Course catalogue

WP & SJA provides a basic introduction for all personnel working offshore on the Norwegian continental shelf. The course consists of two main parts,  WP; Work Permit and SJA; Safe Job Analysis.

The course has been developed using the Norwegian Oil Industry Association's (Norwegian oil and gas) guidelines 088 and 090.

Course Content
- Background for the introduction of new common forms and models
- Basic knowledge of Work Permits and Safe Job Analysis
- How to fill in th eforms and description of work processes

Who is the course for?

All personnel involved with confined space entry work.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of industry best practice in relation to confined space entry work.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by reducing confined space entry related injuries.  

What standards are referenced in the course?

Confined Space Regulations

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations  

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations  

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

EH40/2005 

Health and Safety Executive

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

• We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

• We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

• We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

• We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

• We commission research and set national and international standards.

• We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

Maritime personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of Health and Safety Management Systems.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an introduction to ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Maritime Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management.

What standards are referred to in this course?

ISM Code and ISO 45001

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

Who is the course for?

All personnel who require an awareness of the hazards involved in working at height.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By increasing your awareness of the potential hazards of working at height and the steps that can be taken to reduce your risk of injury.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course is aligned to industry best practice and aims to make personnel aware of the potential hazards of working at height and the controls that can be implemented to reduce risk.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Work at Height Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Accredidation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

All personnel who are involved in the transportation or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

The aim of this course is to increase learners’ awareness of the importance of safe manual handling operations and the risks involved with manual handling. The course also aims to outline best practice for the correct handling techniques for safe lifting, and for the pushing and pulling of loads.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit a company by reducing manual handling accidents.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Health and Safety at Work Act

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for?

All crew.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an awareness of the importance of maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and housekeeping onboard a vessel.

How will the course benefit my company?

Poor standards of personal hygiene and housekeeping can spread disease and create an uncomfortable environment for all crewmembers. Making personnel aware of how to look after themselves, their cabins and the communal spaces onboard can help to create a happier, healthier and more productive crew.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

Who is this course for:
All categories of crane operators who have completed a basic slinger course.

Is previous experience required?
Completed basic slinger course.

How will this course benefit me?
All usage, storage, and inspections of lifting equipment shall be in accordance with the producer's instructions and requirements stipulated in the NORSOK R-003 standard. Lifting equipment shall be used only by personnel who have and can document competence in lifting operations.

This course provides a basic review and update of knowledge of lifting equipment in accordance with applicable standards.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have required knowledge as a basic slinger.

What standards are referred to in this course?
NORSOK R-003, 2017

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for:
All categories of crane operators who have completed a basic rigging course.

Is previous experience required?
A basic rigging course.

How will this course benefit me?
This course provides a basic review and update of knowledge of rigging operations in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
All rigging operations shall be performed according to applicable safety regulations. These specifications are stipulated in the NORSOK R-003 standard and in the Regulations for using work equipment.
Only personnel who have documented rigger training may perform rigging operations. This course provides a basic review and update of knowledge of rigging operations in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have required knowledge as a basic rigger.

What standards are referred to in this course?
NORSOK R-003, 2017

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

All relevant offshore personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to give offshore personnel the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with working in an environment where they could potentially be exposed to H2S.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the hazards and controls associated with H2S exposure, which will in turn reduce incidents and accidents offshore.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005

Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 (PFEER)

Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction) Regulations 1996

CoSHH 2002

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at Individuals who are responsible for the ongoing monitoring of hot work sites. 

Is previous experience required? 

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. It is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with the skills required to safely carry out the role of a Gas Monitor.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course aims to ensure that personnel are provided with the knowledge and techniques necessary to carry out gas monitoring at hot work sites.

What standards or regulations are referenced in the course?

• The Health and Safety at Work Act

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

• The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, Emergency Response - PFEER) Regulations

• Confined Space Regulations 

Is there an assessment?

