Course catalogue

The course provides training in HSE and safe work in central operations for the supplier industry and shipyards. The course is a collaboration between Aker Solutions, Aibel, Rosenberg Worley and The Federation of Norwegian Industries.

 

Objective:

Everyone who is going to enter and perform work at the shipyards must have a basic training in HSE. This course provides such training.

 

Course Content:

Laws and regulations, access and security, protective equipment, working environment factors, external environment, and risk understanding are described.

Central work tasks and risks in these are dealt with. These are lift and rig operations, falling objects, barriers and signs, hand and finger safety, work over sea, hot work, welding and torch cutting, electrical work, work with industrial gas, pressure testing and pipe flushing, high-pressure washing, and more.

The principles in Life-saving rules are described and referred to in the work operations.

 

Who is the course for?

Everyone who is going to perform work at the shipyards. All personnel in the yard industry.

 

Is previous experience required?

None

 

What standards are referenced in the course?

The course is a collaboration between Aker Solutions, Aibel, Rosenberg and The Federation of Norwegian Industries.

 

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%.

 

Are you a member of Norsk Industri? You may be entitled to a discount on this course, please contact your Key Account with Mintra.

The object of this course is to provide participants with basic knowledge and skills regarding helicopter operations, for both normal and emergency operations on the helideck, including safety routines and accident prevention. Participants also receive training on the relevant fire, rescue and protective equipment found on the helideck.

 

Course Content

- Laws and regulations

- Weather reporting, communication and routines

- Helideck regulations and guidelines

- Dangerous cargo

- Aviation fuel

- The responsibilities and tasks of the helideck crew during emergencies and abnormal operations

- The responsibilities and tasks of the helideck crew during normal operations

- Human factors

- Types of helicopters

- Fire theory

- The different extinguishing agents and their use

- Practice in fire fighting at a safety centre/school

 

This course is valid for 24 months.

Presentation

This training course provides a general introduction to the corrosion process, the protective coating used to prevent corrosion, the coating process and coating inspection.

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to:

Know the different types of corrosion and their causes.

Understand the corrosion phenomenon and the threat it represents to the structural integrity.

Know the protective coating systems used in shipbuilding.

Be familiar with the constituents, structure and curing prerequisites of the protective coating systems.

Understand the different phases of the coating process and the requirements for successful coating application.

Be familiar with coating inspection procedures and the requirements of the IMO PSPC.

Recognise the different forms of coating failure.

Program

Module 1 - Introduction to Corrosion and Protective Coatings

Corrosion definition

Causes of corrosion

Different forms of corrosion

Corrosion rate

Protective coating systems

Paint coating components

Types of coatings

Technical data sheets

Coating cure

Module 2 - Coating Process and Inspection

Coating process scheme

Surface preparation

Cleaning techniques

Surface preparation

Paint application

Coating durability requirements

Coating inspection

Coating system documentation

Coating inspector qualifications

Inspection procedures and plan

Coating defects

Certificate

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded the following qualifications:

Certificate of Corrosion and Coating awarded by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Corrosion and Coating, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore, is obtained after completing the course and passing the qualification examination.

Who is this course for?

Personnel who require a basic understanding of the operation of diesel engines and the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an overview of how diesel engines operate, their components and their use within the industry. It will also outline the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of how diesel engines operate and the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

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%.

It’s a fact that we are exposed to a range of risks and hazards during a normal working day.

This course will provide the trainee with information about the various hazards within the
workplace which they must be aware of.

This course looks at manual handling, computer safety, slips trips and falls, fire safety, electrical
safety and security. The aim is to help reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the
workplace and to promote good attitudes amongst the staff.

First Aid is essential for the immediate treatment of injuries before help from the emergency services arrive. Taking this course could mean the difference between life and death and help minimise the severity of an injury.

How will the course benefit me?

This course introduces the components of correct personal fall protection equipment and gives the participant knowledge of how, when, and why fall protection is vital.

How will the course benefit my company?

Falling to a lower level is one of the most common workplace accidents, and falling from even a low height can be fatal. This course provides crew with knowledge of the risks of working at height and the importance of fall protection.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• Skydd mot skada genom fall (AFS 1981:14)

• AFS 1999.3 - Building of Civil Engineering Work Provisions

• AFS 2006.4 - Use of Work Equipment Provisions

• AFS 2001.3 Use of Personal Protective Equipment (including AFS 2010.11)

Who is the course for?

Any personnel with a desire to improve their ability to establish and maintain high performance standards on board.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

Perseverance involves having the capacity to persist on a course of action for an extended period of time, despite the presence of obstacles or challenges such as fatigue, boredom or distractions. It constitutes of determination and self-discipline of not giving up until you complete your tasks. This course presents the perfect opportunity for you as a seafarer to be proactive and showcase that you are ready to meet the industry's modern-day demands.

How will the course benefit my company?

Employers are now incorporating seafarer’s soft skills into their crewing decisions. The soft, ‘non-technical skills’ are increasingly important on board due to the rapidly changing workforce and automation of technical tasks. Additionally, maritime accident investigations indicate that a lack of soft skills and human error is the most common reason behind accidents at sea.

