VPA416 · Vocational Petroleum Academy
Control Room Operations and DCS Basics
Running a process from the control room: reading the DCS, handling alarms and keeping the plant stable, with simulator practice.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Level
- Intermediate
- Class size
- 12 learners
- List fee
- TZS 1,650,000
Course overview
Skills you can put to work.
Who this course is for
Trainee and junior control room operators
What you will cover
- 01DCS screens and navigation
- 02Alarm management
- 03Normal operations and handover
- 04Upsets on the simulator
Entry requirements
Work experience or a technical certificate.
Where and when
Campus · client site
From Q2 2027 at partner or client sites. Enquire for confirmed dates.
Assessment and certificate
Petrogas certificate. At least 90% attendance and a pass in practical and written assessments. One free resit.
2027 fees
Priced in shillings.
| Rate | Fee in TZS | USD guide |
|---|---|---|
| List fee · 1–2 corporate learners | TZS 1,650,000 | About USD 624 |
| Group (3+) or government · per learner | TZS 1,485,000 | About USD 561 |
| Self-sponsored Tanzanian · per learner | TZS 1,320,000 | About USD 499 |
| Closed cohort · all 12 seats | TZS 16,830,000 | About USD 6363 |
One discount per booking. Fees exclude VAT. USD is a guide at TZS 2,645. Closed cohorts add trainer travel at cost.
Included
Tuition, materials, online platform access, lunch, two tea breaks, assessment, certificate and training records.
Not included
Accommodation, travel, VAT and additional resits after a second failed assessment.
Course confirmation
Courses run once minimum numbers are reached. We confirm 10 working days before the start.
Your next step
Enquire about VPA416.
Ready when you are.
Whether it’s one learner or a whole plant, we’ll help you find the right course and the right place to train.