The Oil and Gas Technical Apprentice Programme (OGTAP), a collaboration between OPITO and the ECITB, is renowned for its success in training and developing apprentices in the industry.
Since its establishment in 1999, OGTAP has continued to expand and evolve, offering a valuable learning experience for aspiring technicians while meeting the needs of the oil and gas sector for skilled and motivated workers.
Apprentices enrolled in OGTAP have the opportunity to earn recognized qualifications and receive hands-on training from sponsoring companies.
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In order to be eligible for the Oil and Gas Technical Apprentice Programme, applicants must meet the following requirement:
- Have a National Identity Number (NIN) before applying for the OGTAP Scheme. Applicants are to note that they will be required to verify their NIN before proceeding with the application (NIMC verification charges apply). ALSO NOTE THAT MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
- Must be 16-35 years of age by May of the year of applying,
- Ordinary Level (O’ Level) WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS – either external (GCE) or internal and must have a credit grade C in the following subjects.
- Mathematics
- English
- Physics,
- Chemistry
- One Other
- OGTAP will also consider your application if you have the below qualifications in Engineering, Science, and other related fields.
- Diploma (OND & Others)
- Higher National Diploma (HND, NCE & Others)
- Bachelor’s Degree (BSC/BENG & Others)
- Post Graduate (PGD/MSC/PHD & Others)
We welcome applications from anybody who meets the entry requirements with an interest in pursuing a career in this field.
BenefitsÂ
As a participant of the OGTAP Oil and Gas Apprenticeship program, you can earn while you learn, work alongside some of the best in the industry, and gain globally recognised qualifications.
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Apprentices attend an industry-appointed college for 21 months, gaining various qualifications including:
- Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 2 (Performing Engineering Operation)
- National Certificate (multi-discipline)
- Higher National Certificate (allocated discipline)
- OPITO Global Standards – Oil and Gas Level 2
After college, OGTAP apprentices spend two years with a sponsoring energy company where they receive expert training and mentoring, gaining industry-specific skills as well as an SVQ Level 3 in their chosen discipline.
Program offered by the OGTAP Internship Program
The program is offered in four key disciplines:
- Electrical Maintenance
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Process Operations
- Instrumentation and Control Maintenance
Here’s a taster from our OGTAP Champions explaining why it’s one of the most sought-after apprenticeships globally:
Application Closing Date: 5th January, 2025