Course Catalogue

Safety and competence

A division of Stavanger Offshore Technical College

Stavanger Offshore Technical College Stavanger Offshore Technical College (SOTS) is a county school located in central Stavanger. The school has a tradition reaching back 150 years as a maritime school, and has gradually expanded to include programs in petroleum and onshore areas. SOTS has around 500 pupils/students in courses at secondary school and technical college levels. SOTS is well equipped with workshops in mechanical, electrical/automation and hydraulics/pneumatics areas. It also has its own Materials Testing Station, a Maritime Safety Centre anda Simulator Centre. Overview of key areas: • Petroleum Technology • Process/Chemical • Electrical/Automation • Technology and Industrial Production • Construction and Building • Maritime SOTS Course Centre SOTS Course Centre is an independent division of Stavanger Offshore Technical College and runs commercial operations. The Course Centre has extensive activities in training and education within the school’s main areas. The Course Centre currently has about 3000 participants a year in several course areas, working closely with a number of companies and organizations, both offshore as well as locally. The Course Centre develops customized solutions to fit partners’ specific requirements. The Course Centre actively participates in and has completed a number of projects in Europe, Africa and Asia. The main areas for the Course Centre are: • Technical College • Preparation Courses for Craft Certificates • Crane / Lifting • Hydraulics • Mechanical subjects • Management Courses

Øystein Førsvoll

Director Tel: +47 51 50 03 07 Email: [email protected]

Contents Safety and Emergency Response • • • • • • • •

VAKOP - preparedness Basic safety and emergency response training (OLF) Search and rescue teams Small MOB Boat - Boatman courses Life-boatman course: conventional and freefall lifeboat HLO course First Aid Escape Chute Course

Crane and Lifting • • • •

Overhead Crane Operator Course Strap/slinging course - G11 Rigging Course Truck Training

Hydraulics • • •

Hydraulics I Hydraulics II Hydraulics III

Technical College • • •

Technical College - Petroleum Technology, Specialization in Drilling Master Certificate and Technical College - Scaffolding Technical College Petroleum (TCP)

Petroleum/Process • •

Well Technology - § 3-5 Chemical Processes - § 3-5

Electricity • • • •

Fundamentals of Electricity Basic PLC Ex - Course High Voltage Course

Other • •

Management Courses - Maritime personnel / offshore installations Basic Welding

Safety and Emergency Response SOTS Course Centre has a full-fledged Safety Centre under the brand name Stavanger Maritime Safety Centre. The Centre is exclusively located in central Stavanger. The Sea Rescue department is located in front of the Stavanger Offshore Technical College at Kalhammeren. The Fire Fighting facilities are located at Tømmerodden in Buøy, a few minutes by boat from the rest of the facility, with a clear view of the sea entrance into Stavanger and the college. Among our customers we have operator companies, drilling companies, service companies and catering personnel offshore. In addition, we have many participants from shipping companies, who receive training in accordance with IMO regulations. Our courses are designed in collaboration with the industry, and in line with the prevailing safety regulations. The Sea Rescue department has a large platform with a command center, three lifeboats including a “free fall” - lifeboat, three MOB boats, a raft station and an escape chute. Here, our students are trained in realistic emergency situations in a controlled manner. The Fire Safety Department receives course participants for practical training. They learn to handle everything from oil and gas fires, to how foam systems and smoke diving works. In our maze, participants can experience darkness and uncertainty under safe conditions. The Safety Centre also owns and operates a helicopter rollover unit (HUET: Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) for training related to emergency helicopter evacuation. It is located in the modern swimming pool at Solborg Folkehøyskole.

Anne Bru

Course Coordinator Tel: +47 51 50 03 22 E-mail: [email protected]

VAKOP - Emergency Response VAKOP - emergency response assumes that company’s own personnel conduct verification of individual expertise offshore. The verification of competence can be carried out over a whole period of repetition, without the need for additional personnel on board. The advantage of the concept • The advantage of this concept is that the “VAKOP instructor” already knows the local conditions and use of equipment found at the individual facilities. • Higher frequency and regularity. • Easier to implement by using personnel already on board installations. • Personnel learn all theory via e-learning on board. Exercises at the Course Centre Offshore personnel will conduct the practical training that is not possible to implement offshore. Verification of competence offshore Participants must prove their competence to the VAKOP instructor by means of small exercises and training. After carrying out the modules, the instructor will acknowledge them in individual implementation forms. VAKOP (Verification of Competence) - Instructor Training The personnel chosen by the company as VAKOP instructors shall follow their SMS procedures to be checked as Offshore Instructors. Contact team SMS establishes a team that will be responsible for the instructor offshore regarding the system for verification of qualifications, and professional issues. The team will consist of: • Project Manager responsible for the concept. • Professional responsibility in sea rescue, fire, HLO, first aid and HUET.

