Specialised Course 2022 Compressed
Specialised Course 2022 Compressed
The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) prides have designed courses that cut across spectrum of
itself as the leading technological Institute for the operations of the oil and gas sector. The courses can
development of high-end technical human capital for be delivered at the workplace, Petroleum Training
the nation’s oil and gas sector. Institute and virtually (online). Also, the courses can
be tailor made on demand to address the specific
Over the years, the PTI has been tooling oil and gas need of a company.
personnel to meet the challenges of their companies
especially, in this competitive business environment. At PTI, we put our heart, soul and vision into
The global oil market gas been massively impeded developing competent technical manpower for
by the COVID-19 pandemic breakout, crashing oil Quality Service Delivery at optimal cost.
prices at the global market to the lowest ebb. This,
no doubt put so much pressure on the operating cost PTI is prepared to collaborate with stakeholders in
of businesses; and as a result, most companies are the oil and gas sector to develop high-tech personnel
developing cost effective technology to stay afloat in that can rival any in the Sub- Saharan Africa.
business. To this end, PTI has developed courses to
tool oil personnel to meet the strategic needs of the Dr. Henry A. Adimula,
oil & gas and allied companies; as well as to improve Principal & Chief Executive,
the efficiency of key operations in the industry. Petroleum Training Institute,
Effurun, Delta State
As you peruse through the training brochure, we
HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM STEAM REFORMING: GAS CONDITIONING, TREATMENT AND PROCESSING
TECHNOLOGY:
The course will cover all the catalysts, absorbents and
adsorbents used for hydrogen production� In general, these units This course is designed to provide participants with an up – to
have long periods of operation between shutdowns and correct – date overview of gas conditioning and processing technology�
catalyst loading and activation procedures must be followed to This includes product specification and the processes available to
avoid unintended outages� condition the gas in order to meet the required specification.
All of the hydrogen purification options viz wash systems,
methanation, PSA or membranes are covered in the course� Course Content
Participants will learn the key physical and chemical properties
Course Content of natural gas components as well as major processes such as
Increasing the importance of the steam reformer and the reasons Dehydration, Gas Sweetening, Hydrocarbon Dew point Control
behind the change is emphasized (HCDP Control), LPG Recovery and Fractionation, Sulphur
• Refinery hydrogen balance. Recovery and Tail Gas Clean-up�
• The role of the steam reformer for the production of Also, to be covered during the course are the factors to consider
synthesis gas in designing and selecting the major process equipment such as
• Basic Steam Reformer Design the Separator/Fractionator�
• Water and steam systems� Design and operation of process control systems, separator,
• Feedstock and feedstock purification absorption and fractionation facilities will be taught as well�
• Steam reforming chemistry and steam reforming catalyst�
• Reformer metallurgy Learning Outcomes
• Monitoring and dealing with tube failures� - Gain a vast knowledge of natural gas conditioning, treatment
and processing
Learning Outcomes - Identify types of separators and their sizing.
- Apply and gain in-depth knowledge of hydrogen production - Understand the importance of water content and dew point
by steam reforming� applied in gas conditioning and processing technology
- Identify the reasons behind the change in emphasis and - Identify the formation, prediction and inhibition of hydrates
considers the refinery hydrogen balance. and the process of liquid desiccant dehydration�
- Distinguish the role of the steam reformer and understand - Determine the operating variables of gas conditioning
the basic steam reformer design� and processing technology and recognize enhanced glycol
- Heighten their awareness on catalyst absorbents and concentration and solid desiccant�
adsorbents used for hydrogen productions - Recognize the thermodynamics of gas and utilize it for the
removal of acid gases such as H2S, CO2, RSH�
Target Audience
Those involved in refinery process engineering, unit operations, Target Audience
research and development, sales and refinery technical service. Participants should have a degree in science or engineering and
Process engineers from design and construction companies as some experience in the petroleum industry� Process engineers
well as those who provide products and services to the petroleum or operators with an interest in gas conditioning, treatment and
refining industry will also find the course very useful and processing will find the course very useful and informative.
informative�
DURATION/Dates
DURATION/Dates 5 days Mar 14-18 Jul 4 – 8
5 days Feb� 7-11 May 9-13 Sept� 5 – 9 Aug� 22 – 26�
This course provides operators with the knowledge and know- Course Title and Introduction
how required for safe, efficient and reliable field operations. For
each equipment type, participants will be exposed to its principle, RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN OIL REFINING TECHNOLOGIES:
technology, ancillary systems, monitoring, basic operations, risks,
safety devices, good practices� Continuous assessment-written This course provides an up-to-date information on present and
tests and oral presentations will be conducted throughout the future trends of oil refining processes.
training�
Course Content
Course Content Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to get a
- Basic chemistry� Chemical products and chemical solutions: broad vision of future from technical, safety and environmental
composition and hazards. constraints for the refining industry, quote the recent
- Distillation: principles of the separation, distillation columns� developments in oil refining processes, explain how the latest
- Products, Quality control tests, Sampling� breakthroughs can help meet the new challenges�
- Principles of manufacturing processes�
- Plant documentation: inventory, content, usage� Learning Outcomes
- Radio communication� Teamwork� - Refinery Products & Process Evolution Outlook for 2020
- Reporting and handover duties� - Atmospheric & Vacuum Distillation: New Concepts
- Job Safety Analysis for field operators’ routine activity - Catalytic Reforming & Isomerization
Course Content
- Applied Natural-Gas Systems and Thermodynamics Laws
- Natural Gas Engineering
Learning Outcomes
- Reservoir Management Concepts and Processes Course Title and Introduction
- Characterization and Analysis
- Statistical Analysis and Performance Analysis ENHANCE OIL RECOVORY PROCESSES: CHEMICAL, MISCIBLE
- Dynamic Model AND THERMAL:
- Selecting a Project
- Target Audience This course presents a comprehensive summary of various
- Engineers, geoscientists, operating personnel, and asset technology use in chemical, miscible, and thermal enhanced oil
team members� recovery processes� The topics that are also covered include
fractional flow theory, Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS), Steam
DURATION/Dates Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD), and some other EOR methods
Five (5) Days March 21-25 Jun� 6 – 10 (including the newly introduced hybrid processes)� For each
Oct� 17-21 technique theoretical and practical aspects will be discussed in
detail along with case studies and field examples.
