ANAB (Accredited Training Programs)

ANAB Certificate

Rig Equipment Inspection

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led training, inspection simulations, applied assignments
Certification: Alam AlSahara Global Advanced Rig Inspection

 

Course Overview:

The number one rig inspection course fully accredited by IADC. Covering drilling, lifting equipment, well control power plant and safety on drilling rigs both on- and offshore which teaches the inspection and maintenance procedures required to ensure equipment integrity.

Candidates will learn to implement the relevant standards and understand industry requirements so that they can verify the condition of a rig’s equipment and improve safety, thus reducing the number of accidents and protecting the asset.

The Rig Equipment Inspection course deals with the most common equipment deficiencies and recurring problems. It describes & explains the working principles of major drilling equipment using detailed examples from our technical inspection database.

Training Objectives:

  • Independently carry out a basic (visual) rig inspection
  • Identify major items that may impact safety and operational capability of drilling rigs
  • Recognize the indicators of the overall condition of a drilling rig
  • Understand the basics of EX equipment installed in hazardous areas
  • Evaluate the maintenance and inspection procedures on the rig to identify compliance with good working practices and industry standard
  • Describe the main criteria and main items of rig equipment including draw works, top drive or rotary table
  • Recognise indications of overall drilling rig condition and maintenance status
  • Identify standards used in the drilling industry (e.g. API) and their application to drilling equipment
  • Introduction to Rig Inspections and equipment measurements
  • Identify rig equipment and understand safety principles
  • Understand operational rig systems

Training Designed for:

This training is design for but not limited to employees in oil and gas industry who holds the following roles:

  1. Drilling Engineers
  2. Drilling Managers
  3. HSE Consultant
  4. Toolpushers
  5. Mechanics and electricians
  6. Rig Managers
  7. Maintenance Supervisors
  8. Drillers

Training Program:

Chapter 1: Drilling Equipment

  • Derrick / Mast
  • Crown and Travelling Block, Heave Compensation Systems
  • RamRig
  • Drawworks
  • Drawworks Auxiliary Brakes
  • Top Drive
  • Independent Swivel
  • Rotary Table

Chapter 2: Mud Processing Equipment

  • Mud Pump
  • Mud System

Chapter 3: Diesel Engine, Air Systems, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

  • Diesel Engine
  • Air Systems, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Chapter 4: Electrical Safety

  • Electrical Safety

Chapter 5: Safety Equipment

  • Safety Equipment
  • Drilling Safety

Chapter 6: Marine Equipment

  • Jacking System
  • Associated Systems for Jacking
  • Deep-Well Pump
  • Mooring Equipment
  • Bilge and Ballast Systems
  • Pollution Control
  • Waterlight Integrity

Chapter 7: Well Control Equipment

  • Ram Type Prefenter
  • Annular Preventer
  • Choke and Kill Manifold
  • BOP HPU
  • Subsea Control Systems
  • Riser and Tensioner Equipment

Chapter 8: Mechanical Handling Equipment

  • Hydraulic Power and Pipe Handling Equipment
  • Rig Floor Winches
  • Lifting and Handling Equipment
  • Crane

Course Duration:  

5 days  

Certificate: 

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Global Advanced Rig Inspection course completion certificate, valid for two years. 

Instructor Background: 

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment: 

Multiple Choice Test

Assessment Requirement:

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test focusing on Advanced Rig Inspection principles and application, with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants who reach a score of at least 75% will receive a certificate of completion.

H2S Awareness

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led training, inspection simulations, applied assignments
Certification: Alam AlSahara Global Advanced Rig Inspection

Course Overview:

The H2S Training Course is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace hydrogen sulphide (H2S) hazards. This training program aims to educate workers on the potential dangers of H2S, its properties, and the appropriate safety measures to prevent exposure and injury. Through theoretical instruction and practical exercises, participants will learn about formation of H2S gas, H2S protective measures, and the proper use of BA equipment.

Target Audience:

  • Oil and gas workers
  • Workers in the sewage and waste management industry
  • Agricultural workers
  • Workers in the chemical and manufacturing industry
  • First responder

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the physical properties and locations of H2
  • Discuss the symptoms and effects of H2S on health.
  • Evacuation and escape plan.
  • How to save your life and others.
  • Usage of SCBA equipment

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Hazard Communication course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice and Practical Tests

Assessment Requirement:

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test and a practical skills test. The minimum passing score for the theory post‑test is 75%, and the minimum passing score for the practical assessment is 80%. The final course result is a combination of theory and practical scores, and participants must achieve a final score of at least 75% and be declared competent in the practical assessment to be awarded the certificate.

H2S Breathing Apparatus

Delivery: 1 day
Method: Offline with practical

Course Description:

This comprehensive training course is designed to provide participants with essential knowledge and practical understanding of Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) and the correct usage of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in environments where H₂S exposure is a risk.

Learners will learn to identify the properties and dangers of H₂S gas, understand its potential impact on health and safety, and implement appropriate control measures to prevent exposure. The course includes detailed discussions on occupational exposure limits, toxic concentration levels (PPM), the importance of early warning systems, and emergency response procedures.

