
'The real strength of OPITO is its connectivity with the upstream industry both in the United Kingdom and overseas. By listening to industry employers we gain a clear understanding of the Emergency Response and Technical skills that are needed in the workplace now, as well as those anticipated in the future'
David Doig, Chief Executive, OPITO
OPITO's strategic role lies in identifying current and future skills needs and ensuring that education and training arrangements are in place to meet them. Based in Aberdeen, OPITO is also the body responsible, on behalf of the offshore oil and gas industry, for ensuring the quality and content of key safety and emergency training. OPITO represents employers, trade unions and academia. Malcolm Webb, Chief Executive of UKOOA, heads the OPITO Board.

Board members are drawn from:-
OPITO business includes:-