16 Quality Assurance courses in Royston, South Yorkshire

COURSE INFORMATION A must-have programme for Quality Assurance auditors stepping into or honing their role within a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment, this course offers invaluable, expert guidance for crafting a robust and efficient GLP audit programme. WHAT WILL I LEARN? * A solid regulatory foundation underpinning quality assurance activities * Clarity on the roles of Quality Assurance, management, and study director within the framework of Good Laboratory Practice principles * Enhanced efficacy in inspections and audits * Heightened compliance with Good Laboratory Practice standards for your facility * Unique insights into governmental monitoring activities within the GLP sphere. THIS COURSE IS STRUCTURED TO ENCOURAGE DELEGATES TO * Discuss and develop ideas * Solve specific problems * Examine particular aspects of GLP. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUTORS Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): CATE OVINGTON Director, The Knowlogy Group Ltd JANE ELLISTON Senior Quality Assurance Auditor, Battelle UK SHONA ROSS Head of QA, Tower Mains Ltd -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMME Please note timings may be subject to alteration. DAY 1 09:00 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 09:15 GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS An insight into the background and history of Good Laboratory Practice. 09:45 PRINCIPLES OF QUALITY ASSURANCE What is the role and responsibilities of QA in GLP. Maintaining the independence of QA and what is an audit. 10:30 BREAK 10:45 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES GLP requirements and QA involvement. 11:30 STUDY PLANS GLP requirements and QA involvement. 12:05 QA PROGRAMME Risk based programme, what are study, process and facility audits. 13:00 LUNCH 14:00 INSPECTIONS Attitudes, techniques and attributes. 14:40 WORKSHOP 1 - FACILITY AND PROCESS INSPECTIONS An exercise in inspection planning and preparation for inspections. 15:15 BREAK 15:30 WORKSHOP 1 - FEEDBACK 15:45 THE AUDITOR AND AUDIT CONDUCT Attitudes, attributes and techniques. 16:30 PANEL SESSION An opportunity for delegates to put questions to the panel of speakers. 17:15 CLOSE OF DAY DAY 2 09:00 WORKSHOP 2 - A MOCK AUDIT 10:45 BREAK 11:00 WORKSHOP 2 - FEEDBACK 11:30 AUDITING THE STUDY REPORT Techniques and methods for the QA audit of the study report. 12:00 RECORD KEEPING AND DATA The impact of GLP on data and records management. 12:40 LUNCH 13:25 DATA INTEGRITY A look at the OECD GLP guidance document; the expectations of the regulators and the involvement of QA - Where QA adds value. 14:15 WORKSHOP 3 - AMENDMENTS TO STUDY PLAN AND DEVIATIONS FROM THE PLAN What are they? What is the difference between them? How are they controlled? 15:00 WORKSHOP 3 - FEEDBACK 15:15 BREAK 15:30 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE GLP Monitoring Authority monitoring for compliance with Good Laboratory Practice. 16:15 PANEL SESSION An opportunity for delegates to put questions to the panel of speakers. 16:45 CLOSE OF COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTRA INFORMATION Face-to-face course COURSE MATERIAL Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: * Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device * Ability to review material at any time pre and post course * Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. Remote course COURSE MATERIAL This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS INCLUDE: * Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device * Ability to review material at any time pre and post course * Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD POINTS 14 Points   DEVELOPMENT LEVEL Learn

ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING (VILT)  Accredited by the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA), this 4 half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course will provide an in-depth understanding of the principles, economics and flexibility of lubricant blending plants and how to operate a lubricants blending plant efficiently and economically. The latest developments and trends in lubricant blending and the advantages and disadvantages of lubricant blending equipment, facilities and operations will be discussed. The importance of testing components and products for each blend, lubricant blend quality control and product quality management will also be explained. The VILT course will also clarify the importance of lubricant product filling, packaging and warehouse storage, strategies for optimising existing lubricant blending plant facilities and how to avoid or minimise problems with lubricant blending and product quality. The VILT course is recognised under the UKLA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme for Registered Lubricant Professional. *There will be an examination for this VILT.   