ASET INTERNATIONAL OIL & GAS TRAINING ACADEMY CAPABILITY STATEMENT ASET International Oil & Gas Training Academy (Wholly owned subsidiary of Aberdeen College) Altens Centre Hareness Road Altens Aberdeen AB12 3LE Company Registered in Scotland, No: 143809
INDEX 1.0 Executive Summary 2.0 ASET Background & Capabilities 3.0 Relationship with Aberdeen College 4.0 Aberdeen College 5.0 Quality Matters 6.0 ASET & Aberdeen College Awards 7.0 Training Programme and Equipment Technology Information 8.0 ASET International Oil & Gas Training Academy Centre Facilities and Major Items of Equipment Examples 9.0 ASET Client Examples 10.0 ASET Training Programme Examples 10.1 Long Courses 10.2 Short Courses
1.0 Introduction and Executive Summary Aberdeen Skills and Enterprise Training Ltd (ASET) trading as ASET International Oil & Gas Training Academy is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Aberdeen College. The company has been delivering competence based training since 1993 and acquired the Shell Operations training facility in February 2000. Since then ASET has delivered Exploration, Production and Maintenance training to the majority of the world leading oil majors and contractors. The company developed the first dedicated Hazardous Area Training Centre in the world and is still the world leader in this provision. The Marine Department Centre is the only training centre recognized by the International Association of Drilling contractors and the Nautical Institute for Stability and Semi-Submersible and Jack-Up training. ASET has developed and grown over the past number of years and on 7 th March 2012 held the official opening of its new International Oil & Gas Training Academy with a 10m investment in premises and equipment and is arguably the finest training facility anywhere in the world. ASET has capitalized on the wealth of resources and on the expertise available within Aberdeen, the acknowledged oil and gas capital of Europe. Our lecturers possess extensive industrial experience in their respective fields in addition to their appropriate instructor and assessor qualifications. In meeting industry demands and expectations ASET has developed a wide range of competence based training and assessment programmes to meet the needs of the oil, gas, process and marine industries and to meet the accreditation demands of qualification Awarding Bodies and Industry Associations. The centre delivers long and short course programmes to 150 delegates every working day. During its history Aberdeen College and ASET have gained numerous awards and distinctions as recognition of the quality and integrity of its training provisions. These include winning: The highest accolade the Queen s Anniversary Prize on two occasions The SQA International Centre of the Year Silver Award and Gold Award The Offshore Achievement Award for Internationalisation of Scottish Skills in 2009 The Charter Mark for Excellence awarded and re-awarded from 1994 to the present day. For the last 17 years Aberdeen College and ASET have delivered the Oil and Gas Industry Modern Apprenticeship Scheme The Upstream Oil and Gas Industry Technician Training Scheme (UOGITTS). The training courses and capabilities listed in the following pages have been delivered to oil and gas clients in the UK and worldwide. ASET has the capacity to adapt and customize specialized provision to meet client specific needs while maintaining international standards which ensure the award of internationally recognized qualifications. ASET s new International Oil & Gas 1 P age
Training Academy has been recognized by the North Sea and UK Continental Shelf as a world class training facility, a showcase for training equipment and expertise, and an excellent model which can be developed in locations worldwide. ASET s fully functional training equipment including the fully functional Abcol Oil & Gas Production Training Platform and Delta V Control System, the most up-to-date HV / LV switchgear, the Hazardous Area Ex Electrical and Instrumentation Training Centre, Marine Operations, Dynamic Positioning and Semi Submersible and Jack- Up Training Simulator ensure that delegates are trained and develop new skills in a realistic but safe environment Reality without the risk. 2 P age
