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ASET International Oil & Gas Training Academy - Offshore and Oil & Gas Training


Marine Training, Emergency Response Training, Oil & Gas Technician Training and Electrical Training in Scotland

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ASET International Oil & Gas Training Academy  is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Aberdeen College and is acknowledged worldwide as a leading international Oil & Gas Technician Training provider.

ASET provides a diverse range of further education and oil & gas-related vocational training, including theoretical and practical subjects at a number of levels. These include short courses (accredited by City & Guilds of London), Vocational Qualifications (VQs), Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND), as well as modern apprenticeship courses

Aberdeen College in conjunction with OPITO has created an Oil Industry Technicians Training Program. This unique scheme is fully endorsed by the North Sea Oil Industry. The program is titled the Offshore Petroleum Industry Technician Training Program (OPITTP) and is a two year, full-time course comprising practical training and further education. Trainees who successfully complete it will achieve a portfolio of nationally accredited qualifications, including SVQs and HNCs at the appropriate levels.

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Training Programs

MARINE OPERATIONS

  • Ballast Control Simulator Course (Stability 3)
  • Ballast Control Simulator Refresher Course ( Stability 4)
  • Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Offshore Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate
  • Dynamic Positioning Awareness
  • Dynamic Positioning Induction/Basic
  • Dynamic Positioning Simulator/Advanced
  • FPSO Marine Operations Awareness
  • General Operators Certificate (GOC) (GMDSS)
  • Marine Operations of Self Elevating Platforms (Jack Up Rigs)
  • Marine Operations of Self-Elevating Platforms (Jack-Up Rigs) Refresher Course
  • Offshore Stability & Ballast Control for Semi-Submersibles ( Stability 2)
  • Radiotelephony Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC) (GMDSS)
  • Stability Theory ( Stability 1)

STCW ELECTICAL COURSES

  • STCW High Voltage Training A-Iii/1 (Operational Level) MCA Approved
  • STCW High Voltage Training A-Iii/2(Management Level)

ASSESSOR & VERIFIER QUALIFICATIONS

  • Unit L&D11 SQA SCQF Level 8 Internally Monitor and Maintain the Quality of Workplace Assessment
  • Unit L&D9DI SQA SCQF Level 8 Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct and Indirect Methods

AUTOMATION & PROCESS CONTROL

  • Enhanced Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Techniques Used in Fault Finding Instrument Control Systems
  • Fire & Gas System Maintenance : City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Introduction to PLC Programming: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Introduction to Process Instrumentation (Module 1 Measuring Systems): City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Introduction to Process Instrumentation (Module 2 Control Systems): City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Introduction to Wireless Instrumentation: City and Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Process Control Valves - Operation, Maintenance and Inspection: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Proof Testing Safety Instrument Systems (SIS)

COMPEX HAZARDOUS AREAS

  • ATEX Directives & CE Marking Guidance
  • ATEX Directives & CE Marking Awareness
  • CompEx 2 Day Refresher Ex 01 - Ex 04
  • CompEx 3 Day Mechanical Competence Based Course Unit 11
  • CompEx 5 Day Ex01 - Ex 04 Competence Based Course
  • CompEx Foundation Unit (Exf)
  • Explosion Protection & ATEX Awareness
  • Explosion Protection Awareness
  • Explosion Protection Guidance
  • Explosion Protection Refresher
  • Hazardous Areas 3-Day CompEx Competence Based Course Electrical & Instrumentation Equipment In Explosive Dust Atmospheres
  • Hazardous Areas 3-Day CompEx Competence Based Course For Electrical Technicians Ex01- Ex02
  • Hazardous Areas 3-Day CompEx Competence Based Course For Instrument Technicians
  • Hazardous Areas 3-Day Ex' Appreciation Course
  • Hazardous Areas: 5-Day CompEx Application Design Engineers Course Ex 12

ECITB CONNECTED COMPETENCE TRADE TESTS

Electrical Installation - Technical Tests

  • TIE01 Emergency Lighting
  • TIE02 Transformers and Chokes
  • TIE03 Alarm Systems
  • TIE04 Electrical Distribution Systems
  • TIE05 Battery and UPS Systems
  • TIE06 Circuit Protective Devices
  • TIE07 Generators
  • TIE08 AC electrical motors
  • TIE09 DC Electrical Motors
  • TIE10 Lighting Equipment
  • TIE11 HVAC Equipment
  • TIE12 HV Equipment

Electrical Maintenance - Technical Tests

  • TEM01 Protection Methods
  • TEM02 Transformers & Chokes
  • TEM03 Electrical Hand Tools
  • TEM04 Electrical Distribution Circuits
  • TEM05 Battery and UPS Systems
  • TEM06 Circuit Protection Devices
  • TEM07 Generators
  • TEM08 AC Electric Motors
  • TEM09 DC Electric Motors
  • TEM10 Lighting Equipment
  • TEM11 HVAC Equipment
  • TEM12 HV Equipment

