Oil and Gas Processing Operations Practice (Fire and Gas System)
This course develops the skills required to carry out fire and gas system operations.
It is designed for individuals wishing to progress to a career as a Process Technician and also would also be relevant for individuals who would like to develop a basics understanding of, and/or some basic skills in, processing operations e.g., Maintenance Technicians.
Learning Objectives :
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the classification and types of hazardous areas
- Outline the principles and function of the FGS system and describe the different types of fire and gas detection equipment
- Explain cause and effect charts and the different levels of ESD
- Outline operator actions after detection and system intervention
Prerequistes :
It is recommended that learners complete the OPITO Global 1 Training Certificate: Basic Oil and Gas Processing or equivalent training before undertaking this Training Certificate.
Teaching methods :
- The course will be delivered by means of classroom lectures and practical exercises in the training workshop or on a real-life plant.
- Workshop/on-site practice content: 60%
- Pre & post course tests are performed to measure knowledge acquisition.
- Assessment are carried out in an oil and gas processing training workshop with access to functioning plant (real or simulated) and an integrated control room with some closed loop control.
- Learners are assessed in the role of a plant operator and in the role of a control room operator (CRO).
Category : Processing
Level : Opito Global 2