Training Objectives This VILT course will enable you to: * Learn about Mineral Oil Base Oils; API Groups I, II and III: Properties and Characteristics * Acquire the knowledge about Synthetic Base Oils; API Groups IV and V: Properties and Characteristics * Learn about Lubricant Additives: Properties and Characteristics * Know the Lubricant Formulation and Ease of Blending * Explore the Blending Plant Design: Grassroots Plants and Upgrading Existing Plants * Learn about Blending Plant Equipment and Facilities and Their Operation * Understand the Lubricant Blending Issues: Avoiding Problems * Test and Analyse Base Oils and Additives * Test and Analyse Blended Lubricants * Explore the importance of Product Quality Control * Understand the process of Lubricant Packaging and Filling * Understand the process of Lubricant Storage * Learn about Product Quality Management Target Audience This VILT course will be useful and applicable for: * Middle and Senior managers to understand how and why to design and operate an efficient and profitable lubricant blending plant. * Blending plant operators and specialists to improve and optimise current blending plant operations. * Manufacturers of lubricants will understand how and why high quality components and effective testing during the entire blending process are important to final lubricant product quality and performance. * Lubricant formulators will understand the importance of close communication and co-operation with blending plant managers and operators to minimise blending costs and to thereby maximise product profitability. Course Level * Intermediate Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 4 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 breaks of 10 minutes per day. Course Duration: 4 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (16 hours in total). Trainer Your expert course leader (CChem, MRC) has worked as Sales, Technical Marketing Manager and Company Director with over 50 years of broad experience in the lubricants, fuels, petroleum additives, with four leading companies Chevron, Ethyl Petroleum Additives Ltd, Texaco Limited and Kuwait Petroleum (GB) Ltd. His major recent responsibilities have been concerned with leading the Oil Industry Association United Kingdom Lubricants Association, and acting in an advisory capacity as Technical Director to the Association. He has acquired a wide experience in technical, marketing and sales within the oil industry. The related experience gained with the oil additives industry has provided him with special additional insights. He has also led the Certificate of Lubricant Competence course for the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) for 11 years. He is a Chartered Chemist and a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

COURSE INFORMATION Embark on our GLP course offering extensive guidance and pragmatic support tailored for individuals serving as Study Directors or Principal Investigators overseeing non-clinical safety studies on pharmaceuticals, agricultural, and industrial chemicals within the realm of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). This comprehensive programme extends its benefits to study staff and management operating in GLP-compliant environments. The course extensively covers the current OECD GLP Principles and UK GLP legislation, while also referencing international standards, regulations, and guidelines pertinent to the field. BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Practical help and guidance on the interpretation and application of GLP * An opportunity to update your knowledge of GLP with the current interpretation of requirements * Access to an experienced panel of speakers * Information on how other organisations address GLP issues * An opportunity to improve your understanding of the GLP requirements as they are applied in different situations. THIS COURSE IS STRUCTURED TO ENCOURAGE DELEGATES TO: * Discuss and develop ideas * Solve specific problems * Examine particular aspects of GLP * Learn from the experience of others. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUTORS Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): TIM STILES Consultant, Qualogy Ltd TONY WOODALL Head of Quality Assurance, Alderley Analytical GILL ARMOUR Study Monitor Team Leader, AstraZeneca JANE ELLISTON Senior Quality Assurance Auditor, Battelle UK VANESSA GRANT -, - JEANET LOGSTED CEO, Scantox -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMME Please note timings may be subject to alteration. DAY 1 09:00 REGISTRATION 09:15 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 09:35 DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE A review of the history of GLP, its current scope and application, with a synopsis of current European and international standards. 10:05 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of study director, test facility, management and study staff in the conduct of a GLP study. 10:45 BREAK 11:00 THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDY DIRECTOR AND TEST FACILITY MANAGEMENT The role of the study director in the management and control of a study, as defined by GLP, and management's roles are explored. 11:45 MULTI-SITE STUDIES What is a multi-site study and when should such concepts be applied on a study. The role of the study director and principal investigator in the planning, conduct and reporting of multi-site study are explored. 12:30 STUDY PLAN (PROTOCOLS) GLP requirements for the preparation of a study plan, content, authorisation, amendments and deviations are discussed. 13:00 LUNCH 13:45 WORKSHOP 1 - THE STUDY PLAN Some practical problems with study plans and amendments explored. 14:45 WORKSHOP 1 - FEEDBACK 15:00 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES The control, content and authorisation of SOPs and the principles behind the practice. 15:30 BREAK 15:45 WORKSHOP 2 - PRACTICAL STUDY CONDUCT PROBLEMS Dealing with practical problems encountered during the conduct of studies. 16:40 WORKSHOP 2 - FEEDBACK 17:15 CLOSE OF DAY DAY 2 09:00 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Discussion of issues raised by course delegates. 