Course Catalogue - Sotskurs · Basic safety and emergency response training or equivalent. Personnel who have not refreshed their competence according to OLF requirements or equivalent

A division of Stavanger Offshore Technical College

Course Catalogue

Safety and competence

Øystein FørsvollDirectorTel: +47 51 50 03 07Email: [email protected]

SOTS Course CentreSOTS 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 par-ticipants a year in several course areas, working closely with a number of companies and organiza-tions, both offshore as well as locally. The Course Centre develops customized solutions to fit part-ners’ 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:• TechnicalCollege• PreparationCoursesforCraftCertificates• Crane/Lifting• Hydraulics• Mechanicalsubjects• ManagementCourses

Stavanger Offshore Technical CollegeStavanger Offshore Technical College (SOTS) is a county school located in cen-tral Stavanger. The school has a tradition reaching back 150 years as a maritime school, and has gradually expanded to include programs in petroleum and onshoreareas.SOTShasaround500pupils/studentsincoursesatsecondaryschool and technical college levels.

SOTSiswellequippedwithworkshopsinmechanical,electrical/automationandhydraulics/pneumaticsareas.ItalsohasitsownMaterialsTestingStation,aMaritimeSafetyCentreandaSimulatorCentre.

Overview of key areas:• PetroleumTechnology• Process/Chemical• Electrical/Automation• TechnologyandIndustrialProduction• ConstructionandBuilding• Maritime

Contents

Safety and Emergency Response

Crane and Lifting

Hydraulics

Technical College

Petroleum/Process

Other

• 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

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

• Hydraulics I• Hydraulics II• Hydraulics III

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

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

• Management Courses - Maritime personnel / offshore installations• Basic Welding

Electricity• Fundamentals of Electricity• Basic PLC• Ex - Course• High Voltage Course

Safety and Emergency Response

Crane and Lifting

Hydraulics

Technical College

Petroleum/Process

Other

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

Electricity

AnneBruCourse Coordinator

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

SOTSCourseCentrehasafull-fledgedSafetyCentreunderthebrandnameStavangerMaritimeSafety 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 arelocatedatTømmeroddeninBuøy,afewminutesbyboatfromtherestofthefacility,withaclear view of the sea entrance into Stavanger and the college.

Among our customers we have operator companies, drilling companies, service companies and cateringpersonneloffshore.Inaddition,wehavemanyparticipantsfromshippingcompanies,whoreceivetraininginaccordancewithIMOregulations.

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 includ-inga“freefall”-lifeboat,threeMOBboats,araftstationandanescapechute.Here,ourstudentsare trained in realistic emergency situations in a controlled manner.

The Fire Safety Department receives course participants for practical training. They learn to handleeverythingfromoilandgasfires,tohowfoamsystemsandsmokedivingworks.Inourmaze, participants can experience darkness and uncertainty under safe conditions.

TheSafetyCentrealsoownsandoperatesahelicopterrolloverunit(HUET:HelicopterUnderwa-terEscapeTraining)fortrainingrelatedtoemergencyhelicopterevacuation.Itislocatedinthemodern swimming pool at Solborg Folkehøyskole.

VAKOP - Emergency Response

VAKOP-emergencyresponseassumesthatcompany’sownpersonnelconductverificationofindividual 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• Theadvantageofthisconceptisthatthe“VAKOPinstructor”alreadyknowsthelocal conditions and use of equipment found at the individual facilities.• Higherfrequencyandregularity.• Easiertoimplementbyusingpersonnelalreadyonboardinstallations.• Personnellearnalltheoryviae-learningonboard.

Exercises at the Course CentreOffshore personnel will conduct the practical training that is not possible to implement off-shore.

Verification of competence offshoreParticipantsmustprovetheircompetencetotheVAKOPinstructorbymeansofsmallexercisesand training. After carrying out the modules, the instructor will acknowledge them in individual implementation forms.

VAKOP (Verification of Competence) - Instructor TrainingThepersonnelchosenbythecompanyasVAKOPinstructorsshallfollowtheirSMSprocedurestobecheckedasOffshoreInstructors.

Contact teamSMSestablishesateamthatwillberesponsiblefortheinstructoroffshoreregardingthesystemfor verification of qualifications, and professional issues.

