Sterling extended its training center to Iraq Kurdistan | ||
30/06/2015 | ||
Operating in the region since 2013, Stirling Group has delivered training programs, competence development frameworks, HSE consultancy, safety products and maintenance services to over 25 oil and gas companies operating in Iraqi Kurdistan. The new facility was unveiled at an event, which was attended by more than 40 industry figures and government officials including Angus McKee, Counsel General for Kurdistan & Northern Iraq and Ian McIntosh, advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources. The Stirling Group Training Centre features a four-storey training rig with internal structures which mirror the environment that oil and construction workers face in day to day operations. Combined with the latest training equipment, including Haagen virtual fire training technology, it enables Stirling Group to offer training at a range and level not seen before in Iraq, a statement said. McKee said, “Stirling Group has demonstrated a stellar record in Kurdistan. As the region continues to focus in the development of its local workforce, oil and gas companies in partnership with the MNR are working to achieve the best possible development of local talent for the industry. Stirling Group plays an active role in this with the diversity of its workforce development offerings.” “We have appreciated Stirling Group’s investments in the industry and their collaboration with us, and hope the IOCs use this centre and support them further,” McIntosh added. Stirling Group has plans to establish similar training centers in Slemani and Duhok in the future, continuing its efforts to support competence development for the Oil & Gas and construction industry in Kurdistan and across the Middle East. Angus Neil, managing director of Stirling Group, stated, “This is the latest step in the development of our training base in Kurdistan to ensure we continue to offer the very best training facilities in the region.” “The hands-on, simulated approach goes well beyond traditional classroom training. It allows oil and gas workers to practice real life scenarios and experience first-hand what it's like to work on an oil & gas facility." | ||
Last Update:: 30/06/2015 | ||
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