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Please is there a good offshore skill one can learn in Lagos, probably in six months that doesnt have age limits?
Experienced answers needed.

okpouman:
Please is there a good offshore skill one can learn in Lagos, probably in six months that doesnt have age limits?
Experienced answers needed.

Rigger. But it is a dangerous job

okpouman:
Please is there a good offshore skill one can learn in Lagos, probably in six months that doesnt have age limits?
Experienced answers needed.

hse but to get into the oil industry is another thing

Go learn scaffolding job choke..

Smitaro100:
Go learn scaffolding job choke..

I can do scaffolding.
You fit connect me?

If you want something you can learn in ~6 months with no strict “young graduate” age gate, focus on skills that oil/service companies hire for contract work:

1) Scaffolding / Rigging (as people mentioned) — BUT only if you’re ready for the safety + physical side.
2) HSE (basic + then build up) — useful across projects, but it helps if you can show site experience.
3) NDT (Non‑Destructive Testing) assistant path — takes longer to become strong, but it’s a real offshore/industrial path.
4) Welding/fabrication (with certifications) — demand exists, but training + certs matter.
5) Rope access (IRATA) — high value, but serious safety + training costs.

Real talk: certificates alone won’t “connect” you. Pick ONE track, get the training, then volunteer/assist on smaller sites so you have proof of work (photos, logbook, references).

If you share your current background (age bracket + education + city + what you’re already good at), people can recommend the best track.

uncleteeh:
I can do scaffolding.
You fit connect me?

Offshore work dey but na money kill am o because you need get bosiet and osp certificate plus medical and no be small money sha..

Osp (offshore Safety permit): 950k.
Note: Unless Ur employer is willing to cover the cost, if not the above cost is on you.

Bosiet : depends the one you won do, but the least just get like 250k

Medical: 50k .