The team will consist of:• ProjectManagerresponsiblefortheconcept.• Professionalresponsibilityinsearescue,fire,HLO, firstaidandHUET.

Web PortalInstructorsoffshorewillhaveaccesstoawebportalwhere individuals can access:• Regularnewsletters• Training/skillsdocuments• Filmserieswithprofessionalmaterials• Others.

Basic Safety and Emergency Response Training (OLF)

GoalTo 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.

Uponcompletingthecourse,participantsshallhavebasicknowledgeandskillson:• HSEculture• Preventionofaccidentsatwork• Useofrelevantfire-fighting/rescueequipment• Lifesavingfirstaid• Collectiveevacuationmeans• Properuseofsurvivalsuitwithbreathingapparatus• Helicopterevacuation(HUET)

ThecourseaimsatcreatingpositiveattitudestotheconceptofHSEcultureandtotheunderstanding of the meaning of social and physical work environment towards life, health and values in work and leisure activities.

Target groupOffshore personnel

PrerequisitesE-learning course GSK

Duration 2 days

Basic Safety and Emergency Preparedness (OLF) Refresher

Goal:Uponcompletingthecourse,participantsshallhaverefreshedandupdatedknowledgeandskills on:• Propersafetybehavior• Useofhandfireextinguisher• Lifesavingfirstaid• Usingtheescapechute• Properuseofsurvivalsuitwithbreathingapparatus• Helicopterevacuation(HUET)• Useoftheliferaft


PrerequisitesBasicsafetyandemergencyresponsetrainingorequivalent.

PersonnelwhohavenotrefreshedtheircompetenceaccordingtoOLFrequirementsorequivalent training in the last four years, are required to attend a new basic course. Contents• Introduction• HSE-Cultureandbehavior• Searescuew/firstaid• Fireprotectionw/firstaid• HelicopterEvacuation

FrequencyEvery 4 years

Duration 2 days

Goal:Uponcompletingthecourse,theparticipantsshallhaveknowledgeandskillstobeableto 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 groupMembersofsearchandrescueteams,aswellastheincidentcommander.

PrerequisitesBasicsafetyandemergencyresponsetraining.

Contents• Contingency/organization• Lifesavingfirstaid• Patientexamination• Firetheory• Extinguishingapparatus• Extinguishingequipment• Fireextinguishingandlimitations• Physiology• Pneumaticandothersmokedivingequipment• SearchandRescue(smokediving)• Gasandliquidsunderpressure• Metalreactionsandstresscontrol(duringaccidentsanddisasters)• Rescueworkinfiresituations

Duration5 days

Search and Rescue Teams

GoalUponcompletingthecourse,participantswillhave:• Refreshedanddevelopedknowledge,skillsandattitudesregardingtheiremergency response functions.

Target groupMembersofthesearchandrescueteams,andincidentcommander

Prerequisites:• Fire-fightingteambasiccourse• PersonnelwhohavenotrefreshedtheircompetenceaccordingtoOLFrequirementsor equivalent training in the last four years, are required to attend a new basic course.

ContentsA 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.

Frequency12 months

Duration2 days

Search and Rescue Team Refresher Course

Small MOB Boat - Basic Course

GoalUponcompletingthecourse,participantsshall:• Beabletolaunch,hookinandoperateboatsandequipmentinasatisfactorymanner• Knowthemostcommonsearchmethods• Carryoutpick-upandlife-savingtreatmentofsomeonewhohasbeeninjured

Target groupPersonnelwhoaredirectlyinvolvedinthelaunchingandoperationofMOBboatsandequipment.

Prerequisites• Basicsafetyandemergencyresponsetraining• VHF/SRCcertificate

Contents• Organization/operation/distributionoftasks• Regulatoryandindustryrequirements• MOBboattechnical• Maneuvering• Hookarrangement–Set-up/hoisting• Navigationandcompassuse• Communication• SearchandRescue• Firstaid

Duration 2 days

Small MOB Boat - Refresher Course

GoalUponcompletingthecourse,participantsshallhave:• Refreshedanddevelopedknowledge,skillsandattitudesregardingtheiremergency response functions.

Target groupMOBboatcrew

Prerequisites• SmallMOBboatbasiccourse• TherequirementsfortrainingandexercisesofOLFguideline096-Recommended guidelines for man overboard emergency response need to be met.

