Course overview
Refinery Operations & Process Units is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Refinery Operations & Process Units. It covers the principles, the requirements of API, IOGP, ISO 13702 and company standards, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Refinery Operations & Process Units
- Apply the relevant requirements of API, IOGP, ISO 13702 and company standards
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for operations, production and process staff in upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Refinery Operations & Process Units fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat API, IOGP, ISO 13702 and company standards require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 Feb 2027 | Stockholm Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Nov 2027 | Prague Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Nov 2027 | Zurich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Nov – 3 Dec 2027 | Lisbon Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 10–14 Apr 2028 | Tunis Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 May – 9 Jun 2028 | Berlin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Jun 2028 | Rome Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Oct 2028 | Vienna Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 15–19 Jan 2029 | Sharjah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18 Feb – 1 Mar 2029 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 May 2029 | Barcelona Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Jul – 3 Aug 2029 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Jul – 3 Aug 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 21–25 Jan 2030 | Prague Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Jun 2030 | Sharjah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Jun 2030 | Geneva Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Jun – 5 Jul 2030 | Berlin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Jul 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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