09:20 QUALITY ASSURANCE The interactions between QA, management, study director and principal Investigator are discussed as is QAs role when conducting a multi-site study. 10:00 THE FINAL REPORT The content of the final report and the role of those involved in its preparation and approval. Specific reporting requirements when conducting a multi-site study are also explained. 10:30 BREAK 10:45 WORKSHOP 3 - FINAL REPORT PROBLEMS Practical problems of report preparation including compliance statements. 11:30 WORKSHOP 3 - FEEDBACK 12:00 MANAGEMENT OF RAW DATA AND RECORDS A view on how records and materials are managed and archived in compliance with GLP. 12:45 LUNCH 13:30 WORKSHOP 4 - DATA AND SAMPLE MANAGEMENT ISSUES Dealing with data and sample management issues. 14:15 WORKSHOP 4 - FEEDBACK 14:45 REGULATORY INSPECTION Government monitoring for compliance with Good Laboratory Practice. 15:15 PANEL SESSION This panel session will address any outstanding issues raised by delegates. 15:45 CLOSE OF COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTRA INFORMATION Face-to-face course COURSE MATERIAL Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: * Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device * Ability to review material at any time pre and post course * Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. Remote course COURSE MATERIAL This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS INCLUDE: * Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device * Ability to review material at any time pre and post course * Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam.   CPD POINTS 14 Points   DEVELOPMENT LEVEL Develop

ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING (VILT)  The Advanced Reservoir Engineering VILT course will address modern practical aspects of reservoir engineering during 5 half-days packed with lectures, virtual exercises, discussions and literature reviews. The participants' understanding of fundamental concepts and modern practical reservoir engineering methods will be deepened and a wide range of topics will be addressed. Topics covered The VILT course will emphasise reservoir engineering applications and include topics such as: 1. Rock properties of clastic and carbonate reservoirs 2. Reservoir characterisation 3. Reservoir fluid behaviour 4. Identification of main production mechanisms 5. Design and analysis of well tests 6. Production forecasting 7. Application of Decline Curve Analysis in mature fields 8. Detailed modeling of wells and reservoirs 9. Water flooding 10. Application of EOR methods 11. Reserves and resource estimation 12. Reservoir simulation approaches, model construction and well, aquifer and fluid modelling 13. Development planning 14. Uncertainty handling and scenario methods Depending on the background and requirements of the participants, some topics may be given more emphasis.   Training Objectives In this VILT course, reservoir engineering methods will be addressed which are of use in the daily reservoir engineering practice. The focus will be on practical applicability. Use is made of practical and actual reservoir engineering problems and examples to illustrate relevant subjects. By attending this VILT course, participants will have a deeper knowledge of modern reservoir engineering practices for reservoir development and production, including the construction and use of reservoir models. Target Audience The VILT course is intended for experienced reservoir engineers with prior technical or engineering exposure to production activities. Petroleum engineers and geoscientists who require more than general knowledge of reservoir engineering will also find this course useful. Participants are invited but not obliged to bring a short presentation (max of 15 minutes) on a practical problem they encountered in their work. This will then be explained and discussed in the VILT class. A short test or quiz will be held at the end the VILT course. Training Methods This VILT course will be delivered online over 5 half-days. There will be 2 blocks of two hours per day, including lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises. Additionally, some self-study will be required. Two breaks of 10 minutes will be provided each day. Course Duration: 5 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (20 hours in total). Trainer Your course leader is an independent Reservoir Engineering Consultant. He provides project consultancy, quality assurance and reservoir engineering training for major oil companies, governments, engineering firms and other global customers. Before he retired from Shell in 2012, he held positions as Senior Reserves Consultant for the Middle East and Reservoir Engineering Discipline Lead. He is a petroleum engineering professional, with global experience, mostly in Shell companies and joint ventures (NAM, SSB, SCL, PDO, SKDBV). He has been involved in reserves and resource management, has extensive reservoir modelling and reservoir simulation expertise, and wide experience in the design and delivery of training programmes for employee development. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2012 - 2016 Independent Reservoir Engineering Consultant Project consultancy, quality assurance and reservoir engineering training for major oil companies, governments, engineering firms and other global customers. Delivering specialised and general Reservoir Engineering courses to a multitude of international companies. 