This Level 1 Award in Understanding Health and Safety entry-level, Ofqual-regulated qualification is designed for individuals who are new to the oil and gas industry or preparing to work in or around oil and gas environments, requiring foundational knowledge of health and safety principles. Below are the specific roles and individuals who should attend:

• New Entrants to the Oil & Gas Industry: Individuals with no prior oil and gas experience who need essential health and safety knowledge before starting work on sites, rigs, or processing facilities.
• General Operatives (Entry-Level): Ground-level workers, labourers, and assistants who require basic safety awareness to operate safely in oil and gas environments.
• Onshore Drilling Site Support Staff: Catering, cleaning, logistics, and administrative personnel working on or visiting onshore drilling and production sites.
• Offshore Installation Visitors: Individuals who occasionally visit offshore installations for short-term work, inspections, or deliveries and need basic safety awareness.
• Apprentices and Trainees in Oil & Gas: Apprentices enrolled in oil and gas apprenticeships who require a Level 1 safety qualification as a foundation before progressing to higher-level training.
• Warehouse and Supply Chain Workers: Staff working in oil and gas supply depots, equipment yards, and logistics centres who handle materials destined for drilling and production sites.
• Contract Cleaning and Maintenance Staff: Contractors providing cleaning, grounds maintenance, or non-specialist services on or near operational oil and gas facilities.
• Students Considering Oil & Gas Careers: College or university students exploring career options in the oil and gas sector who want to build industry-relevant safety knowledge.
• Career Changers Entering Oil & Gas: Individuals transitioning from other industries such as construction, logistics, or manufacturing who need to understand oil and gas-specific safety requirements.
• International Workers Seeking UK Oil & Gas Roles: Overseas-based workers who require verifiable UK health and safety knowledge to pursue employment opportunities in the UK oil and gas sector.