Introduction

The NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Safety highlights the importance that Process Safety has within the Petrochemical industry. This qualification benefits oil and gas companies as well as individuals seeking to implement effective safety and process safety management across all areas of operations.

With a focus on international standards and management systems, students are enabled to carry out workplace safety responsibilities both onshore and offshore, reducing the number of accidents and achieving cost savings for the business.

This course is delivered in conjunction with HOTA (Humberside Offshore Training Association)

Assessment methods

Written exam set by NEBOSH held one week after main course delivery

Unit summary

The NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Safety course consists of 5 elements:

• Element 1: Health, safety and environmental management in context
• 1.1 Learning from incidents
• 1.2 Hazards inherent in oil and gas
• 1.3 Risk management techniques used in the oil and gas industries
• 1.4 Safety cases and safety reports
• Element 2: Hydrocarbon Process Safety 1
• 2.1 Contractor management
• 2.2 Process safety management
• 2.3 Role and purpose of Permit to Work
• 2.4 Key principles of safe shift handover
• 2.5 Plant operations and maintenance
• 2.6 Start up and shut down
• Element 3: Hydrocarbon Process Safety 2
• 3.1 Failure modes
• 3.2 Safety critical equipment controls
• 3.3 Safe storage of hydrocarbons
• 3.4 Furnace and boiler operations
• Element 4: Fire protection and emergency response
• 4.1 Fire explosion risk in the oil and gas industries
• 4.2 Emergency Response
• Element 5: Logistics and Transport Operations
• 5.1 Marine Transport
• 5.2 Land Transport

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Prerequisites

We highly recommended that delegates attending this course have previous health and safety training or experience and/or a knowledge of the oil and gas industry.

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