Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization (OPITO)

Working together to develop a safe and skilled energy workforce, by:

Driving global standards and qualifications
Creating workforce development solutions
Leading dialogue with industries and governments.

OPITO has been setting standards for the oil and gas industry since 1991 to help improve workforce safety and competence – over 350,000 people per year train to OPITO Standards across the globe.

In partnership with industry stakeholders, OPITO identifies the needs and requirements for new and improved training and competence standards for both onshore and offshore. They produce world-class, industry-driven standards that are recognized globally and we ensure that our approved training providers deliver training in compliance with these standards.

Standards are developed by Industry Work Groups (IWGs) comprising industry employers, subject matter experts, regulators, trade associations, OPITO approved training providers and workforce representatives.

IWGs develop the content of an industry standard in its entirety including learning and assessment outcomes, training Programme content, staff/facilities requirements and validity periods. Working with our stakeholders throughout this process ensures that OPITO standards are current, robust and relevant to the needs of the industry.

OPITO undertakes a quality assurance role on behalf of industry through our robust approval and monitoring processes thereby ensuring that every OPITO approved training provider delivers a consistently high level of training to delegates around the globe.