The North Sea’s giant rigs are built to stay put, despite all that raging Sea storms throw at them, the UK’s Oil & Gas sector rarely stands still.
In fact, as it becomes more difficult to extract resources, we’re seeing fast-paced innovation in technology and methods – and constant upskilling among the workforce.
Thankfully, Scotland’s professionals are actually very good at both learning and teaching.
So good, in fact, it’s a Scottish delegation that’s been chosen to visit East Africa to help train a whole new generation of Oil & Gas workers.
Led by Scottish Development International, the ten-strong training team will be sharing their expertise and experience in Tanzania and Mozambique, which are both home to some of the largest offshore gas fields in the world.
Such training programmes underline the need for an appetite for new knowledge among workers – and, whether you’re embarking on a new career or planning to secure a promoted post on s1jobs, there are lots of opportunities to upskill.
Always had a notion for cowboy boots and a 10-gallon hat? Then why not head to Subsea Training Solutions in Houston?
Its International Association of Drilling Contractors accredited course in the heart of Texas offers a complete overview of systems, tracking the electrical-hydraulic signal logic and fluid flow sequences from initiation at the remote panel to stack end device actuations.
The three-day programme is delivered in a state-of-the-art 3D Training Centre.
Of course, you don’t actually have to travel further than your living room to enjoy the benefits of extra training.
Online learning is now an accepted part of formal accreditation and there are courses to suit every job in Oil & Gas, no matter at what level or how specialised.
Take just one example: the fundamentals of pipeline engineering, construction and operations.
This course is made possible by tutored distance learning, and allows students of all ages and academic backgrounds to develop their professional knowledge of pipeline engineering.
Because it’s cyber-delivered, the course allows you to gain knowledge without disrupting your normal work.
This means it’s ideal for pipeline engineers – including mechanical, project, field, marine, process, civil, technical, subsea and engineering managers – designers, technicians and business development managers seeking a wider understanding of processes.
New training courses are also coming on stream now to allow workers to learn the skills necessary to smoothly transition into the renewable energy sector.
Whatever area of study you go for, be sure to keep up to speed too with the latest Oil & Gas opportunities on s1jobs.