Course catalogue

Who is this course for? 

This course is aimed at personnel who do not routinely process personal data.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

Complying with the GDPR is mandatory for organisations processing personal data in the EU or EEA and for organisations processing the personal data of EU and EEA residents from abroad. This course raises awareness of the principles and rights enshrined in the GDPR and the obligations organisations have to comply with it.

How will the course benefit my company?

It will ensure you have an awareness of the principles and rights in the GDPR and their importance.

What standards are referenced in the course? 

• The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Is there an assessment?

No

Who is this course for?
This Ballast Water and Sediments Management Training – DNV course is for anyone who requires an understanding of the requirements of the Ballast Water Management Convention. For example, seafarers, ship managers, supervisors and others responsible for ballast water.

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

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to raise your awareness of ballast water management in accordance with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention).

How will this course benefit my company?
By increasing employee’s awareness of ballast water management methods and reducing the environmental risks associated with ballast transfers.

What standards are referred to in this course?
•    International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention)
•    US Ballast Water Management for Control of Nonindigenous Species in Waters of the United States (CFR33 Part 151 Subpart D)
•    BWM.2/Circ.62 ‘Guidance on Contingency Measures under the BWM Convention’
•    ISO 11711
•    MEPC.127(53) ‘Guidelines for Ballast Water Management and Development of Ballast Water Management Plans (G4)


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 uses Identity Verification; guidance on this process can be seen here


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?

Learners must possess:

a) A valid OPITO IMIST Initial or valid OPITO IMIST Further training certificate.

Or

b) Have previously worked offshore*
*Learners are required to complete a declaration prior to course commencement confirming prior offshore work experience, including details of their last offshore trip, to include asset name, location and dates.

How will the course benefit me?

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.

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.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course is aligned with OPITO's International Minimum Industry Safety Training (IMIST) Further Standard (5313). 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?

The course consists of nine mandatory units, each unit starts with an optional pre-assessment that checks existing knowledge. At the end of the pre-assessment, you will have either completed the unit or you will be presented with the content associated with the identified knowledge gaps. After this content review, an assessment featuring a new set of questions for the outstanding knowledge gaps, will be presented for completion. Each unit has a pass mark of 100% with unlimited attempts to complete. Once a unit is complete, the next unit will be unlocked. Completion of all nine units will generate your IMIST-F OPITO certificate automatically. The certificate is valid for four years, after which you will need to sit the course again to refresh your knowledge and earn a new certificate.

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

Before enrolling, candidates must confirm access to a qualified Onboard Assessor holding:

• STCW A-I/6 Onboard Assessor or Train the Trainer certificate
• STCW A-VI/5 Ship Security Officer certificate 

Failure to meet the above requirements will result in the training not approved. 
STCW Training for courses approved by the NMA. 
Training includes:

• eLearning (45 min)
• Onboard practical training (7 hrs)
• Final exam (15 min) 

Read through the Evaluation Procedure for information prior to the training programme.

Please note: The checklist must not be printed or stored as hard copies as the document may be updated at any time. You must use the checklist provided within the Onboard Exercises Module or your submission will be rejected.

Who is this course for:

This course is for those who are appointed to fulfil security duties, including anti-piracy and anti-armed robbery related activities on board a ship in accordance with the ship security plan.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will ensure that you are certified according to STCW A-VI/6-2.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will ensure crew are certified according to STCW A-VI/6-2.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
• The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code
• The International Safety Management Code (ISM)
• The International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
• The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Is there an assessment? 

Final exam (15 min)

Certificate:

Issued by The NMA which charge an additional fee.

Important: Before enrolling, candidates must confirm they have access to a qualified Onboard Assessor meeting the mandatory STCW competence requirements for this course. Training cannot be approved without a compliant assessor. 
The qualified Onboard Assessor MUST have/hold the following:

• Onboard Assessor or Train the Trainer certificate (STCW A-I/6)

Ship Security Officer certificate (STCW A-VI/5)

Failure to meet the above assessor requirements will result in the training not being approved.

STCW Training programme for courses approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA).

This training programme consists of three elements:

• This eLearning module (ETC: 45 minutes)
• Practical training onboard (ETC: 3 hours), and
• The final exam (ETC: 15 minutes) 

Please read through the Evaluation Procedure  for more information prior to starting the training programme

Please note: The checklist must not be printed and stored as hard copies as the document is subject to review and may be updated at any time. You must use the checklist provided within the Onboard Exercises Module or your submission will be rejected.

