Rather, I am telling you that you can study abroad with the least requirements possible and have a wide range of opportunities to choose from before graduation if you meet the requirements.
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Electrical Technicians carry out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of equipment e.g. power generation and distribution systems, motors, control systems and electrical equipment.
Typical Day/Duties:
- Carries out maintenance and testing activities
- Fault-finding and repair of systems and equipment
- Modifies, repairs or replaces systems and equipment
- Participates in Risk Assessments as part of Integrated Safe System Of Work (ISSOW) / Permit to Work preparation
- Interprets technical drawings
- Prepares reports on work done.
How this role fits in with the rest of the industry:
This role is vital to the safe and effective delivery of offshore production/onshore processing of oil and gas and ensures that electrical systems and equipment used onshore and offshore are in a safe condition and meet safety and technical standards. They can be based offshore, at an oil and gas processing plant or at onshore yard/workshop sites.
Career Development:
- Lead Electrical Technician
- Electrical/Maintenance Supervisor/Chargehand
- Maintenance Manager
- Offshore Installation Manager.
2 - Mechanical Maintenance
Mechanical Technicians carry out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of equipment e.g. pumps, engines, turbines.
Typical Day/Duties:
- Carries out maintenance and testing activities
- Fault-finding and repair of plant, systems and equipment
- Modifies, repairs or replaces plant, systems and equipment
- Participates in Risk Assessments as part of Integrated Safe System Of Work (ISSOW) / Permit to Work preparation
- Interprets technical drawings
- Prepares reports on work done.
How this role fits in with the rest of the industry:
This role is vital to the safe and effective delivery of offshore production/onshore processing of oil and gas or in ensuring that plant and equipment used onshore and offshore is in a safe condition and meets safety and technical standards. They can be based offshore, at an oil and gas processing plant or at onshore yard/workshop sites.
Career Development:
- Lead Mechanical Technician
- Mechanical/ Maintenance Supervisor/Chargehand
- Maintenance Manager
- Offshore Installation Manager.
3 - Process Operations
Production Technicians operate equipment and systems which process oil or gas. Technicians are responsible for maintaining safe operations and achieving production targets.
Oil and gas (and water) produced from underground or undersea reservoirs flow to the surface through well tubing and pipes. The flow is controlled by different types of valves and is routed to the surface facilities which process these well fluids.
The oil, gas and water are separated into three streams via vessels at different pressures and temperatures. The oil and gas is typically treated to remove any undesirable components of the fluids such as Hydrogen sulphide. The separated and treated fluids are then pumped or compressed so that it can be transported through long pipelines to refineries or further treatment plants – this part of the process is known as exporting.
The process operator or technician’s job is to ensure oil and gas keeps flowing to the required locations at the required specification.
Typical Day/Duties:
- Starting up and shutting down process equipment such as pumps and compressors as required to keep the process flowing
- Monitoring and recording the flow, temperatures and pressures of the oil, gas and water readings to ensure they stay within design parameters
- Report and fix (where possible) problems with process or equipment
- Prepare process equipment for either breakdown or routine maintenance by shutting down equipment and depressurising or draining the fluids contained in the process equipment, and closing in isolation valves
- Bring equipment back into service following maintenance
- Report any safety issues such as dangerous leaks or dangerous activities
- Ensure that maintenance work teams have the appropriate permit-to-work (PTW) documents, and periodically monitor the maintenance activities to ensure they are working to safety instructions written on the PTW
- Take instructions from the Control Room Operator or Shift Supervisor
- They will also be trained to respond to different types of process emergencies.
How this role fits in with the rest of the industry:
This role is vital to the safe and effective delivery of production in the Oil and Gas Industry. This role can be based at an onshore based oil and gas processing facility or an offshore production facility.
Career Development:
- Lead Production Technician,
- Production Supervisor
- Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) or a Plant Manager.
4 - Instrumentation and Control Maintenance
Instrument and Control Technicians regulate and maintain measurement systems for oil and gas flow, level, pressure and temperature. They are also responsible for electronic and pneumatic process control systems and safety systems.
Typical Day/Duties:
- Carries out maintenance and testing activities
- Fault-finding and repair of instrumentation/electronic systems and equipment
- Modifies, repairs or replaces systems and equipment
- Participates in Risk Assessments as part of Integrated Safe System Of Work (ISSOW) / Permit to Work preparation
- Interprets technical drawings
- Prepares reports on work done.
How this role fits in with the rest of the industry:
This role is vital to the safe and effective delivery of offshore production/onshore processing of oil and gas or in ensuring that instrumentation and control systems and equipment used onshore and offshore is in a safe condition and meets safety and technical standards. They can be based offshore, at an oil and gas processing plant or at onshore yard/workshop sites.
Career Development:
- Lead Instrument Technician
- Instrumentation/ Maintenance Supervisor/Chargehand
- Maintenance Manager
- Offshore Installation Manager
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- Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 2 (Performing Engineering Operations)
- National Certificate (multi-discipline)
- Higher National Certificate (allocated disciplines ONLY)
- OPITO Global Standards - Oil and Gas Level 2
The first semester at college starts early September each year.
All applicants must domicile or must be willing to relocate to the UK for the duration of the course and training to be eligible for the programme. Travel support, visa and work permit will be issued to foreign citizens on successful application. Applicants must have a valid National Identity Number (NIN) and also be 16-35 years of age by May of the year of applying.