Web Portal Instructors offshore will have access to a web portal where individuals can access: • Regular newsletters • Training/skills documents • Film series with professional materials • Others.

Basic Safety and Emergency Response Training (OLF) Goal To motivate participants to contribute actively to a better and safer environment. There is emphasis on preventive measures to prevent harm to people, environment and equipment. Upon completing the course, participants shall have basic knowledge and skills on: • HSE culture • Prevention of accidents at work • Use of relevant fire-fighting/rescue equipment • Lifesaving first aid • Collective evacuation means • Proper use of survival suit with breathing apparatus • Helicopter evacuation (HUET) The course aims at creating positive attitudes to the concept of HSE culture and to the understanding of the meaning of social and physical work environment towards life, health and values in work and leisure activities. Target group Offshore personnel Prerequisites E-learning course GSK Duration 2 days

Basic Safety and Emergency Preparedness (OLF) Refresher Goal: Upon completing the course, participants shall have refreshed and updated knowledge and skills on: • Proper safety behavior • Use of hand fire extinguisher • Lifesaving first aid • Using the escape chute • Proper use of survival suit with breathing apparatus • Helicopter evacuation (HUET) • Use of the life raft Target group Offshore personnel Prerequisites Basic safety and emergency response training or equivalent. Personnel who have not refreshed their competence according to OLF requirements or equivalent training in the last four years, are required to attend a new basic course. Contents • Introduction • HSE - Culture and behavior • Sea rescue w/first aid • Fire protection w/first aid • Helicopter Evacuation Frequency Every 4 years Duration 2 days

Search and Rescue Teams Goal: Upon completing the course, the participants shall have knowledge and skills to be able to fight fires with equipment for fire-fighting and smoke diving on the platform and vessel. Through theory and practice, participants will gain a clear understanding of equipment and their limitations. Target group Members of search and rescue teams, as well as the incident commander. Prerequisites Basic safety and emergency response training. Contents • Contingency/organization • Lifesaving first aid • Patient examination • Fire theory • Extinguishing apparatus • Extinguishing equipment • Fire extinguishing and limitations • Physiology • Pneumatic and other smoke diving equipment • Search and Rescue (smoke diving) • Gas and liquids under pressure • Metal reactions and stress control (during accidents and disasters) • Rescue work in fire situations Duration 5 days

Search and Rescue Team Refresher Course Goal Upon completing the course, participants will have: • Refreshed and developed knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding their emergency response functions. Target group Members of the search and rescue teams, and incident commander Prerequisites: • Fire-fighting team basic course • Personnel who have not refreshed their competence according to OLF requirements or equivalent training in the last four years, are required to attend a new basic course. Contents A representative sample of the contents of the search and rescue team course adapted to the participant’s knowledge with emphasis on practical training and exercises. Frequency 12 months Duration 2 days

Small MOB Boat - Basic Course Goal Upon completing the course, participants shall: • Be able to launch, hook in and operate boats and equipment in a satisfactory manner • Know the most common search methods • Carry out pick-up and life-saving treatment of someone who has been injured Target group Personnel who are directly involved in the launching and operation of MOB boats and equipment. Prerequisites • Basic safety and emergency response training • VHF/SRC certificate Contents • Organization/operation/distribution of tasks • Regulatory and industry requirements • MOB boat technical • Maneuvering • Hook arrangement – Set-up/hoisting • Navigation and compass use • Communication • Search and Rescue • First aid Duration 2 days

Small MOB Boat - Refresher Course Goal Upon completing the course, participants shall have: • Refreshed and developed knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding their emergency response functions. Target group MOB boat crew Prerequisites • Small MOB boat basic course • The requirements for training and exercises of OLF guideline 096 - Recommended guidelines for man overboard emergency response need to be met. Personnel who have not refreshed their competence regarding OLF requirements or equivalent training in the last four years, is required to attend a new basic course. Contents A representative sample of the contents of the Small MOB boat - basic course adapted to the participant’s knowledge with emphasis on practical training and exercises. Frequency 24 months Duration 2 days

