a good one?
ASBESTOS AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 45 minutes
With asbestos being the biggest single cause of work- The aim of this course is to teach you about the
related deaths, with around 4,000 reported each year following subjects:
in the UK alone, knowing what steps to take if you • The history of asbestos, and why it was used
come across asbestos is vitally important. Because it is • The identification of asbestos, in its various forms
often mixed with other materials, sometimes it can be • The dangers that asbestos can present
difficult to know if you’re working with asbestos or not. • The regulations that govern asbestos handling
However, if you work in any building constructed before and disposal
the year 2000, it is likely that it will contain asbestos in • The options you may have if you discover asbestos
one form or another.
BENZENE AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 25 minutes
Benzene is a naturally occurring chemical compound The aim of this course is to teach you about the
that is used in a wide range of industrial processes following subjects:
and everyday products. Benzene is also toxic and • What benzene is and where it can be found
carcinogenic. Inhaling or ingesting benzene, or allowing • The effects of exposure to benzene
it to come into contact with your skin, can have serious • The safety precautions necessary to protect yourself
health effects. These range from mild symptoms such against exposure
as headaches and dizziness, to serious conditions • What to do if you are exposed to benzene
caused by prolonged exposure, such as leukaemia and
other cancers of the blood system.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 50 minutes
The effects of environmental damage are very serious. The aim of this course is to teach you about the
Some scientists estimate that due to global warming, following subjects:
the ice caps and glaciers could melt, and over the next • The physical and human environment
hundred years sea levels could rise by between 10 cm • Renewable and non-renewable energy
and 90 cm — making many coastal areas around the • The greenhouse effect and global warming
world uninhabitable. • Types of pollution
• What you can do to help
Here we will learn what is meant by the term
environment and look at the various causes of
environmental damage, from pollution to logging,
to discover just what it is and what can be done to
prevent it in the future. We will also look at various
forms of energy production and the effects they
are having on our atmosphere.
FOOD HYGIENE
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
Food safety is essentially the discipline of handling, The aim of this course is to teach you about the
preparing and storing food in ways that will prevent following subjects:
foodborne illness. Many don’t appreciate how easily • The importance of personal hygiene
food can transmit disease from person to person, • How to avoid food poisoning
serving as a vessel for bacteria which can cause illness • Processes when dealing with food
or even death. Food poisoning is 100% preventable as • How to avoid food contamination
long as the correct, simple procedures are adhered to. • What is good practice for food hygiene
HAND AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 40 minutes
Just think for a moment of all the tasks you couldn’t do The aim of this course is to teach you about the
without your hands; even simply tying your shoelaces following subjects:
becomes much more difficult without the full use of our • The importance of your hands
hands. We take our hands for granted and this is why • What injuries your hands can sustain
you must take care when performing tasks that could • How to protect your hands from injury
potentially cause them harm, as damage to your hands
can be very difficult to repair due to their complexity.
INTRODUCTION TO CONTROL OF
SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH
Approximate duration: 45 minutes
Hazardous substances have the potential to cause The aim of this course is to teach you about the
harm to you, your equipment and the environment. following subjects:
They can take many different forms, and it is important • What COSHH is
to be able to recognise the hazards so you can control • The legal implications of COSHH
the risks. Hazardous substances can cause many • How to minimise your exposure to hazardous
health problems, ranging from a mild irritation through substances
to permanent damage, or even death. • The potential health effects of exposure
• The importance of COSHH in the workplace
In this course we look at the ‘Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health’, or COSHH, regulations, reveal
the potential health effects of exposure to hazardous
substances and the need to ensure that this exposure
is controlled within the workplace, and we will learn
how to minimise the risks.
INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY
Approximate duration: 35 minutes
With the amount of choice and competition in the The aim of this course is to teach you about the
modern world, customers will not think twice about following subjects:
taking their business elsewhere if a company does not • The importance of quality
deliver a quality product first time and every time. • How quality is produced
• How standards affect the workplace
This course will look at what quality is, the importance • The significance of quality control
of standards, how to measure quality improvements • Introduction to ISO 9000 and 9001
and the impact of a quality control process. With
growing evidence of almost worldwide recognition as a
global standard, ISO 9001 will be discussed. We’ll look
at what it is and see what it can do for you.
You will learn about stored energy and why all pressure
can be dangerous. We will also look at types of
pressure control equipment and safety systems and
learn how to minimise and control the risks when
working with systems or equipment which contain
fluid under pressure.
