Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

All members of the engine team, such as technical officers and engine ratings, on board vessels operating in cold climates.

 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

 

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an understanding on the additional precautions that should be considered to safely operate engines in cold climates.

 

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring engineers can safely prepare, operate and maintain the ship’s equipment with due consideration of the additional hazards presented in cold climates.

 

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)

• The IMO Resolution A1024(26) Guidelines for ships operating in Polar waters

• The OCIMF's SIRE VIQ

• The Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW)

• The International Safety Management (ISM) Code

The Environmental Management in Marine Engineering course aims to equip maritime professionals in the merchant navy with an understanding of environmental challenges and the strategies to minimise the industry's impact on marine ecosystems. Participants will explore various environmental regulations, best practices, and technologies relevant to marine engineering operations. By the end of this course, attendees will be prepared to integrate sustainable practices, reduce pollution, and contribute to preserving the marine environment while maintaining operational efficiency.

This course aims to provide all relevant personnel with the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with the use of abrasive wheels.

 

Learning Objectives

- Explain what is meant by the term ‘Abrasive Wheel’

- Describe typical regulatory requirements for abrasive wheels

- Give examples of different types of abrasive wheels

- Explain how abrasive wheels operate

- Explain the importance of using guards during grinding operations

- Explain the requirements for portable and hand-held grinding machines

- Explain the main hazards of grinding operations

- Give examples of common problems faced when using abrasive wheels

- Explain what the PPE requirements are during grinding operations

- Identify the safety measures that must be in place during grinding operations

 

The ""Safety of Ship Engineers and Crew in the Engine Room (Machinery Space)"" course is an essential educational training program designed for marine engineers and engine room department personnel on commercial ships. The program aims to raise awareness of potential hazards in the engine room, equip participants with essential safety knowledge, and promote a culture of preventative measures to minimise the risk of accidents and injuries. By completing this comprehensive course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the importance of safety in the engine room, learn about various safety equipment and procedures, and explore best practices through real-life case studies. It is important to stress that you always orient yourself towards your engine room's specifications and follow your shipping company-approved procedures. You will be presented with an assessment at the end of this course.

This course is to help provide understanding of risk assessments and why they are needed. This course is ideal for promoting the need for risk assessments in the workplace with simple and clear training. This course will show the viewer how risk assessments don’t need to be daunting and time-consuming tasks. An emphasis is placed on why risk assessments are needed in the workplace

Students will learn the techniques to be used at any time in order to find their exact position. Depending on which instruments they have available on board, there are varying ways that they can follow to accomplish this.

An Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS), often referred to as scrubbers, is a device installed onboard marine vessels that literally “scrubs” harmful sulphur oxides from exhaust gases. The technology is commonly installed on ships seeking compliance options in the face of tighter emissions regulations. Scrubbers have been adopted for compliance within Emission Control Areas near coastlines. They are also being installed to comply with the International Maritime Organization’s global sulphur cap from 1st January 2020.

 

During this course, you will be introduced to Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS), or scrubbers, with an insight into how they work, the types of scrubbers and the pros and cons of installation. You will explore the associated legislation, the factors influencing the choice of scrubbers, and the various technologies. You will also gain an understanding of certification and the associated monitoring requirements.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for personnel at all levels within an organisation. 

 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

 

How will the 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.

 

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring awareness of common values that govern responsible corporate practice and personal behaviour in a company.

 

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

• The UK Bribery Act

• The OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials

• The UN Convention Against Corruption

• The Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act

• The EU antitrust law

• The US antitrust law

• The Norwegian Transparency Act

• The International Bill of Human Rights

• The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

• The International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

• The UK Modern Slavery Act

• The UK Employment Act

• The UK Equality Act

 

Is there an assessment?

Yes

 

FAST TRACK is a pre-assessment learning tool designed to test your existing knowledge in a particular subject area. If you pass the pre-assessment, your knowledge is considered ‘complete’ and no further action is required. If you fail the pre-assessment, you must review the course in full, before being re-assessed.

 

Who is the course for? 

All officers and crew serving aboard tankers or gas carriers.

Is previous experience required? 

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me? 

By introducing you to the basic safety concepts of tanker operations. Based on Chapter V Regulation V/1-1, Chapter V Section A-V/1-1.3 and Table A-V/1-1-3 of the STCW Code.

 

How will the course benefit my company? 

By introducing crew to the basic safety concepts of tanker operations. Based on Chapter V Regulation V/1-1, Chapter V Section A-V/1-1.3 and Table A-V/1-1-3 of the STCW Code

What standards are referenced in the course? 

• Confined spaces: A brief guide to working safely INDG258
• The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022
• IMO Resolution A.1050(27)

Is there an assessment? 

Yes

Who is this course for?

Personnel who are required to work with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will enable you to describe the information provided in a P&ID and explain why this information is useful.

How will this course benefit my company?

Personnel who are able read and understand the information provided in P&IDs are better able to troubleshoot system problems.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Institute de Algerian Normalisation

• Standards Association of Zimbabwe

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed each section 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 section and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

This course is for officers, other than masters, who require an insight into German shipping law and shipping regulations.

Is previous experience required?