Lifeboatman Course - Conventional Lifeboat Goal Upon completing the course, participants shall be able to: • Prepare lifeboat for evacuation • Organize and lead the boarding • Launch lifeboat • Protect passengers and organize their stay on board after evacuation • Create and maintain communication with the rescue unit Target group Lifeboat men Prerequisites • Basic safety and emergency response training • VHF/SRC certificate Contents This course covers the necessary items for commanding a lifeboat in case of loss of ship or accident requiring evacuation. The entire rescue phase is covered, which consists of going to the lifeboats, launching, moving away from the facility and remaining at sea until being picked up. • • • • • • • •

Introduction Rules/Regulations Technical specification and equipment in the lifeboat Emergency response organization/alarm instructions/command/stress Lifeboat man/Crew duties and tasks Alternative evacuation means Relevant first aid Practical and theoretical test

Duration 4 days

Lifeboat Man Refresher Course - Conventional Lifeboat Goal After completing the course, participants shall have: • Refreshed and developed knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding their emergency response functions. Target group Lifeboat men Prerequisites Lifeboat man basic course Personnel who have not refreshed their competence regarding OLF requirements or received equivalent training in the last four years are required to attend a new basic course. Contents The course is mainly based on refreshing the practical exercises of the basic course. • Entry, preparation and deployment • Stay in the boat • Command/cooperation • Communication Frequency 24 months Duration 2 days

Lifeboat Man Basic Course - Free-fall Lifeboat Goal Upon completing the course, participants shall be able to: • Prepare lifeboat for evacuation • Organize and lead the boarding • Launch lifeboat • Protect passengers and organize their stay on board after evacuation • Create and maintain communication with the rescue unit Target group Lifeboat men Prerequisites • Basic safety and emergency response training • VHF/SRC certificate Contents This course covers the necessary items for commanding a lifeboat in case of loss of ship or accident requiring evacuation. The entire rescue phase is covered, which consists of going to the lifeboats, launching, moving away from the facility and remaining at sea until being picked up. • • • • • • • •

Introduction Rules/Regulations Technical specification and equipment in the lifeboat Emergency response organization/alarm instructions/command/stress Lifeboat man/Crew duties and tasks Alternative evacuation means Relevant first aid Practical and theoretical test

Duration 4 days

Lifeboatman Refresher Course - Free-fall Lifeboat Goal After completing the course, participants shall have: • Refreshed and developed knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding their emergency response functions. Target group Lifeboat men Prerequisites • Lifeboat man basic course Personnel who have not refreshed their competence regarding OLF requirements or equivalent training in the last four years are required to attend a new basic course. Contents The course is mainly based on refreshing the practical exercises of the basic course. • Entry, preparation and deployment • Stay on boat • Command/cooperation • Communication Frequency 24 months Duration 2 days

HLO Basic Course Goal Upon completing the course, participants shall have basic knowledge and skills about: • Helicopter operations, both normal and emergency operations on helideck, including safety procedures, accident prevention, and the relevant safety, fire and rescue equipment to be found on the helideck. Target group Helideck Crew This course provides a basis for qualification in the following positions: • Heliguard • HLO Prerequisites • Basic safety and emergency response training • VHF/SRC certificate Contents • Laws and regulations • Weather reporting, communication and routines • Helideck regulations and guidelines • Dangerous cargo • Jet fuel • Helideck crew responsibilities in emergencies and abnormal events • Helideck crew responsibility and tasks in normal events • Human factors • Fire theory • Various fire extinguishing media and use thereof • Fire-fighting practice at Safety Centre Duration 4 days

HLO Refresher Course Goal After the course the participants shall have refreshed and developed knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding their operation/emergency response functions. In addition, participants shall be able to: • Learn with experiences and events from different helideck crew • Transfer own experiences as heliguards/HLO to other helideck crew Target group Helideck Crew This course qualifies for the following positions: • Heliguard • HLO Prerequisites • Basic safety and emergency response training • VHF/SRC certificate Contents A representative sample of the contents of the HLO basic course adapted to the participant’s knowledge with emphasis on practical training and exercises. • Laws and regulations • Weather reporting, communication and routines • Helideck regulations and guidelines • Dangerous cargo • Jet fuel • Helideck crew responsibilities and tasks in emergencies and abnormal events • Helideck crew responsibilities and tasks in normal events • Fire Theory Duration 4 days

