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North Sea apprenticeships

A technical apprenticeship is a great way to work alongside some of the best in the industry and gain globally recognised qualifications
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bp supports the APTUS apprenticeship programme by providing site placement opportunities for apprentice technicians. Previously known as the Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeships Programme (OGTAP), APTUS has been offering prestigious onshore and offshore work experience for over 25 years.


As an APTUS apprentice, you’ll gain recognized qualifications alongside hands-on training. APTUS plays a vital role in attracting talent to the industry, allowing us to invest in and support the technicians of the future.

Aberdeen , Scotland, Thursday, 20 January  2022 OPITO OGTAP Apprentices 2022Picture by Michal Wachucik/Abermedia - Commissioned by The Sun Glasgow

What is aptus?

APTUS develops apprentices into industry-ready energy technicians by equipping them with transferable skills and internationally recognised qualifications. As an APTUS apprentice you will study towards related qualifications, gain job-specific skills and earn while you learn.

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Aberdeen , Scotland, Thursday, 20 January  2022 OPITO OGTAP Apprentices 2022Picture by Michal Wachucik/Abermedia - Commissioned by The Sun Glasgow

The four disciplines in the technical apprenticeship programme are:

 

  • Electrical maintenance
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Process operations
  • Instrumentation and control maintenance
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The apprentice programme gives you the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications, combined with practical training.

 

  • Study towards related qualifications
  • Gain job-specific skills
  • Earn while you learn

Want to know more? 

 

Visit the APTUS site to learn more about the type of apprenticeships that are available and to apply.