Course Content
Trainees will learn about different EOR processes, fundamental
science and engineering behind EOR applications, fluid sampling,
testing and characterization. They will also learn about Phase
Learning Outcomes This course will cover water flooding and the distribution of
- Enhanced Oil Recovery Fundamentals immiscible fluids in a reservoir.
- Phase Behavior Fundamentals
- Fractional Flow Theory Course Content
- Minimum Miscibility Pressure During this course, participants will also learn about the
- Thermal Recovery Processes process of immiscible displacement in a reservoir along with
the water flood pattern options and its effects on the selection
Target Audience and orientation of flood performance. Other concepts that will
Reservoir and petroleum engineers, geologists, petrophyicists, be covered include the prediction of water flood performance by
workover and production engineers, researchers and/scientists, the application of classical water flood predictions. Analytical
and others interested in EOR processes� techniques and linear fractional flow theory will be discussed.
Participants will also be able to see a simulation of water
DURATION/Dates flooding.
Five (5) Days May 16-20 Nov�14-18
Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Water flooding
Course Title and Introduction - Performance and Processes of Water flooding
- Flow Theory and Analysis Methods
FUNDAMENTALS OF FIELD DEVELOPMENT PLANNING: - Analytical and Prediction Methods
This Field Development Planning course provides participants - Simulations and Field Examples
with an opportunity to learn the fundamental approach for
working and writing a Field Development Plan� The plan is Target Audience
a document that is an output of a sequence of decision and Same as above
discipline-based tasks designed to come up with a development
plan� It is, also, a basis for coming up with a robust way of DURATION/Dates
developing, producing, and maintaining hydrocarbon resources� Five (5) Days June 20-24 Oct�17- 21
Course Content
The participants will be introduced to all these concepts as they Course Title and Introduction
are applied to the process of coming up with a development plan
in relation to the reservoir life cycle� This course will acquaint RESOURCES AND RESERVES EVALUATION:
engineers, geoscientists, and operating personnel with the basic
techniques used by asset management teams� This course will include the presentation of various reserve
estimating methodologies, to include the difference between
Learning Outcomes resources and reserves. The classifications and definitions of
- FDP Overview these reserves and resources, along with a guideline for the
- Reservoir Model – Static application of these definitions will be covered. PRMS, SPE,
- Reservoir Model – Dynamic WPC, AAPG, SEC, and other regulatory authority guidelines will be
- Facilities, Economics and Optimization discussed�
- Development Examples – New Field, Mature Field, Water
flood Course Content
The course will update G&G and reservoir engineers with the
Target Audience newest and most accurate methods for obtaining the value of a
Reservoir and petroleum engineers, geologists, petrophyicists, reserve� Following the completion of this course, all participants
workover and production engineers, researchers and/scientists, should be able to manage deterministic and probabilistic
and others methods, with the aim of gaining a thorough understanding of
various reserve levels and their equivalence in both systems
DURATION/Dates
Five (5) Days March 7 - 11 Jun 27 - Jul 1
Learning Outcomes
Course Title and Introduction Participants will have learned how to identify the corrosion
mechanism, estimate and predict the corrosion rate, select
CORROSION CONTROL BY MATERIAL SELECTION AND DESIGN: material for different corrosion environments, evaluate and
select corrosion inhibitors for different corrosion environments,
Corrosion Technology Centre and estimate the erosion rate� Participants will also learn how
It is always easier and cheaper to erase lines on a drawing than to select the corrosion monitoring techniques and elaborate on a
to repair or replace failed equipment or components in service� corrosion management plan for pipeline�
The theme throughout the course is how to put the right material
in the right place in the right way� Practical rules in selection of Target Audience
materials and design guidelines against many different types of Corrosion engineers, production engineers, material engineers,
corrosion will be presented� Numerous case histories of real-life and reliability engineers�
problems and practical solutions will be discussed�
DURATION/Dates
Course Content Five (5) Days May 9-13 Nov� 21 -25
This course will cover importance of design in corrosion
prevention, practical corrosion cells commonly encountered in
design, material selection for corrosion control – Metals and Course Title and Introduction
Alloys, nonmetals, Design solutions to corrosion problems based
on types of corrosion etc CORROSION CONTROL IN GAS, OIL AND WATER:
Learning Outcomes This intensive training course examines the types of corrosion and
Participants will learn practical rules and codes in selection of corrosion control in the gas, oil and water industry and provides
materials and design guidelines against many different types of an overview of specific process descriptions and focuses on
corrosion� the examination and identification of metallurgical problems in
process units and methods of corrosion monitoring, control and
Target Audience damage reduction�
corrosion practitioners, researchers, designers, technical
managers, inspection and maintenance engineers, quality control Course Content
personnel and those involved in failure analysis to update their • Fundamental corrosion principles and mechanisms
appreciation of corrosion prevention through materials selection • Types of corrosion that are related to the oil, gas and water
and design� • Materials of Construction for process applications
Learning Outcomes This course will provide participants with the fundamental
and principles of production fluid behavior, conditioning,
Target Audience and processing from the wellhead to custody transfer� The
Process Engineers, Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors, participants will learn oilfield production handling at the surface,
Equipment Engineers, Maintenance Engineers and Planners, the treatment equipment, and the processes�
Design Engineers, Service Company Representatives Natural gas and oil physics characteristics, gathering system,
separation, treatment, pigging, transportation, measurements,
DURATION/Dates rotating equipment, vessel and piping design, and operations will
Five (5) Days June 20 – 24 Oct� 10 - 14 all be covered to enhance operational efficiencies.