2008 - 2012 Shell International E&P, the Hague, the Netherlands Senior Reserves Consultant for the Middle East Region Assurance of SEC and SPE compliance of reserves and resources in Shell Middle East region. Contributor to the 2012 SPE guidelines on reserves and resources assessment. 2006 - 2008 Shell E&P Technology Solutions, Rijswijk, the Netherlands Reservoir Engineering Discipline Lead Responsible for QA/QC of Reservoir Engineering in global E&P projects as well as for staff development. (over 60 international Reservoir Engineers) 2001 - 2005 Centre for Carbonate Studies, SQU, Oman / Shell International E&P Technology Applications and Research /Shell Representative Office Oman Petroleum Engineering Manager PE manager in the Carbonate Research centre, at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. Industrial research projects and support to teaching on recovery aspects of carbonate reservoir development. Design and delivery of industrial courses on carbonate reservoirs 1997- 2000 Shell International E&P, Rijswijk, the Netherlands Principal Reservoir engineer. Acting Shell Group Reserves Co-ordinator in 1997-1998. Facilitation of workshops with government shareholders, including discussions on sensitive reserves issues (BSP Petroleum Unit Brunei, PDO Oman, SPDC government Nigeria). Co-ordination of the NOV subsurface team in Shell Kazakhstan Development BV in 2000. Leading role in Shell Gamechanger project on natural gas hydrates. 1992- 1996 Shell Training Centre, Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands Reservoir Engineering Programme Training Director Directed Shell Group Reservoir Engineering Training. Introduced advanced PE training events, QA/QC and learning transfer measures, Design and delivery of reservoir engineering and multidiscipline courses to Shell staff from a wide range of nationalities. 1985- 1992 Shell International, SIPM, the Hague, The Netherlands Senior Reservoir Engineer Full field reservoir simulation projects supporting Field Development Plans, operational strategies and unitisation negotiations for Shell Group Operating Companies in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Egypt. Major contributor to the Shell internal Gas Field Planning Tool development. 1984- 1985 Geological Survey of the Netherlands (RGD), Ministry of Economic Affairs Reservoir Engineering Section Head Responsible for Petroleum Engineering advice on oil and gas licences to the Ministry of Economic Affairs. First-hand experience with a government view on resource management. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

ABOUT THIS TRAINING Front End Loading (FEL) is a methodology that takes a deliberate approach to capital project planning. Where traditional project plans seek to help an operator reach production targets and budgets, FEL methodology aligns an operator's technical and business goals to create a more comprehensive development plan. The FEL approach increases project definition and lowers risk to positively impact total investment costs and return on investment. Training Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: * Learn the methods applied for Pre-FEL and FEL process * Understand the importance of FEL, FEL stages; visualisation, conceptualisation, definition * Uncover how to apply project management during FEL * Determine risk management in the FEL process * Understand benchmarking & value improving practices   Target Audience The course is recommended for anyone who wish to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the importance of Front-End Loading and how to apply Front End Loading best practices, including: * Team Leaders * Senior Managers (Line and Function) * Project Managers * Development Engineers * Graduate Engineers * Quality Assurance Engineers * Key Contractor's Management * FEED engineers * Design engineers * Mechanical engineers * Process engineers   Course Level * Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader is a subsea pipeline consultant with extensive experience in the design, construction, and installation of subsea pipelines for the oil and gas industry. As a consultant, he provides technical expertise and support to clients on all aspects of subsea pipeline projects, from the initial planning and design phase through to construction and commissioning. He is knowledgeable about industry standards, regulations, and best practices for subsea pipelines, and works closely with clients to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. He has over thirty years' experience in early concept and front-end studies for the initiation of numerous high value upstream oil and gas projects worldwide. He has worked for both Operating Companies and Consultants managing the FEL process for complex, multi-discipline and technically challenging concepts, combining both his technical and project management skills. He has been working with companies like ExxonMobil, Quantum Power, North Caspian Operating Company, OMV Petrom, Port Meridian, BG Group, and etc.   POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

