Course catalogue

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 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 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.

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 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 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?
All Ship Officers and shore personnel involved in ship operations.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has defined the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan as a Management tool to assist shipowners, technical managers, and the ship's crew in managing the energy efficiency and air emission of their ships. In the plan are operational and technical measures that are implemented on-board to improve efficiency and negative effects on the environment.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an overview of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan.

What standards are referred to in this course?
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP).

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 work in the maritime industry and would benefit from an awareness of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the security attacks that can occur at sea and how to act in an emergency situation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) 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%.

Who is the course for?

This eLearning course is aimed at individuals who work offshore, in any role, anywhere in the world.

Is previous experience required?

The course is designed for existing workers in the oil and gas industry. Completion of this course awards an IMIST certificate valid for four years, after which you will need to sit the course again to refresh your knowledge and earn a new certificate.

How will the course benefit me?

The offshore working environment is home to many hazards, which means that it is vital for everyone who goes offshore to have the same baseline level of safety knowledge. This course has been created with OPITO to set a global safety standard by applying a consistent level of safety awareness across nine safety critical areas and is applicable .

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe in your day-to-day activities offshore. It will also outline some of the systems and procedures in place to manage everyday operations offshore.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that your safety knowledge is at or above the baseline level, your company can rest assured that you are able to work offshore safety and in compliance with regulations and company procedures. Increased safety knowledge helps to prevent incidents and makes your working environment a safer place.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course is written based on the OPITO standard International Minimum Industry Safety Training Standard (IMIST) (5312). As a global standard, the course is not written to meet any specific regional legislation but references industry best practices and standard operating procedures throughout.

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 100%. 

The course starts with an optional pre-assessment that checks your existing knowledge of the course topics. The course will restructure so that it only contains the content needed to address the gaps in your knowledge.

Please find pre-course information and learning outcomes here: 

https://mintra.com/implementing-maintaining-opito-standards-policy

Who is this course for:
Every seafarer without designated security duties (STCW Table A-VI/6-1)

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?
Piracy and armed robbery is a real threat to seafarer’s onboard ships and mobile units at sea. 1st January 2014 a requirement about seafarer’s security training was put in force for all ships to which the ISPS Code applies.

The training consists of an e-learning course and the performance of certain on board activities described in a checklist. The client’s approved instructors must sign completed checklists for each trainee.

When the training is completed a certificate is issued by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have the knowledge and are certified according to the STCW regulations.

What standards are referred to in this course?
STCW - Security Awareness, table A-VI/6-1
This training programme in Ship Security Awareness has been approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

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:
The target group is all employees within the Norwegian oil industry covered by the Petroleum Safety Authority’s area of responsibility.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?
The course content is designed to satisfy the requirement concerning competence in relation to the regulations by providing knowledge of the HSE regulations structure and content and giving examples of practical use.
When working through the course, it is a good idea to remain on the net so you can make active use of the regulations. That way you will benefit most from the course.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have the knowledge of competence in relation to the regulations by providing knowledge of the HSE regulations structure and content.

What standards are referred to in this course?
Lovdata - www.lovdata.no
Petroleum Safety Authority - www.psa.no

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?

Personnel at all levels within an organisation to establish a common benchmark of awareness.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

The Code of Conduct course provides an overview of the common values that govern responsible corporate practice and personal behaviour in a company. The course will identify the responsibilities of employees and our common responsibilities toward each other in the workplace. You will learn about applicable laws on human rights, equality, discrimination and corruption. During the course, you will be asked to make your own decisions in relevant dilemmas involving sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and corruption.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the common values that goven responsible corporate practice and personal behaviour in a company.

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%.

Who is this course for?
Any members of management, supervisor and shipboard management responsible for Ballast Water.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
The primary goal of this course are awareness and knowledge of Ballast Water Management in accordance with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, referred to as the BWM Convention.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are familiar with the best practices related to Ballast Water Management.

What standards are referred to in this course?
In compliance with IMOs Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) 2004 and industry best practice, and complying with US trade and US Coast Guard.

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%.

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an understanding of the duties and responsibility of a Ship Safety Officer and should be able to undertake the duties as a Ship’s Safety Officer or Safety Representative.

Who is the course for?

Any personnel taking on the duties of a Ship Safety Officer or Safety Representative including Ship Officers / HQSE Managers / Training Managers, and Engine and Deck Department Supervisors.

Is previous experience required?

Those eligible to perform duties as “Ship Safety Officer” or a “Safety Representative”, are limited to crew members who have no less than 2 years consecutive sea service since attaining the age of 18, which in the case of a safety representative on board a tanker shall include at least 6 months service on such a ship.

How will the course benefit me?

After successfully completing this course, and have the “Safety Officer – Checklist” completed and approved, you should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities as Safety Officer, as defined in STCW Code 2010 Table A-II/2 and A-III/2. You will be a certified Safety Officer.

How will the course benefit my company?

Ensuring you are qualified and certified as a “Safety Officer”.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• MCA Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen

• This Safety Officer course also covers relevant parts of STCW Code Tables A-II/2 and A-III/2 

• IMO Model Course 3.11.

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 employees working in ISPS-areas.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?
Basic knowledge of ISPS rules and regulations applicable to international ports and harbours. The course objective is to raise awareness of possible threats to international ports and harbours. Completed course normally gives access to ISPS-areas on harbours.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have the knowledge related to ISPS rules and regulatins applicable to international ports and harbours.

What standards are referred to in this course?
ISPS 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%.

Who is this course for?

Ship Officers

Is previous experience required?

Documented 12 months seaservice as an officer onboard an ISPS vessel. 

How will this course benefit me?

After successfully completing this course, you should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer, as defined in section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code and in section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code. The course enables you to maintain and supervise the implementation of the Ship Security Plan, evaluate the security risk, threat and vulnerability, make regular inspections to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented and maintained, and ensure that the security systems are operated, tested and calibrated correctly.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are qualified and certified as a Ship Security Officer (SSO).

What standards are referred to in this course?

STCW A-VI/5 and ISPS code section A/12.2.

The course is approved by the Norwegian maritime Authority. Approved certificate as Ship Security Officer will be issued upon course completion.

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%. 

This course is a combined training consisting of: Elearning and onboard training (exercises and checklists).

To complete the course, it is required that you are employed by a company which has a plan for onboard training with these kind of activities.

The course will not be approved for any persons without a connection to a company as described above.

Who is this course for?

Personnel at all levels within an organisation to establish a common benchmark of awareness.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides an overview of common corporate sustainability approaches and identifies the social, environmental and corporate governance aspects that should be considered during business operations. The course also identifies the human rights that are at risk of infringement in the work environment, and you will be aware of the global presence of modern-day slavery. During the course, you will be asked to make your own decisions in relevant dilemmas involving environmental criminality, corruption and breaches of labour rights.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the common corporate sustainability approaches and identifies the social, environmental and corporate governance aspects that should be considered during business operations.

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%.