Course Content
Course Title and Introduction • Production Systems, Fluid Properties and Hydrocarbon
Properties
GUIDELINES FOR OPEN PIT SLOPE DESIGN 1 – • Manifold and Gathering Systems
FUNDAMENTALS AND DATA COLLECTION: • Pigging and Separation
• Oil and Water treatment
This course presents an overview of the design process for open • Gas Treatment, Pump and Compressors
pit slopes� The course begins with a description and review of
the fundamentals of slope design and then progresses from field Learning Outcomes
data collection and QA/QC techniques through to the development Participants will learn how to design and operate the surface
of the individual component models that are used to define the facilities production equipment and processes through daily
geotechnical model� The course explores different slope design exercises�
methods and considerations�
Target Audience
Course Content Surface facility operation engineers, surface facility design
• Fundamental of Slope Design engineers, production operation engineers, and production
• Data Collection and QA/QC managers�
• Modelling, Techniques and Calibration
• Slope Design Methods DURATION/Dates
Five (5) Days Mar� 7-11 Sept� 19-23
Learning Outcomes Nov� 21-25
Fundamentals of Slope Design
Data Collection and QA/QC
Modeling, Techniques and Calibration Course Title and Introduction
Slope Design Methods
Management of open pit slopes FOUNDATION OF PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND
EXPLOITATION:
Target Audience
Geologists, Mining and geological engineers and technicians, Course Content
and any other professionals involved in the process of data • Basic geological concepts
collection, design, monitoring and management of open pit slope, • Petroleum exploration
Attendees should have a basic background in rock mechanics • Basic Petroleum Geology
and experience in feasibility stage projects or operating open pit • Drilling Technology & Equipment
mines� • Production Technology & Equipment
• Field gathering, treatment and storage of oil and gas
DURATION/Dates • Measurement of oil & gas and reserves estimates
Five (5) Days May 16-20 August 22-26 • Refining crude oil, refining processes for gas, kerosene,
petrol, diesel, etc�
DURATION/Dates DURATION/Dates
Five (5) Days March 7-11 Jul� 4 - 8 Five (5) Days March 7-11 June 20-24
Oct�31 – Nov� 4
DURATION/Dates
Course Title and Introduction Five (5) Days March 7-11 June 6-10
Sept� 19-23
DRILLING FLUID TECHNOLOGY- THEORY AND PRACTICE:
• Course Content
• General Information Course Title and Introduction
• Pressure Concepts
• Causes of kick and kick indicators SEISMIC DATA ACQUISITION, DATA REDUCTION AND QUALITY
• Kill Methods CONTROL:
• BOP equipment hook up and test procedures
• Well control from a floating vessel Course Content
• Stripping and Snubbing - Introduction�
• Gas kicks and Regulations - Data Acquisition Survey Design�
- Acoustic Impedance and Reflectivity.
DURATION/Dates
Five (5) Days Feb 14-18 July 4-8 Course Title and Introduction
BEST PRACTICES OF ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY (EOR) This unique training course is designed to provide deep
PROJECTS: understanding of core analysis and well logging for better
reservoir characterization. Accurate measurements of routine
The training course is designed to provide attendants with solid and special (RCAL & SCAL) rock properties using core analysis
understanding of different design aspects, types, screening and well logging reveal good evidence of hydrocarbon presence,
criteria, and field application of current and advanced types reservoir storage capacity and flow capability. Coring and well
of Enhanced oil Recovery (EOR) processes� Today, it is better logging offer the most tangible and direct means of determining
to apply EOR in a secondary mode� This training course critical reservoir parameters for making important and critical
presents basics, applications, problems, uncertainties and field decisions about reservoir management and/or development plus
DURATION/Dates
Five (5) Days March 14-18 October 17-21 Course Title and Introduction
PRACTICAL TRAINING IN CRUDE OIL ANALYSIS: PRACTICAL TRAINING IN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ANALYSIS:
A practical training course in Crude Oil Analysis covers the A practical training course in Petroleum Products Analysis
characterization of Crude oil product for the purpose of quality identifies key performance as well as safety parameters as
determination. The crude oil analysis classifies the crude product quality indicators of the products� Quality of the is imperative for
as sweet or sour and whether it is heavy, medium and light� It effective use, storage and custody transfer as well as in setting
determines its market value base on estimate product yields government regulation for products control and monitoring�
during refining.
