Why Attend
The global oil and gas industry is under sweeping changes due to international pricing competition and with the dynamics of the industry changing, with aging asset infrastructure and the need to decommission equipment in a safe and environmentally friendly way. However as well as aging infrastructure, there is also an aging workforce which is leaving the industry and taking valuable knowledge and expertise with it. With the industry in need of a new workforce to take it strongly in to the future, this clear practical and exciting course gives you the foundation knowledge to help you on your oil and gas industry career.
Course Methodology
The material used in the training course will be based on exercises as well as regional and international case studies. Participants will frequently work in pairs with one another as well as in larger teams.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Recall the structure and lifecycle of the oil and gas industry, and understand how the industry functions from upstream, through midstream to downstream
- Recognize how oil is formed, found, recovered/extracted, processed, transported and sold
- Describe terminologies and functions, including installations, production facilities and onshore/offshore operations and support requirements
- Explain oil and gas operations and the associated challenges, as well as the various systems monitoring and controlling equipment
- Examine why the industry is classified as a high risk safety critical industry
Target Audience
Anyone wishing to gain an overview or basic understanding of oil and gas, the industry or its operations. This includes, but is not limited to, anyone new to the oil and gas industry, contractors working with clients in the industry, or anyone within a non-technical role in the industry who is seeking a greater understanding of operations.
Target Competencies
- Principles of Oil Production
- Onshore/Offshore Operations
- Oil and Gas Operations
- Oil and Gas Safety
Location:
South AfricaTraining Dates:
Each course starts every Monday of each week. Please book your training on a date that is a Monday.Course Duration:
Unit Standard:
NQF Level:
Number of Credits:
Course Fees
Note: Please fill in the online application form on the left or bottom if this page to receive a quotation with detailed pricing from AATICD.How to Apply:
To Apply Simply Fill in the Online Enquiries / Applications form on the Right Sidebar or Bottom of this website https://www.aaticd.co.zaNB: Terms and Conditions for Payment and Refunds
1.1. Full payment for the training workshop must be made at least 5 days before the scheduled workshop date.
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2. Cancellation and Refund Policy
2.1. Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop date will be eligible for a full refund, minus any administrative fees.
2.2. Cancellations made 15 to 29 days before the workshop date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the total payment.
2.3. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund.
2.4. Participants who fail to attend the workshop without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund.
3. Rescheduling
3.1. If a participant wishes to reschedule, a request must be submitted at least 14 days in advance, subject to availability.
3.2. A rescheduling fee may apply.
4. Workshop Cancellation by the Organizer
4.1. AATICD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrolment, trainer unavailability, or force majeure events.
4.2. In the event of cancellation by AATICD, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to attend a rescheduled session.
4.3. AATICD is not responsible for any additional costs incurred by participants, such as travel or accommodation expenses.
5. Refund Processing
5.1. Approved refunds will be processed within 7 business days from the date of cancellation approval.
5.2. Refunds will be issued using the original payment method unless otherwise agreed.
6. Contact Information
For any questions regarding payments and refunds, please contact us at:
Email: apply@aaticd.co.za
Phone: +27 73 016 5042
By registering for the workshop, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
In-House Trainings are also available for 3 or more delegates for any duration. Please consult with our Administration for such In-House training bookings.
Course Outline
- Introduction to oil and gas and the industry
- History of the industry
- Scope of onshore operations
- Scope of offshore operations
- Global market outlook: energy requirements and statistics
- Characteristics of oil and gas
- Characteristics of rock
- Origin of oil
- Gas migration
- Accumulation of oil and gas
- Traps
- Upstream production and equipment
- Production processes
- Onshore
- Offshore
- Equipment requirements and uses
- Onshore
- Offshore
- Production processes
- Risks and upstream exploration activities
- Health and safety
- Security
- Quality management
- Environmental management
- Risk management
- Exploration surveys
- Obtaining drilling rights
- Oil and gas drilling
- Drilling rigs
- Bottom-supported units
- Floating units
- Land based units
- Drilling a well
- Bits and drilling fluid
- Circulating system
- Rotating systems
- Power system
- Hoisting system
- Drilling personnel
- Selecting a rig
- Drilling from bottom-supported units
- Drilling from floating units
- Formation valuation
- Well abandonment
- Completion
- Drilling platforms and land based units
- Mobile offshore drilling units
- Directional and horizontal drilling
- Well completion
- Drilling rigs
- Midstream, downstream and decommissioning
- Processing requirements
- Storage and its importance
- Fuel transportation
- Refinery
- Unconventional explanations
- Decommissioning