Training

Training Modules
Professional Development Program in Plant Operations and Maintenance
1. Introduction to Oil and Gas Operations
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These videos cover the core technical and safety requirements outlined in your program's theory and practical units.
Oil and Gas Industry Overview – A comprehensive look at the history and sectors (upstream, midstream, downstream) of the industry.Introduction to the Oil and Gas Sector – A detailed overview of the current state of global oil and gas operations.
2. Oil and Gas Safety and Hazards
Oil and Gas Safety 101: Hazard Awareness – A foundational video on recognizing common hazards while working in the oil field.
Oil and Gas Field Hazards Guide – A practical safety guide focusing on health and safety (HSE) insights for field workers.
3. Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)
How to Read a P&ID? – A highly-rated tutorial that explains how to interpret symbols and connections on standard industry diagrams.
P&ID Tutorial for Beginners – A simplified breakdown of piping and instrumentation diagrams used in industrial process control.
4. Telemetry, SCADA, and Electrical Systems
What is SCADA? – An essential video explaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems used for remote monitoring.
Smart O&G: Telemetry & Remote SCADA – Focuses specifically on how telemetry and SCADA solutions are applied in upstream oil and gas fields.
5. Process Engineering and Control
Piping & Instrumentation Diagram from Scratch – Helpful for understanding the engineering logic behind process flow and control systems.
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Module 1
These videos will provide a strong foundation for the topics covered in the first section of your program content.
Module 1 (Code DPL 10013) is titled "Introduction Oil and Gas Operations."
Here are the most relevant videos that align with this specific introductory module:
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Oil & Gas Basic E&P Training Module 1 Part 1 – This video is specifically structured as a "Module 1" training session, covering exploration and production (E&P) basics.
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IWCF Level 1 | Module 1 | An Overview of Oil and Gas – A detailed 37-minute educational module providing a professional overview of the industry.
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Module #1: Introduction and Fundamentals to the Oil & Gas Industry – This video covers the origins of oil and gas and essential industry terminology.
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Oil and Gas Industry Overview [Training Basics Series] – A highly-regarded introductory video discussing the history and the three main sectors (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream).
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Oil and Gas Lecture One – A classroom-style lecture specifically designed for engineering students starting their oil and gas curriculum.
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Module 2
These resources cover both the theoretical knowledge (Safety Units) and the practical awareness (Tutorial Units) marked for this module in your program content.
Module 2 (Code DPL 10023) is titled "Oil and Gas Safety and Hazards."
Here are the most relevant videos to help you study the safety protocols and hazard management required for this module:
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Oil and Gas Field Hazards | Your Safety Guide – A direct overview of the physical and chemical hazards commonly found in oil and gas environments.
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Oil and Gas Safety Workshop – A comprehensive long-form session (over 1 hour) that dives deep into safety engineering and risk management.
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Training Video – Essential for learning how to identify and handle hazardous materials on-site, a core part of safety training.
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OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Standards – Provides the regulatory framework and "best practices" for maintaining a safe workplace in the industry.
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Hazard Awareness: Working in the Oil Field – A concise training video on staying alert to surroundings and preventing common accidents.
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Module 3
These videos will help you master the symbology, reading, and interpretation skills required for the DPL 10033 course.
Module 3 (Code DPL 10033) is titled "Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)." This module focuses on both Theory and Practical units.
Here are the most relevant videos for Module 3:
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Interactive Online Training on P&ID - Module 3: Symbology – This is a direct match for a "Module 3" curriculum, specifically focusing on the symbology of piping and valves used in diagrams.
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How to Read a P&ID? (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) – A comprehensive guide from RealPars that explains how to interpret these complex diagrams, perfect for the theory component.
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P & ID Diagram: How to Read Drawings Easily – A practical walkthrough that helps you understand how instrumentation and process equipment are represented visually.
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Piping and Instrumentation Diagram Explained – A beginner-friendly tutorial that covers the basics of P&ID used across various industries.
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Module 4
These resources will provide you with a deep dive into environmental regulations and safety management systems required for the DPL 10043 course.
Module 4 (Code DPL 10043) is titled "Safety and Environmental Protection." This module focuses on theoretical safety standards and practical environmental management.
Here are the most relevant videos for Module 4:
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Offshore Process Safety Module 4: SEMS Overview – A comprehensive 41-minute webinar that directly matches "Module 4" and covers Safety & Environmental Management Systems (SEMS).
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Chemicals and Wastes from Offshore and Oil Industry – A technical lecture from NPTEL focusing on the environmental impact and management of oil industry waste.
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Offshore Oil & Gas: Path to Improving Safety (Part 4) – Part of a specialized series focusing specifically on advanced safety protocols in offshore environments.
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OIL SPILL - Environmental Disaster Management – Discusses the consequences and management of oil spills, a critical component of environmental protection.
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Health, Safety & Environmental Management (HSE-M Level 1-3) – A detailed training session covering the integrated approach to managing health, safety, and environmental concerns.
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Module 5
These resources will help you understand the hardware, control systems, and engineering principles required for the DPL 10053 course.
Module 5 (Code DPL 10053) is titled "Engineering and Instrumentation Technology." This module covers both theory and practical applications related to the hardware and engineering controls used in the industry.
Here are the most relevant videos for Module 5:
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Controls Module 5 - Energy Oil and Gas – This is a direct match for a "Module 5" curriculum. It covers control systems fundamentals specifically for industrial networking and controls within the energy and oil and gas sectors.
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Instrumentation & Control Systems Explained – While primarily about P&IDs, this video is essential for understanding the instrumentation technology side of the module, showing how instruments are networked and monitored.