LEGIONELLA AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
Legionella are naturally occurring bacteria. There are The aim of this course is to teach you about the
over forty different species, all of which are potentially following subjects:
harmful to humans. Legionella can cause a range • What Legionella are and why they are dangerous
of illnesses including potentially fatal Legionnaires’ • Where Legionella bacteria can grow
disease. When the bacteria enter man-made water • How to prevent Legionella growth
systems, suitable conditions can encourage growth and • The law relating to Legionella prevention
reproduction to levels that pose a significant health risk.
LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
Our Lock-Out/Tag-Out course is designed to provide By the end of this course you should be able to:
learners with a general overview of how process • Describe what a “Lock-Out/Tag-Out” system is
systems, machinery and electrical equipment should • Explain how to control energy release with a Lock-
be safely shut off and rendered inoperable, while Out/Tag-Out system
maintenance or servicing work is taking place. • Recognise the importance of correct Lock-Out/
Tag-Out procedures
Lock- Out/Tag-Out procedures are typically part of a • Identify who is authorised to operate Lock-Out/
much larger system of occupational safety and health Tag-Out systems
standards and general environmental controls, which
are designed to make the workplace as safe
as possible.
MALARIA AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by the bite of By the end of this course you should be able to:
certain mosquitoes and it affects around thirty thousand • Explain what Malaria is
international travellers every year. If it is not diagnosed • Recommend how to minimize the risk of infection
and treated promptly, it can be fatal. • Recognise the symptoms to look out for
• Describe how Malaria is treated
The aim of this course is to provide you with an
overview of the different types of Malaria and where
they are present, how to reduce your chances of
becoming infected and, if the worst case scenario
should happen, what to do in the event that you
suspect you may be infected.
MANUAL HANDLING
Approximate duration: 35 minutes
We can define manual handling as ‘the transportation The aim of this course is to teach you about the
or supporting of a load by hand or by bodily force’. following subjects:
Surprisingly, it is not dramatic accidents that cause • Manual handling and the laws and regulations
most lost time incidents on and offshore, but strains • The importance of awareness
and sprains caused by relatively straightforward • Avoiding injury
activities. 20% of all offshore accidents and injuries are • Lifting correctly
a result of manual handling activities, making them a • Assessing lifting operations
major source of lost time.
MERCURY AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 35 minutes
Mercury is a naturally occurring heavy metal found in By the end of this course you should be able to:
rocks, coal, soil, crude oil and natural gas. It is also • Describe what mercury is
present in the air in vapour form. Mercury is a neurotoxin • Identify where mercury can be found
and if the human body is exposed to it over a prolonged • Describe how mercury exposure can occur
period, the neurological damage it does is irreversible. • Outline the effects of exposure to mercury
• Recognise how mercury can affect process
This course is designed to raise awareness of the equipment
dangers mercury can pose. You will learn what • List the required precautions for working with mercury
mercury is and where it can be found, what results • Describe the essential PPE for working with mercury
from exposure to mercury, the most common cause • State where to find information on working with
of exposure, the dangers of mercury in oil and gas mercury
processing and how to stay safe in the workplace. • Describe what actions to take if exposed to mercury
Courses available
from 2017
SEMS II
NOISE AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 35 minutes
With noise pollution increasing, protecting our hearing is The aim of this course is to teach you about the
something we all need to be aware of. It is impossible to following subjects:
avoid all noise; and who doesn’t like to listen to music, • The rules and regulations governing noise at work
drive fast cars, watch movies and be part of sporting • How to assess the noise levels at your workplace
crowds. However, these are your own choices in your • What effect these sounds can have on your health
own free time. If you work in a noisy environment, • How to control and reduce the noise levels
however, your employer has a legal duty to provide • Hearing protection
you with adequate hearing protection.
1: HISTORY
Approximate duration: 35 minutes
Named from the Greek for rock and oil, petroleum or The aim of this course is to teach you about the
crude oil is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid, that is following subjects:
found in geological formations thousands of feet below • The early uses of crude oil
the Earth’s surface. Once extracted, crude oil is refined • The origins of the oil industry
into a large number of consumer products, from petrol • How the oil industry grew and developed
and kerosene to asphalt and chemical reagents used to • Some of the major accidents that have occurred
make plastics and pharmaceuticals. • How technology has pushed the industry forward
• What the future has in store for the industry
While this short course can only cover a fraction of the
history of oil and gas, we will try and uncover some of
the most significant and interesting events, from its early
use as medicine and building materials to the
modern day.
