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Level 3 Certificate in Offshore Rig Safety

The Level 3 Certificate in Offshore Rig Safety offered by OXQUAL develops intermediate competence in offshore hazard management, emergency preparedness, PPE, fire safety, transportation safety and environmental protection.The programme supports safer participation in offshore dri...

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About this qualification

The Level 3 Certificate in Offshore Rig Safety offered by OXQUAL develops intermediate competence in offshore hazard management, emergency preparedness, PPE, fire safety, transportation safety and environmental protection.

The programme supports safer participation in offshore drilling and rig operations through structured risk assessment and emergency-response knowledge.

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Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Offshore Rig Operations and Safety Culture
  2. Offshore Safety Requirements Awareness
  3. Offshore Hazard Identification
  4. Offshore Risk Assessment
  5. Blowout and Pressure Hazards
  6. Confined-Space Risks
  7. Offshore Personal Protective Equipment
  8. Fire and Explosion Prevention
  9. Offshore Fire-Suppression Systems
  10. Helicopter and Offshore Transportation Safety
  11. Muster and Evacuation Procedures
  12. Lifeboat and Emergency-Response Awareness
  13. Spill Prevention and Response
  14. Environmental Protection
  15. Well-Control Fundamentals
  16. Blowout-Prevention Awareness
  17. Offshore Incident Case Studies
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Offshore Rig Workers
  • Rig Support Personnel
  • HSE Officers and Coordinators
  • Offshore Contractors
  • Petroleum and Drilling Professionals
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop intermediate offshore-safety competence.
  • Improve offshore hazard and risk assessment.
  • Strengthen PPE and fire-safety knowledge.
  • Improve offshore emergency-response awareness.
  • Develop transportation and evacuation knowledge.
  • Strengthen spill-prevention and environmental-awareness skills.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination and practical simulation.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and offshore-safety drills.
  • Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical simulation.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 2 hours written plus 1 day practical.
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