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Oil and gas workers are being asked to play their role in the development of a new UK Skills Strategy by completing an online survey.

The survey will close on Friday, 14th December and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. 

There are over 205 approved training providers across the globe.  Search through our network here.

Petroleum Open Learning (POL) provides the upstream oil and gas industry with flexible, self-learning courses.

OPITO, in partnership with RGU’s Oil and Gas Institute, has undertaken a UKCS Workforce Dynamics review to assess the industry skills requirements over the next 20 years.  

Training providers worldwide train delegates to OPITO Technical Standards.

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The Piper Alpha Memorial Safety Scholarship was created to provide a legacy for the victims of the disaster, ensuring those who are responsible for taking the industry forward into the next stage of evolution are fully aware of the need for the highest levels of safety.

The annual scholarship is open to all postgraduate students undertaking MSc studies 
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