Course Content
Course Content Introduction to petroleum products classification and their
- Introduction to formation chemistry of crude chemistry�
- Density, Specific gravity and API gravity (Hydrometer Method Density, Specific gravity and API gravity (Hydrometer Method
ASTM D1298) ASTM D1298)
- Water and Sediment in Crude oil (centrifugal method ASTM Water in Petroleum products by distillation (Dean & Stark Method
D4007) ASTM D95)
- Water in crude oil by distillation (Dean & Stark Method ASTM Pour Point of petroleum oils (ASTM D97)
D4006) Vapour pressure of petroleum products (Reid Method ASTM D323)
- Pour Point of petroleum oils (ASTM D97) Flash point by pensky-martens closed tester (ASTM D93)
- Vapour pressure of petroleum products (Reid Method ASTM Aniline point (ASTM D611)
D4323) Smoke point Kerosene (ASTM D1322)
- Flash point by pensky-martens closed tester (ASTM D93) Kinematic viscosity (ASTM D445)
- Salt in crude oil (Electrometric Method ASTM D3230) Conradsoncarbon residue (ASTM D189)
- Sulphur content (ASTM D1551) Total Acid number (ASTM D664)
- Metal content in crude (ASTM D2788) Cetane Number (ASTM D976)
Copper corrosion (ASTM D130)
Learning Outcomes - Metal content in crude (ASTM D2788)
- Idenotify the equipment used in the determination of the
parameters shown in the course outline Target Audience
- Describe the processes involved in determining each of the Petroleum analysts, Scientist, Petroleum refining officers,
parameters Laboratory Managers, Quality control officers in Petroleum
- Identify the standard methods (e�g� ASTM, IP etc) Laboratory, Petroleum marketers, Chemists, Oil regulators and
determination for each of the parameters Law enforcement officers
- Carry out the determination of each of the parameters
- Identify relevant standards/specifications for quality DURATION/Dates
definition f the parameters 5 days May 9-13 Oct�17 - 21
DURATION/Dates
5 days April 25-29 August 22-26 Course Title and Introduction
Learning Outcomes
• Know fundamentals of electrical risk prevention Course Title and Introduction
• Know basic safety requirement
• Understand protective measures for safety REWINDING OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES:
• Know Regulations and Standards guiding electrical
installation and equipment� This training is designed to provide knowledge and skills in the
trade to meet the standard performance of industry� Participants
Target Audience will be introduced to the various electric machines with reference
Maintenance and Safety Personnel, Electromechanical Personnel to motors, alternators and transformers enabling them undertake
and individual that has priority for safety measures as it affects repairs of electric machines particularly motors�
electrical installation and sets of equipment�
Course Content
DURATION/Dates • Introduction
3 Days June 27-29 October 3-5 • Classification of electric motors
• Types of electric motor windings
• Identification of burnt electric motors
Course Title and Introduction • Dismantling of motors
• Measurement of conductor’s diameters
SWITCH GEAR MAINTENANCE: • Preparation of slots and coils
• Rewinding process
When switchgear malfunctions, the consequences are often • Binding the windings
catastrophic� Damage to the switchgear itself can be extremely • Terminations
expensive, but that pales in comparison to corollary damage and • Tests
DURATION/Dates DURATION/Dates
3 Days June 6-8 Oct� 3-5 4 Days May 9-12 Nov�21-24
Digital Electronics is one of the branches of Electronics� It deals This course provides maintenance personnel and production
with digital format of data and codes� Digital techniques are very operators etc� with fundamental skills and knowledge necessary
useful because it is easier to get an electronic device to switch to carry out maintenance tasks on pneumatic and electro-
into one of a number of known states than accurately reproduce pneumatic systems�
a continuous range of values� This course teaches concepts to
participants, who can develop a solid underlying knowledge of Course Content
digital electronics� • Definition pneumatic instrumentation
• Explain the development and needs for pneumatics
Course Content instrumentation
• Introduction to Electronics: – Electric Current, OHMS Law, • List the equipment and devices needed for pneumatic
Insulation, Conduction and related Formulae� Resistor colour • measurements and control system
codes� • Explain the construction and operations Nozzle flapper
• Practical study of Digital I�C�s including AND, NAND, OR, devices
NOR, X-OR, X-NOR, Inverter, Buffer, SR Latches and
D-Latches and Flip-Flops� Learning Outcomes
• Oscillators, Multivibrators and 555 Timers� Switches and • Define Instrumentation, classify instruments, list examples
Switch De-bounce circuits and their applications� of instruments scales and types of instrument errors�
• Numbering systems, TTL and CMOS technologies • Know the process variables and various methods of
• Counters, Counter Decoding Circuitry, Shift Registers measuring process variables
• A-D and D-A converters • Know how to convert mechanical, electrical and electronic
• Digital Displays: – LED and LCD, numeric and alphanumeric, signals into pneumatic signals and vice-versa
operating currents, voltages and power requirements� • Compare Pneumatic transmissions with mechanical,
Display decoders and drivers� electrical and electronic transmission over other type of
• Test Equipment: – Practical use of Analogue and Digital transmissions
Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Logic probes, Logic Pulsers, etc� • Describe components of connections for pneumatic signals
• Fault-finding techniques: – Diagnosing and rectifying faults
on circuits built during course� Target Audience
• Health & Safety, Care of Tools and instruments for assembly For Instrument Engineers, technologists and technicians� For
and repair Electrical Engineers, technologists, technicians, instrument
operators who are working in oil establishment�
Learning Outcomes
• Build and fault-finding a range of Digital Electronic circuits DURATION/Dates
used in computers and computer-controlled equipment 5 Days March 14-18 June 6-10
• Use test equipment including Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Oct� 17-21
Learning Outcomes
• Be able to read and understand a P&ID Course Title and Introduction
• Be able to select optimal technology for sensors and valves,
• Be able to increase control loop performance� CONTROL VALVES, ACTUATORS AND POSITIONERS:
Target Audience Combinations of valves and actuators are used in just about
Managers, Engineers and technicians from process industries� every process around the world, and the proper understanding
and utilization of them is crucial to efficient operations and
SKILLS TO BE AQUIRED
Skill in Electronics Maintenance helps to improve technical
knowledge, skills to maintain, install and service, and electronic
DURATION/DATES: DURATION/DATES:
5 days April 25-29 Sept 19-23 5 days March 14-18 June 6-10
This course is aimed at equipping the trainees with the concept, The course provides Electronics and Telecommunication
knowledge and skills of defining the architecture, modules, Engineers, Technologists, Technicians and others with the
interfaces and data for an electronic system to perform tasks fundamental knowledge and skills of Basic Communications
under specific requirements. It provides a platform where systems�
systems theoretical knowledge is converted into electronic
system development� COURSE CONTENTS
- Basic communication systems�
COURSE CONTENTS - Overview of basic principles of radio & TV broadcasting�
- Combinational logic circuits - Antennas and propagation�
- Design and implementation of combinational logic circuits - Radio waves propagation and applications�
for performing tasks - Overview of cables used in communication systems and
- Logic circuit operation with pulse waveform inputs their areas of applications�
