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PTOP 131 - Non Technical Series Level B


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 second 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

This course covers the following 16 modules:

  • Interpersonal Communication I - Perceptions and Barriers
  • Interpersonal Communication II - Nonverbal
  • Interpersonal Communication III - Listening
  • Short Reports
  • Writing Memos
  • Conflict
  • Meetings
  • A Guide to Problem Solving
  • Basic Economics
  • Land Survey Systems
  • Flow Diagrams - Introduction
  • Introduction to Blueprint Reading
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Quality Control
  • Production Accounting Principles
  • Environmental Introductions


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Prerequisite(s):

  • PTOP 130

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