Hands-on practice with breathing apparatus equipment and first aid procedures will ensure that workers are prepared to respond effectively to H₂S-related incidents, protecting both personnel and property in high-risk work environments.

Target Audiences:

This training is intended for personnel who may be exposed to Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) in the workplace, particularly in high-risk industries such as:

  1. Oil and Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream)
  2. Petrochemical and Refinery Operations
  3. Wastewater Treatment Facilities
  4. Mining and Geothermal Operations
  5. Industrial Cleaning and Maintenance
  6. Emergency Response Teams and HSE Officers
  7. Drilling, Production, and Rig Crew Members
  8. Confined Space Workers

No prior experience with breathing apparatus is required, but learners should be physically capable of donning and operating SCBA equipment during practical exercises.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify what Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) is.​
  2. Identify the characteristics of H₂S and its relative harm on people and property ​
  3. Discuss the effects of these properties on the nature of work, whether day to day routine work or work with higher levels of risk to people and/or property​
  4. Discuss the concentrations of harm in correlation with occupational limit values and their concentrations in Parts Per Million (PPM).​
  5. Discuss the side effects of H₂S by indicating the importance of warning signs and signs of threat to life.​
  6. Discuss the control measures to protect workers from H₂S exposure by using the SCBA, Gas Detectors and the usage of ventilation. ​
  7. Application of limit value practices in coordination with control measures.​
  8. Understanding the emergency response process and practicing Basic First Aid procedures to save injured workers or those exposed to H₂S​

Training Program:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)

  1. What is H₂S?
  2. Natural and industrial sources of H₂S
  3. Common work environments where H₂S is present
  4. Overview of incidents involving H₂S

Chapter 2: Properties and Hazards of H₂S

  1. Physical and chemical properties
  2. Toxicity and flammability
  3. Behavior of H₂S in open and confined spaces
  4. Damage potential to health and property

Chapter 3: Health Effects and Exposure Limits

  1. Short- and long-term health effects
  2. Side effects of exposure (olfactory fatigue, respiratory failure, etc.)
  3. Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL), TLV, STEL
  4. H₂S concentrations in Parts Per Million (PPM) and their implications

Chapter 4: Warning Signs, Detection, and Monitoring

  1. Visual and auditory warning systems
  2. Types of gas detectors and calibration
  3. Area and personal monitoring
  4. Importance of regular inspection and maintenance

Chapter 5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  1. Introduction to Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
  2. Selection, donning, and usage procedures
  3. Maintenance and storage of SCBA
  4. Other PPE for H₂S protection: filters, suits, goggles

Chapter 6: Control Measures and Safe Work Practices

  1. Ventilation and gas dispersion
  2. Administrative and engineering controls
  3. Permit-to-Work systems and safety checklists
  4. Safe behaviors and responsibilities in H₂S environments

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Global H2S Breathing Apparatus course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice and Practical Tests

Assessment Requirement:

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test and a practical Breathing Apparatus assessment. The minimum passing score for the theory post‑test is 75%, and the minimum passing score for the practical assessment is 80%. The final course result is a combination of theory and practical scores; participants must achieve a final score of at least 75% and be deemed competent in the practical assessment to receive the certificate.

H2S Intensive

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led training, inspection simulations, applied assignments
Certification: Alam AlSahara Global Advanced Rig Inspection

 

Course Description:

The H2S Intensive Training is a comprehensive program designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to comprehend the hazards and controls associated with working in potential H2S environments. It also offers an overview of the emergency response competency requirements and provides detailed information about the training necessary for individuals working in potential H2S environments. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical exercises, and simulated scenarios, participants will learn how to recognize, assess, and mitigate H2S-related risks effectively.

Target Audience:

  • Supervisors of work or operatives that have to enter work spaces or direct tasks in spaces with risk of spontaneous generation
  • Fugitive emissions
  • Entrainment or handling of sulphydric acid (H2S)

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify hazardous effects of H2S and analyze gas detection, protection system.
  • Accurate use of detectors
  • Mastering the donning and doffing of EEBA/SCBA/SAR
  • Understanding the buddy system
  • Implementing emergency escape routes and rescue methods
  • Extensive knowledge of utilizing equipment and tools during an emergency.
  • Proper documentation of escape routes within an H2S environment in case of any emergency incident.
  • Practical Exercise: Usage of SCBA equipment, Emergency Response Plan and First Aid protocols

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara H2S Intensive course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

2 days

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice and Practical Tests

Assessment Requirement:

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test and a practical skills test covering H2S response and Breathing Apparatus use. The minimum passing score for the theory post‑test is 75%, and the minimum passing score for the practical assessment is 80%. The final course result is based on a combination of theory and practical scores, and participants must achieve a final score of at least 75% and be competent in the practical assessment to be certified.

H2S Master Trainer

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led training, inspection simulations, applied assignments
Certification: Alam AlSahara Global Advanced Rig Inspection

 

Course Overview:

The Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Master Trainer Course was created to fulfill a need for qualified instructors requiring a true H2S train-the-trainer event andcertificate. It offers the knowledge and preparation necessary to conduct H2S Instructor Development Courses on your own. 

Target Audience:

  • Professionals responsible for training others on H2S safety procedures.
  • Individuals with expertise in H2S safety regulations and practices.
  • Experienced trainers seeking to enhance their skills in delivering H2S safety training.
  • Personnel involved in overseeing H2S safety training programs and initiatives. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Define Learning, Training, and the factors which effect these processes
  • Discuss the different types of learning
  • Understand how different learning types influence the perception of knowledge and executing the training session
  • Understand the learning curve and the attention span
  • Understand the importance of asking questions
  • Understand how to prepare for a session
  • Discuss how to deal with potential difficulties
  • Discuss how to deal with different students
  • Discuss Course Evaluation
  • Practical Exercise: Demonstration and use of breathing apparatus, masks, headgear including pre-use checks, Emergency Response Plan and First Aid protocols.

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara H2S Master Trainer course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

3 days

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice and Practical Tests

Assessment Requirement:

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test and a practical teaching and skills demonstration assessment. The minimum passing score for the theory post‑test is 75%, and the minimum passing score for the practical assessment is 80%. The final result combines theory and practical scores; participants must achieve a final score of at least 75% and be assessed as competent in the practical component to be awarded the certificate.

Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led training, inspection simulations, applied assignments
Certification: Alam AlSahara Global Advanced Rig Inspection

 

Course Overview:

The HAZOP training provides participants with a thorough understanding of the HAZOP methodology, used to identify process system hazards and operability issues. Through theoretical and practical sessions, participants learn effective HAZOP study conduct, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies. Emphasizing safety and efficiency.

Target Audience:

  • Supervisors, managers and engineers responsible for PHA studies
  • PHA / HAZOP Team Leaders & scribes
  • Health & Safety / HSE professionals
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) / Loss Management specialists

Learning Objectives:

  • Defining HAZOP and HAZOP Operations
  • Describe the importance of HAZOP and its purpose in different tools and large pieces of equipment
  • Determine terminologies which will facilitate  the HAZOP Process
  • Indicate the steps of the HAZOP Process
  • Understand Guideline words and their importance in the
  • Indicate different methods of Risk Analysis and Assessment
  • Indicate Control Measures based on the Hierarchy of Controls
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of staff in HAZOP Management
  • Understand the importance of reviews of HAZOP Plan in correlation to the Health and Safety Management System

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

2 days

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

 

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

 

Assessment Requirement

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test focusing on HAZOP principles and application, with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants who reach a score of at least 75% will receive a certificate of completion.

Hazard Communication (HAZOOM)

Course Aims:

The aim of the course is to assess the trainee on the importance of identifying hazards in the workplace, particularly those that are chemical based. Learners are assessed on the different types of hazards, how they can occur based on the nature of the workplace, and the steps to the HAZCOM Plan. The HAZCOM plan is then implemented as controls that the learner is taught and then there are adequate examples of it in the workplace.

Target Audience:

  • Employees Managers
  • Employers Supervisors
  • All employees potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals while at work

Course Contents:

  • Definition of hazard and risk.
  • Identifying different hazards and risks in the workplace.
  • Understanding how these hazards and risks can affect everyone differently.
  • Definition of HAZCOM.
  • Steps of HAZCOM Program.
  • How the HAZCOM Program is implemented.
  • How to avoid hazard and risks of chemical exposure based on the HAZCOM Program.
  • Implementing the Hierarchy of Control in the HAZCOM Program.
  • Understanding the MSDS and its importance to decrease chemical hazards and injuries.
  • What the MSDS is.
  • The content that is in an MSDS.
  • Identifying the difference between acute and chronic side effects.
  • Identifying the different routes of exposure that a person can be susceptible to in terms of any chemical.
  • How to use the MSDS for regular procedures in the workplace or for emergencies when needed.
  • Identifying the different types of personal protective equipment that can be used with Hazardous Chemicals.
  • Identifying chemical signs and labels on the product.
  • What to do in an emergency and how to leave an area which contains a chemical hazard.

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Hazard Communication course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

1 day

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

Assessment Requirement

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants must demonstrate understanding of hazard communication requirements and achieve at least 75% to be awarded the certificate.

 

 

Hazard Identification (HAZID)

Course Aims:

The aim of this course is to assess trainees on the importance of recognizing hazards in the workplace and understanding their role in accident prevention. Learners will be assessed on identifying common hazards, applying hazard recognition techniques, and following proper reporting and control procedures. The course emphasizes the integration of hazard identification within a positive safety culture and Health and Safety Management Systems. 