COURSE INFORMATION Designed to develop personal proficiency in audit planning, execution and reporting, this course is meticulously crafted to refine essential audit skill sets. Through immersive scenarios focused on on-site audit conduct (with an alternative Remote Auditing Course available), participants will engage deeply in the audit process. EXTENDING EXPERTISE: Applicable across all audit types, this course builds upon and enriches the foundational concepts taught in RQA's suite of research quality assurance courses. From 'Research Quality Assurance for Good Laboratory Practice' to 'Good Clinical Practice Auditing – Principles and Practice' and 'Good Manufacturing Practice for Investigational Medicinal Products,' this programme extends the scope of learning. RELEVANCE AND VALUE: Relevant to any area of regulated research and development, this course shines particularly in contexts mandating a quality system for audit. Participants with prior audit experience will gain maximum value from this course.  KEY BENEFITS: ENRICH YOUR SKILL SET TO: * Navigate audit processes encompassing planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up * Embrace a personalised approach fostering positive audit outcomes * Analyse evidence and present cohesive audit findings * Recognise the pivotal role of audits in driving continual improvement. INTERACTIVE LEARNING: Structured to foster dynamic engagement, this course encourages delegates to: * Engage in discussions, idea development, and problem-solving * Exchange invaluable information and experiences. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE: A highlight of this course is the series of practical workshops, where delegates work in small syndicate groups, applying the acquired skills from lectures into real-world scenarios. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUTORS Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): ANDREW WADDELL Founder Director, Tower Mains Ltd ROSEMARY ICHABA Senior QA Associate, Tower Mains Ltd CATE OVINGTON Director, The Knowlogy Group Ltd JEAN MCWILLIAM Associate Director, Alexion View pop up [https://www.therqa.com/learn-develop-connect/courses-and-events/events/course/the-auditing-course/#] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMME Please note timings may be subject to alteration. DAY 1 08:45 REGISTRATION 09:00 WELCOME AND COURSE OBJECTIVES 09:10 WHAT IS 'AUDIT'? Delegates explore the range of audits which they have experienced, define the purpose of each audit type and establish which of those audits are performed to meet regulatory requirements. 09:30 AUDITS AND THEIR PURPOSE The concepts of quality assurance, quality control, quality management and audit are discussed. 10:30 BREAK 10:45 AUDIT PLANNING The requirements for an effective audit programme and individual audit plans. 11:30 WORKSHOP 1 - GETTING THE AUDIT STARTED Planning for the audit. 12:25 WORKSHOP 1 - FEEDBACK 12:45 LUNCH 13:30 WORKSHOP 2 - GETTING THE AUDIT STARTED Arranging the opening meeting. 13:50 WORKSHOP 2 - FEEDBACK Audit initiation. Review and discussion of the role of the opening meeting. 14:25 AUDITING TECHNIQUES (1) - DATA AND DOCUMENTATION Techniques for the conduct of data and report audits are investigated. 14:55 BREAK 15:10 WORKSHOP 3 - DATA AND DOCUMENTATION AUDIT Conducting an audit of a data package and supporting documentation. 17:15 CLOSE OF DAY DAY 2 09:00 AUDITING TECHNIQUES (2) - THE PEOPLE Questioning techniques which get the required information from the auditee. 09:45 LIVE AUDIT ROLE PLAY Auditor and auditee behaviours are explored and strategies developed for successful audit interactions. 10:15 BREAK 10:35 AUDIT CLOSING MEETING An exploration of audit closing meetings. 11:00 WORKSHOP 4 - AUDIT OBSERVATIONS AND PREPARING FOR THE CLOSING MEETING Reviewing and categorising your observations and getting ready to present your case. 11:45 WORKSHOP 4 - FEEDBACK 12:30 AUDIT REPORTS The content and distribution of an effective audit report are investigated and the importance of effective written communication is discussed. 13:00 LUNCH 13:45 WORKSHOP 5 - AUDIT REPORTS AND FOLLOW-UP Mechanisms for promoting effective corrective and preventive action. Critical review of an audit report example. 14:30 WORKSHOP 5 - FEEDBACK 14:55 CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION AND FOLLOW-UP The auditor's role in monitoring responses to audit and the corrective and preventive actions promised is explored. 15:20 PANEL SESSION An opportunity to get answers to outstanding questions. 15:30 CLOSE OF COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTRA INFORMATION COURSE MATERIAL Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: * Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device * Ability to review material at any time pre and post course * Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. CPD POINTS 14 Points   DEVELOPMENT LEVEL Develop

ABOUT THIS TRAINING COURSE There are various kinds of geophysical data available. They are separated into seismic and non-seismic (multi-physics) data. Non-seismic or multi-physics data (which includes gravity, magnetics, electrical, electromagnetics, spectral etc - apart from providing complimentary information to seismic) is the main source of information for very shallow subsurface applications such as engineering, mapping pollution, archaeology, geothermal energy, and related areas. This 5 full-day blended course will focus specifically on seismic data which is the main method used in the Oil & Gas industry. In this blended course, participants will be equipped to understand that seismic data represents the movement of the surface, resulting from waves generated by a source, dynamite or vibrator which are reflected by changes in the subsurface rocks. The basic principles of acquisition and processing will be explained and insights into advanced methods, allowing a much more accurate interpretation of seismic data than previously considered possible, will also be provided. This blended course contains an introduction to Machine Learning and its important role in all aspects of seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation. There is no need to know in detail how the algorithms work internally but it is necessary to know how to use them correctly to achieve optimum results. Training Objectives By attending this course, participants will be able to acquire the following: * Obtain an understanding of the strengths and limitations of geophysical methods, specifically seismic, and the costs and risks involved, and how to reduce these. * Be able to communicate more effectively with staff in other disciplines. * Understand the potential applications of seismic data and know how to formulate the requirements needed for prospect and field evaluation. * Gain an awareness of modern seismic technology. * Apply the learning in a series of practical, illustrative exercises. * Know what types of questions to ask to assess the necessary quality of a seismic project in its role in a sequence of E&P activities Target Audience The blended course is intended for non-geophysicists who have intensive interaction with geophysicists. But it may be of interest to those who want to know about the recent progress made in geophysics, leading to amazing imaging results, which could not be imagined a decade ago. The blended course will bring to the attention of the geologists, petrophysicists and reservoir/petroleum engineers an awareness of how the data they will work with is acquired and processed by the geophysicist. It will introduce the concepts that are of importance in geophysics and thus relevant for non-geophysicists to know and be able to communicate with geophysicists as well as formulate their requests. Course Level * Intermediate Trainer Your expert course leader has degree in Geology (University of Leiden), a Master's degree in Theoretical Geophysics (University of Utrecht) and a PhD in Utrecht on 'Full wave theory and the structure of the lower mantle'. This involved forward modelling of P- and S-waves diffracted around the core-mantle boundary and comparison of the frequency-dependent attenuation of the signal with those obtained from major earthquakes observed at long offsets in the 'shadow zone' of the core. These observations were then translated into rock properties of the D' transition zone. After his PhD, he joined Shell Research in The Netherlands to develop methods to predict lithology and pore-fluid based on seismic, petrophysical and geological data. He subsequently worked for Shell in London to interpret seismic data from the Central North Sea Graben. As part of the Quantitative Interpretation assignment, he was also actively involved in managing, processing and interpreting Offshore Seismic Profiling experiments. After his return to The Netherlands, he headed a team for the development of 3D interpretation methods using multi-attribute statistical and pattern recognition analysis on workstations. After a period of Quality Assurance of 'Contractor' software for seismic processing, he became responsible for Geophysics in the Shell Learning Centre. During that period, he was also a part-time professor in Applied Geophysics at the University of Utrecht. From 2001 to 2005, he worked on the development of Potential Field Methods (Gravity, Magnetics) for detecting oil and gas. Finally, he became a champion on the use of EM methods and became involved in designing acquisition, processing and interpretation methods for Marine Controlled Source EM (CSEM) methods. After his retirement from Shell, he founded his own company, specialising in courses on acquisition, processing and interpretation of geophysical data (seismic, gravity, magnetic and electromagnetic data), providing courses to International and National energy companies. In the last couple of years, he became keenly interested in the use of Machine Learning in Geophysics. Apart from incorporating 'Artificial Intelligence' in his courses, he also developed a dedicated Machine Learning course for geophysics. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

ABOUT THIS TRAINING COURSE Reservoir engineering methods, data and models are used in the E&P business to describe and optimise hydrocarbon recovery. This 5 full-day course addresses reservoir engineering concepts and methods to enable cross-disciplinary team work and the smooth exchange of ideas and experience. In this course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of reservoir engineering and a broad range of modern reservoir engineering principles and practices for reservoir development and production, including the estimation of oil and gas reserves. The topics covered in this course will be illustrated with practical and actual field cases. Some self-study or reading will be required from participants. Training Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: * Describe use of permeability and fluid saturation in reservoir engineering. * Explain the assessment of hydrocarbon resources and recoverable reserves estimation. * Understand analysis and modelling of fluid behaviour. * Explain oil and gas reservoir performance. * Describe material balance methods in oil and gas reservoirs. * Understand design and analysis of well tests. * Understand analysis and production of producing wells and forecasting methods. * Describe fluid displacement at the pore and reservoir scale. * Explain reservoir simulation approaches. * Describe tools for handling the uncertainty in reservoir analysis. * Describe various recovery methods from primary to enhanced recovery. Target Audience This course is intended for professionals with prior technical or engineering