Professional enhancement of language and communication skills in the context of upstream petroleum exploration from a technical, business, environmental and personal development perspective.

What will you learn?

On completion of this course, participants are expected to be able to:

• Communicate more confidently in English
• Understand the language used in the petroleum industry; from a technical, business and environmental perspective
• Enhance and improve business negotiation skills
  
• Know how to create the intended impression
• Use appropriate language in a given context
• Assess how to convey messages accurately
• Participate actively in discussions, meetings and seminars
• Practice good language skills when presenting information
• Take risks when practising spoken English and develop English language fluency
• Obtain an overview of the terminology and processes of oil and gas exploration
• Explain the overall oil and gas exploration process
• Interpret simple geophysical and geological surveys
• Understand the dynamics of partnerships and negotiations in oil and gas exploration
• Provide an overview of drilling rigs and service providers.
• Explain the difference between dry fields and commercial and non-commercial finds.

Who should participate?

Anyone who works in and around the oil and gas industry who needs to improve their English language and communication skills. This includes staff from oil and gas operators, aviation service providers, supply bases, supply vessels, the media, petroleum authorities, emergency response agencies, medical service providers, police, and other authorities and providers. Basic English language skills and basic computer skills are required.

Learning Method

The course is a combination of interactive language and communication challenges and Simprentis OilSim, where participants are immersed in simulated real-world scenarios where they learn and practice new knowledge and skills hands-on in a dynamic, collaborative environment.