First Aid Basic Course Goal • Perform lifesaving first aid for serious injury and illness • Assist the nurse in the examination and treatment of patient Target group Training is designed for personnel who are part of the overall emergency preparedness first aid and includes the following: • Members of the first aid team on permanent and mobile installations • First aid help and MOB boat crew on standby vessels Prerequisites Basic safety and emergency response training Contents The course provides basic training in first aid relevant topics, with emphasis on practical skills training. • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Contingency/organization Patient examination Unconsciousness Hemorrhage and traumatic amputation Abdominal injuries Loss of circulation Head Injuries Back and neck injuries Fire and corrosive injuries, including electricity and radiation Blood Pressure Measurement Fracture Chest pain (heart disease) Breathing difficulties and convulsions Lifelessness – Heart/Lung Rescue

Duration 5 days

• Assisting the nurse in administration of infusion • General hypothermia • Mental reactions and stress control (in accidents/disasters) • Accident site with multiple injuries • Chest injuries

First Aid Refresher Course Goal Upon completing the course, participants shall have: • Refreshed and developed knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding their emergency response functions. Target group Training is designed for personnel who are part of the overall emergency preparedness first aid and includes the following: • Members of the first aid team on permanent and mobile installations • First aid help and MOB boat crew on standby vessels Prerequisites First aid basic course Personnel, who have not refreshed their competence regarding OLF requirements or equivalent training in the last four years, are required to attend a new basic course. Contents A representative sample of the contents of the first aid basic course adapted to the participant’s knowledge with emphasis on practical training and exercises. Frequency 12 months (can be done on board) 24 months on offshore service vessels Duration 2 days

Escape Chute Course Goal • Course in the use of escape chutes to help participants to operate, instruct, and use the escape chute. • The course covers the requirements of the OLF for crews on fixed/floating installations. Target group Offshore personnel Prerequisites No special prerequisites Contents • Rescue operations with escape chute • Rescue work in fire situations • Pick-up people from raft • Stay in the raft • Human behavior under stress • Lifesaving first aid Duration 7 hours

Cranes and Lifting The safety of crane and lifting operations has received considerable attention in recent years, especially because of the many serious accidents both onshore and offshore in past years where the use of lifting equipment was involved. SOTS Course Centre through the Stavanger Maritime Safety Centre has for many years accumulated expertise in training in safety and safe use of equipment, especially through the use of cranes for lifting lifeboats and MOB boats. At the Centre, it has developed naturally to expand our course packages to include areas in crane/lifting. Our location at Tømmerodden has developed into a modern technical centre within several disciplines. In 2009, the new crane hall and two modern overhead cranes were fully operational. We have already had a comprehensive rig module with associated equipment, such as forklifts. SOTS Course Centre is now an operational centre, which in addition to offering courses in crane/lifting also offers exciting combinations in terms of safety training, hydraulics, and more.

For further information or guided tours please contact department coordinator:

Inge Rune Bøe Tel: +47 51 50 03 06 Cell: +47 416 74 331 E-mail: [email protected]

Strap/Slinger Course - G11 Goal The purpose of the strap course is to give people who work with lifting gear knowledge about the safe use, maintenance, daily inspection and disposal regulations of various lifting gear. One should also give signals to the operator maneuvering a crane or other lifting devices so that mishaps and accidents during lifting operations are avoided. Target group Personnel that use or will use lifting gear in daily activities Prerequisites No special prerequisites. Contents Module 1.1 and 2.3 Duration 24 hours

Overhead Crane Operator Course ex. Strap Courses Goal The training will provide future crane operators sound theoretical basic training in the safe use of the overhead crane. The training will give students a good understanding of the principles of overhead crane construction, operation, maintenance and use, in order to avoid incidents and accidents during lifting operations. Target group Personnel that use or will use overhead cranes in daily activities. Prerequisites Strap/Slinger course must be completed and must be documented. Contents Module 2.7, 3.7 and 4.7 Duration 40 hours

Overhead Crane Operator Course incl. Strap Courses Goal The training will provide future crane operators sound theoretical basic training in the safe use of the overhead crane. The training will give students a good understanding of the principles of overhead crane construction, operation, maintenance and use, in order to avoid incidents and accidents during lifting operations. Target group Personnel that uses or will use overhead cranes in work context in daily activities. Prerequisites No special prerequisites. Contents Module 1.1, 2.3 and 2.7 Duration 40 hours