2.0 ASET Background & Capabilities 2.1 The company has been delivering competence based training since 1993 and acquired the Shell Operations training facility in February 2000. ASET opened its new International Oil & Gas Training Academy in March 2012, recognised by both the UKCS and International Oil and Gas industries as a world class training facility and arguably the finest of its kind anywhere in the world. Together with ASET s original facilities for Marine and Electrical training, we are now able to call upon an overall investment in resources in excess of 10M. These facilities have allowed us to achieve an impressive reputation in the delivery of the following: Production Operations (Process) & Maintenance Operations Oil & Gas Industry Approved Technician Training Schemes (OPITO / ECITB) Oil & Gas Customised Technician Training Programmes (Process, Mechanical, Instrument, Electrical) Exploration: Drilling & Well Intervention to IWCF and IADC standards Electrical & Ex Training HV/LV Switching Dynamic Positioning Semi-Submersible Stability Marine Operations of Self-Elevating Platforms Marine Radio Operators Courses Management of Major Emergencies including OIM & CRO People & Business Management IT & Business Skills Oil & Gas Training Curriculum Provision and Development (to recognised UK industry Awarding Bodies Standards / Customised to Client requirements) Train-the-Trainer Programmes Competency Assessment Systems Health & Safety 3.0 Relationship with Aberdeen College 3.1 ASET International Oil & Gas Training Academy is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Aberdeen College and specialises in the provision of engineering, electrical, and marine education and training for the oil and gas (and other) industries. ASET remits all operating surpluses to the college for the good of the community. 3.2 As a subsidiary company, ASET is provided with the whole hearted support from the parent body in regard to facilities, resources, staff, teaching materials, staff development, quality assurance and occupational health. 4.0 Aberdeen College 4.1 Aberdeen College was established in 1991 following the merger of the 3 colleges in the city. It is one of Scotland s largest further education colleges, averaging more than 35,000 enrolments, offering a wide range of general and vocational education, meeting the needs of clients from basic education, learning opportunities, through 3 P age
National Certificate, Higher National Certificate, and Higher National Diploma qualifications. The College is organised in four sectors: 5.0 Quality Matters Business, Computing and land based industries Creative industries, sports and languages Engineering and construction Service industries and Social Science Multi-media Business solutions and part-time learning 5.1 Aberdeen College management was previously accredited to the Scottish Quality Management System (SQMS) which was a widely recognised management standard for academic institutions. However, Aberdeen College has continued to develop and improve and now meets the standards of the EFQM. SQMS incorporated a number of other quality standards including BS EN ISO 9001, the requirements of the Scottish Qualifications Authority and Investors in People (Scotland). All oil and gas related training is carried out to accredited standards including the standards set by the following bodies: OPITO standards, (which is the UK wide National Training Organisation for the oil and gas industry) EMTA JTL (CompEx) Nautical Institute City & Guilds International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) International Well Control Federation (IWCF) IOSH & NEBOSH (Health & Safety) ECITB SQA 6.0 ASET & Aberdeen College Awards 6.1 ASET & Aberdeen College has been the recipient of many awards over the years and these include: Government Charter Mark for Quality (held from 1994 to the present day) SQMS (Scottish Quality Management System) Sword of Honour British Safety Council Queens Anniversary Prize Higher and Further Education 1994 and 2009 Investors in People European Foundation For Quality Management 2002 In 2005 Aberdeen College and ASET received 4 silver awards from the Scottish Qualifications Authority. With regards to this last item, it should be recognised that there were only 36 awards in total and that there were potentially 44 colleges, hundreds of schools and a number of training organisations all eligible to receive one. SQA 2008 International Oil & Gas Vocational Training Centre of the Year SOAA 2009 Winner: Internationalisation of Scottish Skills 4 P age
7.0 Training Programme and Equipment Technology Information 7.1 ABCOL Oil and Gas Production Training Platform ASET are training and assessing production and maintenance trainees and experienced personnel in a safe environment that presents the reality with minimal risk in both production and maintenance operations ASET can train and assess process mechanical instrumentation and electrical personnel ranging from new entrants to experienced production and maintenance personnel ASET s ABCOL Oil and Gas Production Training Platform is a world class training facility encompassing a hybrid of some leading and legacy production facilities and equipment. The training platform consists of equipment and technology including ISSOW electronic based permit to work system, latest Emerson Delta V distributed control system, latest Emerson wireless instrumentation technology, Invensys fire