In order to apply, you MUST have obtained or are working towards the following grades or equivalent, depending on whether you have studied in Nigeria, England, Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland.
Nigeria
Ordinary Level(O' Level) WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS - either external (GCE) or internal and must have a credit grade C in the following subjects.
- Mathematics
- English
- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- One other
We will also consider your application if you have the below qualifications in Engineering, Sciences and other related fields
- Diploma (OND & Others)
- Higher National Diploma (HND/NCE & Others)
- Bachelor Degree (BSc/BENG & Others)
- Post Graduate (PGD/MSC/PHD & Others)
Scotland
Four National 5 Grades A-C or equivalent
- Mathematics
- English
- Physics, Chemistry or Engineering Science
- One other
We will also consider your application if you do not have Physics, Chemistry or Engineering Science but do have:
- Mathematics Higher at Grade C or above
- English at National 5 Grade C or above
- Two other subjects at National 5 Grade C or above
England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Four GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 4 or above:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Double Science or one from Physics, Chemistry or an appropriate Technological subject
- One other subject
We will also consider your application if you do not have Double Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technological Subject requirements but do have the following:
- Mathematics at GCSE Grade 7 or above
- English Language at GCSE Grade 4 or above
- Two other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above
International qualifications are accepted; however applicants must submit evidence that their qualifications are equivalent to programme entry requirements.
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Please read through the eligibility criteria below, prior to applying.
Stage 1 – Precise Fit
You will be asked to complete a short scenario based questionnaire in the first instance, titled Precise Fit.
Stage 2 – Online Application form
All applications must be submitted online.
The automated application form will include information such as school grades and a personal statement.
Stage 3 - Aptitude Test
If your application is successful and you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be sent a link to online aptitude tests to complete at home. We recommend that you carry out some practice tests before completing the OGTAP assessment - you can find some helpful links on the SHL website.
If you consider yourself to have a disability, make sure the team are made aware of this in advance of completing the aptitude tests so any adjustments can be made.
There are 2 assessments to complete:
1. Numerical Reasoning
The Numerical Reasoning Test measures a candidate’s ability to make correct decisions or inferences from numerical or statistical data. The test measures the ability to work with numerical data in a realistic workplace context. This task involves analysing some data in the form of a graph or chart, performing some kind of calculation and answering a short question.
2. Situational Judgement Assessment
You will be given a set of scenarios and will be required to make a judgement as to whether the scenario given is more effective or less effective. There is not a right or wrong answer it is what you consider to be the best fit.
Stage 4 - Interview
Following successful completion of the aptitude tests, you will be invited to attend an interview either in person or online.
There are many resources available offering helpful hints so you can leave a lasting impression on the interviewers.
Our top five hints are:
- Do your research
- Practice your answers
- Look the part
- Stay calm
- Ask questions!
Stage 5 - Finalizing the offer
If you are successful, you will be given a conditional offer, subject to passing an Oil & Gas UK medical. It is important that you send back the completed offer of acceptance promptly or before the 'respond by date'.
Stage 6 - Oil & Gas UK Medical
In order to be fit to work offshore, it essential to pass the Oil & Gas UK Medical before starting the apprenticeship. The Oil & Gas UK Medical will consist of:
- Height
- Weight
- BMI
- Basic Vision (including Ishihara – colour blindness)
- Urinalysis
- Pulse & Blood Pressure
- Lung Function Test
- Audiogram
- Consultation with a Doctor
Stage 7 – Contract
A contract , travel visa and work permit for foreign citizens will be issued as soon as we receive your Oil & Gas UK Medical certificate
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FAQs
We can only guarantee a work placement, however 96% of apprentices go on to secure employment with their sponsoring company on successful completion of the programme.
I have qualifications not listed in the entry requirements, would I still be eligible to apply for the scheme?
The subjects you have studied have to be relevant to the apprenticeship scheme, so for example if you have Biology, this is not classed as a technical subject, however Physics and Chemistry are accepted at the required level.
I have Maths at the level required in your entry requirements, however the qualification was included in my HNC Mechanical Engineering, would this meet your criteria?
Although the level of Maths you are studying meets the criteria, it is a module that makes up part of your HNC qualification. We only accept standalone qualifications in the required subjects, to find out more please refer to the entry criteria.
If I go on and study A-levels or Highers will I stand a better chance of securing a place on the apprenticeship?
As long as you meet the entry criteria listed you will be eligible to apply, however, A-Levels or Highers may benefit you at the interview stage of the recruitment process.
When do you make an offer of placement?
Conditional offers will be made in April/May subject to passing the Oil and Gas UK Medical.
Apprenticeship or University, I can't decide?
One isn’t better than the other, you just need to figure out which suits you. Apprenticeships are a genuine alternative to university for those who want to earn while they learn and gain practical skills throughout the training.
Can I take a gap year?
The apprenticeship is a full time course for the specified duration, holidays are given but no additional time off is allowed as course work follows a strict timetable.
I am currently studying a degree in Mechanical Engineering at university but I am realizing I would prefer a more practical training course. Can I apply for the apprenticeship?
Yes, as long as you meet the required entry criteria you can apply.
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