Every Enform course starts with a professional team of industry experts, program developers and instructors. These talented people are responsible for turning important information into a valuable learning experience for Enform’s students.
Committee Formation
To ensure all our courses are by industry, for industry, all Enform franchise safety courses are initiated by a written request from one or more of the six
industry trade associations (CAGC, CAODC, CAPP, CEPA, PSAC and SEPAC).
These initiatives are then steered by a committee composed of representatives, selected by the sponsoring associations(s). In addition, the participation of pertinent government or regulatory agencies is often requested by the industry.
An Enform representative serves as a non-voting secretary to the committee. Each committee, and Enform, has an established mandate, structure and responsibilities, as outlined below.
Committee Mandate
Enform provides safety training for the Canadian upstream oil and gas industry. In that regard, the certification committee is mandated with recommending, to the Enform Board of Directors, a minimum standard for the training. The program must reflect current and emerging technologies, and industry sector-specific needs. Enform implements the training standard established by the committee, within the context of its ongoing strategic and operational plans.
Committee Structure
Each course committee is a standing committee composed of key industry and government stakeholders. Member organizations designate representative(s) to participate on the committee. Representatives represent their respective member organization views as a whole, rather than their company or personal views.
Responsibilities
The committee is responsible for:
- Identifying the training needs, considering current and emerging technologies, as well as the specific needs of the industry sector requesting the course
- Establishing the aim, goals and learning objectives which address the needs identified
- Establishing minimum standards for student evaluation and certification
- Establishing minimum standards form instructor pre-requisites and certification
- Establishing minimum standards for instructor training and auditing
- Establishing penalties for instructor infractions and adjudicating appeals and serious offences
Enform, using the objectives and standards established by the committee, is responsible for:
- Developing the instructional design, course materials and examination
- Developing and implementing student evaluation systems
- Implementing instructor pre-requisites and certification criteria
- Developing instructor training and auditing processes
- Administering penalties for instructor infractions
- Providing instructor support and quality assurance
Sub-committees may be formed to deal with course revisions, program standards or other issues, as deemed necessary by the committee.
Get involved!
All Enform courses are by industry, for industry, so we encourage industry experts to get involved. If you are interested in joining a course committee, please call Enform at 1.800.667.5557 or email
info@enform.ca. We’ll put you in touch with the respective committee.
Alternatively, you can contact your
industry association directly.