At the end of the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

All shipboard and shore-based personnel involved in shipboard garbage management.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of the importance of garbage management and how to complete the Garbage Record Book.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of the importance of garbage management and how to complete the Garbage Record Book to comply with international requirements.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARLPOL)

• Resolution MEPC.314(74) Amendments to the Annex of MARPOL

• Resolution MEPC.312(74) Guidelines for the use of electronic record books under MARPOL

Is there an assessment?

Yes

This course is designed to raise the awareness of GDPR (2018) throughout the workforce.

We will familiarise staff with the rights of individuals and the obligations of companies.

Learn which territorial areas are affected, and understand the consequences of the improper sharing of personal data, and how to deal with a data breach, should it occur.

The course content is developed in cooperation with Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS.

Who is this course for?

This course is relevant for all personnel who may affect or be affected by cyber security.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an introduction to cyber-security and cyber-risks, and how by improving personal awareness of cyber-risks can improve cyber-security overall.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the cyper-risks. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

The OPITO approved course can now be completed online.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, OPITO has altered the required processes to gain accreditation. You no longer have to attend an invigilation centre to complete this course, but must prove identity where required.

Who is the course for?

Personnel responsible for conducting atmospheric testing at the worksite.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide the knowledge and techniques for carrying out gas testing.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the situations and circumstances in which a hazardous atmosphere could occur and the steps that should be taken in an emergency.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

CoSHH

PFEER

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Confined Space Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Please find pre-course information and learning outcomes here: https://mintra.com/implementing-maintaining-opito-standards-policy

Who is this course for:
This course is for users of scaffolding as a work platform in accordance with § 17-5 in ‘Regulations concerning the performance of work’.

Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
By providing you with a good understanding of the principles to do with the construction, functioning, maintenance and use of scaffolding, so that incidents and accidents can be avoided.

How will this course benefit my company?
By making scaffolding users aware of responsibility, legislation, safe use of scaffolding, assembly, and the scaffolding types.

What standards are referred to in this course?
§ 17-5 in ‘Regulations concerning the performance of work’

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is the course for?

Personnel responsible for conducting atmospheric testing at the worksite.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide the knowledge and techniques for carrying out gas  testing.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the situations and circumstances in   which a hazardous atmosphere could occur and the steps that should be taken   in an emergency.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

CoSHH

PFEER

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Confined Space Regulations

Is there an assessment? 

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

All personnel who may be exposed to asbestos at, or above, the permissible exposure levels, and personnel who perform housekeeping or maintenance operations in areas that have asbestos-containing materials and potential asbestos-containing materials.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of the hazards associated with exposure to asbestos.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit a company by ensuring learners have the knowledge to protect themselves from exposure to asbestos.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Asbestos Industry Regulations 1931

Asbestos (Prohibitions) Regulations 1985

Control of Asbestos Regulations

The European Union’s directive

Is there an assessment?

Yes.

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for?

Deck Management, Deck Crew, Engine Management and Shore based Personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

Providing you with an awareness of the importance of maintaining the maritime Oil Record Book.

How will the course benefit my company?

Ensuring personnel are familiar with the need to complete the Oil Record Book to comply with international requirements.

What standards are referenced in the course? International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

International Safety Management (ISM) Code 

Is there an assessment? 

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel who are required to work with, or near to, chemicals and other hazardous substances.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will give you a basic overview of the COSHH regulations and how they help to protect workers from hazardous substances.

How will this course benefit my company?

Ensuring personnel are familiar with the requirements of the COSHH Regulations will help to reduce the risk of accidents, incidents and injuries occurring in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

The European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulations

The United Kingdom (UK) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?
All employees.

Is previous experience required?
No prior knowledge or experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
The course will help learners become aware of aspects relating to anti-corruption and anti-bribery as well as providing an overview of the relevant legislation. 

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring learners are aware of aspects relating to anti-corruption and antibribery.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

• OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

• US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

• US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

• UK Bribery Act

• German Anti-Corruption

• Norwegian Penal Code

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.