Target Audience:

  • Safety officers
  • Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Employees involved in workplace safety

Course Contents:

  • Introduction to hazard recognition and its impact on safety and productivity
  • Key terms: hazard, risk, risk profiling, safety culture
  • Roles and responsibilities of employers and rights of employees
  • Components and importance of hazard recognition
  • Relationship between safety culture and workplace performance
  • Leading and lagging safety indicators
  • Hazard identification techniques, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Steps of Job Safety Analysis: task selection, stage recording, risk evaluation, safe method development, implementation, and monitoring
  • Five steps to risk assessment:
    • Identifying hazards (safety and health hazards: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychological)
    • Identifying people at risk (workers, contractors, visitors, public)
    • Evaluating risks and deciding on precautions (risk = likelihood × severity)
    • Recording significant findings and implementing controls
    • Reviewing risk assessments
  • Hierarchy of control measures: elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE
  • Reporting and responding to unsafe acts and conditions
  • Practical application of hazard identification and control in various workplace settings (office, factory, construction)
  • Importance of stopping work for unsafe conditions

Certificate:

Upon successful completion, learners will receive an Alam AlSahara Hazard Identification course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

1 day

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test 

Assessment Requirement

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants who achieve a score of at least 75% and demonstrate adequate understanding of hazard identification concepts will receive a certificate.

Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

Course Objective:

Hazardous materials pose significant risks to health, safety, and the environment if not handled properly. This course provides participants with essential awareness and understanding of hazardous materials, including identification, classification, labeling, and safety precautions. Participants will learn how to recognize hazardous materials in the workplace, understand their potential risks, and take appropriate measures to prevent accidents and injuries.

Target Audience:

  • Drivers who carry hazardous materials as part of their job duties
  • Transportation workers who work with freight containing hazardous transportation materials
  • Lab technicians who handle samples from dangerous substances
  • Anyone who transports HazMat must have a valid HazMat endorsement on their driver’s license or commercial driver’s license (CDL)
  • Anyone who transports HazMat must have a valid HazMat endorsement on their driver’s license or commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Course Contents:

  • Basic Chemistry
  • Hazards of Hazardous Materials
  • Types of Hazardous Materials
  • Classification of Hazardous Materials
  • Packaging and Labeling Requirements for Hazardous Materials.
  • Transport Regulations for Hazardous Materials.
  • Emergency Response Procedures for HazMat Incidents.
  • long-term treatment options are available if necessary.

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Hazardous Material course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

1 day

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

Assessment Requirement

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants who obtain a score of 75% or higher will be awarded a certificate of completion.

HSE Inspection

Delivery: 1 day

Method: Offline with practical

 

Course Description:

This training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively plan, conduct, and report Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) inspections in various workplace environments.

The course begins by exploring the common causes of workplace accidents and the risks present in different environments, understand inspection concepts, and practice systematic observation techniques. The course emphasizes hazard identification, immediate corrective actions, effective use of inspection checklists, and preparation of professional inspection reports.

Through case studies and practical exercises, participants will gain confidence in detecting hazards, coordinating inspection teams, and ensuring compliance with occupational safety regulations and organizational policies.

Target Audiences:

This training is intended for personnel who may be exposed to Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) in the workplace, particularly in high-risk industries such as:

  1. HSE Officers and Inspectors
  2. Safety Committee Members
  3. First-Line Supervisors and Team Leaders
  4. Maintenance and Facility Staff
  5. Engineers and Technical Staff with HSE responsibilities
  6. Operations and Production Supervisors
  7. Emergency Response and Safety Audit Teams
  8. Contractors and Service Providers working in high-risk industries

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain common causes of workplace accidents and risks in all workplaces.
  2. Explain the administrative and physical concepts relevant to inspections.
  3. Identify roles and responsibilities of inspection teams, supervisors, and employees.
  4. Apply effective safety observation techniques to detect hazards.
  5. Conduct systematic inspections using checklists and observational skills.
  6. Recognize specialized inspections (chemical, overhead, health surveys, equipment).
  7. Practice appropriate procedures for condemning unsafe equipment.
  8. Develop clear, accurate, and actionable inspection reports.
  9. Formulate recommendations with prioritization and follow-up mechanisms.

Training Program

Chapter 1: Causes of Accidents and Risks in All Workplaces

  • Common causes of workplace accidents
  • Risks in all workplaces
  • Case examples of workplace accidents and lessons learned

Chapter 2: Administrative Concepts of Inspections

  • Assignment of responsibility
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Employee awareness and participation
  • Hazard control and monitoring
  • Management leadership and commitment

Chapter 3: Physical Concepts of Inspections

  • Compliance with laws and regulations (OSHA, ANSI, etc.)
  • Identification of exposures
  • Safeguarding and guarding equipment
  • Environmental controls and housekeeping

Chapter 4: Inspection Teams and Roles

  • Role of first-line supervisors, employees, and maintenance staff
  • Composition of inspection teams (HSE professionals, fire protection, industrial hygiene)
  • Team obligations and required PPE

Chapter 5: Effective Safety Observation

  • Observation techniques and bias reduction
  • Systematic recording of findings
  • Use and limitations of checklists

Chapter 6: Inspection Procedures

  • Starting an inspection (coordination with department heads)
  • Step-by-step inspection workflow
  • Handling technical problems and chemical-related inspections
  • Specialized inspections (pressure equipment, overhead hazards, health surveys)

Chapter 7: Reporting and Recommendations

  • Taking systematic notes
  • Types of inspection reports: emergency vs. routine
  • Writing effective reports (clarity, detail, objectivity)
  • Prioritizing recommendations and setting compliance deadlines

 

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Global HSE Inspection course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice and Practical Tests

Assessment Requirement

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test and a practical inspection exercise. The minimum passing score for the theory post‑test is 75%, and the minimum passing score for the practical assessment is 80%. The final course result is a combination of theory and practical scores; participants must achieve a final score of at least 75% and be deemed competent in the practical inspection to be certified.

Job Safety Analysis

Course Description:

The Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Training provides participants with the necessary tools and techniques to systematically identify, assess, and control workplace hazards associated with specific job tasks. The Job Safety Analysis (JSA) training is designed for those who will be doing a variety of tasks in the workplace that necessitates risk assessment and the completion of a JSA.

This course emphasizes the importance of proactive hazard identification and risk mitigation through the JSA process. Participants will learn how to conduct JSAs effectively, involving workers in the analysis to improve safety culture and reduce the risk of workplace incidents..

Target Audience:

  • Safety committee members
  • Safety coordinators
  • Safety specialists
  • Human resources staff
  • Safety managers
  • Loss control managers
  • Operations managers

Learning Objectives:

  • The origins of risk assessment
  • Understanding the concept of defining risk
  • Theories of Risk Assessment
  • Defining Hazard Identification
  • The indication of perception of risk
  • How organizations effect hazard identification and risk perception
  • Risk Assessment steps
  • Hierarchy of Controls
  • Reviewing the Risk Assessment
  • Implication of the Risk Assessment into the workplace

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Job Safety Analysis course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

1 day

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

Assessment Requirement

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants must achieve at least 75% to demonstrate competence in Job Safety Analysis concepts and be awarded the certificate.

Lock Out Tag Out

Course Objective:

The course indicates the importance of Lockout/Tag out by teaching what it is, why it is important, and how it can be adequately implemented. The course will provide a student with the extensive knowledge to preform proper lockout tagout, including the six steps for LOTO, develop a Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP), and identify proper Energy Isolating Device (EIDs) and LOTO devices. The student will be able to understand when group LOTO is necessary and understand the requirement for contractors, communication, and training.

Target Audience:

  • Employer’s Energy Control Program
  • Energy Control Procedures
  • Employee Training
  • Limitations of Tags
  • Employee Retraining
  • Periodic Inspections

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understanding the scope of a Lock/Out Tag/Out program.
  2. Different scenarios in which Lock/Out Tag/Out is required in the workplace.
  3. Managerial responsibilities in the Lock/Out Tag/Out program.
  4. Understanding the roles and responsibilities of employees in either implementing the Lock/Out Tag/Out or keeping themselves safe from the area.
  5. How to make sure that the Lock/Out Tag/Out is effective.
  6. How to safely remove the Lock/Out Tag/Out and make sure it will not cause any harm to employees.

Course Contents:

  • Definition of Lockout/Tagout.
  • When Lockout/Tagout is necessary.
  • How to preform Lockout/Tagout.
  • How to implement an HECP.
  • The steps to the HECP and the different purposes.
  • Differences between employee statuses, such as authorized employees and effected employees.
  • Differentiating between types of EIDs
  • Different Lockout/Tagout devices.
  • The advantages of Lockout/Tagout devices.
  • The limitations of Lockout/Tagout devices.
  • How to preform group Lockout/Tagout.

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Lock Out Tag Out course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

1 Day.

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

Assessment Requirement

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants who achieve a score of 75% or higher will be considered competent and will receive a certificate.

Permit To Work

Course Objectives:

The trainee is assessed on the importance of permit to work system in the workplace by understanding the different types of permits that are needed based on the nature of the work being done. Permits are then described in detail in according to what equipment is needed, who shall be in the scope of the permit and under what circumstances, how it shall be issued, and for how long depending on the scope of the work being preformed. The student shall also be assessed on how to teach this to others by understanding valid presentation skills and underlying the importance of the permit to work system.

Course Contents:

  • Understanding what a permit to work is.
  • Steps to the permit to work system.
  • Importance of the permit to work system in dangerous environments.
  • How to allow workers to abide by the Permit To Work System.
  • Understand the roles of responsibilities of workers in a permit to work system.
  • Understand when the permit is issued.
  • Understand when the permit is cancelled.
  • Understand what controls are needed to sustain the conditions of a safe permit to work area.
  • Understand the warning signs which indicate danger in permit to work.
  • Understand which PPE can be used in a permit to work system depending on the environment.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of different staff in a permit to work system.
  • Understand how to evacuate during an emergency.
  • Understand how to preform first aid or who to call for medical assistance.

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Permit To Work course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

Assessment Requirement

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants must reach at least 75% to be awarded a certificate for this course.