and gas system, Christmas tree, two phase separation, air compressors, air dryers, storage tanks, centrifugal circulation and service pumps, metering, pig launcher, process pipework and control valves, motor control centre and deluge and pumping systems. Water and air is pumped through specific areas replacing hydrocarbons of the training platform supported by computer based simulation which accurately replicates oil and gas process scenarios. The training platform investment exceeded 5 million for this innovative project. All ASET s training curriculum is developed to the highest quality and meets both North Sea and international oil and gas industry standards and requirements. ASET s training curriculum ranges from SVQ vocational based production and maintenance training and assessment programmes to over 100 oil and gas short technical courses accredited by leading UK based oil and gas industry awarding bodies. This unique training facility allows ASET to produce some of the finest oil and gas technicians in the industry and plays a crucial part in preparing the future lifeblood of the industry. 7.2 Electrical Training and Ex ASET in conjunction with Aberdeen College was the first CompEx approved hazardous area training centre of its kind anywhere in the world and opened in 1994. ASET hold the enviable position of being world market leaders in Ex hazardous area training to CompEx standards and in conjunction with JTL (CompEx awarding body) introduced the CompEx online examination to replace written examinations to enhance the candidate experience with a view to improving service levels for all. CompEx Training for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres 5 P age
Explosive atmospheres occur in many industries, such as Oil and Gas drilling production, petrochemical, Pharmaceutical and even waste water treatment. The use of Electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres requires the equipment to be selected, installed, inspected and maintained in accordance with International Standards. The CompEx scheme was introduced so that Companies could ensure the personnel they employ have the necessary skills and competencies to safety select, install, inspect and maintain equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. ASET Currently offer training and assessment in CompEx units for: Electrical Power Instrumentation Combustible Dusts The CompEx Certification lasts 5 Years, after which ASET offer refresher training to maintain the candidates level of competence 7.3 HV Switching and Power System Control Personnel working on high voltage electrical systems need to be competent in order to prevent danger and injury. The need for training to ensure a person is competent is very important. This course provides training in the safe operation of high voltage systems and includes practical exercises to assess the competence of the candidate. On successful completion of the course the candidate is awarded a city and Guilds 0672 Certificate. The topics covered on this course include: Dangers of Work on or near HV Systems Legislation and statutory legislation Safety Documents Switching, Isolations and Earthing Lockout Procedures Introduction to Switchgear Types and Operation Power Generation Introduction to Power System Protection 7.4 Emergency Response Trained and assessed to OPITO standards Strong focus on coaching mentoring and teamwork Flexibility and adaptability to meet customer needs Emergency response team consists of current and ex industry practitioners within the emergency response role including current and previous OIM and Control Room Operator teaching staff Market leading and internationally recognised training facility and technology 6 P age
List of courses: Offshore Installation Manager- OPITO Assessment Additional OIM Coaching Controlling Emergencies Rules & Regulations for Offshore Installation Manager Management of Major Emergencies CRO Controlling Emergencies - OPITO Assessment Introduction to CRO Emergency Response Role & Responsibilities Minimum Industry Safety Training Standards 7.5 Marine Including Radiotelephony The Marine Department of ASET is situated within the Gallowgate College complex and provides training to delegates in specialist fields of Offshore Marine. The courses provided are the internationally approved by the Nautical Institute for Dynamic Positioning operators. These are delivered in the classroom and utilise 2 full size DP simulators from different manufacturers (Converteam C series along with a Kongsberg SDP 21). Offshore Stability & Ballast Control for Semi-submersibles courses which comply with IADC/NI Guidelines and the IMO requirement A.891 (21) for the selection and training of Ballast Control Operators, along with Marine Operations of Self Elevating Platforms (Jack up Rigs). For this ASET operates two marine training