exposure to exploration and production activities. Targeted participants include geoscientists, production engineers, petrophysicists and petroleum engineers involved with exploration and development of oil & gas reservoirs. The course will also benefit petroleum engineering team leaders as well as IT staff and support staff who work with reservoir engineering, development and production departments. Course Level * Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader is an independent Reservoir Engineering Consultant, providing project consultancy and reservoir engineering training for global customers. He retired from Shell in 2012 and during the last years of his Shell career, he held the Senior Reserves Consultant for the Middle East and Reservoir Engineering Discipline Lead positions. He is a seasoned Petroleum Engineering professional, with global experience in Shell companies and joint ventures (NAM, SSB, SCL, PDO, SKDBV). His technical expertise is in reserves and resource management, reservoir engineering quality assurance, and staff development as well as carbonate reservoirs, modelling and reservoir simulation.  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2012 to date Independent Reservoir Engineering Consultant Petroleum and reservoir engineering advice, training and services. Reservoir engineering training for major oil companies, engineering firms and other global customers. Assurance of SPE and SEC reserves compliance. Participation in SPE reserves and resources estimation Advanced Technology Workshops both as an organising committee member and as session speaker.   2008 - 2012 Shell International E&P, the Hague, the Netherlands Senior Reserves Consultant for Shell business units and joint ventures in the Middle East Region Assurance of SEC and SPE compliance of reserves and resources. Industry publications and conference contributions a.o. SPE guidelines on probabilistic reserves estimation.   2006 - 2008 Shell E&P Technology Solutions, Rijswijk, the Netherlands Reservoir Engineering Discipline Lead Responsible for Reservoir Engineering in global projects and for staff planning and development (over 60 international Reservoir Engineers).   2001 - 2005 Centre for Carbonate Studies, SQU, Oman / Shell International E&P Applications and Research / Shell Representative Office Oman   Petroleum Engineering Manager PE Manager in the Carbonate Research Centre, a joint venture between Sultan Qaboos University in Oman and Shell International. Industrial research projects and teaching on recovery aspects of carbonate reservoir development.   1997 - 2000 Shell International E&P, Rijswijk, the Netherlands Principal Reservoir Engineer Coordination of the NOV subsurface team in Shell Kazakhstan Development BV in 2000. Leading role in Shell Gamechanger project on natural gas hydrates. Acting Shell Group Reserves Co-ordinator in 1997-1998. Facilitation of workshops with government shareholders, including discussions on sensitive reserves issues (BSP Petroleum Unit Brunei, PDO Oman, SPDC government Nigeria).   1992 - 1996 Shell Training Centre, Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands Reservoir Engineering Programme Training Director Advanced PE training events, QA/QC, design and delivery of courses to Shell staff.   1985 - 1992 Shell International, SIPM, the Hague, The Netherlands Senior Reservoir Engineer Reservoir simulation, integrated reservoir modelling and gas field development and major contributor to the Shell internal Gas Field Planning Tool development. Full field reservoir simulation projects supporting Field Development Plans, operational strategies and unitisation negotiations for Shell Group Operating Companies in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Egypt.   1984 - 1985 Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Ministry of Economic Affairs Reservoir Engineering Section Head Responsible for Petroleum Engineering advice on oil and gas licences to the Ministry of Economic Affairs. First-hand experience with a government view on resource management.   1976 - 1984 NAM, Assen, The Netherlands and SSB/SSPC, Miri, Malaysia Wellsite Operations Engineer / Operational Reservoir Engineer POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING (VILT)  A decision to drill an exploration well with the objective to find a new oil or gas field must be based on sound assessment of the prospect risk and of the volumes. What is the chance that a well will find hydrocarbons, and how much could it be? Risk and volume assessments form the basis for decisions to drill a well or not, and as such form the link between subsurface evaluation and the business aspects of the petroleum industry. This Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course explains how risks and volumes can be assessed in a realistic manner, based on a sound understanding of the geological details of the prospect as well as its regional geological setting and current play understanding. Participants of this VILT course will receive a softcopy of Risk and Volume Assessment Handbook which explains the concepts that are associated with probabilistic Risk & Volume (R & V) Assessment and contains many practical recommendations on how to translate geological understanding into meaningful inputs for probabilistic R &V assessments. The book is fully compatible with any probabilistic R & V tool in the industry. Training Objectives By the end of this VILT course, participants will be able to understand: * The fundamentals of risk and volumes assessment; translating geological