PersonnelwhohavenotrefreshedtheircompetenceregardingOLFrequirementsorequivalent training in the last four years, is required to attend a new basic course.

ContentsArepresentativesampleofthecontentsoftheSmallMOBboat-basiccourseadaptedtotheparticipant’s knowledge with emphasis on practical training and exercises.

Frequency24 months

Duration 2 days

Lifeboatman Course - Conventional Lifeboat

GoalUponcompletingthecourse,participantsshallbeableto:• Preparelifeboatforevacuation• Organizeandleadtheboarding• Launchlifeboat• Protectpassengersandorganizetheirstayonboardafterevacuation• Createandmaintaincommunicationwiththerescueunit

Target groupLifeboatmen


ContentsThis 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• Technicalspecificationandequipmentinthelifeboat• Emergencyresponseorganization/alarminstructions/command/stress• Lifeboatman/Crewdutiesandtasks• Alternativeevacuationmeans• Relevantfirstaid• Practicalandtheoreticaltest

Duration4 days

Lifeboat Man Refresher Course - Conventional Lifeboat

GoalAfter completing the course, participants shall have:• Refreshedanddevelopedknowledge,skillsandattitudesregardingtheiremergency response functions.


PrerequisitesLifeboatmanbasiccourse

PersonnelwhohavenotrefreshedtheircompetenceregardingOLFrequirementsorre-ceived equivalent training in the last four years are required to attend a new basic course.

ContentsThe course is mainly based on refreshing the practical exercises of the basic course.• Entry,preparationanddeployment• Stayintheboat• Command/cooperation• Communication

Frequency 24 months

Duration2 days

Lifeboat Man Basic Course - Free-fall Lifeboat

GoalUponcompletingthecourse,participantsshallbeableto:• Preparelifeboatforevacuation• Organizeandleadtheboarding• Launchlifeboat• Protectpassengersandorganizetheirstayonboardafterevacuation• Createandmaintaincommunicationwiththerescueunit



ContentsThis 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• Technicalspecificationandequipmentinthelifeboat• Emergencyresponseorganization/alarminstructions/command/stress• Lifeboatman/Crewdutiesandtasks• Alternativeevacuationmeans• Relevantfirstaid• Practicalandtheoreticaltest

Duration4 days

Lifeboatman Refresher Course - Free-fall Lifeboat

GoalAfter completing the course, participants shall have:• Refreshedanddevelopedknowledge,skillsandattitudesregardingtheiremergency response functions.


Prerequisites• Lifeboatmanbasiccourse

PersonnelwhohavenotrefreshedtheircompetenceregardingOLFrequirementsorequivalent training in the last four years are required to attend a new basic course.

ContentsThe course is mainly based on refreshing the practical exercises of the basic course.• Entry,preparationanddeployment• Stayonboat• Command/cooperation• Communication

Frequency24 months

Duration2 days

HLO Basic Course

GoalUponcompletingthecourse,participantsshallhavebasicknowledgeandskillsabout:• Helicopteroperations,bothnormalandemergencyoperationsonhelideck,including safety procedures, accident prevention, and the relevant safety, fire and rescue equipment to be found on the helideck.

Target groupHelideckCrewThis course provides a basis for qualification in the following positions:• Heliguard• HLO


Contents• Lawsandregulations• Weatherreporting,communicationandroutines• Helideckregulationsandguidelines• Dangerouscargo• Jetfuel• Helideckcrewresponsibilitiesinemergenciesandabnormalevents• Helideckcrewresponsibilityandtasksinnormalevents• Humanfactors• Firetheory• Variousfireextinguishingmediaandusethereof• Fire-fightingpracticeatSafetyCentre

Duration4 days

HLO Refresher Course

GoalAfter the course the participants shall have refreshed and developed knowledge, skills and attitudesregardingtheiroperation/emergencyresponsefunctions.