Overhead Crane Operator Course incl. Strap Course and Practical Driving Goal The training will provide future crane operators sound theoretical basic training in the safe use of the overhead crane. The training will give students a good understanding of the principles of overhead crane construction, operation, maintenance and use, in order to avoid incidents and accidents during lifting operations. Target group Personnel that uses or will use overhead cranes in daily activities. Prerequisites No special prerequisites. Contents Module 1.1, 2.3, 2.7, 3.7 and 4.7 Duration 64 hours

Overhead Crane Practical Driver Training Goal The training will provide future crane operators sound theoretical basic training in the safe use of the overhead crane. The training will give students a good understanding of the principles of overhead crane construction, operation, maintenance and use, in order to avoid incidents and accidents during lifting operations. Target group Personnel that uses or will use overhead cranes in a work context. Prerequisites Modules 1.1, 2.3 and 2.7 are required and must be documented. Contents Module 3.7 Duration 8 hours

Rigging Course Goal Working Environment Act § 3-2. Special precautions to ensure safety. To ensure safety in the workplace, the employer shall ensure that employees are familiar with accident and health hazards that may be associated with the work, and that they receive the training, practice and instruction needed. Regulations on the use of work equipment no. 608 (555) §48. Work equipment subject to documented safety training. For work equipment which upon risk assessment the employer has found to require special care to be used, can only be used for employees who have documented safety training in accordance with §47. Target group Personnel that, in their daily work, use or will use mobile hoists, winches and hoists used in horizontal or vertical movement of the load. Prerequisites Consists of 24 hours strap/slinger course - G11 Duration 48 hours

Forklift Training Goal The objective of the training is to give basic theoretical knowledge about the safe use of forklifts in order to avoid accidents during operation. Target group The purpose of the training is to provide forklift operators a good theoretical basic training in the safe use of forklifts, so that incidents and accidents related to forklift operation are avoided. The training will give candidates a good understanding of the principles of forklift construction, operation, maintenance and use. The training covers the theoretical safety training required for forklift operators. The training is concluded with theoretical and practical assessments. Once the candidate has passed both theoretical and practical driving tests in the different classes, this will be the basis for issuance of a forklift operator certificate. Prerequisites The candidate must provide documentation proving to have previously completed module 1.1. Contents: • Introduction of requirements for a forklift driver • Forklift types • Forklift accidents • Forklift operation • Monitoring and reporting • Stability • Freight handling • Operating and safety regulations Duration 14 hours

Hydraulics I NORSOK Standard R-003 and R-005 N recommend using CETOP standard for personnel who will perform maintenance on hydraulics equipment. This course is in accordance with CETOP recommendations. This course provides a basic introduction to hydraulics and is a natural basis for operation and maintenance personnel working with hydraulics equipment. Prerequisites No special prerequisites. Contents Hydraulics basic principles: • Pascal’s Law • Pressure, pressure drop • Flow, laminar and turbulent • Hydraulic power transmission Component Description: • Pumps, motors and cylinders • Pressure valves • Directional Valves • Flow Control Valves • Accumulators • Hydraulic fluids • Filtration, cleanliness • Couplings, pipes and hoses Reading symbols and schematics: • Symbols according to ISO 1219 • Symbols put together into a system System understanding: • Components assembled into a system • How to control the power, speed, direction • Mounting • Start-up • Maintenance • Troubleshooting

Hydraulics II NORSOK Standard R-003 and R-005 N recommend for personnel who will perform maintenance on hydraulics equipment: “Future training should be consistent with curriculum that is in accordance with the guidelines and requirements developed by CETOP, minimum competence level 2”. Our courses will be in accordance with CETOP recommendations. Hydraulics Course II is a continuation of Hydraulics I. The participants will after the course, have good knowledge in reading schematics, an understanding of systems and components. Prerequisites Hydraulics I, or equivalent qualifications Contents Refresher and specialization in basic skills: • Basic fluid dynamics • Laminar and turbulent flow • Pressure loss in pipes, bends and couplings • Formulas for pressure, flow and power Refresher and specialization in component learning: • Pump Controllers • Pressure relief valves • Pressure Reducing Valves • Directional Valves • Flow regulating valves • Brake and load lowering valves • Accumulators Open and closed circuits: • Training in reading schematics, understanding components and systems

Pollution Control: • Requirements for cleanliness and control of cleanliness level • Filters and filter standards • Cleaning and flushing of pipe systems Operation and maintenance: • Maintenance Procedures and Troubleshooting Practical exercises on hydraulics equipment. Duration 10 days

