A: Virtual assessments are available for candidates who are unable to attend face to face training and assessments.
To be eligible to complete virtual assessments, the following criteria must be met.
- The candidate must have successfully completed well control training previously.
- The candidate must be enrolled onto a Drilling Well Control or Well Intervention Pressure Control course at level 2, 3 or 4.
- The candidate must complete a virtual training course before taking virtual assessments.
The following exception will be allowed if points 1 and 2 are met:
Candidates will be able to sit a virtual assessment if they have completed their face to face training course but are then impacted by COVID-19 restrictions that prevent them from attending the assessment at a training centre. This also applies to candidates that are returning to do a re-sit.