For oil and gas workers in Scotland
Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund 2026-27
Offshore decommissioning training course
Lean Decom is an approved training provider for the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund.
Funding is available. To apply, you need to live in Scotland, have worked in the oil and gas industry within the last 24 months, and have the right to live and work in the UK.
An eLearning training course, industry-made and approved by the ECITB. The course is designed to prepare oil and gas workers for the transition into decommissioning roles.
Check If You're EligibleApproved by the ECITB
Industry recognised
ECITB certificate
Issued when you pass
Online eLearning
Study in your own time
Approved training provider
Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund
The Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund
Skills Development Scotland runs the Fund for the Scottish Government and the UK Government's Office for Clean Energy Jobs.
What it is
Funding that pays for training to help people move from oil and gas into other sectors, including the wider decarbonisation of the economy.
Who it is for
People living in Scotland who work, or have worked within the last 24 months, in a role servicing the oil and gas industry, and who have the right to live and work in the UK.
What it pays for
Course costs only, paid straight to the training provider. It does not cover travel or accommodation. The amount is confirmed when you apply.
Funding is limited. The £6 million round is expected to support more than 1,000 workers. Skills Development Scotland considers applications in the order that complete applications are received, and states that funding is not guaranteed even when all the eligibility rules are met.
All training must be finished by 31 March 2027.
Source: Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund terms and conditions, and the Scottish Government announcement of 24 June 2026.
Introduction to Offshore Decommissioning
An eLearning course, made with industry and approved by the ECITB. It introduces offshore decommissioning and the quality, health, safety and environmental standards behind it.
Video-based
Engaging video-based content, designed for both technical and non-technical roles.
Made by industry
Built with more than 18 subject matter experts from operators, contractors and specialist companies.
Industry recognised
Approved by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board. Pass and you receive a certificate issued by the ECITB.
Format
Online eLearning
Pass mark
80%
Cost
£1,050
Study from home, in your own time. There is no classroom, so there is nothing to travel to and no accommodation to book.
“It's very credible, as you learn from the people who are actually doing the work.”
Learner feedback
“The content is accessible, easy to follow even for non-technical professionals.”
Learner feedback
Decommissioning is now a key activity in the North Sea
North Sea work is shifting towards decommissioning, which creates new employment opportunities. Stand out with an ECITB certificate, talk confidently to employers, and continue a career in the energy sector.
£2.6bn
Spent on UK decommissioning in 2025, a record for the basin. NSTA, 2026
2028
When decommissioning spend is expected to overtake spending on new oil and gas. OEUK, 2025
30%
Forecast share of UK oil and gas spend by 2030, up from 15% in 2024. OEUK, 2025
8,000
Jobs a year Aberdeen could support by clearing the decommissioning backlog. Energy Voice, 2026
The application process, step by step
1
Get the information pack and apply
Less than 1 minute to complete
If you're eligible, we email you the course details you need for your application.
2
Apply to the Fund
About 30 minutes
Register at transitiontrainingfund.scot, add this course to your training package and submit. Advisers from Skills Development Scotland can help.
3
Get a decision
Skills Development Scotland decides
They review your application and confirm how much funding you'll receive.
4
Book and start
Book within 14 days
Once approved, book your place with us and start within a month.
Are you eligible?
The Fund has three main rules. You need to meet all three.
You live in Scotland
Scotland is where you live for most of the tax year.
You've worked in oil and gas in the last 2 years
In any capacity, including now. Out of the industry for longer because of caring, illness, disability or injury? You may still qualify.
You have the right to live and work in the UK
You don't need to be a UK national.
Self-employed, or at risk of redundancy? You can still apply. Read the full rules
Request Application Information
Find out how to apply for funding. We’ll send the pack straight to your email.
Common questions
Can't see yours? Ask our team using the contact details below.
How much funding do I get?
Skills Development Scotland confirms the amount when you apply. The course price is £1,050.
If your application is approved, the Fund pays Lean Decom directly, so there's nothing for you to claim back.
How does it work?
Fill in our eligibility form, then apply on the Fund's website. Skills Development Scotland reviews your application. Once it's approved, you book the course with us and study online.
How long does it take?
Once you're approved, you book within 14 days and start within a month of booking. The course is self-paced. All training must be finished by 31 March 2027.
Decommissioning isn't on the Fund's list. Can this course be funded?
It can be. The Fund covers training for wider decarbonisation of the economy, and decommissioning falls under that. Lean Decom is an approved training provider for the Fund.
Skills Development Scotland makes the final decision on every application.
Do I need to have worked offshore, or in a technical role?
No. The Fund is open to anyone who has worked in a role servicing the oil and gas industry in the last two years.
I'm self-employed, or at risk of redundancy. Can I apply?
Yes. The Fund's guidance says both can apply, as long as you meet the other rules.
Can I add my own or my employer's money?
Yes. The Fund allows you or your employer to top up the funding.
What if I'm not eligible?
You can still take the course by enrolling directly. Explore the course
Questions about the course?
Ask our team
If you have a question about our course, or anything else you'd like to ask before you apply, get in touch.
Send us an email with your query, and leave your phone number if you would like to be contacted by phone. Our team are based in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Email Our Teamadmin@leandecom.com
Speak to Skills Development Scotland
Free advice on choosing training and applying to the Fund.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Lean Decom is an independent training provider. We are not part of Skills Development Scotland or the Scottish Government. Skills Development Scotland makes all funding decisions.
For the full rules, visit transitiontrainingfund.scot. Rules checked on 17 September 2026.