Hydraulics III NORSOK Standard R-003 and R-005 N recommend using CETOP standards for personnel who will perform maintenance on hydraulics equipment. Our courses will be in accordance with CETOP recommendations. Hydraulics Course III is a continuation of Hydraulics II. Hydraulics III focuses on complex systems, integrated operations and associated controls including electrical/electronic interface. They involve technical specifications and development of considerable knowledge related to component properties, improved system performance and interpretation. Prerequisites Hydraulics II, or equivalent qualifications Contents Practical exercises: • exercises in system understanding and troubleshooting of various hydraulic systems • training in the use of measuring instruments of flow rate and pressure fluctuations Components and Systems: • reading symbols and schematics: • measures for increasing reliability • structural weaknesses • failure mechanisms • interpretation of the causes of damage • hydraulics media Cleanliness control: • requirements for cleanliness and control of cleanliness level • filters and filter standards • cleaning and flushing pipe systems Leakage control. Measuring instruments for troubleshooting and controlling conditions. Tasks and practical exercises on hydraulics equipment.

Technical College - a long step towards a good job

Technical College education is practice-based and employment oriented education that can often be a good alternative to universities. We combine theory and practice, with the practical knowledge and experience the students already have from their working life. The study program is planned with emphasis on teamwork, interdisciplinary work projects and close contact with the industry. Attending our Technical College, you will create different possibilities for a good job - or you can go for further education at college and university. After graduating as a technician you can have either technical or managerial activities or a mixture of both. Relevant working titles for you may be: • Technician or Operations Manager • Service and Maintenance Technician/Engineer • Technical teacher • Sales person of complex technical equipment • Marketer of complex technical equipment • Product Developer • Project Manager Specialization in Petroleum Engineering also provides the ability to work as a Driller or Drilling Manager. Among the technical tasks, the following can be included: planning, design, construction, maintenance, operation, development, research, etc.

Kjell-David Blanchard Project Manager Tel: +47 51 50 03 94 E-mail: [email protected]

Petroleum Technology Specialization in Drilling These education programs are aimed at different areas of the petroleum industry. With specialization in drilling, well service, petroleum production and subsea installations, you can acquire skills for exciting work in a middle management position in various sectors. The curriculum is developed in close cooperation with the petroleum industry, and the education meets the qualification requirements stated in the oil industry recommended guidelines (OLF). Depending on the specialization chosen, you may qualify for drilling (Driller/Drilling Manager), various well service activities, and operations personnel on the production platform, or for work associated with subsea installations. What is required to be admitted into Petroleum Technology College? The required documentation is one of the following options: • Certificate in drilling/well technology. • Apprenticeship contract showing completed apprenticeship in drilling/well technology in the application year. • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (primarily related to drilling/well operations) as well as competence in the common core subjects equivalent to the VK1 (Vg1 and Vg2) basic course curriculum in vocational subjects. • Certificate in electricity, chemistry/process or mechanics plus accredited multidisciplinary exam in well technology (Vg2).

Master Certificate and Technical College - Scaffolding As the scaffolding specialization has developed and the number of skilled workers increased, the need for continuing education has become more relevant. The industry, represented by SEF (Scaffolding Contractors Association), has long been an important driving force for the establishment of further education in this field. A curriculum for a master’s certificate and technical school education in the subject was prepared. In 2006, Rogaland Training and Education Center (RKK) jointly with Bergeland High School received approval from Nokut to start technical education in scaffolding. Technical College is organized accordingly: one can choose either to have two years education with a master’s certificate upon completion, or proceed to a third year of education and become a technician. The education is intended for those who are currently supervisors/ managers or those who want to have such positions in the future. Admission requirements To be admitted to the scaffolding line of the Technical College, the applicant must document one of the following options: • Have completed vocational training in the field with certification • Have diplomas from other relevant vocational training at secondary school level as well as relevant experience.

Technical college petroleum (TCP) Stavanger Offshore Technical College (SOTS) has developed an international educational program with Seadrill. Technical College Petroleum is a web-¬based training program, which has a fixed duration of 2.5 years and consists of three levels. Target group The program has the goal of training drilling technicians with competence equivalent to a level between skilled workers and engineers. The drilling technician will have sufficient expertise to supervise the operation personnel onboard drilling units, in positions such as derrick man, driller and drilling manager. Purpose of the program After completing the course, students will have increased knowledge of their key tasks, such as: • How to run operations • Troubleshooting • Implementation of corrective measures With the training: Students will develop skilled expertise, which they will build up and develop in their work as skilled driller technicians. This is made possible by planning, managing and controlling their own work activities in addition to the work performed by others, according to given requirements and specifications. Technical College Petroleum (TCP) Competence Analysis: Students will undergo an internet-¬based assessment of their basic skills. The test will assess students’ ability to start the program.