simulators utilising the same hydraulically actuated control platform. This control platform simulates the movement of a mobile drilling unit (MODU) control room as the MODU moves in a seaway to the effect of both external and internal forces. Alternatively, the second simulator for Jack-Up operations functions as a jacking control room and again moves to reflect conditions of loading or weather. Both simulations offer a very sophisticated range of scenarios giving rise to a high degree of realism for students. Our FPSO Marine Operations Awareness course introduces delegates to the theoretical and practical considerations of the Marine Operations on an FPSO and is delivered in the Classroom and also uses our unique high fidelity simulator for stability which uses the latest technology linked to hydraulically actuated motion, providing exceptional realism to practical training. ASET also offers Radio Telephony courses in the following: General Operators Certificate (GOC) (GMDSS) Radiotelephony Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC) (GMDSS) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Offshore Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (regulations only) 7.6 Well & Drilling Intervention The following courses are offered in conjunction with Intertek as part of our Well and Drilling Intervention Training portfolio: 7 P age
IWCF Well Control (Rotary Drilling) IADC Well Control (Rotary Drilling) 7.7 Health & Safety IWCF Well Control (Rotary Drilling) Refresher Stuck Pipe Prevention Drill String Failure Prevention Introduction to Oil and Gas Industry Basic Drilling Calculations Drilling Practices Continuing Professional Development for Drilling Teams (incorporating Training to Reduce Unscheduled Events) Training to Reduce Unscheduled Events (TRUE) High Pressure / High Temperature Overview of Well Control Equipment used in Drilling Operations Deepwater Well Control Drilling Fluids IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control: level 2 International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) International Well Control Federation (IWCF) The ASET Health & Safety Training Team provides training for all sectors and industries. NEBOSH qualified training staff, with relevant industrial experience, are able to offer tailored training to suit any organisation. We provide NEBOSH, IOSH and City & Guilds accredited courses and can offer Health & Safety training for employees, supervisors and managers against National Standards with associated certification on successful completion. NEBOSH qualifications are recognised and respected by employers in all sectors of industry and provide the benchmark standard against which others are compared. Whether you are seeking a professional career in Health & Safety, looking to improve your knowledge and skills or simply work more safely, then contact ASET s International Oil & Gas Training Academy and our team of Advisers will help you select the right course. 8 P age
8.0 ASET International Oil & Gas Training Academy Centre Facilities & Major Items of Equipment Examples ABCOL Oil and Gas Production Training Platform Oil & Gas Technician Training State of the art ABCOL Oil & Gas Production Training Platform Latest Emerson Delta V DCS System and Wireless Instrumentation Technology Over 50 short Production and Maintenance Courses 9 P age
Mechanical Workshop Ex Training Centre HV / LV Switchgear Electrical Training and Ex Latest High Voltage Switchboard Technology Power Generation Training Equipment First CompEx Approved Centre in the World Online Examinations 10 P age
Emergency Response Emergency Response Trained and Assessed to OPITO Standards Compute Based Simulation Technology EX Industry Qualified Training Personnel Assessment Centre Many assessments are now carried out on-line and the assessment centre is registered with a number of awarding bodies for on-line assessment Student and Staff Restaurant Skyline Restaurant can be used by Delegates and trainees for breakfast and lunch Library The library is equipped with over 70 PCs. Registration for ebooks and student access to the internet. The library also has a stock of engineering and oil and gas related books and magazines. Marine Simulation The below picture shows the dynamic simulation for Rig stability and ballast control, dynamic positioning and also the safe movement of self-elevating platforms (Jack- Ups). 11 P age
Dynamic Simulation 12 P age
