Steps to access the course for logged-in users

Step 1: To enrol, click “Enrol Now” (the button will change to “Continue Watch”).

Step 2: Click “Continue Watch” to start. 

Step 3: New window will appear—proceed with learning and complete all required videos and assessments. 

Step 4: Once done, your certificate will be available under “My Certificates & Transcript.”

Course Requirements

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size - none

• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones

Who is the course for?

This Introduction to Decommissioning Training course is aimed at all personnel working in oil and gas facilities where decommissioning is an essential part of the life cycle of installations. This Planning for Decommissioning Training course is aimed at individuals who will be involved in the planning and management of decommissioning activities or have a need to understand the decommissioning planning process. This Dismantlement & Resource Management Training eLearning course is aimed at individuals who will be involved in the decommissioning process, or have a need to understand the process.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will the course benefit me?

By ensuring participants are familiar with the decommissioning process, including its principles, methods, and best practices. By ensuring participants are familiar with the decommissioning timeline, including identifying appropriate equipment and cost estimating, and by providing an understanding of the various contracting models. When assets are decommissioned, the way in which the waste and resources generated are processed and disposed of will significantly affect the project costs. This course will give you a basic overview of the options available for dismantlement and disposal of resources.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will ensure all participants are familiar with the regulatory requirements including relevant regulations, permits, and safety standards. By ensuring participants are familiar with the decommissioning timeline, including identifying appropriate equipment and cost estimating, and by providing an understanding of the various contracting models. By ensuring you are fully aware of the factors to be considered when dismantling assets, you can contribute to lowering the costs of decommissioning projects and ensuring the best use and re-use of generated resources.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

• The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

• The Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED)

• The Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR)

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80% (Introduction to Decommissioning & Planning for Decommissioning). The learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 100% (Dismantlement & Resource Management Training).

Introduction to Decommissioning Training

• Identify decommissioning as a key part of the asset life-cycle

• Identify the key factors which can influence decommissioning timings, costs and programmes

• Identify the main types of offshore infrastructure

• Give an overview of the key regulations governing decommissioning

• Give an overview of the key phases of the decommissioning process

• Describe the purpose of the Decommissioning Programme or Plan

• Identify the key criteria used for comparative assessments of decommissioning options

• Explain the requirement for effective stakeholder management

Planning for Decommissioning Training

• Describe the decommissioning timeline

• Recognise the importance of identifying and ensuring operability of equipment which may be used during decommissioning

• Recognise the importance of data retrieval and accuracy

• Give an overview of the different levels of cost estimating

• Explain the importance of engaging with the supply chain to ensure access to equipment and resources

• Recognise that different contracting models are appropriate in decommissioning

• Identify the changes to the risk profile when entering a reduced hydrocarbon environment

Dismantlement & Resource Management Training

•Describe the overarching principles behind dismantlement and resource management

•Identify the key materials, structures and equipment generated during decommissioning

•Identify items with market value which can be reused

•Identify appropriate facilities for reuse, recycle or disposal

•Outline the potential outcomes for redundant equipment and materials

•Recognise the key factors that affect the destinations of materials

•List the key players in the dismantlement and resource management supply chain

•Outline the timescales, costs and opportunities to generate value associated with dismantlement and managing materials

•Outline how data is managed through monitoring, measurement and reporting