Level 1 Petroleum Technology

Level 2 Petroleum Technology

Level 3 Petroleum Technology

Subjects: Exploration, drilling and completion Production and Well service Health, Safety and Environment Drilling

Subjects: Production 1

Subjects: Production 2

Reservoir Geology Well Planning

Maintenance strategy Regulation systems

Well Control 1 Well Fluids Drilling Technology 1

Drilling- and Completion Fluids Casing Pneumatics and Hydraulics

Drilling knowledge

Hydraulic Equipment Drilling technology 2 Well control 2

Duration: 6 months

Duration: 1 year

Duration: 6 months

Chemical Processes - § 3-5 The course is designed for participants with practice in the field. As practical candidates, an apprenticeship is not required, but rather 5 years of relevant work experience before the examination can be taken is required. Admission requirements There is no requirement of prior knowledge. Course implementation The course consists of 4 sessions with online monitoring. Topics 1. Documentation and Quality 2. Chemical Technology 3. Production and Maintenance Evaluation Theoretical examination for trainees is held two times per year. After 5 years of relevant experience you can take the qualifying examination. Duration 2 semesters

Well Technology - §3-5 The course is designed for participants with practice in the field. You are trainee applicant, i.e. you do not have to go through apprenticeship, but it takes 5 years of relevant work experience before the examination can be taken. Admission requirements There is no requirement of prior knowledge. Course implementation The course consists of 4 sessions with online monitoring. Topics 1. Geology and formation evaluation 2. Operation and control systems 3. Drilling Technology 4. Pressure Control 5. Production Technology 6. Well fluids 7. HSE/Quality assurance Evaluation A theoretical examination for trainees is held twice per year. What is expected in the examination? • • • •

Theoretical knowledge common to all disciplines Ability to perform mathematical calculations, for example, pressure calculations Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HSE and quality Be able to solve interdisciplinary case-based tasks

After 5 years of relevant experience, the qualifying examination can be taken. Duration 2 semesters

Laboratory work All courses are based on the latest curriculum in laboratory subjects for trainees. Theory along with relevant experience is covered up until the central examination for laboratory work (3102). Entry requirements:: There is no requirement required.

 Course Completion: • 3 parallel main sessions • 1 exam and preparatory session (not parallel)
* • Assignments between each session • Follow-up from the teacher • Laboratory exercises • Exam training
 Duration:
 2 semesters

Fundamentals of Electricity The course is based on the curriculum for Vg1 electro/Vg1 TIP. Candidates with backgrounds other than electrical or mechanical can take this as an introductory course. The course is a combination of theory and practical exercises in the lab. Goal Upon completing the course, participants will have a basic knowledge of electricity. Target group This is a course for anyone who wants a basic introduction to electricity. Prerequisites No special prerequisites. Contents The course provides basic training in: • fundamentals of electricity • documentation • motor systems and PLCs Duration 40 hours

Fundamentals of PLCs Goal After the course the participants will be familiar with the structure and operation of a PLC. They should be able to start up a PLC-controlled system, and be able to do systematic troubleshooting of the system. They should also develop programs in Ladder (contact plan) and be familiar with the languages STL (instruction list) and FBD (Function Block Diagram). They will also be able to produce a simple screen in Simatic WinCC. Opportunities to use the PLC program as a tool for control and monitoring of the process, connection of safety relay with PLC, and functions in connection with emergency. Prerequisites No special prerequisites Contents • General Control Technology • Troubleshooting • Sequence control • Documentation • Ladder Diagram • Practical exercises • Easy WinCC programming Program Siemens Simatic Step 7 Siemens WinCC Duration 5 days

Fundamentals of Ex Goal After completing the training, participants will have acquired the necessary knowledge of electrical installations in explosion hazardous areas so that they can perform installations and maintenance in a safe manner. The course provides the necessary information in: • Fundamentals of Ex • Ex maintenance Target group Electrical, automation, and other personnel working in Ex areas and who wish to obtain a basic understanding of intrinsically safe systems. Contents • Introduction to Ex • Basic safety philosophy • Introduction to existing laws, standards and directives • Use of intrinsically safe systems • Basic safety philosophy • NEK EN 60079-14 • IEC 61892-7 • Fundamentals of Ex i • Introduction to grounding • Explosion theory • Equipment and gas groups • Marking • Marking and zone classification • Demonstration of equipment • Cables, nipples and grounding • How to install, operate and maintain equipment Duration 3 days