 

Rig Electrician

Delivery: 5 days
Method: Offline

 

Course Description:

This intensive 5-day training is designed to develop the knowledge and skills of electricians working in onshore and offshore drilling environments. The course covers a comprehensive range of technical and safety-critical topics, from general rig orientation and hazard analysis to the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rig-specific electrical equipment and systems. Through a combination of theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain a deeper understanding of rig electrical systems, safety procedures, and troubleshooting techniques essential to maintaining safe and efficient drilling operations.

Target Audience:

This training is intended for:

  1. Rig electricians (junior and senior)
  2. Electrical technicians in drilling operations
  3. Maintenance crew members on drilling rigs
  4. Electrical supervisors and rig superintendents
  5. Electrical engineers in the oil & gas sector
  6. Anyone preparing for electrical roles in drilling or offshore operations

Learning Objectives:

  1. By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  2. Describe the basic structure, systems, and safety requirements of a drilling rig.
  3. Understand and apply HAZID and HAZOP methodologies to identify and control hazards.
  4. Operate and maintain diesel generators, motor controls, switchboards, circuit breakers, and air compressors.
  5. Troubleshoot common electrical issues in rig systems such as motors, control panels, and PLCs.
  6. Perform electrical inspections and maintenance of SCR/VFD systems, top drives, drawworks, and accumulators.
  7. Understand and implement proper electrical equipment installation in hazardous areas.
  8. Calibrate and maintain instrumentation and control systems on the rig.
  9. Apply documentation and maintenance practices using the rig’s Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
  10. Ensure compliance with rig electrical safety procedures and industry standards.

Training Program

Day 1: Rig Safety & Electrical Fundamentals

  1. Rig general knowledge orientation
  2. Rig safety requirements and PPE
  3. Rig HAZID (Hazard Identification) techniques
  4. Rig HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) overview
  5. Emergency response procedures and electrical safety roles
  6. Safe usage of hand tools and power tools

Day 2: Power Generation & Distribution Systems

  1. Diesel engines and generators: operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  2. Generator controls and load sharing systems
  3. Electrical operation of air compressors
  4. Circuit breakers: air and molded-case types – operation and maintenance
  5. Electrical cable types and best practices
  6. Switchboards and plug panels – inspection and maintenance

Day 3: Motor Systems and Control Panels

  1. Motor Control Centers (MCC): operation and troubleshooting
  2. Transformers: maintenance and fault detection
  3. AC & DC drilling motors: principles, operation, and troubleshooting
  4. Eddy current brakes: function, operation, and fault diagnosis
  5. Lighting systems and fixture safety on rigs

Day 4: Control Systems and Power Regulation

  1. Power Control Room (PCR) – SCR/VFD systems: operation and maintenance
  2. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Switchboard Controllers (SBC): function and diagnostics
  3. Instrumentation systems and block control calibration
  4. Electrical aspects of drawworks, autodrillers, and accumulators

Day 5: Advanced Systems & Compliance

  1. Top Drive (AC/DC): electrical operation and diagnostics
  2. Accumulator Unit electrical/control panel troubleshooting
  3. Hazardous area classification (Zones 0, 1, 2)
  4. Installation requirements for electrical equipment in hazardous zones
  5. Rig PMS (Planned Maintenance System): documentation and recordkeeping
  6. Final assessment / practical review

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Rig Electrician course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

Assessment Requirement

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants who achieve a final score of at least 75% will be awarded a certificate of completion.

Rig Mechanic Training

Course Objective:

This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to work as Rig Mechanics on land and offshore drilling rigs. It covers mechanical systems, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and safety protocols to ensure operational efficiency and equipment reliability.

Target Audience:

  • Aspiring rig mechanics and technicians
  • Maintenance crew members
  • Mechanical engineers entering the oilfield
  • HSE personnel seeking mechanical system awareness

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Drilling Rigs
  • Types of rigs: land, offshore, jack-up, and semi-submersible
  • Rig components and mechanical systems overview
  1. Mechanical Systems on the Rig
  • Diesel engines and power transmission
  • Mud pumps and centrifugal pumps
  • Air compressors and pneumatic systems
  • Hydraulic systems and actuators
  • Rotary tables, drawworks, and top drives
  1. Preventive Maintenance
  • Lubrication schedules and oil analysis
  • Filter replacement and system flushing
  • Inspection routines and maintenance logs
  • Vibration analysis and alignment checks.
  1. Troubleshooting and Repairs
  • Diagnosing mechanical failures
  • Emergency repair procedures
  • Component replacement and system restoration
  • Use of diagnostic tools and manuals
  1. Workshop Practices
  • Safe use of hand and power tools
  • Welding and fabrication basics
  • Bearing replacement and shaft alignment
  • Hose and seal installation
  1. Safety and Compliance
  • Rig site safety protocols
  • Lockout/Tagout procedures
  • PPE and hazard identification
  • Working in confined spaces and at heights 

Course Duration:

5 days

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Global Rig Mechanic course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Assessment Requirement:

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants must obtain a score of at least 75% to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate.