Who is this course for:

Any crew onboard without designated security duties.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By ensuring that you have achieved the training requirements set out by the STCW Code. This course will ensure that you are certified according to STCW A‑VI/6‑1.

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

Is there an assessment?

The exam includes questions on the theory aspects covered during the initial eLearning AND the activities completed during the onboard assessment. You should not attempt the exam until you have completed both aspects of the training.

Certificate:

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

The Norwegian Maritime Authority charge an additional fee to issue the formal STCW Certificate.

Before enrolling, candidates must confirm access to a qualified Onboard Assessor holding:

• STCW A-I/6 Onboard Assessor or Train the Trainer certificate
• STCW A-VI/5 Ship Security Officer certificate   

Failure to meet the above requirements will result in the training not approved.
   
STCW Training for courses approved by the NMA.  

Training includes:

• eLearning (90 min)
• Onboard practical training (12 hrs)
• Final exam (30 min)   

Read through the Evaluation Procedure for information prior to the training programme.

Please note: The checklist must not be printed or stored as hard copies as the document may be updated at any time. You must use the checklist provided within the Onboard Exercises Module or your submission will be rejected.

Who is this course for:

Ship Officers

Is previous experience required?

Documented 12 months sea service as an officer onboard an ISPS vessel.

How will this course benefit me?

On completion, you are able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer, as per section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code and section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code.

How will this course benefit my company?

Qualified and certified Ship Security Officer (SSO).

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

Is there an assessment?

Final Exam (30min)

Certificate: Issued by The NMA which charge an additional fee. 

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at personnel who routinely process personal data, such as IT or HR staff.

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

How will this course benefit me?
Complying with the GDPR is mandatory for organisations processing personal data in the EU or EEA and for organisations processing the personal data of EU and EEA residents from abroad. This course introduces the principles and rights enshrined in the GDPR and the obligations organisations have to comply with it.  

How will this course benefit my company?
It will ensure you have an awareness of how you and your organisation must comply with the GDPR.

What standards are referred to in this course?
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Is there an assessment?
Exam in TP with 80% pass mark with two attempts.

Before enrolling, candidates must confirm access to a qualified Onboard Assessor holding:

• STCW A-I/6 Onboard Assessor or Train the Trainer certificate
• STCW A-VI/5 Ship Security Officer certificate and Norwegian Certificate of Competency or Norwegian Maritime Rules and Regulations certificate 

Failure to meet the above assessor requirements will result in the training not being approved.

STCW Training for courses approved by the NMA. 
Training includes:

• eLearning (90 min)
• Onboard practical training (20 hrs)
• Final exam (60 min) 

Please read the Evaluation Procedure.

Please note: The checklist must not be printed or stored as hard copies as the document may be updated at any time. You must use the checklist provided within the Onboard Exercises Module or your submission will be rejected.

Who is the course for?

Personnel who require an insight into Norwegian maritime rules and regulations.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience.

How will the course benefit me?

An introduction to Norwegian maritime rules and regulations.

How will the course benefit my company?

Helps ensure staff awareness of the NMA.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code
• Freedom of Information Act
• Norwegian International Ship Register Act
• Ship Labour Act
• Ship Safety and Security Act
• Norwegian Maritime Act
• SOLAS
• COLREGS
• MARPOL
• ISPS Code
• Norwegian Maritime Code
• Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)
• Equality and Anti-discrimination Act
• Accommodation of Crews Convention
• Principles of Safe Manning
• STCW
• Norwegian Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Final Exam (60mins)

Certificate:

Issued by The NMA which charge an additional fee.

Who is this course for?
All relevant personnel.

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?
This course aims to provide personnel with an overview of how the Working Time Regulations impact on their working hours and the importance of effectively managing and assess the risks posed by fatigue in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an overview of how the Working Time Regulations impact on their working hours and the importance of effectively managing and assess the risks posed by fatigue in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?
N/A

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%.

Minstekrav til kompetanse for redningsfarkoster og mann-overbord-båter unntatt hurtiggående mann-overbord-båter. STCW tabell A-VI/2-1

Innhold:

Lede, sjøsette og betjene båt og utstyr. 

Organisere og lede evakuering fra skip ved hjelp av redningsfarkost. 

Klargjøre livbåten, organisere ombordstigning, låre og frigjøre båten, manøvrere og lede operasjonen av livbåten på vannet. 

Metoder for å starte og betjene motor med tilbehør på redningsfarkost sammen med bruk av farkostens brannslokkingsapparat.   

Metode for helikopterredning.

