Corrosion Awareness
Learn how corrosion occurs, where it is commonly found in oil and gas operations, and how corrosion can be treated and prevented.
Overview
This awareness course introduces corrosion and its impact on the oil and gas industry. Learners will explore where corrosion is likely to occur, how it affects key assets such as pipelines, wells, water systems and dead leg areas, and the measures used to manage corrosion risk.
Who is it For
Personnel working in oil and gas, maintenance, operations, inspection, integrity, and HSE roles who require an awareness of corrosion hazards and controls.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Describe how and why corrosion occurs
- Explain how corrosion affects the oil and gas industry
- Identify where corrosion is likely to occur offshore and onshore
- Define different types of corrosion
- Explain how corrosion affects pipelines
- Explain how corrosion affects wells
- Explain how corrosion affects water systems
- Explain how corrosion affects dead leg areas
- Explain how to treat and prevent corrosion
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- How corrosion occurs
- Industry impacts and costs
- Onshore and offshore corrosion locations
- Types of corrosion
- Corrosion in pipelines, wells and water systems
- Dead leg corrosion
- Treatment and prevention methods
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions throughout the course.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.