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PTOP 130 - Non Technical Series Level A


Course Description
Learn more about your clients and co-workers in the oil patch and the challenges they face on a daily basis. This is the first course in SAIT’s Oil Patch Introductory Series for Non-Technical Personnel Certificate. It provides an awareness of oil patch operations for non-technical and non-operating personnel in the petroleum sector. This training will also be of interest to technical personnel and service organizations that deal directly with petroleum companies.

This course is available exclusively online and is available for registration year round. Multiple Choice Final Examination: 1.5 hours

Level A Non-Technical Series covers the following 13 modules:

  • WHMIS: An Overview
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods: An Overview
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Hydrogen Sulphide Safety
  • Plant Fire Protection
  • Workplace and Tool Safety
  • Introduction to Ladders, Scaffolding and Rigging
  • Building Safety
  • Communication and Safety
  • Introduction to Respiratory Protection
  • Introduction to Codes of Practice
  • Introduction to Risk Assessment and Management


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