Rig Orientation

Course Description:

The Rig Orientation course provides essential knowledge and understanding for individuals entering the oil and gas industry, specifically those who will be working on offshore rigs or drilling platforms. This course serves as an introduction to the unique environment, operations, and safety protocols associated with offshore rig work. 

Target Audience:

  • New employees
  • Contractors
  • Personnel transitioning to offshore rig work. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the necessary locations of the rig site
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of different personnel on the rig site
  • Understand mud tanks
  • Understand how mud tanks are cleaned
  • Understand basic rules and regulations in the rig
  • Understand basic emergency response plans and procedures for several different emergencies on the rig

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Rig Orientation course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

1 day

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

Assessment Requirement:

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants who reach a score of 75% or higher will be awarded a certificate of completion.

 

Rigging & Lifting

Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of rigging and lifting operations, focusing on safety, equipment selection, and calculation methods. Participants will gain hands-on experience and knowledge of rigging and lifting techniques to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Upon completion, they will be equipped to select appropriate equipment, calculate load requirements, and apply safe lifting practices in various industrial and construction settings.

Course Element

1. Element 1: Definition of Rigging and Lifting

  1. Identify the risks associated in a rigging and lifting operation.
  2. Understand the requirements of applicable legislation to lifting and rigging operations.
  3. Recognize different types of lifting and rigging operations.

2. Element 2: Wire Rope Sling

  1. Master the different types of slings used in lifting and rigging operations, including wire rope slings.
  2. Inspection and correct use of wire rope in rigging operations.
  3. Understand the safety factor of lifting accessories and equipment.
  4. Protective slings to edges and nodes.

3. Element 3: Elements for Calculating and Sizing a Sling

  1. Calculate the SWL and WLL of slings.
  2. Understand elements for calculating and sizing a sling.
  3. Mechanical strength of equipment/accessories and their safety factor.
  4. Elements for calculating and sizing a sling for lifting and rigging operations.

4. Element 4: Lifting Equipment

  1. Understanding lifting equipment and accessories used in lifting and rigging operations.
  2. Examination and inspection of rigging and lifting equipment.
  3. Accessories and equipment used during lifting operations, including tirfors, chain blocks, pull lifts, and beam clamps.
  4. Safety factors related to lifting equipment.

5. Element 5: Chain Sling and Accessories

  1. Chain slings and accessories: types, features, and limitations.
  2. Chain sling inspection and correct usage.
  3. Maintenance of slings and accessories.
  4. Recommended rigging methods for different lifting tasks.
  5. Protection against abrasion using slings and accessories.

 

6. Element 6: Rigging Accessories & Case Study

  1. Identifying rigging accessories and their correct use in lifting operations.
  2. Using recommended rigging methods to move various items safely.
  3. The lifting plan, identifying, and marking lifting accessories.
  4. Precautions to be taken by the slinger during lifting operations.
  5. The gesture of command and control during lifting operations.
  6. Pre-use inspection and discarding equipment if needed.

7. Knowledge Test

 

Duration

Two days training

Course Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive Alam AlSahara Rigging & Lifting course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

Assessment Requirement:

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants must achieve at least 75% to be considered competent and to receive the course certificate.

Safety Leadership

Course Description:

Safety Leadership Training is designed to empower leaders at all levels of an organization with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to foster a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. This course focuses on developing leadership capabilities specific to safety, including effective communication, employee engagement, risk management, and accountability. Learners will learn how to inspire, influence, and motivate others to prioritize safety in their daily work activities.

Target Audience:

  • Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Team leaders
  • Safety professionals 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the role of leadership in shaping and sustaining a safety culture
  • Develop effective communication skills for promoting safety messages and expectations
  • Learn strategies for engaging employees in safety initiatives and encouraging proactive participation
  • Gain insights into risk management principles and techniques for identifying and mitigating hazards
  • Foster a culture of accountability by setting clear safety goals, expectations, and consequences
  • Explore techniques for leading by example and modeling safe behaviors

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Safety Leadership course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

2 days

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

Assessment Requirement

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants must achieve a score of 75% or higher, demonstrating understanding of safety leadership principles, to be awarded the certificate.

Scaffolding Awareness Program

Overview

This awareness program is designed to equip workers, supervisors, and relevant stakeholders with essential knowledge about scaffolding systems, associated hazards, and best practices for safe operation. The course focuses on key elements such as the fundamentals of scaffolding, fall protection, structural integrity, safe access protocols, and the specific responsibilities of all parties involved in scaffolding activities. Through a blend of theoretical instruction, visual aids, practical demonstrations, and group discussions, participants will build a strong foundation in scaffold safety.

 

Target Audiences:

  1. Construction workers
  2. Contractors
  3. Supervisors
  4. Safety officers and any personnel involved in or working around scaffolding activities.