This course will help you identify the different rig types
and their capabilities and look at how rigs have evolved
and how technology has advanced over time. You will
also learn about the jobs and the people required to
ensure safe and successful rig operations.
3: OFFSHORE
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
The exploration for oil and gas offshore only began The aim of this course is to teach you about the
in earnest in the 1940s and 50s, but since that time following subjects:
offshore engineering has created many industries in • The logistics
towns and cities around the world. Offshore drilling • The technological challenges faced
presents vast technological challenges. • Production considerations
• The increased hazards and safety considerations
From the first converted barges used to drill in shallow • The cost implications
lakes, to high tech deep water drill ships, offshore drilling
has always been considered more hazardous and more
expensive than onshore drilling, requiring a different
mind-set to address the extremely harsh environments,
the logistical challenges, the technological requirements
and most importantly, the protection of people
and assets.
5: DRILLING
Approximate duration: 60 minutes
Our drilling course is designed to provide learners with a Module one (approximate duration: 30 minutes)
general overview of the equipment and methods utilised The aim of this module is to teach you about the
to successfully drill a well. following subjects:
• The major components of the drilling rig
Subjects covered include drilling rig components and • The different components that make up the drill string
their functions, the composition of a typical drill string, • The role of the mud system
the role of mud in the drilling operation, the importance
of properly casing and cementing the wellbore, the Module two (approximate duration: 30 minutes)
different forms of Well Control and the actual The aim of this module is to teach you about the
techniques used for drilling the well. following subjects:
• How casing and cementing of the well is carried out
• Different methods of well control
• The all important drilling operation
6: EVALUATION
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
Evaluation of a well is performed after we have collected The aim of this course is to teach you about the
data from numerous sources while drilling or at the end following subjects:
of drilling when the well has entered the reservoir. • The methods used to evaluate a well
• The type of data gathered and how we
Data capture or logging, as it is more commonly use that data
termed, gathers data from numerous activities and • The different stages in a well and reservoir
stages in the well so that its producing capabilities can • When evaluation is required
be estimated and can be used to improve drilling and
production performance in subsequent wells.
7: COMPLETIONS
Approximate duration: 40 minutes
Once a probable location of a reservoir has been found The aim of this course is to teach you about the
and an exploration well drilled and tested, we will be following subjects:
able to tell if the reservoir could produce hydrocarbons • How well completions provide the means to
at an economic rate and if it contains a considerable produce the hydrocarbons to surface
amount for future production. Basically, the testing • How reservoir and mechanical considerations
proves that the field is economically viable and worth govern completion design
investing the millions of dollars required to install a • The various different completion designs that may
production facility, drill and complete new wells. be utilised
• The components that must be incorporated into
A production facility, which can range from a massive the design to optimise production in a safe manner
offshore structure to a simple onshore pipeline, would
need to be built before we could go ahead and drill
production wells and complete them. This module
looks at the completion process.
8: PRODUCTION
Approximate duration: 50 minutes
Production processes will vary from facility to facility. Module one (approximate duration: 25 minutes)
Some small onshore fields are serviced only with a The aim of this module is to teach you about the
simple pipeline yet some major offshore installations following subjects:
include gas dehydration, oil storage, gas re-compression, • What makes up a production field and facility
water injection and more. The collection and processing • How oil and gas are separated within
of hydrocarbons is a very complex and varied subject. a process system
This module will look at how everyday products such as
gasoline and diesel are produced from raw and natural Module two (approximate duration: 25 minutes)
oil and gas. The aim of this module is to teach you about the
following subjects:
As well as chapters on facilities, transportation and • The manner of various transportation methods
refining, you will also discover, with help from an • How different substances are made
interactive Process System animation, how gas, oil
and water are cleanly separated directly from a well.
APPRAISAL SKILLS —
DEVELOPING YOUR PEOPLE
Approximate duration: 50 minutes
For a healthy workplace, appraisals are an important The aim of this course is to teach you about the
element for any business. Within this course, you will following subjects:
learn how to plan for an appraisal and successfully • Understanding the purpose of an appraisal
discuss roles, skills and behaviours. • The part that knowledge, skills and behaviour plays
• Planning for an appraisal
We will show you how to conduct a formal appraisal • How to conduct a formal appraisal interview
interview from the appraiser’s point of view, and how • How to construct a personal development plan
to construct a personal development plan. By having a
better understanding of the appraisal process and how
it applies to the workplace, both the individual and the
business is far more likely to achieve its full potential.
