Petroleum Management Diploma

Advance your career in the petroleum industry with Lakeland. Move from an operations role to a management one.

Our unique petroleum management diploma combines leadership and management skills. Its starting point is your own experience.

One route into the program is competency training through Keyera’s Competency Management Development System (CMDS). This is considered the first year of the diploma program.

There are also fast-track options if you have other credentials. See the requirements page for details.

Likely you currently work in gas/oil field or plant operations, maintenance and services. Or, in pipeline or other petroleum construction.

Whatever your current role, this program builds both your knowledge and skills. Your training means you can work safely and effectively in a management role. And, you’ll develop leadership tools so you can excel in your career and your company.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites - This is also considered year 1 of the program:

High school diploma with at least 50% in Grade 12 English and Math, and 50% in Grade 11 Science
An approved competency of training through Keyera's Competency Management Development System (CMDS) and be issued a Petroleum Industry Training Certificate by Lakeland College
a recommendation letter from your supervisor

Direct entry, or fast track, to year 2 requires

at least 6 months of industry experience
a letter of recommendation from your supervisor
one of these credentials

Heavy Oil Operations Technician (HOOT)
Heavy Oil Power Engineering (HOPE)
4th Class Power Engineering certification from anywhere in Canada
Gas Process Operator (GPO) training from Lakeland College
Production Field Operator (PFO) training from Lakeland College
Journeyman ticket in a trade
Petroleum Operator Technician
Wellsite Supervisor

Graduates of other petroleum related programs will also be considered

Apply, then register

You must apply to the program first. Once you've been accepted you'll register for courses on our registration platform.

To apply, please email energyconed@lakelandcollege.ca:

use the subject line: Petroleum Management diploma application
please state which route you'll be taking - competency or fast track
if you have electronic copies of certifications, please include them

To register for individual courses, check what's scheduled on our registration platform.

Courses

Currently all courses are offered online through Lakeland College's learning management system D2L.

Tuition for each course is $900. This total includes all materials (books, supplies) and the GST. Total cost for the 10 courses is $9,000.

Remember, you register for courses after you have been accepted into the program.

PI 201 Management Practices - 3 credits

This course provides the most current business techniques to assist supervisors and managers in fulfilling business objectives. The focus is on current management issues and challenges faced in day to day work, particularly when working in an operational environment within oil and gas. You'll explore and define best practices in managing for success within the current work environment, including the guiding of effective work groups focused on production and the bottom line, while ensuring compliance within legislative requirements and respect for the dignity of the individual. Pre/co-requisites: None

PI 202 Process Optimization - 3 credits

This 45 hour course covers development of knowledge and skills needed for field personnel to optimize the performance, cost and results of their respective facilities in the course of normal operations. Identifying the key areas to monitor and change will result in quicker response time, improved volumes, reduced expenses and a better bottom line. Pre/co-requisites: None

PI 203 Petroleum Industry Safety - 3 credits

This course provides the front line supervisor of a petroleum facility with the background to understand the components of a company's safety management system and the importance of ensuring that each site has a Safe Management Program. Learn about regulatory requirements as well as what causes incidents and how intervention before an incident can be optimized. Pre/co-requisites: None

PI 205 Employment Relations - 3 credits

Employment Relations PI 205 is designed to provide learners with a basic introduction to the functions of human resources management with a focus on the Canadian labour relations context, along with an overview of topics including managing in a unionized environment, leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and successfully managing performance for organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Pre/co-requisites: None

PI 207 Leadership - 3 credits

This course provides an overview of contemporary thought on leadership, and the leader's role within the context of the oil and gas sector. You'll apply current leadership theory to the daily leadership challenges encountered in the workplace. Pre/co-requisites: None

PI 208 Emergency Response Planning - 3 credits

This course covers the fundamentals of emergency response management as it pertains to the oil and gas industry. A management perspective on response philosophies, provincial and federal regulatory requirements and key response activities of emergency responders is provided. Pre/co-requisites: None

PI 209 Plant Turnaround - 3 credits

This 45 hour course covers development of knowledge and skills needed for Field Supervisors to develop shutdown plans that are efficient, economical, safe, of high quality and meet the needs of all the stakeholders. It provides them with the skills to plan and manage the scope, schedule and cost of the turnaround activities. Pre/co-requisites: None

PI 210 Regulatory Compliance II - 3 credits

A field or facility manager needs to know the legal and regulatory requirements related to petroleum production, processing and transportation requirements. Particular focus is on regulations, codes and guidelines as established by provincial regulatory bodies. Pre/co-requisites: None

PI 215 Financial Accounting

This course provides field supervisors and managers with the fundamentals needed to understand the principles that guide a company in its financial dealings and how data is collected and analyzed to facilitate this process. Emphasis is placed on the application of financial accounting principles and procedures within the oil and gas operations. Pre/co-requisites: None

PI 217 Environmental Stewardship

This course is designed to ensure that as a supervisor you have the necessary information to understand responsible industry development and legislative requirements for the environmental protection of air, land, water and wildlife. Topics include processes and procedures that companies must follow to ensure that legislative requirements are being met and costs are being minimized as a result of company activity and its impact on the environment. Pre/co-requisites: None

Graduation Requirements

You must complete all 10 3-credit courses in the diploma.

For more information

If you're interested in the course and still have questions, please contact us at energyconed@lakelandcollege.ca