Level 7 Diploma in Oil and Gas Management

1. Strategic Leadership, Governance and Ethics : Develops advanced understanding of corporate strategy, leadership, governance structures, ethical decision-making, organisational culture and stakeholder accountability within oil and gas organisations.

2. Oil and Gas Value Chain and Market Dynamics : Examines upstream, midstream and downstream operations, global energy markets, industry economics, geopolitical influences, market volatility and the strategic factors affecting investment and business performance.

3. Operations and Asset Integrity Management : Covers operational excellence, maintenance strategies, reliability, asset lifecycle management, production efficiency, equipment integrity and performance optimisation across oil and gas facilities.

4. Project and Contract Management : Develops knowledge of project governance, planning, cost and schedule control, contracting strategies, contractor performance, procurement interfaces and management of complex oil and gas projects.

5. Health, Safety and Process Safety Leadership : Examines major accident hazards, process safety management, operational risk controls, safety leadership, incident investigation, emergency preparedness and the integration of health, safety and environmental responsibilities.

6. Risk, Crisis and Business Continuity : Develops strategic approaches to enterprise risk, operational disruption, crisis management, emergency coordination, business continuity planning, resilience and recovery from major incidents.

7. Procurement, Supply Chain and Quality Management : Covers strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, logistics, inventory, contract performance, quality assurance, supply chain risk and the management of critical equipment and services.

8. Financial and Commercial Decision-Making : Examines capital investment, operating expenditure, project economics, budgeting, cash flow, cost-benefit analysis, commercial evaluation and financial decision-making in changing energy markets.

9. Sustainability and Energy Transition : Explores environmental performance, emissions management, resource efficiency, regulatory obligations, sustainability reporting, decarbonisation strategies and the business implications of changing energy systems.

10. Digital Transformation and Strategic Management Project : Applies management concepts to an industry-based project involving performance data, digital technologies, strategic analysis, risk evaluation, operational improvement and recommendations supported by evidence.

• Develops advanced strategic leadership and governance capabilities.

• Strengthens understanding of oil and gas business operations and energy markets.

• Builds knowledge of asset integrity, reliability and operational improvement.

• Improves project, contract and contractor-management decision-making.

• Reinforces process safety, risk management and organisational resilience.

• Develops understanding of financial analysis and commercial evaluation.

• Strengthens procurement, supply chain and quality-management capabilities.

• Explores digital transformation and data-informed management decisions.

• Builds awareness of environmental performance and energy-transition challenges.

• Supports further study and professional development in energy management and leadership.

This qualification is suitable for:

• Oil and gas managers, supervisors and aspiring senior leaders.

• Professionals working in upstream, midstream and downstream operations.

• Project managers and contract-management personnel in the energy sector.

• Asset integrity, maintenance, reliability and operations professionals.

• Health, safety, environmental and process safety practitioners.

• Procurement, supply chain, logistics and commercial personnel.

• Energy professionals seeking advanced study in strategic management and organisational performance.

Relevant industry experience is beneficial because the qualification involves complex operational, commercial and strategic case studies.

Assessment Format: Written knowledge examinations, strategic case studies, analytical assignments, management reports and an integrated oil and gas management project.

Total Questions: 80 written questions across the knowledge assessment components, supplemented by assignments and project assessment.

Passing Score: 60% in the written assessment components, together with satisfactory completion of all mandatory assignments and the integrated project.

Duration: 150 minutes for the written examination, with separately scheduled time for assignments, case studies and project submission.

Certification: Successful learners may be awarded the HiQual UK Level 7 Diploma in Oil and Gas Management, subject to the qualification’s formal approval and assessment requirements.

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.

Successful learners who achieve this qualification may progress to:

• Further study in energy management, strategic leadership, project management or related Level 7 programmes.

• Relevant postgraduate study, subject to the receiving institution’s entry requirements.

• Specialist professional development in asset integrity, process safety, project controls, supply chain management or energy sustainability.

• Career development toward oil and gas management, operations leadership, project management, commercial management or asset-management responsibilities, subject to experience and employer requirements.

• Continuing professional development in digital energy systems, risk governance, environmental performance and energy-transition management.