Inaddition,participantsshallbeableto:• Learnwithexperiencesandeventsfromdifferenthelideckcrew• Transferownexperiencesasheliguards/HLOtootherhelideckcrew

Target groupHelideckCrewThis course qualifies for the following positions:• Heliguard• HLO


ContentsArepresentativesampleofthecontentsoftheHLObasiccourseadaptedtotheparticipant’sknowledge with emphasis on practical training and exercises.• Lawsandregulations• Weatherreporting,communicationandroutines• Helideckregulationsandguidelines• Dangerouscargo• Jetfuel• Helideckcrewresponsibilitiesandtasksinemergenciesandabnormalevents• Helideckcrewresponsibilitiesandtasksinnormalevents• FireTheory

Duration 4 days

First Aid Basic Course

Goal• Performlifesavingfirstaidforseriousinjuryandillness• Assistthenurseintheexaminationandtreatmentofpatient

Target groupTraining is designed for personnel who are part of the overall emergency preparedness first aid and includes the following:• Membersofthefirstaidteamonpermanentandmobileinstallations• FirstaidhelpandMOBboatcrewonstandbyvessels

PrerequisitesBasicsafetyandemergencyresponsetraining

ContentsThe course provides basic training in first aid relevant topics, with emphasis on practical skills training.

• Contingency/organization• Patientexamination• Unconsciousness• Hemorrhageandtraumaticamputation• Abdominalinjuries • Lossofcirculation• HeadInjuries• Backandneckinjuries• Fireandcorrosiveinjuries,including electricity and radiation• BloodPressureMeasurement• Fracture• Chestpain(heartdisease)• Breathingdifficultiesandconvulsions• Lifelessness–Heart/LungRescue

Duration5 days

• Assistingthenurseinadministrationof infusion• Generalhypothermia• Mentalreactionsandstresscontrol (inaccidents/disasters)• Accidentsitewithmultipleinjuries• Chestinjuries

First Aid Refresher Course

GoalUponcompletingthecourse,participantsshallhave:• Refreshedanddevelopedknowledge,skillsandattitudesregardingtheiremergency response functions.

Target groupTraining is designed for personnel who are part of the overall emergency preparedness first aid and includes the following:• Membersofthefirstaidteamonpermanentandmobileinstallations• FirstaidhelpandMOBboatcrewonstandbyvessels

PrerequisitesFirst aid basic course

Personnel,whohavenotrefreshedtheircompetenceregardingOLFrequirementsorequiva-lent training in the last four years, are required to attend a new basic course.

ContentsA representative sample of the contents of the first aid basic course adapted to the partici-pant’s knowledge with emphasis on practical training and exercises.

Frequency12 months (can be done on board)24 months on offshore service vessels

Duration2 days

Escape Chute Course

Goal• Courseintheuseofescapechutestohelpparticipantstooperate,instruct,andusethe escape chute.• ThecoursecoverstherequirementsoftheOLFforcrewsonfixed/floatinginstallations.


PrerequisitesNospecialprerequisites

Contents• Rescueoperationswithescapechute• Rescueworkinfiresituations• Pick-uppeoplefromraft• Stayintheraft• Humanbehaviorunderstress• Lifesavingfirstaid

Duration7 hours

Cranes and Lifting

For further information or guided tours please contact department coordinator:

IngeRuneBøeTel:+4751500306Cell:+4741674331E-mail: [email protected]

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.

SOTSCourseCentrethroughtheStavangerMaritimeSafetyCentrehasformanyyearsac-cumulated expertise in training in safety and safe use of equipment, especially through the useofcranesforliftinglifeboatsandMOBboats.AttheCentre,ithasdevelopednaturallytoexpandourcoursepackagestoincludeareasincrane/lifting.

Our location at Tømmerodden has developed into a modern technical centre within several disciplines.In2009,thenewcranehallandtwomodernoverheadcraneswerefullyopera-tional.Wehavealreadyhadacomprehensiverigmodulewithassociatedequipment,suchas forklifts.SOTS Course Centre is now an operational centre, which in addition to offering courses in crane/liftingalsooffersexcitingcombinationsintermsofsafetytraining,hydraulics,andmore.

Strap/Slinger Course - G11

GoalThe 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 lift-ing 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 groupPersonnelthatuseorwilluseliftinggearindailyactivities

PrerequisitesNospecialprerequisites.

ContentsModule1.1and2.3

Duration24 hours

Overhead Crane Operator Course ex. Strap Courses

GoalThe 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 groupPersonnelthatuseorwilluseoverheadcranesindailyactivities.

PrerequisitesStrap/Slingercoursemustbecompletedandmustbedocumented.

