Upstream Oil and Gas Production

This Modern Apprenticeship gives young people the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge they need to work as technicians on offshore installations and onshore terminals.

The 5 pathways give apprentices access to a variety of specialist qualifications within the sector.

There are no set entry requirements for this apprenticeship. Employers may wish to contact OPITO for advice and guidance on recruitment and selection.

Apprentices may have the opportunity to achieve carers as technicians. The technician will advance in an industry where assessment of competence against National Standards is the norm. Breadth of competence as much as seniority will define progression and reward.

Technicians could progress in both continuous operations and in project activities to:

• control room operator

• senior technicians

• team leaders

Apprentices may also progress to positions such as:

• maintenance supervisor

• process supervisor

• field engineer

There are opportunities for work offshore on fixed and mobile installations, both in the UK and overseas, and in onshore oil and gas terminals.

Technicians operate as a key resource within the industry and can anticipate secure employment in the UK, in Europe and globally wherever oil and gas is extracted. Qualifications and experience gained also readily permit transference to other industry sectors.