- Design and applications of Adders, Comparators, encoder - Two-Way Radios and Intercom systems
and decoder, code converter, multiplexers and - Networking protocols in communication systems (LAN, MAN,
demultiplexers� WAN)
- Flip-flops and their applications,
- Design and implementations of Multivibrators using 555 LEARNING OUTCOME
timer in control related functions� To understand:
- Counters, Registers and their applications - Basic communication systems�
- Microprocessors, microcontrollers and their applications - Basic principles of radio & TV broadcasting�
- Antennas and their propagation modes�
LEARNING OUTCOME - Radio wave propagation and its applications�
- To understand the Design and implementation of - Types of cables used in communication systems and their
combinational logic circuits for performing tasks areas of applications�
- To understand Logic circuit operations with pulse waveform - Two-Way Radios and Intercom systems
inputs - Networking protocols used in communication systems (LAN,
- Design and applications of Adders, Comparators, encoder MAN, WAN)�
and decoder� - To understand principle of operation of Wide Area Network
- To understand Flip-flops and their applications, (WAN), principle of operation of Local Area Network (LAN),
Target Audience
It is highly recommended that all Maintenance, Reliability,
Engineering and technical support staff including leadership and
Target Audience
Petroleum Engineers
Maintenance & Production Engineers
Process Engineers
DURATION/Dates
10 Days June 20-July 1 Course Title and Introduction
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ESSENTIALS: ROTATING & STATIC The Process Control Valves and Actuators training course has
EQUIPMENT & STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY: been designed to take all plant employees (regardless of their
background knowledge), and build them up to be versatile and
The Mechanical Engineering Essentials training course will enable proficient in the use and operation of the various control valves,
Technical personnel to familiarise not only with sound engineering as well as the devices that are used to operate the control valves,
principles, but also with other engineering techniques including themselves�
inspection; monitoring and condition evaluation� This intensive This training course has been designed to focus on applications
training course is designed to allow individuals working in fields and practical examples that would be deemed relevant, and
such as mechanical, process and petrochemical engineering, the working environment of the delegates will be very carefully
and other related fields, an opportunity to update their skills and enquired about, so that all exercises remain work-related, for the
improve their basic knowledge of modern Mechanical Engineering delegates
skills�
Course Content
Course Content - Essentials and characteristics of control valves
- Materials selection, testing and failure - Actuators, positioners and other related hardware
- Corrosion principles and protection - Sizing and selection, using various techniques
- Static equipment including pipes and valves - Valve installation and maintenance
- Rotating equipment including pumps and compressors - PID Tuning methods used on processes, that make use of
- Condition monitoring, inspection & NDT (Non-Destructive control valves
Testing)
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes - Recognize and understand how a valve works
- Understand Failure Mechanisms & Fitness for Service - Appreciate the different types of valves available
associated with engineering materials� - Apply valve sizing techniques, using software and other
- Have a sound understanding of corrosion mechanisms and methods of calculation
protection against corrosion� - Appraise the advantages and disadvantages of various types
- Develop their knowledge of static equipment related to of positioners
piping systems and valves� - Experiment with correctly tuning a control valve
- Consolidate their understanding of rotating equipment
including pumps and compressors� Target Audience
- Appreciate topics related to condition mentoring, inspection Process Control Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical
and Non-Destructive Testing� Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Designers and the like
Target Audience
Professionals who are responsible for the management, operation Course Title and Introduction
and maintenance of facilities (buildings, production facilities,
utilities, power and water distributions networks landscaping, ADVANCED HYDRAULIC COURSE:
etc�)
Professionals aiming to update themselves on the basic An advanced Hydraulics training course covering hydraulic
elements, best practices and implementation aspects of facilities principles of mechanical maintenance, types of hydraulic fluids
management� and their characteristics� Describes components of the hydraulic
system and their functions for maintenance procedures, including
DURATION/Dates filters and strainers, reservoirs and accumulators, pumps, piping,
5 Days May 16-20 September 12-16 tubing and hoses, control valves, relief valves, and actuating
devices� This hydraulics course covers a variety of cylinders and
training on hydraulic motors�
Target Audience
This course is designed for engineers, maintenance technicians,
electricians, millwrights, supervisors, reliability technicians and
anyone who is responsible for the hydraulic maintenance of your
plant machinery. The course will also benefit those graduates
who may want to develop their career in Maintenance plant
machineries�
DURATION/Dates
5 Days May 7-11 September 10-14
November 5-9
With the advance in technology, emergence of new materials and Duration: 5 days
developments in process design, welding forms a vital part in Available through the year
the production of efficient, precise and reliable components and
assemblies�
Course Title and Introduction
Underwater operations continue to get more attention as
government policies are geared towards off-shore technology� INSPECTION PRACTICES IN WELDING�
This brings to light the highly technical operation of underwater
services� Course Objective:
To enable participants at the end of the course to be able to
The department undertakes the following services: supervise projects effectively, prepare procedure specification,
- Maintenance and Design! Fabrication of platform progress report and support qualified welders to work on a
- Weld testing of pipes and joints� project�
- Hot gas welding of plastics
- Diving Operations (Repairs & Maintenance) Course Outline:
- Checking of pipe/metal for corrosion - Duties of on Inspector
- Underwater Equipment’s Maintenance - Essential requirements of an Inspector
- Inspection Procedures
These services are readily available to all oil companies as well - Welding Processes and Typical Welding Defects�
as government agencies� - Welding Symbols/Joint Geometry
- Welding Metallurgy
- Testing of Welds�
Course Title and Introduction - Visual Inspection of Welds
- Welders and Procedure Qualification
WELD DEFECTS
COURSE CONTENT:
Course Objective: Welding Inspectors, Supervisors and Project Engineers and quality
- Recognize surface and internal defects in fission welds control staff associated with welding�
- Understand the reasons for defect formation�
- Prepare reports on the results of visual inspection� Duration: 5 days
Available through the year
Course Outline:
- Safety in welding
- Features of welds and joints Course Title and Introduction
- Causes of Surface and internal weld defects
- Classification of defects PRACTICAL INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY
- Prevention and cure of defects
- Factors affecting weld defects Course Objective:
- Testing of weld specimen To help participants to effectively operate radiographic equipment,
- Extensive hand-on examination and reporting of typical develop films and interpret defects.