Kurset inneholder obligatoriske minstekrav til repetisjon av redning, førstehjelp og brann. Kurset skal repeteres hvert 5. år.

Kurset følger Emneplan grunnleggende sikkerhetskurs oppdatering

- STCW tabell A-VI/1-1 Personlige redningsteknikker

- STCW tabell A-VI/1-2 Forebyggende brannvern og brannslokking

- STCW tabell A-VI/1-3 Grunnleggende førstehjelp

Når kurset er fullført, skal deltakerene være i stand til å klargjøre livbåten, organisere ombordstigning, låre og frigjøre båten, manøvrere og lede operasjonen av livbåten på vannet. 

Regelverk / ansvarsforhold 

Utsetning- systemer for skip og rigg 

Nødkommunikasjon og aktuelt utstyr 

Utstyr i båt og flåte 

Livreddende førstehjelp 

Prosedyrer / alarminstruks 

Kommandoforhold / samarbeid 

Personlig vern og utstyr 

Praktisk øvelse under aktuelle båttype 

Opphold i båt 

Berge opp folk fra sjøen 

Snu en kantret redningsflåte iført redningsvest

Førstehjelp

Oppgradering fra Norsk Olje og Gass til IMO50 for personell som innehar Grunnleggende sikkerhetskurs for Norsk Olje og Gass (Offshore).

Kurset oppgrader personell med Grunnleggende sikkerhetskurs for Norsk Olje og Gass (Offshore) til STCW Grunnleggende sikkerhetsopplæring for sjøfolk. Kurset inneholder brannvern, røykdykking, brannslokking, sjøredning, grunnleggende førstehjelp og personlig sikkerhet og omsorg for menneskeliv og miljø. Kurset er godkjent etter IMO regelverket og gjelder hele verden.

Only in Norwegian

Kurset dokumenterer at skipsoffiserer (dekk og maskin) har gjennomført godkjent oppdateringskurs (IMO80) minst hvert femte år.

Deltakerne skal etter endt kurs kunne

- Ta kommandoen over en redningsfarkost eller mann-overbord-båt under og etter utsetting (Tabell VI/2-1) 
- Lede brannslokningsoperasjoner om bord på skip (Tabell VI/3) 
- Gi førstehjelp omgående i tilfelle av ulykke eller sykdom om bord (Tabell VI/4-1) 
- Gi medisinsk behandling av syke og skadde mens de er om bord. Delta i samordnede opplegg for medisinsk bistand til skip (Tabell VI/4-2)

Kursinnhold
- Medisinsk førstehjelp for maskinoffiserer
- Medisinsk behandling for dekksoffiserer
- Ledelse av brannslokking
- Bruk av redningsfarkoster

Praktiske øvelser

- Dag 1: Medisinsk behandling for dekksoffiserer

- Dag 1: Medisinsk førstehjelp for maskinoffiserer
- Dag 2: Brannledelsesteori, brannøvelser og røykdykking med pressluftapparater
- Dag 3: Redningsteori og mønstring og redningsøvelser med redningsfarkoster

Only in Norwegian

Etter gjennomført opplæring skal deltagerne ha kunnskaper og ferdigheter i å reagere og handle ved alarm, samt følge nødprosedyrer. Sikre effektiv evakuering av fartøyet og ivareta passasjerer og mannskap i en evakueringssituasjon.

Kursinnhold er i henhold til STCW-95, tabell A-V/2 og A-V/3.

Kursinnhold
- Organisere nødprosedyrer om bord 
- Skipets konstruksjon med muligheter og begrensninger 
- Beredskapsplaner og nødprosedyrer 
- Optimalisere bruk av ressurser 
- Ressursutnyttelse / øvelsemønstre 
- Styre tiltakene i en nødsituasjon 
- Organisasjon 
- Ledelse 
- Kommunikasjon 
- Håndtering av passasjerer og annet personell i nødsituasjoner 
- Bevissthet om allmenne reaksjonsmønstre 
- Etablere og opprettholde effektiv kommunikasjon 
- Betydningen av å etablere og opprettholde effektiv kommunikasjon 
- Praktiske øvelser 
- Gruppeoppgaver 
- Veiledning og instruksjon under vanskelige forhold

This course is available in Norwegian only.

Kurs for personell som skal tjenestegjøre som SSO om bord på skip eller flyttbare innrettninger. Etter 1/7-09 må personell inneha "Certificate of proficiency". Dette er et sertifikat som utstedes etter gjennomført og bestått kurs. ISPS er IMOs internasjonale kode for sikkerhet og terrorberedskap på skip og i havneterminaler.