Call for applications to Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme, OGTAP

Applications are now open for the 2025 Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme OGTAP. The Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme (OGTAP) scheme, was launched in 1999 to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled and competent technicians globally.

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Selected apprentices will complete the four-year apprenticeship across four disciplines: instrument and control, electrical maintenance mechanical maintenance, and process operations. Apprentices gain recognized qualifications and practical training while working alongside OGTAP sponsoring companies. Kindly visit https://ogtap.com/companies/ to view list of supporting companies

OGTAP is committed to investing in education and youth Apprenticeship for this reason; aiming to improve prospects for young people, particularly in developing countries and Oil and Gas Industries, by bridging the gap between the skills young people learn and what the supporting companies demands.

Benefits of Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme OGTAP

1. Being an Oil and Gas Technical Apprentice allows you to earn while you learn.
An apprentice salary increases and varies as you go through your training. Whilst in college you will be paid in line with government national minimum wages for apprenticeships, which is age regulated.
Kindly visit https://ogtap.com/about/what-salary-can-i-expect/ to know more about salaries paid to all apprentice.

2. Apprentices attend an industry-appointed college for 21 months, gaining various qualifications including:
 Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 2 (Performing Engineering Operation)
 National Certificate (multi-discipline)
 Higher National Certificate (allocated discipline)
 OPITO Global Standards – Oil and Gas Level 2

3. After college, OGTAP apprentices spend two years with a sponsoring energy company where they receive expert training and mentoring, gaining industry-specific skills as well as an SVQ Level 3 in their chosen discipline.
Kindly visit https://ogtap.com/companies/ to view list of supporting companies.

Eligibility Requirements for Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme OGTAP

To be considered for the OGTAP Oil & Gas Internship Program, you must:
1. Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) before applying for the OGTAP Scheme. Applicants are to note that they will be required to verify their NIN before proceeding with the application (NIMC verification charges apply).

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2. Must be 16-45 years of age by May of the year of applying,

3. Ordinary Level (O’ Level) WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS – either external (GCE) or internal and must have a credit grade C in the following subjects.
 Mathematics
 English
 Physics,
 Chemistry
 One Other

4. We will also consider your application if you have the below qualifications in Engineering, Science, and other related fields.
 Diploma (OND & Others)
 Higher National Diploma (HND, NCE & Others)
 Bachelor’s Degree (BSC/BENG & Others)
 Post Graduate (PGD/MSC/PHD & Others)

We welcome applications from anybody who meets the entry requirements with an interest in pursuing a career in this field.

Program offered by theOil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme OGTAP
The program is offered in four key disciplines:
 Electrical Maintenance
 Mechanical Maintenance
 Process Operations
 Instrumentation and Control Maintenance

Here’s a taster from our OGTAP Champions explaining why it’s one of the most sought-after apprenticeships globally:https://ogtap.com/about/

How to apply for Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme OGTAP

To apply for 2025 Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme OGTAPscheme
Kindly visit https://ogtap.com/apply/ and submit your application.

Application Deadline: Friday, 24th January, 2025