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Introduction to Instrumentation and Control – A fundamental tutorial that aligns with the "Engineering Technology" aspect, explaining how physical variables (pressure, temperature, flow) are measured and converted into signals.
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Why PLC Programming Matters for Engineers – A look into Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), which are the backbone of modern engineering and instrumentation in oil and gas plants.
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Process Control Loop Basics - Instrumentation Technician Course – A fundamental lesson on process control loops, which is the heart of instrumentation technology. It explains how sensors and controllers work together.
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Oil and Gas Industry Overview [Training Basics Series] – Provides the engineering context for why specific instrumentation is needed across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.
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Petroleum Refining Processes Explained Simply – Explains the engineering technology behind refinery processes, where instrumentation is critical for monitoring temperature and pressure.
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Refinery for Beginners - How does a refinery work? – A visual guide to the engineering structures and process technology used in oil and gas refining.
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​Module 6​​
​These videos bridge the gap between mechanical process control and the electrical power required to operate heavy machinery in oil and gas facilities.
Module 6 (Code DPL 10063) is titled "Process Control and Power Engineering." This module covers the automation of production processes and the electrical engineering principles used to power industrial plants.
Here are the most relevant videos for Module 6:
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6 Key Terms in Upstream Oil and Gas Automation – This video is excellent for the "Process Control" aspect, explaining how PLCs and RTUs are used to control production in the digital oilfield.
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Process Control Loop Basics – A fundamental video explaining how control loops manage variables like pressure and flow, which is a core part of process engineering.
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Industrial Automation Roadmap – Provides an overview of how electrical engineering and automation systems (SCADA/PLC) are integrated into industrial power systems.
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Power Systems in Oil and Gas Plants – (Search Result Recommendation) Look for videos focusing on "Hazardous Area Electrical Installations" and "Power Distribution in Refineries" to cover the Power Engineering units of this module.
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Module 7
These videos provide the theoretical and scientific background needed for the DPL 10073 course.
Module 7 (Code DPL 10073) is titled "Process Engineering, Physics and Chemistry." This module focuses on the scientific fundamentals—specifically the chemical composition and physical properties of fluids—that drive oil and gas processes.
Here are the most relevant videos for Module 7:
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Gas, Oil, and Water Composition & Properties – This is a direct match for your "Module 7." It provides a 20-minute deep dive into the chemical composition and physical properties of natural gas, crude oil, and water.
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Properties of Fluid | Fluid Mechanics – Covers the core physics involved in process engineering, focusing on how fluids behave under different conditions.
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Feeling the Pressure of the Ideal Gas Law – A practical demonstration of the Ideal Gas Law ($PV=nRT$), which is a fundamental chemistry and physics principle used in process engineering.
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Unit Conversion & Common Conversion Factors – Essential for the practical side of this module, as engineering requires precise calculations across different scientific units.
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Module 8
These resources will provide you with the foundational geological knowledge required for the DPL 10083 course.
Module 8 (Code DPL 10083) is titled "Introduction to Petroleum Geology." This module covers the geological principles behind the formation, migration, and trapping of hydrocarbons.
Here are the most relevant videos for Module 8:
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Introduction to Petroleum Geology (Full Lecture) – A comprehensive university-level lecture (1.5 hours) by Prof. Dr. Stefen M. Luthi, covering all fundamental aspects of the petroleum system.
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Basic Petroleum Geology: Petroleum System Overview – A professional skill module overview that introduces the concept of the petroleum system and source rock.
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Position Description: Petroleum Geology and Geologists – An industry-standard overview that describes what petroleum geologists do and the geological concepts they apply in the field.
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Basic Petroleum Geology Basics – A concise 6-minute introductory video perfect for a quick overview of geoscience in the oil and gas industry.
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Module 9
These resources will provide you with the technical knowledge of how industrial processes are overseen and regulated, as required for the DPL 10093 course.
Module 9 (Code DPL 10093) is titled "Process Control and Monitoring." This module focuses on the practical application of monitoring systems and the automated control of industrial processes.
Here are the most relevant videos to help you study Module 9:
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Process Control Loop Basics – This is the most critical video for this module. It explains the "loop" of sensing, comparing, and adjusting that defines Process Control and Monitoring.
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Oil and Gas Process - Valves: Automatic Control & Sizing – Focuses on how valves are controlled automatically in oil and gas operations, which is a key part of process monitoring and regulation.
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6 Key Terms in Upstream Oil and Gas Automation – Explains how PLCs and RTUs (Remote Terminal Units) are used for the real-time monitoring and automation of oilfield equipment.
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What is SCADA? – SCADA stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. This video explains the primary system used in the industry for large-scale Process Monitoring.
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Module 10
These resources focus on the organizational and technical aspects of maintaining high-value equipment in the DPL 10103 course.
Module 10 (Code DPL 10103) is titled "Maintenance Management." This module focuses on the strategies and practical procedures for keeping oil and gas facilities running safely and efficiently.
Here are the most relevant videos to help you study Module 10:
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Asset Management Introduction for Oil & Gas – Covers the fundamentals of managing industrial assets, which is the core of maintenance management.
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Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Explained – (Search Result Recommendation) This is a critical strategy used in refineries to prioritize maintenance tasks based on equipment criticality.
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Preventive vs. Predictive Maintenance in Oil and Gas – Essential for understanding the different types of maintenance schedules outlined in the DPL 10103 theory units.
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Oilfield Service and Maintenance Jobs – Provides a visual of the practical, on-site environment where maintenance management is applied.
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