ASSERTIVENESS —
MAKING MORE EFFECTIVE CHOICES
Approximate duration: 60 minutes
Assertiveness is confidently putting forward your views Module one (approximate duration: 30 minutes)
and expressing clearly your rights whilst recognising the The aim of this module is to teach you about the
rights of others. When we put our rights before others, following subjects:
we are said to be aggressive, when we put the rights of • The meaning of assertiveness and your rights
others before our own, we are said to be passive. The • How to recognise passive and aggressive behaviour
key is finding the right balance in order to become an • How passive, aggressive or assertive you are now
assertive person. • How self-limiting beliefs affect you
This course will reveal your current behaviours and Module two (approximate duration: 30 minutes)
discover how assertive you are, and we will show you The aim of this module is to teach you about the
some simple yet effective techniques to becoming more following subjects:
assertive. We will look at how self—limiting beliefs • How to be more assertive
can affect you, both at home and in the workplace, and • The use of assertive language
how to use assertive language and behaviour in order to
become more successful and achieve your goals.
DELEGATION SKILLS —
BEING MORE EFFECTIVE
Approximate duration: 40 minutes
When working in any business environment, it is The aim of this course is to teach you about the
important to remember that we cannot do everything following subjects:
ourselves. We need other people to take on work and • What delegation really means and why
responsibilities in order to achieve business objectives. it is important
This is called delegation. When we delegate tasks, we • How delegation skills benefit you, your employees
benefit from a reduced workload and lower stress levels. and the business
However, it can be a difficult skill to use as it requires • How to overcome common delegation problems
giving another person our authority and responsibility. • A process to ensure successful delegation of work
• The importance of giving good and
The aim of this course is to give you a clear idea of the concise feedback
process of delegation, its many benefits, and how you
can successfully apply the skill to your workplace.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS —
TAKING THE BUSINESS FORWARD
MODULE ONE
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
In this first module, we will define the major elements of The aim of this course is to teach you about the
leadership and look at what leaders need to do in order following subjects:
to be successful. We will also make a clear distinction • Understanding what leadership means
between management and leadership and offer models • Knowing when you are managing and when
where you can assess how much of each you presently you are leading
do, with suggestions of changes you can make to • How leadership applies in the workplace
become a more effective leader.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS —
TAKING THE BUSINESS FORWARD
MODULE TWO
Approximate duration: 45 minutes
In module two we will look at the subject of leadership The aim of this course is to teach you about the
styles and how our style impacts on the performance of following subjects:
our staff, our teams and ultimately the business. Often • The successful use of leadership styles
we behave in a way that is instinctive or perhaps that • How your leadership measures up
we have picked up from our own leaders. • Changes you can make to be a more
effective leader
You will learn that we need to select the style that not
only matches the situation we are faced with, but will
also achieve the best long term result for the business
as a whole. Being an adaptable leader is a critical skill
in today’s fast moving business environment.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT —
THE FUNDAMENTALS
Approximate duration: 55 minutes
Project management is the discipline of planning, Module one (approximate duration: 30 minutes)
organising and managing resources to bring about The aim of this module is to teach you about the
the successful completion of the vision or aim, through following subjects:
specific project goals and objectives. • What project management means
• How to scope and define a project
The ability to manage a project successfully is an • How to break projects down into manageable tasks
important part of any business. Being able to break • Project authorisation
projects down into manageable tasks will help make • Project implementation
the management easier and will increase your
chances of success. Module two (approximate duration: 25 minutes)
The aim of this module is to teach you about the
In this module you will learn how to scope and define a following subjects:
project, and key terms and techniques such as project • How to schedule projects and create a project plan
authorisation and project implementation. • Monitoring progress of the project
• How to deal with changes
• Project close out and completion
• Lessons learnt from the project
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Approximate duration: 40 minutes
Recent statistics reveal that one in five working people The aim of this course is to teach you about the
in the UK are suffering from stress. To be able to deal following subjects:
with stress, a balance needs to be achieved between • How to recognise stress symptoms
the various aspects of life; including work, family • Identifying techniques for managing stress
and yourself. • Making better lifestyle choices
• Adopting a better work—life balance
This course has been designed to show you how to
achieve this balance by explaining what stress is, its
causes and the signs and symptoms to watch out for. It
will also give you practical advice on what you should be
doing to reduce your exposure to stress.