An existing certificate of competence issued by a whitelisted state is recommended to complete the course and required to receive a certificate of equivalent competency issued by the German authorities.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides officers with an introduction to the German maritime laws and regulations with a focus on how international maritime law is implemented and where German national law differs.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course benefits shipping companies by providing their officers with required knowledge and guidance for German shipping law as a basis for an application for a German certificate of equivalent competency.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW)

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

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

Basic Law ("Grundgesetz")

Penal Code ("Strafgesetzbuch")

Law governing the use and traffic of drugs ("Betäubungsmittelgesetz")

Civil Code ("Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch")

Commercial Code ("Handelsgesetzbuch")

Maritime Labour Act (“Seearbeitsgesetz”)

Guidelines for the medical examination of seafarers

Resolution A.1024(27) Principles of minimum Safe Mannin

Works Constitution Act (“Betriebsverfassungsgesetz”)

German Medical Guide for Ships („Anleitung zur Krankenfürsorge auf Kauffahrteischiffen“)

Occupational Safety and Health Act (“Arbeitsschutzgesetz”)

Accident Prevention Regulations (“UVV”)

Maritime Responsibility Act ("Seeaufgabengesetz")

Wreck Removal Convention

Ship Safety Act ("Schiffssicherheitsgesetz ")

Ship Safety Ordinance (“Schiffssicherheitsverordnung”)

International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code

EC regulation No 725/2004 on enhancing ship and port facility security

Ordinance on Shipboard Security Measures (“See-Eigensicherungsverordnung”)

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

Dangerous Goods Regulation-Sea (“Gefahrgutverordnung See“)

Dangerous Goods Officers Regulation (“Gefahrgutbeauftragtenverordnung“)

Internal Waters (Entering Requirements) Ordinance (“Anlaufbedingungsverordnung“)

Marine Accident Investigation Law ("Seesicherheits-Untersuchungsgesetz")

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

Who is this course for?

This Hot Work Awareness (US) Training Course is for personnel requiring knowledge or awareness of hot work hazards and controls in the US.

 

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 awareness of US best practice in relation to hot work.

 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of US best practice in relation to hot work.

 

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 Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Marine Engineering course aims to provide maritime professionals in the merchant navy with the knowledge required to identify, assess, and effectively manage risks associated with marine engineering operations. Participants will learn various risk assessment methodologies and tools, understand the importance of proactive risk management, and develop strategies to mitigate potential hazards. By the end of this course, attendees will be well-equipped to enhance safety, minimise operational disruptions, and optimise decision-making in the marine engineering domain.

It is important to develop cultural understanding to improve communication across cultures during work and off-work time aboard. Further, understanding cultural differences & similarities as well as reaching a cultural self-awareness level to help the crew avoid and manage conflicts caused by multi-culturalism.

 

This course explains the importance of understanding the meaning of culture and defines stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. Moreover, it provides the general guidelines and techniques for analysing, as to become more aware of your own and other cultures.

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.

Self Sponsors:

If you are purchasing this course for yourself, please send a "Selfie" of your full face to prove your identity including your personal ID within this to learningcentre@mintragroup.com This must be provided before, or on the same day of completion to gain your approved certificate.

Who is this course for?
Personnel with responsibility for the Control of Work at the worksite(s).

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 the course benefit me?
This course will provide you with an understanding of the skills required to safely carry out the role of a Performing Authority.

How will the course benefit my company?
This course aims to ensure that all members of the global Oil and Gas workforce have a consistent and common understanding of, and approach to, Control of Work.

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 Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations

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

• HSG 250 and 253

• Electricity at Work Regulations 

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 

• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 

• Work at Height Regulations 

• Control of Vibration at Work Regulations

• Control of Noise at Work Regulations

• Confined Spaces 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?

All employees at all levels of the organisation.

 

Is previous experience required?

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

 

How will this course benefit me?

Insufficient understanding of risk often leads to delayed projects, accidents and other unwanted incidents.

This course provides a basic understanding of what risk is, how it can be managed and how understanding risk helps us make better decisions. 

 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware and have a basic understanding of what risk is and how to manage risk. 

 

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?

There is no exam upon completion of this course.

Who is the course for?

This course is for all deck officers and crew expected to undergo a SIRE 2.0 inspection.

 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

 

How will the course benefit me?

The course will benefit shipboard personnel by providing them with an understanding of the items covered in the Mooring and Anchoring section of the SIRE 2.0 inspection.

 

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by providing evidence of training in the compliance with inspection protocols and standards expected by chapter 9 of the SIRE 2.0 inspection.

 

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) 2.0 Programme

• The International Safety Guide for Oil Terminals and Tankers (ISGOTT)

 

Assessment Details

Course assessment with a pass mark of 70% and two attempts. 

 

 

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an understanding & awareness of the role of a fire warden or have recently been allocated this role or require a refresher.

 

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 Fire Wardens with an overview of the knowledge that they need to carry out their duties safely and effectively in line with industry best practice

 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge needed to carry out  duties safely and effectively in line with industry best practice

 

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

The Fire (Scotland) Act

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order

 

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%.

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.

Here, you will gain basic, yet important, knowledge about which measures to put in place in order to minimise the negative impact on crew members who are engaged in handling bodies of deceased human beings. We will operate with the phases ‘before’, ‘during’ and ‘after’. By the end of the short course, you should be able to do the following when using your new knowledge and insight: consider possible and appropriate actions in relation to the aftermath of extremely stressful situations in relation to your crew and take reflexive position to the implications of handling bodies of deceased human beings in relation to you own function on board.