ContentsModule2.7,3.7and4.7

Duration40 hours

Overhead Crane Operator Course incl. Strap Courses

GoalThe 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 prin-ciples of overhead crane construction, operation, maintenance and use, in order to avoid incidents and accidents during lifting operations.

Target groupPersonnelthatusesorwilluseoverheadcranesinworkcontextindailyactivities.


ContentsModule1.1,2.3and2.7

Duration40 hours

Overhead Crane Operator Course incl. Strap Course and Practical Driving


Target groupPersonnelthatusesorwilluseoverheadcranesindailyactivities.


ContentsModule1.1,2.3,2.7,3.7and4.7

Duration64hours

Overhead Crane Practical Driver Training


Target groupPersonnelthatusesorwilluseoverheadcranesinaworkcontext.

PrerequisitesModules1.1,2.3and2.7arerequiredandmustbedocumented.

ContentsModule3.7

Duration8 hours

Rigging Course

GoalWorkingEnvironmentAct§3-2.Specialprecautionstoensuresafety.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 re-ceive the training, practice and instruction needed.

Regulationsontheuseofworkequipmentno.608(555)§48.Workequipmentsubjecttodocumented 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 documentedsafetytraininginaccordancewith§47.

Target groupPersonnelthat,intheirdailywork,useorwillusemobilehoists,winchesandhoistsusedinhorizontal or vertical movement of the load.

PrerequisitesConsistsof24hoursstrap/slingercourse-G11

Duration48 hours

Forklift Training

GoalThe objective of the training is to give basic theoretical knowledge about the safe use of forklifts in order to avoid accidents during operation.

Target groupThe 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.

PrerequisitesThe candidate must provide documentation proving to have previously completed module 1.1.

Contents:• Introductionofrequirementsforaforkliftdriver• Forklifttypes• Forkliftaccidents• Forkliftoperation• Monitoringandreporting• Stability• Freighthandling• Operatingandsafetyregulations

Duration14 hours

NORSOKStandardR-003andR-005NrecommendusingCETOPstandardforpersonnelwhowill perform maintenance on hydraulics equipment.

ThiscourseisinaccordancewithCETOPrecommendations.This course provides a basic introduction to hydraulics and is a natural basis for operation and maintenance personnel working with hydraulics equipment.


ContentsHydraulics basic principles:• Pascal’sLaw• Pressure,pressuredrop• Flow,laminarandturbulent• Hydraulicpowertransmission

Component Description:• Pumps,motorsandcylinders• Pressurevalves• DirectionalValves• FlowControlValves• Accumulators• Hydraulicfluids• Filtration,cleanliness• Couplings,pipesandhoses

Reading symbols and schematics:• SymbolsaccordingtoISO1219• Symbolsputtogetherintoasystem

System understanding:• Componentsassembledintoasystem• Howtocontrolthepower,speed,direction• Mounting• Start-up• Maintenance• Troubleshooting

Hydraulics I

ContentsRefresher and specialization in basic skills:• Basicfluiddynamics• Laminarandturbulentflow• Pressurelossinpipes,bendsand couplings• Formulasforpressure,flowandpower

Refresher and specialization in component learning:• PumpControllers• Pressurereliefvalves• PressureReducingValves• DirectionalValves• Flowregulatingvalves• Brakeandloadloweringvalves• Accumulators

Open and closed circuits:• Traininginreadingschematics, understanding components and systems

Pollution Control:• Requirementsforcleanlinessand control of cleanliness level• Filtersandfilterstandards• Cleaningandflushingofpipesystems

Operation and maintenance:• MaintenanceProceduresand Troubleshooting

Practical exercises on hydraulics equipment.

Duration10 days

NORSOKStandardR-003andR-005Nrecommendforpersonnelwhowillperformmain-tenance on hydraulics equipment: “Future training should be consistent with curriculum thatisinaccordancewiththeguidelinesandrequirementsdevelopedbyCETOP,minimumcompetence level 2”.

OurcourseswillbeinaccordancewithCETOPrecommendations.HydraulicsCourseIIisacontinuationofHydraulicsI.Theparticipantswillafterthecourse,have good knowledge in reading schematics, an understanding of systems and components.

