Module 1
Applied mathematics and economics
ehs policy
Engineering drawing workshop technology and policy framework
Petroleum geology and exploration techniques
Module 2
Applied mathematics
Rock and fluids
Module 3
Petroleum exploration and drilling
Project management
Remote sensing
Diploma holders in petroleum geoscience in Kenya possess valuable skills for a range of career opportunities within the oil and gas industry. They can pursue roles as petroleum geotechnicians, where they analyze geological data, interpret seismic surveys, and identify potential hydrocarbon reservoirs for exploration and production companies.
Additionally, graduates may find employment in roles such as wellsite geologists, drilling engineers, or reservoir engineers, working on oil and gas drilling rigs, well sites, or production facilities to optimize drilling operations and maximize hydrocarbon recovery. Opportunities also exist in environmental consulting firms, where diploma holders can work as environmental geoscientists, conducting environmental impact assessments, remediation projects, and regulatory compliance activities related to oil and gas operations. With further training and experience, diploma holders can advance to positions such as geoscience managers, petroleum engineers, or exploration geologists, overseeing exploration and production projects, and contributing to the development and management of Kenya’s petroleum resources
