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

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Oil and Gas Regulations.

Job Grant

Note: These courses are 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

There are no entrance requirements for this program. You can begin registering for courses anytime by clicking a course name or calling 403.284.7248. Once you have registered for at least one course and have a SAIT student ID number, consider filling out and submitting the Program Declaration Form to the Office of the Registrar. Contact information for the Office of the Registrar is located in the upper corner of the form.