AN INTRODUCTION TO WORKING
IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Approximate duration: 40 minutes
The risk of heat illness from extreme temperatures is In this course we will look at the risks and the symptoms
one of the most serious challenges to the health and and learn what measures can be taken to protect you
safety of workers. It’s not only working outdoors that from heat illness.
can cause overheating.
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
Any worker exposed to hot and humid conditions is at • Define heat illness
risk of heat illness. Boiler rooms, bakeries, kitchens, and • Demonstrate what to do in an emergency
any operations involving radiant heat sources can have • Illustrate methods to prevent heat illness
a high potential for causing heat—related illness. • Interpret a heat matrix and identify the precautions
ASBESTOS AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 45 minutes
With an estimated 1.3 million employees in Module one (approximate duration: 25 minutes)
construction and general industry facing significant By the end of this module you should be able to:
exposure to asbestos on the job, being aware of the • Explain the history of asbestos and why it was used
dangers of this fibrous material and knowing where • Discuss how to identify asbestos in its various forms
you may find it is vitally important. • Recall the diseases which exposure to asbestos
can cause
Because it is often mixed with other materials, it can • Describe places and products where asbestos can
sometimes be difficult to know if you’re working with be found in domestic and industrial settings
asbestos or not. Known as a hidden killer, asbestos • Identify the regulations that govern asbestos
can cause serious diseases that may not seem to affect handling and disposal
you immediately, and take a long time to develop. Once
diagnosed however, it is often too late to treat Module two (approximate duration: 20 minutes)
the disease. By the end of this module you should be able to:
• Describe how asbestos fibres spread
This module will describe what asbestos is and show • Explain why asbestos fibres are highly hazardous
where you may find it, you’ll also learn of the associated • Recall the appropriate PPE and RPE that you
dangers and look at the OSHA Regulations regarding should wear during exposure to asbestos
working with asbestos. • Discuss what you should do if you find asbestos in
a good, bad, or slightly damaged condition
HAZCOM AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
Hazardous substances have the potential to cause to ensure that this exposure is controlled within the
harm to you, your equipment and the environment. workplace, and we will learn how to minimise the risks
They can take many different forms, and it is important to your health and the environment.
to be able to recognise the hazards so you can control
the risks. Hazardous substances can cause many By the end of this course you should be able to:
health problems, ranging from a mild irritation through • Define ‘HAZCOM’
to permanent damage, or even death. • List the key elements of HAZCOM
• Identify who HAZCOM applies to
In this course we look at ‘Hazard Communication’, • Explain the flow of information
or ‘HAZCOM’, to reveal the potential health effect of • Describe how HAZCOM is
exposure to hazardous substances and the need standardised internationally
INTRODUCTION TO ERGONOMICS
Approximate duration: 25 minutes
With its roots in World War Two, Ergonomics has Applying good ergonomic principles can improve
developed from redesigning aircraft cockpit controls to a comfort and morale; and therefore productivity in
scientific tuning of our work practices and environments the workplace.
to match our physical capabilities and limitations.
• By the end of this course, you should be able to:
In this module, we’ll look at the causes and symptoms • Define the origins of ergonomics
of musculoskeletal disorders and describe how good • Explain the theory behind good ergonomic practice
ergonomic practices can protect muscles, spinal discs, • Discuss practices for reducing the risk
ligaments, nerves and tendons. Different occupations of musculoskeletal injuries
use different muscle groups, so it is important to identify • Identify sources of further information relating
an ergonomic solution that fits you. to your workplace
INTRODUCTION TO PERMIT
TO WORK SYSTEMS
Approximate duration: 25 minutes
Without a regulated Permit to Work procedure, By the end of this course you should be able to:
personnel, plant and the environment could be put • Explain what a permit to work is and what types
at extreme risk. there are
• Describe your responsibilities when working under
This course will look into what a Permit to Work is, a permit
the various types of permits available and how they are • Summarise the importance of proper work planning
implemented within industry situations. The individual’s and risk assessment
responsibilities and their training requirements within a • Identify the essential components of a successful
Permit to Work system are also discussed, as well as permit to work
the importance of work planning. • Outline the need for training in permit
to work systems
OFFICE SAFETY
Approximate duration: 25 minutes
Is an office a dangerous place to work? By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Most people would not consider an office to be a • Define health and safety responsibilities
hazardous work environment. In reality, there are any in the workplace
number of risks associated with office work that could • Identify hazards that may potentially cause slips,
lead to chronic health problems, life changing injuries trips and falls
or even, in the most extreme cases, death. • Apply good ergonomic practice to your desk space
Project management is the discipline of planning, Module one (approximate duration: 30 minutes)
organising and managing resources to bring about By the end of this module, you should be able to:
the successful completion of the vision or aim, • Recognise what project management means
• Explain how to scope and define a project
through specific project goals and objectives.