9.0 ASET Client Examples AGIP Nigeria LNG AGOCO Noble Energy Apache Occidental Aker Kvaerner Oman LNG Amec PDO Oman Baker Hughes Petrobras BG Group Petrofac BP QATAR Gas Chevron QATAR Petroleum CNR International Saudi Aramco Conoco Phillips SBM Dolphin Drilling SENAI Dolphin Energy Shell ENI Oil Company Sirte ENSCO TAQA Expro Group Talisman Energy Global Santa Fe TQLS Halliburton Transocean Hakouge Vector Offshore KCA WAHA Interocean Weatherford Kuwait Oil Company Wintershall Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Maersk Mellitah Oil & Gas Model Wood Group / PSN Zueitina Oil Company 10.0 ASET Training Programme Examples 10.1 Long Courses (HNC & SVQ / QCF) Higher National Certificate (HNC): Petroleum Process Operations & Control Technology Higher National Certificate (HNC):Measurement & Control Engineering (Instrumentation) Higher National Certificate (HNC): Electrical Engineering Higher National Certificate (HNC): Mechanical Engineering SVQ Level 1 SQA Processing of Hydrocarbons (POH1) PAA VQ-SET Level 2 NVQ Diploma Processing Operations: Hydrocarbons (QCF) SQA International Vocational Award Hydrocarbon Process Operations: Science & Technology SCQF Level 5 SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations: Electrical SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations: Mechanical SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations: Instrumentation 13 P age
10.2 Short courses Oil & Gas Technician Training Overview Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry (from Discovery to Refinery) Water Injection Operations Competence in Process Plant and Equipment Isolations Mechanical Maintenance Practices (1) Mechanical Maintenance Practices (2) Diesel Engine Servicing and Fault Finding Practical Diesel Engine Overhaul Centrifugal Pump Maintenance & Troubleshooting Pressure Testing for Technicians Valve Maintenance & Valve Pressure Testing Rotating Machinery Alignment Techniques Flange Make Up & Bolting for Integrity Mechanical Plant Inspection Introduction to Hydraulics Small Bore Tubing & Pipework Basic Instrumentation Skills Module One (Measuring Systems) Basic Instrumentation Skills Module Two (Control Systems) Fire & Gas System Maintenance Process Control Valves Operation, Maintenance and Inspection Well & Drilling Intervention Overview IWCF Well Control (Rotary Drilling) [Surface & Subsea/Supervisor & Driller Levels full course IWCF Well Control (Rotary Drilling) [Surface & Subsea/Supervisor & Fundamental Levels] IWCF Well Control (Rotary Drilling) refresher [Surface & Subsea/Supervisor & Driller Levels) (Refresher course) Stuck Pipe Prevention Drill String Failure Prevention Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry Basic Drilling Calculations Drilling Practices Continuing Professional Development for Drilling Teams (incorporating Training to Reduce Unscheduled Events) Training to Reduce Unscheduled Events (TRUE) High Pressure/High Temperature Overview of Well Control Equipment used in Drilling Operations Deepwater Well Control Drilling Fluids IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control Level 2 Electrical Training - Overview Hazardous Areas 5-Day CompEx Competence based course Hazardous Area 3-Day CompEx Competence based course for Electrical Technicians Hazardous Area 3-Day CompEx Competence based course for Instrument Technicians Hazardous Area 3-Day Ex Appreciation Course Hazardous Area 2-Day CompEx Refresher 14 P age
Explosion Protected Motors Inspection & Maintenance HV Switching & System Control (City & Guilds 0672) HV Switching & System Control Refresher High & Low Voltage Power System Protection (Protection Relays) IEE Wiring Regulations 17 th Edition (BS 7671: 2008) IEE Wiring Regulations 16 th to 17 th Edition Conversion Management, Inspection & Testing or Portable Electrical Equipment Electricity at Work Regulations Emergency Response Training Overview Offshore Installation Manager OPITO Assessment Additional OIM Coaching Controlling Emergencies Rules & Regulations for Offshore Installation Manager Management of Major Emergencies CRO Controlling Emergencies OPITO Assessment Introduction to CRO Emergency Response Roles & Responsibilities Minimum Industry Safety Training Standard (MIST) Marine Training Overview FPSO Marine Operations Awareness Dynamic Positioning Introduction / Basic Dynamic Position Simulator / Advanced Introduction to Dynamic Positioning Marine Operations of Self Elevating Platforms (Jack-Up Rigs) Stability Theory & Ballast Control for Semi-Submersibles (Stability 2) Ballast Control Simulator Course (Stability 3) Ballast Control Simulator Refresher Course (Stability 4) Stability & Ballast Control Familiarisation Ships Safety Officer Radiotelephony Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC)(GMDSS) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Offshore Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (Regulations only) General Operators Certificate (GOC)(GMDSS) Health & Safety Overview NEBOSH Certificate (Block Release) NEBOSH Certificate (Distance Learning) NEBOSH National Diploma (Distance Learning) IOSH Managing Safely Minimum Industry Safety Training Standard (MIST) IT & Business Skills Overview SCQF / QCF EDI level 3 Assessing Qualifications One-Day Computing 15 P age