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 the course for?

All offshore and onshore 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 protentional 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%.

 

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of the protection against bloodborne pathogens in a first aid situation.

 

Is previous experience required?

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

 

How will this course benefit me?

This course is designed to give personnel a basic overview of how to treat a casualty who is injured at work and provide an awareness of the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and what to do if exposure occurs.

 

The course consists of following sections:

Section 1: Casualty Assessment

Section 2: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Section 3: Treating Different Types of Injuries

Section 4: Bloodborne Pathogens

 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic overview of how to treat a casualty who is injured at work and provide an awareness of the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and what to do if exposure occurs.

 

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%.

This course is designed to help everybody with the ability to observe whales and dolphins at sea; including skippers, bridge crew, guides and other onboard staff. Completing this course will enable bridge crew to assess the risk of collisions occurring, understand how to plan ahead to reduce that risk, and learn how to spot high risk species and behaviours at sea. Participants can play a vital role in our collective efforts to ensure the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins and their environment, and the safety of vessels, crew and passengers. At the end of this course, participants will: Understand how to reduce the likelihood of injuring or killing a whale; Understand the importance of being ‘Whale Aware’ for crew and customer safety; Know how to reduce the risk of collisions by planning in advance of sailing; Understand and be able to identify which species and behaviours are more likely to result in disturbance, avoidance and collisions; Prioritise and undertake avoidance measures to ensure collisions are avoided when cetaceans are observed at sea; and Clearly understand how to navigate when whale watching (for zodiac drivers and commercial whale watching operators focused on whale watching tourism).

Who is this course for?
Process Operators

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 awareness of how gas hydrates may be formed and the effects that they can have on pipeline flow assurance. The course examines what hydrates are, how they are formed and their molecular structure. It discusses flow assurance, details the risks of pipeline plugging by hydrates, and outlines the various methods of controlling hydrate formation.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of how gas hydrates may be formed and the effects that they can have on pipeline flow assurance.

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%.

Who is the course for?

This course is for all officers serving on all types of vessels with assigned load lines.

 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

 

How will the course benefit me?

This course will benefit officers by introducing them to the concepts of load lines including the Type A and B vessels. 

 

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies by providing officers with an introduction into load lines and how they should be surveyed annually.

 

What standards are referenced in the course?

Based on parts of the International Load Line Regulations.

 

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Course Description:- This course deals with the Emergency headquarters and the foam room. Here you are guided through various equipment and explained the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors. Learning Objectives:- At the end of this course, the candidate will be able to: · Demonstrate the various checks carried out on the foam operating system. · Demonstrate the various checks carried out in the emergency headquarters.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of subsea control 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 overview of subsea control systems and has the following sections:

Section 1: Evolution of Subsea Technology

Section 2: Subsea Completions Layout

Section 3: Subsea Control Systems

Section 4: Subsea Process Control

Section 5: Subsea Technology Development

 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice in relation to Subsea Control Systems.

 

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 the course for?

Any personnel with a desire to improve their ability to establish and maintain high performance standards onboard.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

Negotiation involves the effort to achieve the best possible outcome while avoiding arguments. It includes the principles of debating with fairness, seeking mutual benefit and maintaining a working relationship with all parties involved. This course presents the perfect opportunity for you as a seafarer to be proactive and showcase that you are ready to meet the industry's modern-day demands.

How will the course benefit my company?

Employers are now incorporating seafarer’s soft skills into their crewing decisions. The soft, ‘non-technical skills’ are increasingly important on board due to the rapidly changing workforce and automation of technical tasks. Additionally, maritime accident investigations indicate that a lack of soft skills and human error is the most common reason behind accidents at sea.

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%.

This course offers an introduction to winch and pulling operations and is divided into the following subjects:

• Terminology
• Regulations and Standards
• Installation
• Winch Controls and Components
• Line Pull
• Drum Capacity and Spooling
• Safe Use
• Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
• Summary

Who is this course for?

This course is for all officers on merchant ships.

 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

 

How will this course benefit me?

This course will benefit officers by providing them with the knowledge on how to conduct and monitor inclining experiments.

 

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies by ensuring that officers have the knowledge to conduct and monitor inclining experiments.

 

What standards are referred to in this course?

Based on parts of the International Loadline Convention requirements.

 

Is there an assessment?

Yes.

In this course, we will provide you with tips and guidance on developing a new healthy habit. It emphasizes the importance of healthy habits for physical, mental, and emotional well-being and provides insight into the time and effort required to develop and maintain a new habit.

 

Upon completing this course, you will have knowledge of the three significant steps to changing a habit and a list of 11 tips for developing a new healthy habit.

Who is the course for?

This course is for personnel spending substantial time working with computer equipment.

 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

 

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with a thorough understanding of how to find your ideal working position(s), how to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal pain, and how to strengthen your body.

 

How will the course benefit my company?

By preventing musculoskeletal pain and reducing the risk of sick leave due to bad working postures and unhealthy practise.

 

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in the course.