PrerequisitesHydraulicsI,orequivalentqualifications

Hydraulics II

Hydraulics III

NORSOKStandardR-003andR-005NrecommendusingCETOPstandardsforpersonnelwho will perform maintenance on hydraulics equipment.

OurcourseswillbeinaccordancewithCETOPrecommendations.HydraulicsCourseIIIisacontinuationofHydraulicsII.

HydraulicsIIIfocusesoncomplexsystems,integratedoperationsandassociatedcontrolsincludingelectrical/electronicinterface.Theyinvolvetechnicalspecificationsanddevelop-ment of considerable knowledge related to component properties, improved system perfor-mance and interpretation.

PrerequisitesHydraulicsII,orequivalentqualifications

Contents

Practical exercises:• exercisesinsystemunderstandingandtroubleshootingofvarioushydraulicsystems• trainingintheuseofmeasuringinstrumentsofflowrateandpressurefluctuations

Components and Systems:• readingsymbolsandschematics:• measuresforincreasingreliability• structuralweaknesses• failuremechanisms• interpretationofthecausesofdamage• hydraulicsmedia Cleanliness control:• requirementsforcleanlinessandcontrolofcleanlinesslevel• filtersandfilterstandards• cleaningandflushingpipesystems

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 oftenbeagoodalternativetouniversities.Wecombinetheoryandpractice,withthepracti-cal 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:• TechnicianorOperationsManager• ServiceandMaintenanceTechnician/Engineer• Technicalteacher• Salespersonofcomplextechnicalequipment• Marketerofcomplextechnicalequipment• ProductDeveloper• ProjectManager

SpecializationinPetroleumEngineeringalsoprovidestheabilitytoworkasaDrillerorDrillingManager.

Among the technical tasks, the following can be included: planning, design, construction, maintenance, operation, development, research, etc.

Kjell-David BlanchardProject Manager


Petroleum Technology

Specialization in Drilling

These education programs are aimed at different areas of the petroleum industry.Withspecializationindrilling,wellservice,petroleumproductionandsubseainstallations, 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).

Dependingonthespecializationchosen,youmayqualifyfordrilling(Driller/DrillingManager),variouswellserviceactivities,andoperationspersonnelontheproductionplatform, 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:• Certificateindrilling/welltechnology.• Apprenticeshipcontractshowingcompletedapprenticeshipindrilling/well technology in the application year.• Minimum5yearsofrelevantexperience(primarilyrelatedtodrilling/well operations) as well as competence in the common core subjects equivalent to the VK1 (Vg1 and Vg2) basic course curriculum in vocational subjects.• Certificateinelectricity,chemistry/processormechanicsplusaccredited multidisciplinary exam in well technology (Vg2).

Master Certificate and Technical College - Scaffolding

As the scaffolding specialization has developed and the number of skilled workersincreased, the need for continuing education has become more relevant.The industry, represented by SEF (Scaffolding Contractors Association), has long been animportant driving force for the establishment of further education in this field. A curriculum foramaster’scertificateandtechnicalschooleducationinthesubjectwasprepared.In2006,RogalandTrainingandEducationCenter(RKK)jointlywithBergelandHighSchoolreceivedapprovalfromNokuttostarttechnicaleducationinscaffolding.

Technical College is organized accordingly: one can choose either to have two yearseducation with a master’s certificate upon completion, or proceed to a third year ofeducation and become a technician. The education is intended for those who are currently supervisors/managersorthosewhowanttohavesuchpositionsinthefuture.

Admission requirementsTo be admitted to the scaffolding line of the Technical College, the applicant must docu-ment one of the following options:

• Havecompletedvocationaltraininginthefieldwithcertification• Havediplomasfromotherrelevantvocationaltrainingatsecondaryschoollevelaswellas relevant experience.

Technical college petroleum (TCP)

Stavanger Offshore Technical College (SOTS) has developed an international educational programwithSeadrill.TechnicalCollegePetroleumisaweb-¬basedtrainingprogram,whichhas a fixed duration of 2.5 years and consists of three levels.

Target groupThe program has the goal of training drilling technicians with competence equivalent to alevelbetweenskilledworkersandengineers.Thedrillingtechnicianwillhavesufficientexpertise to supervise the operation personnel onboard drilling units, in positions such as derrick man, driller and drilling manager.