Instrument & Control - Technical Tests

  • TMI01 Pressure Measurement Systems
  • TMI02 Level Measurement Systems
  • TMI03 Flow Measurement Systems
  • TMI04 Temperature Measurement Systems
  • TMI06 Process System Control Valve Assemblies
  • TMI07 Pneumatic Process Controllers
  • TMI08 Reconfiguring Programmable Logic Control Systems
  • TMI09 Dist Control Systems
  • TMI10 Fiscal Metering Systems
  • TMI11 Protection Methods for Inst Hazardous Areas
  • TMI13 Fluid Powered Systems

Mechanical Fitting - Technical Tests

  • TMF01 Advanced Measurement for Mechanical Fitters
  • TMF02 Marking out for Mechanical Fitters
  • TMF03 Making and Fitting Mechanical Components
  • TMF04 Assembling Mechanical Components
  • TMF05 Preparing for Installation
  • TMF06 Positioning Plant and Equipment
  • TMF07 Aligning, Levelling and Setting Plant and Equipment
  • TMF08 Installing Drive Systems
  • TMF09 Repairing Faults and Adjusting Mechanical Plant and Equipment
  • TMF10 Diagnosing Faults and Adjusting Live Mechanical Plant and Equipment
  • TMF11 Preparing and Assembling Small Bore Pipework

Mechanical Maintenance - Technical Tests

  • TMM01 Maintaining Hydraulic Systems
  • TMM02 Maintaining Pneumatic Systems
  • TMM03 Maintaining Compressed Air Systems
  • TMM04 Maintaining Bearings and Seals
  • TMM05 Maintaining Pumps
  • TMM06 Maintaining Geared Mechanisms
  • TMM07 Maintaining Mechanical Actuating Mechanisms
  • TMM08 Maintaining Belt and Chain
  • TMM09 Maintaining Shafts and Couplings
  • TMM10 Maintaining Clutches
  • TMM11 Maintaining Brake
  • TMM12 Maintaining Valves
  • TMM13 Maintaining Diesel Engines
  • TMM14 Maintaining HVAC Systems
  • TMM15 Diagnosing Mechanical Faults in Explosive Atmospheres

Other Tests

  • MJI - Technical Tests
  • Small Bore Tubing Technical Tests.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

  • Authorised Person: Electrical Low Voltage Systems Healthcare Sector
  • Authorised Person: Electrical Low Voltage Systems Refresher Healthcare Sector
  • Authorised Person: Ex Hazardous Areas Ministry of Defence Sector
  • Authorised Person: High Voltage Systems and Operational Safety
  • Authorised Person: Low Voltage Systems
  • Back- Up Systems
  • Competent Electrical Person: Low Voltage Systems
  • Competent Electrical Person: Low Voltage Systems - Healthcare Sector
  • Copmetent Electrical Person: Ex Hazardous Areas Ministry of Defence Sector
  • Digital Online Learning: ATEX Directives & CE Marking Guidance
  • Digital Online Learning: Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Digital Online Learning: Explosion Protected Motors Inspection & Maintenance Awareness
  • Digital Online Learning: Explosion Protection & Atex Awareness
  • Digital Online Learning: Explosion Protection Awareness
  • Digital Online Learning: HV Switching & Distribution Systems Awareness
  • Digital Online Learning: HV/LV Safe Working Practices Awareness
  • Digital Online Learning: Iet Wiring Regulations 18th Edition (BS 7671)
  • Digital Online Learning: Management, Inspection & Testing Of Portable Electrical Equipment
  • Digital Online Learning: Mechanical Equipment In Potentially Hazardous Areas
  • EAL Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations (EAL 600/4337/4 + 600/4338/6)
  • Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Emergency Escape Lighting
  • Explosion Protected Motors - Inspection & Maintenance: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • GWO BTT Standard Electrical Module
  • High Voltage Circuit Breaker Service & Maintenance
  • High Voltage System Maintenance & Inspection
  • High Voltage Systems Technical Awareness
  • HV Switching & System Control ( City & Guilds 0672)
  • HV Switching & System Control Refresher: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • HV/LV Safe Working Practices Awareness: City and Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition (Bs 7671)
  • IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition Update (Bs 7671:2018)
  • Level 3 Award In Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation
  • Management, Inspection & Testing Of Portable Electrical Equipment
  • Power System Protection (Protection Relays): City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Senior Authorised Engineer: High Voltage Safe Working Practices
  • Senior Authorised Person :High Voltage Systems
  • Senior Authorised Person: High Voltage Operations And Safety

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

  • Additional OIM Coaching- Controlling Emergencies: City And Guilds SCQF Level 7
  • Control Room Operator Emergency Response
  • Introduction to CRO Emergency Response Role & Responsibilities: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Major Emergency Management Initial Response- OPITO Approved
  • Offshore Emergency Response Awareness
  • OIM Controlling Emergencies
  • Rules & Regulations For Offshore Installation Manager: City And Guilds SCQF Level 6