• Describe how to break projects down into
manageable tasks
The ability to manage a project successfully is an • Identify project authorisation
important part of any business. Being able to break • Discuss project implementation
projects down into manageable tasks will help make
the management easier and will increase your chances Module two (approximate duration: 25 minutes)
of success. By the end of this module, you should be able to:
• Illustrate how to schedule projects and create a
project plan
In this module you will learn how to scope and define a • Discuss the monitoring progress of the project
project, and key terms and techniques such as project • Explain how to deal with changes
authorisation and project implementation. • Describe project close out and completion
• Identify lessons learnt from the project
Throughout our industry you will always be exposed The aim of this course is to teach you about the
to different forms of gas, which means understanding following subjects:
their properties and how they interact with their • An awareness of the BCGA Codes of Practice
environment is essential to the safety of yourself and legislation
• Hazards, properties and identification methods
and others around you.
of industrial compressed gases
• Safe storage of compressed gas cylinders and
Created in collaboration with BOC, this course will look the design process
at the various hazards involved with these industrial • Gas control and safety equipment
gases, how they can be safely stored and transported • What to do in the event of incidents and
to avoid incident and the procedures required in the emergencies with industrial compressed
event of an emergency. gas cylinders
CORROSION AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 25 minutes
Corrosion Awareness teaches us what corrosion is By the end of this course you should be able to:
and why it matters so much to the oil and gas industry. • Describe what corrosion is and why it matters to the
Through this course you will learn how to identify the oil and gas industry
types of equipment affected by corrosion, you will learn • Identify the types of equipment affected by
the principles of corrosion management and how to corrosion
avoid and prevent corrosion in your facility. • Explain how to locate Corrosion Under Insulation
(CUI) and how it can be detected
We look at how to detect corrosion under insulation • Describe how to avoid and prevent corrosion
and explain the effects of corrosion degradation. • Define Corrosion Under Insulation and
Finally, we discuss the importance of fire and coating degradation
corrosion protection coatings.
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY
Approximate duration: 65 minutes
It is not generally known, but electricity is the most Module one (approximate duration: 35 minutes)
common cause of fires in both the home and industry. The aim of this module is to teach you about the
It is taken for granted by most people who use it following subjects:
• Appreciation of what electricity is and how it is used
constantly all day, every day.
• The dangers inherent with electricity
• The various terms relating to electricity and circuits
In this introductory course we will explain the basics • The relationship between electricity and magnetism
of electricity, what it is and how it works. We will learn
Module two (approximate duration: 30 minutes)
about the different types of circuit, electrical safety and The aim of this module is to teach you about the
the relevant terminology. following subjects:
• The various terms relating to electricity and circuits
We will also look at the various ways electricity can be • The relationship between electricity and magnetism
produced and how it is then supplied to users. • How to calculate voltages, amps, watts
and resistance
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS
Approximate duration: 45 minutes
Electricity brings into our lives all the modern products relationship between voltage, current and resistance
and gadgets which we take for granted. These devices with the help of Ohm’s Law.
are often unseen and unrecognised, but utterly essential
The aim of this course is to teach you about the
to our business and social lives.
following subjects:
• What electronics is
We use electronic components to control and affect the • How electronics work
way electricity flows. In this introduction we will take a • How to identify electronic components
look at these electronic components, how they work • What electronic circuits and diagrams look like
and how to identify them. We’ll learn about circuits, • How to calculate voltage, amps, watts
diagrams and calculations. We will also explain the and resistance
Introduction to Fracking
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
Hydraulic fracturing, as the name implies, is the process By the end of this course, you should be able to:
of breaking something with a hydraulic force. In terms • Define the process of fracking
of oil and gas, hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as • Explain why fracturing operations are carried out
“fracking”, is the process of pumping special fluids at • Describe a typical fracking operation
very high flow rates and pressures into a well, in order • Identify the hazards, risks and controls that apply
to fracture and prop open the rock formation. to fracking
INTRODUCTION TO HOSES
Approximate duration: 40 minutes
Hoses have a massive part to play in industry, and hose Finally, we will cover some of the most common safety
failure, even if the pressure inside is relatively low, can systems in use throughout industry to reduce the risk of
have serious consequences to equipment, personnel injury and damage from hose related incidents.