Purpose of the programAfter completing the course, students will have increased knowledge of their key tasks, such as:• Howtorunoperations• Troubleshooting• Implementationofcorrectivemeasures

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)CompetenceAnalysis:Studentswillundergoaninternet-¬basedassessmentoftheirbasicskills.The test will assess students’ ability to start the program.

Level 1 Petroleum Technology Level 2 Petroleum Technology Level 3 Petroleum Technology

Subjects: Subjects: Subjects:Exploration, drilling and

completionProduction1 Production2

ProductionandWellservice Reservoir Geology MaintenancestrategyHealth,Safetyand

EnvironmentWellPlanning Regulation systems

Drilling WellControl1 Drilling- and Completion FluidsWellFluids Casing

Drilling Technology 1 PneumaticsandHydraulics

Drilling knowledge HydraulicEquipmentDrilling technology 2

Wellcontrol2

Duration:6months Duration: 1 year Duration:6months

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 requirementsThere is no requirement of prior knowledge.

Course implementationThe course consists of 4 sessions with online monitoring.

Topics 1. Documentation and Quality 2. Chemical Technology 3. ProductionandMaintenance

EvaluationTheoretical examination for trainees is held two times per year.After 5 years of relevant experience you can take the qualifying examination.

Duration2 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 requirementsThere is no requirement of prior knowledge.

Course implementationThe course consists of 4 sessions with online monitoring.

Topics 1. Geology and formation evaluation 2. Operation and control systems 3. Drilling Technology 4. PressureControl 5. ProductionTechnology 6. Wellfluids 7. HSE/Qualityassurance

EvaluationAtheoreticalexaminationfortraineesisheldtwiceperyear.Whatisexpectedintheexamination?

• Theoreticalknowledgecommontoalldisciplines• Abilitytoperformmathematicalcalculations,forexample,pressurecalculations• DemonstrateknowledgeandunderstandingofHSEandquality• Beabletosolveinterdisciplinarycase-basedtasks

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• Laboratoryexercises• Exam training

Duration: 2 semesters

Fundamentals of Electricity

ThecourseisbasedonthecurriculumforVg1electro/Vg1TIP.

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.

GoalUponcompletingthecourse,participantswillhaveabasicknowledgeofelectricity.

Target groupThis is a course for anyone who wants a basic introduction to electricity.


ContentsThe course provides basic training in:• fundamentalsofelectricity• documentation• motorsystemsandPLCs

Duration40 hours

Fundamentals of PLCs

GoalAfterthecoursetheparticipantswillbefamiliarwiththestructureandoperationofaPLC.TheyshouldbeabletostartupaPLC-controlledsystem,andbeabletodosystematictroubleshootingofthesystem.TheyshouldalsodevelopprogramsinLadder(contactplan)andbefamiliarwiththelanguagesSTL(instructionlist)andFBD(FunctionBlockDiagram).TheywillalsobeabletoproduceasimplescreeninSimaticWinCC.

OpportunitiestousethePLCprogramasatoolforcontrolandmonitoringofthepro-cess,connectionofsafetyrelaywithPLC,andfunctionsinconnectionwithemergency.

PrerequisitesNospecialprerequisites

Contents• GeneralControlTechnology• Troubleshooting• Sequencecontrol• Documentation• LadderDiagram• Practicalexercises• EasyWinCCprogramming

ProgramSiemens Simatic Step 7 SiemensWinCC

Duration5 days

Fundamentals of Ex

GoalAfter 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:• FundamentalsofEx• Exmaintenance

Target groupElectrical, automation, and other personnel working in Ex areas and who wish to obtain a basic understanding of intrinsically safe systems.

Contents• IntroductiontoEx• Basicsafetyphilosophy• Introductiontoexistinglaws,standardsanddirectives• Useofintrinsicallysafesystems• Basicsafetyphilosophy• NEKEN60079-14• IEC61892-7• FundamentalsofExi• Introductiontogrounding• Explosiontheory• Equipmentandgasgroups• Marking• Markingandzoneclassification• Demonstrationofequipment• Cables,nipplesandgrounding• Howtoinstall,operateandmaintainequipment

Duration3 days

Ex Maintenance Course

Target groupElectrical, automation, and other personnel working in Ex areas and who wish to expand their knowledge about operation and maintenance.

