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Oil & Gas Transition Training Fund Expanded Across Scotland

Oil & Gas Transition Training Fund Expanded
Across Scotland

The Oil & Gas Transition Training Fund has now been expanded across Scotland, giving even more eligible oil and gas workers access to funded training that supports the next step in their careers.

EPIT continues to support the initiative with a wide range of industry-recognised training courses, helping delegates develop the practical skills and technical knowledge needed for opportunities across the energy sector.

More Opportunities to Upskill

Originally launched to support workers in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, the expanded fund now gives eligible oil and gas professionals from across Scotland access to funding for training that can help them transition into growing sectors including renewable energy, electrification and other sustainable industries.

If you’re considering your next career move, funded training could help you gain the qualifications employers are looking for.

Train with EPIT

EPIT delivers a range of eligible, industry-recognised courses designed to support career progression across the energy transition, including:

Our experienced instructors combine practical learning with real world industry expertise, ensuring delegates leave with skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

Why Choose EPIT?

When you train with EPIT, you’ll benefit from:

Industry recognised qualifications
Experienced instructors
Practical, hands-on learning environments
Training designed to support careers across the wider energy sector

If you’re eligible for funding, our team can help you identify the most suitable course and guide you through the funding process from start to finish.

Ready for Your Next Step?

The expansion of the Oil & Gas Transition Training Fund means there has never been a better time to invest in your future.

Whether you’re looking to build on your existing electrical skills, specialise in hazardous areas, or prepare for opportunities in renewable energy, EPIT is here to help.

Find out more about the Oil & Gas Transition Training Fund and browse our eligible training courses.

Apply here: https://transitiontrainingfund.scot/

For more information about the expanded Oil & Gas Transition Training Fund, eligibility and the industry recognised courses available at EPIT, visit: https://www.epitgroup.com/tailored-support-for-aberdeen-oil-and-gas-workers-at-epit/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Oil & Gas Transition Training Fund?

The Oil & Gas Transition Training Fund is a Scottish Government initiative designed to help eligible oil and gas workers access funded training, enabling them to develop new skills and pursue opportunities across the wider energy sector.

Who is eligible for the funding?

Eligibility is determined by the funding provider and may depend on factors such as your current or previous employment within the oil and gas industry and where you live. Full eligibility details are available on the Skills Development Scotland website.

What training courses are available at EPIT?

EPIT offers a range of industry recognised courses that are eligible under the fund, including:

CompEx Training
High Voltage Training
Explosion Protection (Ex) Training
Renewable Energy Training
Motors Training

Do I need previous experience to enrol?

Some courses are suitable for experienced professionals looking to upskill, while others have specific entry requirements or recommended prior knowledge. Our team can help you choose the most appropriate course for your experience and career goals.

How do I apply for funding?

Applications are managed through the funding provider. Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, EPIT can help you identify the right training course and support you through the booking process.

Can I use the funding for more than one course?

The funding available and the number of courses you can undertake will depend on the terms of the scheme. We recommend checking the latest guidance or contacting our team for advice.

Why choose EPIT for your training?

EPIT has decades of experience delivering specialist electrical, hazardous area and energy sector training. Our courses combine expert instruction with practical, hands-on learning, helping delegates gain industry-recognised qualifications valued by employers.

How do I find out more?

Visit our Oil & Gas Transition Training Fund page to learn more about the available training, eligibility and how EPIT can support your next career move. You can also contact our team to discuss your training options.

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Industries	Principal to all Ex environments, with direct application in hazardous vapour and gas environments.
Entry Qualifications Guidance	Level 3, ECS Gold Card, National Diploma or equivalent. Disipline: Electrotechnical Instrumentation Subject to knowledge, skill and experience candidates may benefit from Ex F+
Entry Knowledge - Expected	Knows the relevant legislative, regulatory, local requirements Understands procedures for safe working practice and systems of work in an industrial setting Can read and interpret relevant engineering drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals Understands the hierarchy of responsibilities in relation to reporting and decision-making
Entry Skills - Expected	Practical skills in engineering assembly of a complexity consistent with that of a level 3 craftsperson Can apply safe working practices including safe isolation to meet the requirements of statutory and non-statutory regulations Can safely install, inspect, test, commission, diagnose and correct faults in electrical plant, instrumentation, associated cabling, cabling supports and equipment Can select, gland & terminate industrial type cables to a suitable component and associated cable tray in line with details on the appropriate specification Can interpret manufacturers documentation for correct installation,maintenance and inspection
Job Roles Aspiring to or operating in	Installation or Maintenance Electrician Electrical or Instrument Technician Engineers
Entry Experience Guidance	2 + years' experience operating in a site / industrial environment Installing, inspecting, testing and/or maintaining equipment in an industrial setting
Entry Knowledge - Desirable	Understands the need for and methods of achieving safe working practice in gas and vapour Ex environments Has basic practical, theoretical and technological knowledge and understanding of gas and vapour Ex environments Has a basic understanding of the requirements, materials and equipment considerations, in relation to working in gas and vapour Ex environments
Entry Skills - Desirable	Can select and install a variety of Ex certified cables glands and terminate conductors into equipment Can understand the principles of electrical protection concepts including selection, installation and maintenance Understands intrinsically safe concept of protection and installation including the importance of documentation Can inspect new and existing equipment in accordance with appropriate inspection techniques relevant to the different grades of inspection