defective weldment�
Course Outline:
COURSE CONTENT: Safety in welding workshops
Welding inspectors/supervisors and production personnel Features of Welds and Joints Weld Defects
responsible for weld quality� Safety in radiography
Technology of radiography
Duration:3 Weeks
Course Title and Introduction Available through the year
This course teaches the underlying theories and principles of From heavy industry but especially:
on-she metallography, before moving on to deliver a practical - Oil & Gas
workshop� Candidates will learn essential practical skills from - Petrochemical & Chemical
experts in the field of metallography, using industry-leading - Refineries
equipment, techniques, and consumables� - Power & Utilities
- Engineering
This course is ideally suited to technicians, lab managers - Nuclear
engineers from non-materials engineering disciplines who want
to develop an in-depth understanding of the processes and COURSE OVERVIEW
capabilities of field metallography as an analytical technique for Integrity course provides both theoretical and practical exposure
quality control, inspection, and failure investigation� to the foundations of asset integrity management and explains
By the end of the course, you should be able to: how it should be implemented to safeguard assets, people
- Gain a wide appreciation of the processes involved in best and the environment� The course focuses on modem risk
practice preparation of metallographie, fractographic and based methodologies to manage asset integrity in both newly
geometric replicas constructed and aged facilities� It explains and then addresses
Duration: 5 Days
Available through the year
DURATION/Dates
5 Days
This course offers participants the opportunity to study the legal Learning Outcomes
aspects of the oil & gas industry, develop a practical expertise, • Understand the Gas Business in Nigeria
and confidently identify potential legal problems, address • Identify Gas Business Opportunities in Nigeria
them before they become serious, and facilitate the smooth • Analyze the gas market in Nigeria and make
Course Content -
Course Title and Introduction Supply Chain Management Overview
- Procurement Management
INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM ECONOMICS: - Logistics Management
- Inventory Management
This course will introduce a variety of fundamental petroleum - Warehousing Management
economic principles including revenue, expenditures, fiscal
systems, risk analysis, and investment analysis and is designed Learning Outcomes
to provide both commercial and technical personnel with a - Understand contracts, procurement, logistics and supply
fundamental understanding of the economic theories and chain principles as well as the processes involved in them�
methodologies used to value oil & gas projects� - Develop supply chain leadership skills
- Positively affect lead times, inventory, productivity and
Course Content bottom-line profitability
• Petroleum economics theory based on discounted cashflow - Manage the integration and co-ordination of activities to
• Key economic metrics for investment decision-making reduce costs and to increase efficiencies and customer
• Engineering & geological inputs to the cash flow model service
• Oil & gas pricing and forecasting - Gain the knowledge to effectively and efficiently manage
• Variation between fiscal systems across the globe global supply chain activities
Course Content -
- Project Management Framework
- Contract planning and Pre-contract Considerations
Course Title and Introduction This intensive 5 Days project management training course offers
complete guidance for managing any or all types of projects and
PROJECT SCHEDULING & COST PLANNING SKILLS: will provide you with a solid foundation for best practice project
management� The course explores how to ensure projects deliver
This course focuses on how to deliver reliable estimates that outcomes which are both client-focused and organizationally
can result in significant savings later in the project life. To relevant�
develop reliable cost and schedule estimates is one of the critical
management skills that is addressed in this training course� Course Content
-An introduction to the world of project management
Course Content - Project planning, scheduling and budgeting
- Gaining knowledge of techniques used in project estimating, - Project resourcing, monitoring and control
from the conceptual stage to the final detailed estimate - The Project Manager’s roles and responsibilities
- Understanding the different types of estimates used to - Project evaluation, reporting, closure and hand-over
accurately and progressively estimate project costs and
schedule Learning Outcomes
- Identifying risk sources and minimize their impact and learn - Integrate projects within the context of the organisation
how to sustain project momentum - Develop quality-focused project plans
- Developing effective performance monitoring and control - Monitor and control the delivery of projects
systems - Lead and develop effective project teams
- An integrated approach to scope, time, resources and cost - Maintain communication with project stakeholders
management into a dynamic and manageable model
Target Audience
Learning Outcomes This training course is designed for professionals either directly
- Maintain continuous project performance and delivery or indirectly involved in the delivery of projects� It is also for those
control charged with a more strategic role managing project portfolios�
- Accurately estimate and allocate project costs and resources
- Measure, forecast and control project performance by DURATION/Dates
employing earned value techniques 5 Days June 20-24 Nov 21-25
- Manage and mitigate schedule, cost, scope, and resource
risks associated with the project
- Develop a project recovery plan for budget and schedule Course Title and Introduction
overruns
THE ESSENTIALS OF CONTRACTING AND CONTRACT
Target Audience NEGOTIATION:
Those who have a role in various projects such as cost
estimators, project schedulers, project designers, project planner, The Essentials of Contracting and Contract Negotiation is an
contracts professionals, project procurement and purchasing Intensive 2-Week training course designed to help delegates
staff, and project control and business services professionals develop their ability to negotiate contracts effectively� It will equip
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how contracts are formed Course Title and Introduction
- Explain how to use contract provisions to reduce the risk of
disputes THE COMPLETE COURSE ON CONTRACTS ARRANGEMENT:
- Understand the impact dispute may have on relationships CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST:
over the long term
- Describe the use of strategies to resolve the causes of This intensive five-day contract management training course
