Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

This Working in Cold Environments course is for personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of working in cold climates.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

Working in cold environments can be a significant challenge for comfort and the ability to perform work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have are aware of the challenges to perform work tasks in cold environments. 

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?

All personnel who work in the Oil & Gas industry in roles that are involved in oily discharges to sea.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

To provide learners with an awareness of the potential environmental impacts associated with oily discharges to sea, as well as the legislation and control measures that are in place to minimise these impacts.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel are aware of ways to safely remove oily discharges which will help to take care of the environment.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) OPPC Regulations 2005

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?

All personnel who may be exposed to nitrogen in the workplace.

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 awareness of nitrogen and provide best practice for work involving nitrogen in oil and gas producing facilities.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel understand the best practice when working with nitrogen in oil and gas producing facilities.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 

Health and Safety Executive (Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of common RPE and what they are used for.

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 give personnel an introduction to different types of respiratory protection and describe its use in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have had an introduction to different types of respiratory protection and describe its use in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Management of Health and Safteey at Work Regulations 1999

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002

Control of Asbestos Regualtions 2012

Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002

Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999

Confined Space Regulations 1997

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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness and understanding of common practices and legislation for chemical use and discharges.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

To provide learners with an awareness of the environmental impacts associated with the use and discharge of chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry and the legislation and control measures that are in place to minimise the impact on the environment.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the environmental  impacts associated with the use and discharge of chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry and the legislation and control measures that are in place to minimise the impact on the environment.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Offshore Chemical Regulations 2002

Offshore Chemicals (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Offshore Petroleum (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) 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%.

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 personnel within the Oil and Gas Industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to increase learners’ awareness of the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and outline the legal duties and responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to PPE.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by reducing PPE related incidents and injuries. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

Control of Lead at Work Regulations 

Ionising Radiations Regulations 

Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 

Control of Noise at Work Regulations

Personal Protective Equipment at Work 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 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 the course for?

All personnel who work with machinery, tools and appliances.

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 awareness of the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and how they apply in the workplace.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies’ by providing personnel with an awareness of PUWER. 

What standards are referenced in the course?

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

Health and Safety at Work Act

Management of Health and Safety at Work 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:
Every seafarer with designated security duties (STCW Table A-VI/6-2)

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.

This course will be a part of a blended learning in two stages:
The first stage is this e-learning course
The second stage will be on board training reflecting the realities on-board the vessel you are serving on. This training might take a couple of weeks or more to complete, as you will be required to participate in a number of drills.

The training will be complete when all the elements of the checklist pertaining to your designated security duties.

Completion of this course requires that you are employed in a company that has a plan in place for on board training for this kind of activities. Contact Mintra for more information about how to complete this training.

The course will not be approved for private individuals.

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/6-2
SOLAS - Safety of Life at Sea
MARPOL - Marine Pollution
ISM Code

This training programme in Designated Security Duties is 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?

Any personnel who require knowledge of Legionella bacteria.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing personnel with an overview of the steps that can be taken to reduce the risks posed by Legionella in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an overview of how to identify the risks associated with Legionella and the control measures that can be implemented to reduce those risks.

What standards are referred to in this 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 80%.

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?

Personnel working in industries which release pollutants into the air as a result of their operations.

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 environmental issues associated with atmospheric emissions and how these impacts can be minimised.

How will the course benefit my company?

Personnel who are aware of the impacts of environmental emissions and how they can be controlled can help to ensure compliance with regulations and reduce harm to the environment.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Climate Change Act

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations

Offshore Combustion Installations (Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations (PPC Regulations)

Petroleum Act

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme

Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) 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?

This HSE Introduction course is for all personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of HSE roles, responsibilities and duties in Norway.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

Health, safety and environment (HSE) considerations are vital to every organisation. Moreover, HSE requirements in the workplace are laid down in a range of laws, regulations and guidelines.

The employer has the primary responsibility for providing a suitable, safe working environment – and for ensuring sufficient training. This course aims to provide you with the baseline knowledge to be able to manage HSE challenges in your daily work.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have sufficient knowledge of relevant HSE requirements, laws, regulations, guidelines and best practice.

What standards are referred to in this course?

NA

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

Everyone working on low voltage installations.

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 meets the requirements set in § 7 of the "Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE", that relevant personnel shall be given annual training and instruction in FSE. The course also provides the necessary training and instruction in first aid, focusing on electrical injuries, with the exception of the mandatory practical training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

The regulations of various authorities make FSE applicable to all those working with electricity, whether on board ship, on platforms or on land. This course is suitable for all, regardless of which industry you work in.

The authorities require that training in FSE and first aid in the event of electrical accidents is undertaken at least once a year. No more than 12 months shall elapse between training courses.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge and competence to be working on low voltage installations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

§ 7 of the "Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE".

Is there an assessment?

The fast track version of the FSE course starts with a pre-test which checks the participant's knowledge of FSE. Depending on the answers given, the participant will get a course that is tailored to the level of knowledge revealed in the pre-test. The fast track version of the course is suitable for all but is particularly practical for those undertaking refresher training in FSE. 

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?
This course is aimed at all personnel involved in mechanical isolations.

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

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide all relevant personnel with an overview of best practices in mechanical isolations.

How will this course benefit my company?
The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of mechanical isolation best practices, which will reduce accidents and injuries at work.

What standards are referred to in this course?
No standards or regulations are referenced in this course.

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:
Primary target group are candidates for instructed person. Secondary target group are employees with HSE responsibilities.

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 covers the government requirements on theoretical training for personnel who may undertake simple operational and maintenance tasks on the electrical system.

The course focuses on preventing accidents and to be aware of the dangers of working with electricity.

The theoretical part of First Aid and instructions are covered, but it is necessary to undertake practical training both in First Aid and the work tasks covered by the instructions in relation to the electrical installation where you are to work.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have the knowledge of the government requirements of theoretical training for personnel who may undertake simple operational and maintenance tasks on the electrical system.

What standards are referred to in this course?

FSE 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%.

Price for a company member of Norsk olje og gass: NOK 75,-

Obligatory working environment training for safety deputies and union officials, completed as e-learning combined with classroom training. 

The course provides basic working environment training in accordance with the main contract between The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) and The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO).

Course Content

E-learning

Interactive exercise sequences, video clips, and animations are used to illustrate the topics.

The course provides insight into why HSE work is important, using The Working Environment Act as a tool.

Knowledge of roles and responsibilities in relation to the working environment.

Using systematic methods for improving the working environment and for solving working environment issues.

Classroom Training

This internal company gathering can be conducted and organised by the company itself, or in collaboration with Mintra/The Federation of Norwegian Industries. If you would like Mintra/The Federation of Norwegian Industries to conduct the training, a minimum of 10 people must be enrolled.

If your company would prefer to conduct the training, relating content to internal routines and conditions, Mintra will contribute with documentation and information that describe activities related to this training. 

Contact us to find a suitable implementation model!