From ATI to ATA: Building the Next Generation of Operators and Technicians

ADNOC's proactive response to worldwide changes affecting the industry is to enhance operational efficiencies, optimize costs and improve performance. The ATI (ADNOC Technical Institute) to ATA (ADNOC Technical Academy) transformation project is part of this response and aims to provide ADNOC with a sustainable workforce to run its business by applying an approach to training that is based on competency and performance, and where OJT (On the Job Training) plays a crucial role. The major achievements of the transformation after the first year of its implementation are: –Implement a new curriculum that is shorter, more efficient and fully aligned with end-user needs and expectations.–Rationalize practices to optimize costs, implementing a high performance-driven culture that values good work habits and improve attitudes and commitment to HSE.–Strong efforts in rehabilitating the large majority of existing trainees (84%) to "jump the curve" and make it to the new program despite the enhanced requirements–Instil a culture whereupon students are trained to understand the importance of being accountable, working in a team, communicating effectively with others, taking initiative, knowing their strengths, building goals and ambitions and working hard to overcome their identified weaknesses.–Engaging 9 operating companies to accommodate 400 trainees on their 13 sites for OJT–Change in organizational culture by which staff and students are accountable and responsible to meet specific performance standards.–Provide re-skilling solution for existing developpees facing difficulties in finalizing their full integration to operational staff by developing a pre-program. Further to the development of technical competence, the new program strives to contribute to the development of mature and responsible attitudes amongst our graduates, in view of a successful integration within ADNOC workforce. The first trainees will graduate in March 2019 and will integrate ADNOC Group Companies (GCs). A priority is finalizing the work of the Assessment and Competency Development Centre in identifying the competency gaps of existing operators and technicians and addressing them through proper solutions. ATA is working now to maximize its intake capacity and deliver 600 graduates per year as well as getting the program accredited to the diploma level.