disputes is designed to assist contracts professionals cope with the
- Improve appreciation of legal issues in contracts and increasing complexity of commercial and business relationships
develop new skills in negotiation� as trade becomes ever more international� All business
professionals need to understand what a contract does (and does
Target Audience not) require them and the other party to the contract to do, and
the consequences for both parties of any failure�
DURATION/Dates
5 Days Sep 19-23 Course Content
• The differences in approach between different legal and
contracting systems
Course Title and Introduction • Risk allocation in contract management and dispute
resolution in contractual disputes
MANAGING CONTRACTUAL LIABILITIES: • Contracting in an international context
• Protecting your company’s interests
This training will introduce indemnities and insurance to assist
organizations manage risk by contractually determining the Learning Outcomes
nature, content and consequences of actions and omissions by • Improve their understanding of the role of contracts within a
the parties involved� Contracts give rise to a range of liabilities by business
parties assuming rights, responsibilities, duties and obligations, • Develop more confidence in dealing with contracting issues
but which can be managed through contractual mechanisms� • Understand how strategies can be developed to improve the
This highly interactive Managing Contractual Liabilities training commercial outcomes
course considers how your organization can identify and manage • Apply the latest international thinking in dispute resolution
key contractual risks and liabilities • Increase awareness of the use of contracts in everyday
business life
Course Content
• -Nature of contracts and contracting structures Target Audience
• -Principal contractual liabilities Contract Administrators, Contract Professionals and Project
• -Managing risk through indemnities Coordinators, Specifiers, Buyers, Purchasing Professionals and
• -The purpose of insurance, types and limitations Procurement Officers, Contracts managers, Project managers,
• -Using contract provisions to reduce the risk of disputes Engineers or contracts operatives
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This training is designed to provide designated employees with the Course Title and Introduction
skills and knowledge to nurture and develop cordial relationship
between oil companies and their host communities, assist EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR MANAGERIAL STAFF:
companies carry out their mandatory social responsibilities to
their host communities and enhance civic education in host This course is designed to enable participants develop the
communities with a view to promoting inter-ethnic harmony and required communication skills for Organizational management
peaceful co-existence� and effective decision making�
COURSE CONTENT:
• Introduction to Technical Report Writing Course Title and Introduction
• Functions! Guide to Effective Report Writing
• Types of Reports DRIVING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH EFFECTIVE
• Grammatical Structure in Report� COMMUNICATION
• Writing a Good Technical Report�
• Identify various forms of Technical Reports� COURSE OBJECTIVE:
• Be able to write a good Technical Report This course is designed to enable participants develop the required
• Be able to present Technical Reports in various formats� communication skills for organizational management and effective
• Understanding the appropriate use of tenses in report writing decision making�
Target Audience
Graduates looking for their first role in the ICT industry, Course Title and Introduction
Professionals looking for a change in career, IT Professionals,
System Engineers, Hardware Technicians and Engineers THE WEB AND MOBILE APPLICATIONS
Learning Outcome This course is part one in a series of three courses that provides
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to: the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows
Learning Outcome
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to: Course Title and Introduction
• Install and configure Windows Server 2012, including
Windows Server 2012 R2 on an enterprise network server COMPTIA NETWORK+
• Implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an
existing enterprise environment The Network+ course provides basic training in managing,
• Automate software installation simultaneously on multiple maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring a
computer systems and execute group policies on them network infrastructure� Nine months of experience in network
centrally from one remote server support or administration along with a CompTIA A+ certification
is recommended before the Network+ course� Network+
Duration: certification is also a step towards attaining higher level vendor
3 days Feb 21-23, June 20-22, specific certifications such as Microsoft (MCSE, MCITP), Cisco
Nov� 7-9 (CCNA, CCNP) and Linux (Linux+, RHCE)�
Course Content
Course Title and Introduction • History of Networking
• How Networks Operate
COMPTIA SECURITY+ • Peer-to-Peer versus Client/Server
• Network Types and Topologies
The CompTIA Security+ course is designed to teach students • Segmentation and Routing
security basics and prepare them for testing to become • Protocols
Security+ certified. The Security+ covers many vendor neutral • TCP/IP
topics including different types of threats and attacks, networking • Name Resolution and Services
technologies and tools, secure design and architecture, identity • Wide Area Networks (WANs)
and access management, risk assessment and management, and • Remote Access
finishes up with Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure. • Making Internet Connections
• Review and Conclusion
Course Content
• General Security Concepts Learning Outcome
• Infrastructure and Connectivity At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
• Monitoring Activity and Intrusion Detection • -Design and implement functional networks as well as
• Implementing and Maintaining a Secure Network configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices
Course Content
Course Title and Introduction • Basic
• General Utility
MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGN • Equipment Creation
• Equipment Modification
Motion graphic design also known as animated designs is a • Pipe Work Modelling
subset of graphic design� • Modify Pipe Routing
It uses graphic design principles in producing video ads, • Pipe Routing Checking
filmmaking or video production through the use of animation or • Beams and Columns
filming techniques. • Panels and Plates
We teach on how to design animations in unique ways using • Wall and Floor
‘Adobe After Effects’ and create compositions, visual effects, • ASC MODELLER
