Post on 13-Jan-2016
Background
• Aimed at people with occupational hygiene qualifications who want to work in the oil and gas (Petroleum) industries
• Basic technical knowledge is assumed (to ICertOH level)
• Focus is on industry-specific knowledge
• Developed by industry practitioners to address their business needs
Syllabus -Summary• Understanding the
petroleum industry from Exploration to Distribution
• Basic Petroleum Chemistry• Products and hazards• Processes and technologies• Specific O&G Issues• Management of
occupational hygiene -specific programs
Implementation• An OHTA advanced level module
• Envisaged as interactive 5-day face-to-face course led by specialists
• Could be run in-company or as part of Master’s degree
• Training materials will include student manual, presentation slides and case studies
• Examination and certification still under consideration
• Draft materials will be placed on OHlearning Community for comment
• 3 pilot courses have been run in Australia (2010-2012)