Oil & Gas Specialist ModuleApril 2014

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)