 

Course Topics:

Topic 1: Introduction to Scaffolding & Hazards

  1. What is a Scaffold?
  2. Scaffold Hazards
  3. Unsafe Scaffolding
  4. Scaffolding Accidents

Topic 2: Fall Protection Essentials

  1. Protecting Workers from Falls
  2. Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
  3. Fall Protection Requirements
  4. Safety Harness and Double Lanyards

Topic 3: Scaffold Design & Structural Support

  1. Scaffold Support Examples
  2. Scaffolding Elements
  3. Scaffolding Foundation
  4. Essential Elements of Safe Scaffold Construction

Topic 4: Access & Usage Protocols

  1. Scaffold Height & Platform Ends
  2. Proper Scaffold Access
  3. Access Ladders
  4. Unsafe Activity on the Scaffolding

Topic 5: Roles & Responsibilities including Visual & Practical Learning

  1. Competent Person
  2. Scaffold Erection
  3. Scaffold Inspection
  4. Material Inspection
  5. Video Clip

Course Duration

1 day

Course Certificate

Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive Alam AlSahara course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice Test

Assessment Requirement

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test with a minimum passing score of 75%. Participants who achieve at least 75% will receive a certificate of completion.

Scaffolding Erection & Dismantling

Course Description:

We have evaluated the required training courses in detail and we came up with a proposal for one-day training program, during which participants will develop an understanding of Scaffolding Inspection, Erection, Dismantling and Safety.

The purpose of this scaffolding safety Training is to provide candidates with the working knowledge and skills in the methods of the basic safe erection and dismantling of basic scaffolds.

The Scaffolding Safety training will assist participants in achieving their related objectives. Participants will be encouraged to apply all theories learnt to their current work environment

To provide an awareness and develop the knowledge amongst employees as regards the hazards and risks might be occurred by Scaffolds. The course further gives an overview of the legislative measures in place to permit employees to safeguard themselves and others affected by work activities.

Target Audience:

  • Employees and managers in industries where scaffolding is used, including construction, maintenance, and industrial operations.
  • Safety trainers and compliance officers responsible for scaffolding safety protocols.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what a scaffold is.
  • Understand the key criteria which differentiate different types of scaffolds.
  • Understand the hazards of working at height on a scaffold.
  • Understand the hazards of improperly erected scaffolds.
  • Indicate the roles and responsibilities of supervisors when erecting scaffolds.
  • Indicate damage to scaffolds which would deem them unusable.
  • Understand the importance of fall protection and the differences of Fall Protection Systems.
  • Discuss unsafe scaffold installations
  • Practical Exercise: Proper erection, maintenance, and dismantling of the scaffold alongside the distribution of roles and responsibilities of personnel while working on the scaffold

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara Scaffolding Erection & Dismantling course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

3 days

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice and Practical Tests

Assessment Requirement:

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test and a practical scaffolding erection and dismantling assessment. The minimum passing score for the theory post‑test is 75%, and the minimum passing score for the practical assessment is 80%. The final course result is based on a combination of theory and practical scores, and participants must achieve a final score of at least 75% and be declared competent in the practical assessment to be certified.

Working & Rescue at Height

Course Aims:

Working At Height is considered to be any type of operation which exceeds 1.8 meters above or below ground. Workers must fully understand and asses the conditions which require working at height, the procedures which must be assessed in order to make sure the workplace is does not contain any additional hazards which can injure the worker or harm equipment while working at a height and provide the adequate controls and equipment for the worker to make sure workers shall not be injured while working at a height.

Therefore, the aims of the course is to assess the student on what it means to work at height, how to identify the hazards and risks associated with working at height, and how to effectively avoid falling from a height based on the nature of the work that is being performed by using adequate controls that are taught in the training.

Target Audience:

Employees working at heights including construction workers, maintenance staff, rescue teams, etc.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understanding effective and engaging presentation skills.
  • Know how to create a presentation presenting first aid topics and how to effectively gain the attention of your audience.
  • How to maintain control of a session.
  • How to deal with potential difficulties.
  • Define Working at height.
  • Identify the different types of work which demands work at height.
  • Identify the risks associated with working at height.
  • Identify the adequate administrative controls for working at height.
  • Identify the adequate engineering controls for working at height.
  • Identify personal protective equipment for fall protection for workers working at a height.
  • Asses how to maintain proper maintenance of materials and structures used to prevent and individual or a group of people working at a height.
  • Asses proper individual controls, such as medical side effects, that should be assessed while working at a height.
  • Evaluate proper emergency controls on how to evacuate while working from a height.
  • Practical Exercise: Allow trainees to equip and use the fall protection systems while understanding how they are to be installed and maintained on working platforms. Provide a demonstration of how to use the fall protection systems on a working at height platform.

Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive Alam AlSahara course completion certificate, valid for two years.

Course Duration:

2 days

Instructor Background:

The instructors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, industrial operations, and professional training. They possess relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications, supported by practical industry experience.

Type of Assessment:

Multiple Choice and Practical Tests

Assessment Requirement:

Participants are required to achieve 100% attendance. Assessment for this course consists of a written post‑test and a practical working‑at‑height and rescue assessment. The minimum passing score for the theory post‑test is 75%, and the minimum passing score for the practical assessment is 80%. The final course result combines theory and practical scores; participants must achieve a final score of at least 75% and be assessed as competent in the practical component to be awarded the certificate.