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Level 3 Diploma in Petroluem Engineering Technology

The Level 3 Diploma in Petroluem Engineering Technology offered by OXQUAL develops technical knowledge and practical competence across petroleum exploration, drilling, reservoir fundamentals, production, refining, offshore operations, safety and basic petroleum project management...

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Overview

About this qualification

The Level 3 Diploma in Petroluem Engineering Technology offered by OXQUAL develops technical knowledge and practical competence across petroleum exploration, drilling, reservoir fundamentals, production, refining, offshore operations, safety and basic petroleum project management.

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Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

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Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Petroleum-Industry Fundamentals
  2. Oil and Gas Exploration
  3. Geological Survey Awareness
  4. Seismic Exploration
  5. Exploration Drilling
  6. Drilling Engineering Fundamentals
  7. Drilling Rigs
  8. Drilling Mud Systems
  9. Well Design
  10. Reservoir Engineering
  11. Reservoir Properties
  12. Fluid Flow
  13. Recovery Methods
  14. Well Logging
  15. Formation Evaluation
  16. Production Operations
  17. Surface Facilities
  18. Artificial Lift Awareness
  19. Oil and Gas HSE
  20. Petroleum Refining
  21. Distillation and Cracking
  22. Offshore Engineering
  23. Subsea Systems Awareness
  24. Petroleum Economics
  25. Project Management Fundamentals
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Petroleum Engineering Students
  • Oil and Gas Apprentices
  • Junior Petroleum Technicians
  • Drilling and Production Personnel
  • Energy-Sector QA/QC Personnel
  • Oil and Gas Operations Staff
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop petroleum-engineering technology competence.
  • Strengthen exploration and drilling knowledge.
  • Improve reservoir and production awareness.
  • Develop refining-process knowledge.
  • Strengthen offshore-safety awareness.
  • Improve petroleum project-management knowledge.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, practical project and viva.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on petroleum project and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 100 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 9–12 months (600–800 hours total).
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