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Oilfield Driver Awareness (ODA)

Motor vehicle collisions are the most common cause of fatalities in the oil and gas industry. Human error is the most significant factor contributing to vehicle crashes.

This course is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a safe driver when operating a motor vehicle. Participants will learn tactics to improve their driving behavior and better understand the factors influencing driver attitudes.

This course is approved by the Government of Alberta as a Defensive Driving Course (DDC) and meets the training requirements for the Oilwell Service Vehicle Cycle Exemption Permit.

If you are seeking a demerit point reduction for your Alberta Driver’s license, please contact ESC to confirm which instructor-led session qualifies.

 

Upon Completion

Upon successful completion of this course and examination with a minimum score of 80%, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that is valid for three years.

Topics Covered

  • Professional driving attitude
  • Defensive driving skills
  • Regulations and policies
  • National Safety Code (NSC) requirements
  • Proper vehicle inspection
  • Off-highway driving techniques
  • Road conditions and hazards
  • Journey management

Notes

  • Students must be on time and present for all course content instruction. Students who miss any course content cannot be certified and registration fees will not be reimbursed, as per the Cancellation Policy
  • Course duration may continue beyond 4:30 pm
  • All course registrations are booked through Energy Safety Canada.

Virtual Classrooms

  • Virtual classrooms have a class schedule and students tune into instructor-led lectures at the same time.
  • Students must be on time and present for all virtual classroom course content instruction.
  • Students who miss any virtual classroom course content cannot be certified and registration fees will not be reimbursed, as per the Cancellation Policy.
  • Virtual classroom course duration may continue beyond 4:30 pm.
  • Once registered, click HERE to access a Virtual Course Tutorial Video for assistance. 

Equipment Requirements if attending a Virtual Course:

  • A currently supported version of your operating System for Windows or Apple
  • Stable internet connection with a supported web browser
  • Web Camera
  • Speakers / Microphone (headset recommended)
  • A government-issued, picture ID
  • Printer to print the certificate after successfully completing the course
  • Latest version of Zoom - as well as an account with Zoom
  • Once registered, click HERE to access a Virtual Course Tutorial Video for assistance