International Certificate in Oil and Gas Safety

This course provides safety professionals and personnel working in the oil and gas sector with knowledge of the hazards, controls, and safety practices relevant to onshore and offshore operations. It focuses on developing the technical awareness and practical understanding needed to support effective safety management programmes and promote safer working conditions across oil and gas activities.

• Understand the fundamentals of oil and gas safety management.
• Develop awareness of safety requirements specific to the oil and gas sector.
• Identify common workplace hazards and appropriate control measures.
• Learn how to conduct a Job Hazard Analysis.
• Understand the correct selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Understand confined-space safety requirements.
• Apply basic fall-protection principles.
• Understand fundamental electrical safety practices.
• Develop effective emergency action plans.
• Understand basic machine-guarding requirements.
• Apply effective accident investigation principles.
• Understand trench and excavation safety.
• Understand fall protection requirements in construction activities.
• Identify common oil and gas industry hazards.
• Understand well-site preparation and drilling safety.
• Understand safety requirements during well completion and servicing.
• Understand oil and gas well inspection practices.
• Understand basic oil-spill cleanup considerations.
• Develop awareness of offshore oil and gas safety requirements.

• Rig HSE officers.
• Rig HSE managers.
• Oil and gas safety specialists.
• HSE professionals.
• Drilling engineers.
• Petroleum engineers.

After completing the programme, current and aspiring oil and gas safety professionals will be able to:

• Recognize common hazards associated with oil and gas operations.
• Communicate identified hazards effectively to management and workers.
• Develop appropriate responses to existing and foreseeable workplace risks.
• Contribute effectively to workplace safety and health improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen their professional knowledge and support career development within the oil and gas sector.

Learners can take the examination after completing the course material and passing the required module quizzes. The assessment uses multiple-choice questions selected from a comprehensive question bank.

Pattern:

• The examination is open book and allows 3 hours.
• A minimum score of 65% is required to pass.
• Learners may retake the examination if they are unsuccessful.
• Three attempts are permitted within a 48-hour period.
• After three unsuccessful attempts, learners must wait 48 hours before attempting the examination again.
• Learners are advised to review the course material during this period.
• A passed examination cannot be repeated for the purpose of improving the score.
• No separate comprehensive programme examination is currently available. Successful completion of all course examinations is required.