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Industries

Principal to all Ex environments, with direct application in hazardous vapour and gas environments.

Entry Qualifications
Guidance

Level 3, ECS Gold Card, National Diploma or equivalent. Disipline:

Electrotechnical
Instrumentation

Subject to knowledge, skill and experience candidates may benefit from Ex F+

Entry Knowledge - Expected

Knows the relevant legislative, regulatory, local requirements
Understands procedures for safe working practice and systems of work in an industrial setting
Can read and interpret relevant engineering drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals
Understands the hierarchy of responsibilities in relation to reporting and decision-making

Entry Skills - Expected

Practical skills in engineering assembly of a complexity consistent with that of a level 3 craftsperson
Can apply safe working practices including safe isolation to meet the requirements of statutory and non-statutory regulations
Can safely install, inspect, test, commission, diagnose and correct faults in electrical plant, instrumentation, associated cabling, cabling supports and equipment
Can select, gland & terminate industrial type cables to a suitable component and associated cable tray in line with details on the appropriate specification
Can interpret manufacturers documentation for correct installation,maintenance and inspection

Job Roles
Aspiring to or operating in

Installation or Maintenance Electrician
Electrical or Instrument Technician
Engineers

Entry Experience
Guidance

2 + years' experience operating in a site / industrial environment
Installing, inspecting, testing and/or maintaining equipment in an industrial setting

Entry Knowledge - Desirable

Understands the need for and methods of achieving safe working practice in gas and vapour Ex environments
Has basic practical, theoretical and technological knowledge and understanding of gas and vapour Ex environments
Has a basic understanding of the requirements, materials and equipment considerations, in relation to working in gas and vapour Ex environments

Entry Skills - Desirable

Can select and install a variety of Ex certified cables glands and terminate conductors into equipment
Can understand the principles of electrical protection concepts including selection, installation and maintenance
Understands intrinsically safe concept of protection and installation including the importance of documentation
Can inspect new and existing equipment in accordance with appropriate inspection techniques relevant to the different grades of inspection

Header Column #1
Industries	Principal to all Ex environments, with direct application in hazardous vapour and gas environments.
Entry Qualifications Guidance	Level 3, ECS Gold Card, National Diploma or equivalent. Disipline: Electrotechnical Instrumentation Subject to knowledge, skill and experience candidates may benefit from Ex F+
Entry Knowledge - Expected	Knows the relevant legislative, regulatory, local requirements Understands procedures for safe working practice and systems of work in an industrial setting Can read and interpret relevant engineering drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals Understands the hierarchy of responsibilities in relation to reporting and decision-making
Entry Skills - Expected	Practical skills in engineering assembly of a complexity consistent with that of a level 3 craftsperson Can apply safe working practices including safe isolation to meet the requirements of statutory and non-statutory regulations Can safely install, inspect, test, commission, diagnose and correct faults in electrical plant, instrumentation, associated cabling, cabling supports and equipment Can select, gland & terminate industrial type cables to a suitable component and associated cable tray in line with details on the appropriate specification Can interpret manufacturers documentation for correct installation,maintenance and inspection
Job Roles Aspiring to or operating in	Installation or Maintenance Electrician Electrical or Instrument Technician Engineers
Entry Experience Guidance	2 + years' experience operating in a site / industrial environment Installing, inspecting, testing and/or maintaining equipment in an industrial setting
Entry Knowledge - Desirable	Understands the need for and methods of achieving safe working practice in gas and vapour Ex environments Has basic practical, theoretical and technological knowledge and understanding of gas and vapour Ex environments Has a basic understanding of the requirements, materials and equipment considerations, in relation to working in gas and vapour Ex environments
Entry Skills - Desirable	Can select and install a variety of Ex certified cables glands and terminate conductors into equipment Can understand the principles of electrical protection concepts including selection, installation and maintenance Understands intrinsically safe concept of protection and installation including the importance of documentation Can inspect new and existing equipment in accordance with appropriate inspection techniques relevant to the different grades of inspection