and the environment. If the pressure is high, the
consequences could be catastrophic. The aim of this course is to teach you about the
following subjects:
We begin by looking at what a hose is, and the makeup • What hoses are, and why they are used
of different types of hoses to suit a huge variety of • How hoses are constructed for different tasks
uses. We will then look at some points to consider • Things to consider when selecting a hose
when selecting and using a hose, along with general • Hose management and safety systems
maintenance for prolonging their life-span.
INTRODUCTION TO HYDRAULICS
Approximate duration: 60 minutes
Hydraulic systems are commonly used throughout the Module one (approximate duration: 30 minutes)
world, especially within industry, for operations that The aim of this module is to teach you about the
require repeated but precise movement. For example, following subjects:
digging a hole near underground pipes or lifting a heavy • How a hydraulic system operates
• Basic hydraulic theory
load in a hazardous environment.
Module two (approximate duration: 30 minutes)
This course will provide you with an overview of The aim of this module is to teach you about the
following subjects:
hydraulic systems, the principles behind hydraulic
• The components that make up a hydraulic system
power, and a guide to calculating hydraulic pressures. • The health and safety requirements when using
hydraulic systems
We will also run through a basic pigging operation, from The aim of this course is to teach you about the
the loading and launching, through the various tracking following subjects:
methods used, to the safe receiving and unloading of • Why the process of pigs and pigging is essential
the pig. • Various types of pigs and their specific uses
• Equipment used in pigging
INTRODUCTION TO PNEUMATICS
Approximate duration: 60 minutes
Pneumatics are used every day, in all walks of life. The aim of this course is to teach you about the
Applications can range from creating explosions in the following subjects:
entertainment industry to simply bicycle pumps, car • The application of pneumatics
tyres or tools and equipment. It is important you know • Pneumatic theory
the benefits, as well as the restrictions, as you will come • Air generation, preparation and distribution
across pneumatic systems on a daily basis. • The operation of the components that make
up a basic pneumatic system
In this course you will learn the basic theory of • The basic safety requirements for using
pneumatic systems, take an in—depth look at the a pneumatic system
components that make up a compressed air system • The graphical symbol for each component
and also consider the hazards and safety precautions that makes up a basic pneumatic system
associated with pneumatics.
INTRODUCTION TO REFINERIES
AND REFINING
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
An oil refinery is effectively a factory that converts By the end of this course you should be able to:
crude oil into a range of marketable products in the • Understand the role of a refinery
most efficient and cost effective manner possible. • Recognise the importance of regular maintenance
• Explain the different types of refinery
This course is designed to help you understand • Recognise the products produced
the basics of working on a refinery, from the different by refining processes
processes and units used, to the general maintenance, • Identify the various processes carried out
safety implications and products produced. by refinery units
PUMP BASICS
Approximate duration: 40 minutes
In this course, you will learn about the different types of The aim of this course is to teach you about the
pumps, their properties and uses, packing glands and following subjects:
seals, pump calculations and maintenance. • The types of pumps available and how
to recognise them
• The capabilities of each type and where
they are used
• The basic specifications of each type of pump
• When and how to service each type of pump
• The correct ways to tighten packing glands
Other technical
courses available
in 2017
AUTHORISED GAS TESTER
CONVENTIONAL WELLHEAD OVERVIEW
THREE PHASE SEPARATION AWARENESS
INTRODUCTION TO MANUALLY OPERATED VALVES
CORROSION AWARENESS
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
Corrosion works in a multitude of ways and By the end of this course you should be able to:
affects all forms of metallic equipment within • Describe what corrosion is and why it matters
the oil and gas industry. to the oil and gas industry
• Identify the types of equipment
Due to its numerous forms of attack, no metallic affected by corrosion
equipment is immune to corrosion. Whether it’s a • Explain how to locate corrosion under insulation
pressure vessel or a steel structure, attack can happen (CUI) and how it can be detected
either from the inside out (product, process fluid, • Describe how to avoid and prevent corrosion
particles, etc.) or from the outside in (rain, moisture, • Define corrosion Under Insulation
pollution, etc.). and coating degradation
SHIFT HANDOVER
Approximate duration: 20 minutes
In industries that operate continuous processes, By the end of this course you should be able to:
continuity is maintained across shift changes via • Recognise potential issues if the shift handover
a shift handover. is not done correctly
• Describe what you need for a shift handover
It is vitally important that workers communicate and • Identify who is involved
coordinate with each other, as throughout the history of • Explain how a shift handover should take place
the oil and gas industry, many accidents have occurred • Recognise the value of a proper shift handover
because of failure of communication at shift handover.
MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE
Approximate duration: 30 minutes
Management of Change, or MoC, is a practice used to By the end of this course you should be able to:
ensure that health, safety and environmental risks are • Define what Management of Change is
controlled when a company makes changes to their • Recognise when Management of Change
facilities, documentation, personnel, or operations. is to be applied
• Use the RACI principle to define roles within
There are many examples of inadequately managed a Management of Change process
changes that have resulted in catastrophic accidents, • Distinguish between the different types of change
for example the Flixborough disaster.
of the circumstances of Force Majeure. If the Company the Company Group harmless against any Claim
is unable to provide any Training Session, or any part in respect of (i) any loss, damage or impairments
of any Training Session, by reason of Force Majeure, caused to property belonging to or used by
the Company shall be entitled to postpone or cancel Customer Group; and (ii) any personal injury,
that Training Session, or part of it. The Company shall death or illness of any member of the Customer
use reasonable endeavours to reschedule the Training Group howsoever caused or arising in connection
Session to a mutually acceptable date if possible. with the performance or non-performance of
these Terms, notwithstanding the negligence or
14 TERMINATION breach of duty of the Company Group.
The Company may terminate the Contract with
immediate effect if the Customer materially breaches 16.2 SUBJECT TO 16.1
any of the provisions of the Contract and fails to Company’s total cumulative liability to the
remedy such breach (if capable of remedy) within such Company Customer in respect of any Claim
reasonable period as the Company specifies. Upon arising from or relating to the performance or non-
termination, the Customer shall immediately pay to performance of the Contract, whether in contract,
the Company in full any outstanding monies due to it tort (including negligence) or otherwise at law,
pursuant to the Contract. shall be limited to the Course Fee.
19 COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
If the Company fails to comply with its obligations under
the Contract, in particular its obligations under Clause
15, the Customer shall advise the Company in writing,
marked for the attention of Customer Care, giving
details of the reasons why it believes the Company has
not complied with its obligations under the Contract.
The Company shall acknowledge the Customer’s
complaint in writing within seven (7) Working Days of
its receipt and thereafter, reply to the complaint in full
within thirty (30) Working Days of its receipt. The Parties’
day to day representatives shall use all reasonable
efforts to resolve the complaint satisfactorily, however
if the complaint is not resolved satisfactorily and
amicably after such efforts, the Parties shall escalate the
complaint to the senior management of the Company
and Customer in an increased effort to resolve the
complaint satisfactorily and amicably.
21 ANTI-BRIBERY COMPLIANCE
The Customer shall, and shall procure that it and
Customer Group shall comply with (a) all applicable
laws, regulations, codes and sanctions relating to
anti-bribery, anti-corruption or similar activities of (i)
the United Kingdom, including without limitation the
Bribery Act 2010; (ii) the United States of America
including, to the extent applicable, the Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act 1977; and (b) any country or countries in
which any of the Services or Contract obligations are to
be or are performed.
Safe Isolation and Reinstatement of Plant (SIRP) Theory and Practical Production Ops and Maintenance 174
SCADA Software: RealFlex 6 Metering 212
SCADA Software: Schneider CitectSCADA Metering 210
SCADA Software: Spirit IT eXLerate Metering 211
Security/Switchboard Operator Workshop ERCM 159
Shift Supervisor Production (SSP) Supervising the MEM 140
Control of Production Emergencies (Assessment)
Ship Handling and Manoeuvring Simulation Marine 45
Simulated Exercises ERCM 160
STCW Basic Training Marine 46
STCW Basic Training Fire 83
Unit L&D 9Di Assess Workplace Competence using Competence Assurance and Mgmt 198
Direct and Indirect Methods
Unit L&D11 Internally Monitor and Maintain Competence Assurance and Mgmt 199
the Quality of Workplace Assessment
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