Oil and Gas Regulations

Program Description

The Oil and Gas Regulations certificate prepares you for work pertaining to the application of provincial oil and gas regulations in Canada. This comprehensive program begins with an historical overview of Canadian confederation, the Canadian justice system, and the role of federal and provincial governments in regulating oil and gas activity. Learn the process and requirements to receive approvals and licenses for oil and gas activities including seismic exploration, lease construction, drilling, facilities construction, and large scale projects. Also learn about the reporting required to maintain compliance with regulations during the life cycle of a well.

For learners who are pursuing the full certificate program, we recommend you take these courses in the order listed below.

Program Overview

Note: This program is eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.

Progression

You have up to five years to complete all certificate courses. You must meet the graduation requirements as they exist at the time you register for your first course (see AC.3.1.1 Grading and Progression).

Admission Requirements

Program Outline

• RREG 104 - Regulatory Overview
• RREG 106 - Oil and Gas Business
• RREG 107 - Overview of Acts and Regulations
• RREG 113 - Stakeholder Relations
• RREG 114 - Submissions and Reporting
• RREG 116 - Environmental Regulations
• RREG 117 - Well Development Regulations
• RREG 118 - Surface Development Regulations
• RREG 119 - Operations Regulations
• RREG 121 - Liability Management and Asset Retirement