ENVIRONMENTAL

  • NEBOSH Award In Environmental Awareness at Work
  • NEBOSH Certificate In Environmental Management

HEALTH & SAFETY

  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • IOSH Working Safely
  • Manual Handling Techniques
  • Minimum Industry Safety Training Standard (MIST) 5301
  • NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management
  • NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety
  • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
  • Risk Assessment
  • Working at Heights Awareness

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TRAINING

  • Centrifugal Pump Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Diesel Engine Servicing & Fault Finding
  • ECITB:- MJI 10 & MJI 19: Hand Torque Bolted Connection Techniques /Hydraulically Torque Connection Technique
  • ECITB:- MJI 10, MJI 18, MJI 19, : Hand Torque Bolted Connection Techniques, MJI 18: Hydraulically Tensioned Bolted Connections, MJI 19: Is The Training In Hydraulically Torque Connection Techniques
  • ECITB:- MJI 10: Hand Torque Bolted Connection Techniques
  • ECITB:- MJI 18: Hydraulically Tensioned Bolted Connections
  • ECITB:- SBT01: Assemble and Install Small Bore Tubing with Twin Ferrule Mechanical Grip Fittings
  • Flange Make Up & Bolting For Integrity: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • GWO BTT Standard Hydraulic Module
  • GWO BTT Standard Mechanical Module
  • Hydraulic Engineering Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting NESCOL SCQF Level 6
  • Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Hydraulic Engineering Systems Design and Advanced Troubleshooting NESCOL SCQF Level 6
  • Mechanical Plant Inspection: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Practical Diesel Engine Overhaul
  • Pressure Testing for Technicians Refresher Course
  • Pressure Testing for Technicians: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Rotating Machinery Alignment Techniques: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Small Bore Tubing & Pipework: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Valve Maintenance & Valve Pressure Testing: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6

OIL & GAS PROCESS OPERATIONS

  • Appreciation of Isolations - SIRPS Awareness
  • Authorised Person (AP) In Pressure Systems (Mechanical)
  • Competence In Safe Isolation of Process Plant and Equipment : City & Guilds SCQF Level 5
  • Competence in Safe Isolation of Process Plant and Equipment Refresher
  • Familiarisation of a Chemical Injection System
  • Flow Measurement
  • Introduction and Appreciation of Process Control
  • Introduction to Process Safety
  • Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry (From Discovery To Refinery) : City & Guilds SCQF Level 4
  • Process Operations - Introduction To CRO
  • Understanding of P&ID's

PRODUCTION TRADE TESTS

  • Basket Filter changeover
  • Familiarisation of Chemical Injection Skid
  • Metering Skid Start up
  • Maintain steady state conditions on a live plant
  • Identification of Faults on a live plant
  • Identification of different types of Valves
  • Risk Assessment on a live plant
  • Understanding P&ID’s on an Air System
  • Understanding Cause & Effect
  • Understanding and following Operational Performance Guidelines (OPG’s) for tart up of a live plant
  • Understanding and following Operational Performance Guidelines (OPG’s) for resetting a Pump
  • Heat Exchangers

RENEWABLES

  • ECITB:- MJI 10, MJI 18, MJI 19, : Hand Torque Bolted Connection Techniques, MJI 18: Hydraulically Tensioned Bolted Connections, MJI 19: Is The Training In Hydraulically Torque Connection Techniques
  • Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • HV Switching & System Control ( City & Guilds 0672)
  • Power System Protection (Protection Relays): City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Introduction To Plc Programming: City & Guilds SCQF Level 6
  • Level 3 Award in Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation
  • GWO BTT Standard Mechanical Module
  • GWO BTT Standard Electrical Module
  • GWO BTT Standard Hydraulic Module

SCAFFOLDING

  • CISRS Advanced Scaffolding
  • CISRS Advanced Scaffolding Inspection Training Scheme (Advanced Sits)
  • CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)
  • CISRS Scaffolder Refresher CPD Course
  • CISRS Scaffolding Inspection Training Scheme (SITS)
  • CISRS Scaffolding Part 1 - Tube & Fitting
  • CISRS Scaffolding Part 2 - Tube And Fitting
  • CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor
  • CISRS Skills Match - Level 2 Tube and Fitting or System Scaffold
  • CISRS Two-Day Product Knowledge Courses
  • Level 2 CISRS Skills Match - Tube and Fitting or System Scaffold
  • PASMA Training - Aluminium Towers

ASET Accreditation

The following awarding bodies have accredited ASET: City & Guilds; Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG); CompEx; EAL (EMTA Awards Limited); Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB); Go Skills; Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH); International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC); National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH); Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization (OPITO); Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA); and The Nautical Institute.

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