audio, layered compositions, masking etc� • Hangers and Supports
• HVAC
Course Content • Cable Tray
MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGN
• Creating Your First AE Video Learning Outcome
• Essential Motion Graphics Techniques At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
• Smoothing Your Animations • -Design plant facilities working model in 3D with accurate
• Important Techniques for Better Animation dimensions
• Complex and Compound Shapes • -Save up to 30% material cost in comparison to manual
• Per Character Animation calculation methods
• Time Games • -Avoid pipe clashes, lack of space, fittings problem and
• Magic of Blending Modes other issues in the plant design
• Distorting Animating Objects Images • -Calculate the exact quantity of materials to be used in the
• The World of Expressions plant so that no extra quantities are ordered� It can also
generate Material Take Off (MTO)
HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS This course introduces the concept of leadership in managing
ADVANCED HSSE PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES: health and safety within organizations. Managerial roles in
driving and ensuring health and safety compliance is explained
Incorporating good leadership skills HSSE brings together three and structures to guarantee same broken down for easy
fields of expertise, all of which come under the auspices of an understanding�
Integrated Management System� To ensure that you are part of
this continued successful approach attendance of this advanced Course Content
training course is essential and will provide you with the new • HSE – MS
competencies required to lead in this demanding combined field. • Legal, financial and moral reasons for good HSE
Management
Course Content • Introduction to behavioral based Safety
• Leadership Safety Excellence • The role of the manager in HSE Management
• Roles, Responsibilities, Accountability and Authority
• Organizational and Environmental Risk, Threats and Impact Learning Outcomes
Perspectives • Understand the HSE Management System
• Incident & Accident Investigations & Reporting • Understand why organizations must maintain robust HSE
• Emergency Preparedness, Response and Business Management systems
Resilience & Recovery • Understand leadership roles in HSE Management
• Security Management, protection of people, assets,
reputation & data Target Audience
• Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle for continual improvement Offshore/Onshore Installation Managers, Facilities Engineers, HSE
Officers/Engineers, personnel in oil and
Learning Outcomes gas industry
• Design new leadership traits that can and will make the
difference DURATION/Dates
• Develop the necessary communication skills to work with all 3 Days April 4-6 September 5-7
stakeholders
• Develop rational problem solving and decision-making skills
for emergencies Course Title and Introduction
• Develop the knowledge and skills required to investigate all
adverse events PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT:
• Enhance your Safety and Security Management leadership
skills This course is designed to meet provide participants with the
knowledge of hazards in process facilities and the need for safe
Target Audience design, engineering and operation of process units and equipment
Offshore/Onshore Installation Managers, Facilities Engineers, HSE so that they do not fail and cause catastrophic events such as
Officers/Engineers, personnel in oil and gas industry loss of containment� Participants will be skilled to identify process
hazards and differentiate them from personal/occupational safety
DURATION/Dates hazards.
5 Days May 9-13
Course Content
• Introduction to Process Safety
Course Title and Introduction • Process safety vs personal safety
• PSM in offshore and onshore facilities
SAFETY LEADERSHIP IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY: • Elements of Process Safety Management
This course will provide managers/supervisors with HSE roles/ Target Audience
responsibilities in the workplace the skill and knowledge to Project Managers/Engineers, Construction Managers/Engineers,
develop company’s occupational/Industrial safety, health and HSE Managers/Engineers/Officers, personnel with responsibilities
welfare management system and comply with its legal duties� within construction projects in oil and gas�
Target Audience
HSE Managers, HSE Professionals, Environmental Specialist, Course Title and Introduction
Regulatory and Compliance Managers, Company Directors/
Managers� FIRE WATCH TRAINING
Target Audience
Loss Prevention Specialists/Managers, Safety Officers, Engineers, Course Title and Introduction
Fire Marshalls and other oil and gas professionals interested in
being certified as Fire Watch or Fire Marshall. FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE:
DURATION/Dates DURATION/Dates
3 days April 4-6 August 8-12 5 days June 27-July 1
November 28-30
This course is designed to equip the participants with the concept GIS is a powerful tool for environmental data analysis� It allows
of road accident, the unsafe and unsafe conditions and how they better viewing and understanding physical features and the
contribute to road accident, and the procedure to be taken to relationships that influence in a given critical environmental
reduce road accidents� It is also to enhance the driving skills of condition� On completion of this course, participants will receive
the drivers� knowledge and skill in analyzing GIS data in planning and
managing the environmental hazards and risks.
Course Title and Introduction This course is aimed at opening the trainee’s minds towards
appropriate symbols used to represent different instrument and
FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESS MEASUREMENT: control techniques obtainable in the oil and gas Industry�
This course is designed to provide participants the skill and Course Content
knowledge in various devices used for measuring process • Instrumentation and designations
variables� • Mechanical equipment with names and numbers
• All valves and their identifications
Course Content • Process piping, sizes and identification
• Pressure measurement • Miscellaneous - vents, drains, special fittings, sampling
• Temperature Measurement lines, reducers, increasers�
• Level Measurement • Permanent start-up and flush lines
• Flow Measurement • Flow directions
• Learning Outcomes • Interconnections references
• Identify various devices used for measuring process • Learning Outcomes
variable� • Identify various symbols used to represent various
• Understand the constructional features and operational instruments
principle of the fundamental process variable devices� • Understand and interpret instrument diagrams
DURATION/Dates DURATION/Dates
3 days March 14-16 3 days March 7-9