PrerequisitesCompleted Fundamentals of Ex course

Contents• Basicsofexplosionhazardousareasandexplosiontheory• NEKEN60079-14• IEC61892-7• EXR-01• DemonstrationofExmaterials• Zoneclassification• Equipmentgroups• Gasgroups• Markingandtypesofprotection• Temperaturerating• Enclosurerating• Motordesign• Corrosion• Cables,nipplesandgrounding

Evaluation/CertificateEvaluation is ongoing during the course and a written test is done at the end. Certificates are issued upon passing the course.

Duration2 days

Fundamentals of Ex

GoalThis 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 introduc-tiontobasicExiphilosophy,andassociatedregulations.Installationandtroubleshootingshall thus be performed in a safe manner.

Target groupElectrical, automation, and other personnel working in Exi areas who wish to obtain a basic understanding of intrinsically safe systems.

PrerequisitesParticipantsmusthavebasicExknowledge.

Contents• RefreshmentofbasicExtheory• Introductiontoexistinglaws,standardsanddirectives• IS-labeling• CENELECEN50020• Principlesofintrinsicallysafesystems• Useofintrinsicallysafesystems• Zenerbarriersandothermethodsofisolation• Galvanicisolations• Installation• Simplecircuitsandcalculations• Usingcurvesforlimitingignitionenergy

Duration2 days

Exi Update

GoalAfter completing the training, participants shall have updated their knowledge on intrinsi-cally safe systems, so that they can carry out their work professionally and safely.

Target groupElectrical 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.

PrerequisitesFundamentals of Exi

Contents• Circuitswithzenerbarriers• Calculations• Galvanicisolation• Grounding

Duration1 day

Fundamentals of Ex and Exi

GoalAfter 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 intrinsicallysafeelectricalequipment(function/safety)inexplosionhazardousareas.

Target groupElectricians, technicians, engineers, automation technicians and other electrical and instru-mentation personnel working with measurement and control signals in hazardous areas.

Contents• Zoneclassification• Explosiontheory• Equipmentandgasgroups• ExinstallationguideaccordingtoNEKEN60079-14andIEC61892-7• Typesofprotection• Marking• Temperaturerating• Enclosurerating• Cables• Nipples• Grounding• Intrinsicallysafe-Philosophy• IS-labeling• ExcerptfromEN60079-11(Exi)• Energylimitation• Zenerbarriers• Calculations• Connection• Galvanicisolation• ISapplications• Installation• Practicalexercisesintheselectionandinstallationofzenerbarriers

Duration5 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.

ThecourseisaccordingtotheNorwegianMaritimeAuthorityeligibilityregulations,inthedirective for certification and qualification requirements for staff in the mobile installations ofSeptember5th2003§6.

The course is tailored to personnel working in offshore rotation.Participantswillaftercompletingandpassingthecoursereceiveacoursediplomathatpro-vides the documentation required to hold the certificate.

Course implementationThecourseconsistsofupto10modules,eachonewithadurationofupto4/5days.Normalimplementation will take over 1-2 years.

Diploma/ExaminationEach module ends with an examination.Whenallmandatorymodulesforthepositioncategoryarecarriedout,afinaldiplomaisissued.

Model no.

Course Technical Manager

Stability Manager

Platform Manager

1 PetroleumTechnology X X X2 Administration 1 X X X3 Administration 2 X X X4 EmergencyResponseManagement X X X5 Projectmanagementandguidance X X6 Maintenanceandequipment X7 Stability and ballasting X X

8 Dynamic positioning X X9 Maritimeoperations X X10 Maneuversimulator X

HadriaRahmouniCourse Coordinator

Tel: +4751500329E-mail: [email protected]

Basic Welding Course

GoalUponcompletingthecourse,participantswillhavethebasicskillstoperformfilletwelding(FW)andbuttwelding(BW)withdifferentmaterialtypes.

Target groupHeating,waterandsanitationplumbers,teachersinvocationaltraining,amongothers


ContentsRelevant welding methods:

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

Duration40 hours


Contact information

BritTønnesenCourse Secretary


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Documents

Course Catalogue - Sotskurs · Basic safety and emergency response training or equivalent. Personnel who have not refreshed their competence according to OLF requirements or equivalent