Training standards body OPITO International has developed global technical standards and a qualifications framework, which will help meet current and future skills demands in oil and gas and improve competence in the operations and maintenance activities associated with the extraction of hydrocarbons. This will help individuals to gain qualifications in processing hydrocarbons, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and instrumentation and controls, which will be recognised by oil and gas companies the world over.
Group chief executive of OPITO, David Doig, said: “In the last 18 months governments, international oil companies, national oil companies and contractors have turned to OPITO for a solution to delivering skilled and competent workers with the technical competence required to exploit the world’s remaining oil and gas reserves. Our response has been to deliver a flexible framework with industry-designed and industry-recognised qualifications that can be measured against industry standards.”
This unique global vocational qualifications framework, supported by SQA, is underpinned by technical training standards, occupational standards, a robust assessment process and accredited certification and qualifications. As part of the framework, a newly created Oil and Gas Foundation Level will provide training that acts as a gateway into the industry for individuals who do not have the basic skills normally associated with entry to a vocational skills development programme.