Ex Maintenance Course Target group Electrical, automation, and other personnel working in Ex areas and who wish to expand their knowledge about operation and maintenance. Prerequisites Completed Fundamentals of Ex course Contents • Basics of explosion hazardous areas and explosion theory • NEK EN 60079-14 • IEC 61892-7 • EXR-01 • Demonstration of Ex materials • Zone classification • Equipment groups • Gas groups • Marking and types of protection • Temperature rating • Enclosure rating • Motor design • Corrosion • Cables, nipples and grounding Evaluation/Certificate Evaluation is ongoing during the course and a written test is done at the end. Certificates are issued upon passing the course. Duration 2 days  

Fundamentals of Ex Goal This is a supplementary program for personnel that will work with intrinsically safe systems. The course is based on theoretical and practical exercises and provides a thorough introduction to basic Exi philosophy, and associated regulations. Installation and troubleshooting shall thus be performed in a safe manner. Target group Electrical, automation, and other personnel working in Exi areas who wish to obtain a basic understanding of intrinsically safe systems. Prerequisites Participants must have basic Ex knowledge. Contents • Refreshment of basic Ex theory • Introduction to existing laws, standards and directives • IS-labeling • CENELEC EN 50020 • Principles of intrinsically safe systems • Use of intrinsically safe systems • Zener barriers and other methods of isolation • Galvanic isolations • Installation • Simple circuits and calculations • Using curves for limiting ignition energy Duration 2 days

Exi Update Goal After completing the training, participants shall have updated their knowledge on intrinsically safe systems, so that they can carry out their work professionally and safely. Target group Electrical and automation personnel who have completed training in intrinsically safe systems (Exi). There should be no more than 5 years since last training was provided. Prerequisites Fundamentals of Exi Contents • Circuits with zener barriers • Calculations • Galvanic isolation • Grounding Duration 1 day

Fundamentals of Ex and Exi Goal After completing the course, participants should be able to interpret the zoning map and install electrical equipment in explosion hazardous areas, install and do the dimensioning of intrinsically safe electrical equipment (function/safety) in explosion hazardous areas. Target group Electricians, technicians, engineers, automation technicians and other electrical and instrumentation personnel working with measurement and control signals in hazardous areas. Contents • Zone classification • Explosion theory • Equipment and gas groups • Ex installation guide according to NEK EN 60079-14 and IEC 61892-7 • Types of protection • Marking • Temperature rating • Enclosure rating • Cables • Nipples • Grounding • Intrinsically safe - Philosophy • IS-labeling • Excerpt from EN 600 79-11 (Exi) • Energy limitation • Zener barriers • Calculations • Connection • Galvanic isolation • IS applications • Installation • Practical exercises in the selection and installation of zener barriers Duration 5 days

Management Course – Maritime Personnel/Offshore Installations The course is aimed at personnel who want to strengthen and formalize their knowledge and experience as skilled professionals and managers. The course is according to the Norwegian Maritime Authority eligibility regulations, in the directive for certification and qualification requirements for staff in the mobile installations of September 5th 2003 § 6. The course is tailored to personnel working in offshore rotation. Participants will after completing and passing the course receive a course diploma that provides the documentation required to hold the certificate. Course implementation The course consists of up to 10 modules, each one with a duration of up to 4/5 days. Normal implementation will take over 1-2 years. Diploma/Examination Each module ends with an examination. When all mandatory modules for the position category are carried out, a final diploma is issued. Model no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Petroleum Technology Administration 1 Administration 2 Emergency Response Management Project management and guidance Maintenance and equipment Stability and ballasting

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Hadria Rahmouni Course Coordinator

Tel: +47 51 50 03 29 E-mail: [email protected]

Basic Welding Course Goal Upon completing the course, participants will have the basic skills to perform fillet welding (FW) and butt welding (BW) with different material types. Target group Heating, water and sanitation plumbers, teachers in vocational training, among others Prerequisites No special prerequisites. Contents Relevant welding methods: • • •

141 (TIG) 131/135 (MIG.MAG) 111 (Electrodes)

Duration 40 hours

Safety and competence

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Brit Tønnesen

Course Secretary Tel: +47 51 50 03 02 E-mail: [email protected]

Safety and competence

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