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Oil and Gas Technical Apprentice Programme (OGTAP)

The Oil and Gas Technical Apprentice Programme (OGTAP) is managed by OPITO, the skills organisation for oil and gas, and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB). OGTAP is a 3 year 9 month scheme, split into 2 stages. Apprentices spend time both at college and at one of the sponsoring companies, where they receive on the job training. Apprentices are given the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications, combined with practical training with some of the most innovative oil and gas companies in the world.

There are four disciplines:

An OGTAP apprentice will:

> Study towards related qualifications > Gain job-specific skills > Earn while they learn

Instrument and Control Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Process Operations

For more information visit: www.ogtap.co.uk

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