understanding into reasonable numbers and ranges. * The difference between risk and uncertainty. * Fundamentals of statistics; including explanation of distribution curves, understanding of expectation curves, do's and don'ts for adding risked volumes, and Bayes theorem. * Uncertainty of trap, reservoir, seal and charge, illustrated by examples. * Guidelines and exercises for estimating risks realistically and consistently. * Calculating volume ranges for prospects and for portfolios of prospects; how to add prospect volumes for a correct representation of prospect portfolios. * Incorporation of geophysical evidence (DHIs) in a realistic risk assessment. Target Audience This VILT course has been designed in the first place for geoscientists working in exploration, for prospect portfolio analysts and for their direct supervisors. It will also benefit staff from disciplines working closely with exploration staff, such as reservoir engineers, petrophysicists and geophysicists. Course Level * Intermediate Training Methods Learning, methods and tools The VILT course will be delivered online in 5 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 breaks of 10 minutes per day. It is the intention to have at least 2 smaller exercises per day. Time will be reserved for recapitulation, questions and discussions. VILT will be conducted either via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Presenting materials can easily be done on this platform. When participants need to ask a question, they can raise their hand, write notes or interrupt the Instructor by using their microphone. The presenter can switch to a screen where he/she can see all participants (also when each participant is sitting in another location e.g. at home). There is also a whiteboard functionality that can be used as one would use a flip chart. Exercises will be done on an online platform which provides each participant with a private work area that can be accessed by the Instructor to discuss the exercise in a similar manner as in a classroom course. Each topic is introduced by a lecture, and learning is re-enforced by practical exercises and discussions. Handout material in electronic format will be provided. Trainer Dr. Jan de Jager has a PhD in Geology from the University of Utrecht. He joined Shell in 1979 as an exploration geologist, and worked in several locations around the world such as Netherlands, Gabon, USA, Australia, Argentina, and Malaysia in technical and management positions. During the last 10 years of his career, he was responsible for the quality assurance of Shell's exploration prospects in many parts of the world and for upgrading and replenishing Shell's global exploration portfolio. During this period, he had also developed extensive expertise in Prospect Risk and Volume assessments for which he ran successful internal training programmes. Following his retirement from Shell in 2010, Dr Jan de Jager took on a position as part-time professor at the University of Amsterdam and also serves as a consultant exploration advisor for various E&P companies. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

ABOUT THIS TRAINING Subsea pipelines play a critical role in the transportation of hydrocarbons (e.g. oil and gas) from offshore production sites to onshore facilities or other platforms. This course will cover design and construction of subsea pipelines with respect to: design for pressure containment, design for collapse, on-bottom stability, freespans, global (lateral and upheaval buckling), corrosion, materials selection, cathodic protection and coatings. Training Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to understand: * Issues and challenges in subsea pipeline design * Methods in applying pipeline design codes * Techniques in how to specify a pipeline * Key considerations in the main methods of pipeline construction * Methods and issues surrounding pipeline intervention Target Audience The course is recommended for anyone who wish to gain in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the fundamental principles of the design and construction of subsea pipelines, including: * Team Leaders * Senior Managers (Line and Function) * Project Managers * Graduate Engineers * Pipeline Engineers * Senior Pipeline Engineers * Subsea Engineers * Integrity Engineers * Quality Assurance Engineers * Key Contractor's Management Course Level * Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader is a subsea pipeline consultant with extensive experience in the design, construction, and installation of subsea pipelines for the oil and gas industry. As a consultant, he provides technical expertise and support to clients on all aspects of subsea pipeline projects, from the initial planning and design phase through to construction and commissioning. He is knowledgeable about industry standards, regulations, and best practices for subsea pipelines, and works closely with clients to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. He has over thirty years' experience in early concept and front-end studies for the initiation of numerous high value upstream oil and gas projects worldwide. He has worked for both Operating Companies and Consultants managing the FEL process for complex, multi-discipline and technically challenging concepts, combining both his technical and project management skills. He has been working with companies like ExxonMobil, Quantum Power, North Caspian Operating Company, OMV Petrom, Port Meridian, BG Group, and etc. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations