Course catalogue

WP & SJA provides a basic introduction for all personnel working offshore on the Norwegian continental shelf. The course consists of two main parts,  WP; Work Permit and SJA; Safe Job Analysis.

The course has been developed using the guidelines 088 and 090 owned by Offshore Norge.

Course Content
- Background for the introduction of new common forms and models
- Basic knowledge of Work Permits and Safe Job Analysis
- How to fill in th eforms and description of work processes

Who is this course for?

This course is relevant for all personnel who may affect or be affected by cyber security.

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 introduction to cyber-security and cyber-risks, and how by improving personal awareness of cyber-risks can improve cyber-security overall.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the cyper-risks. 

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?

All Maritime personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

Understanding behaviour based safety helps to enhance individual safety behaviours in the workplace.

How will the course benefit my company?

Understanding behaviour based safety helps to increase the safety of the workforce and enhance the safety of the workplace to allow us to operate in the safest possible environment.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

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 involved with confined space entry work.

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 overview of industry best practice in relation to confined space entry work.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by reducing confined space entry related injuries.  

What standards are referenced in the course?

Confined Space Regulations

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations  

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations  

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

EH40/2005 

Health and Safety Executive

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?

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/Personnel assigned Rescue Boat or Fast Rescue Boat duties on board.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with awareness in rescue or fast rescue boat operations.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners are following best practices as detailed in relevant legislation and company procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code – safety and pollution prevention, emergency procedures including use of the Rescue Boat

The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

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

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?

Deck & Engine officers.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge to describe how to improve teamwork and employee engagement, give examples of leading through difficult times and describe how to facilitate conflict resolution.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge to be leaders with excellent leadership skills that can promote teamwork, to have an empowered and collaborating crew and reduce the risk of accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 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 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 personnel who are involved in the transportation or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

The aim of this course is to increase learners’ awareness of the importance of safe manual handling operations and the risks involved with manual handling. The course also aims to outline best practice for the correct handling techniques for safe lifting, and for the pushing and pulling of loads.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit a company by reducing manual handling accidents.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Health and Safety at Work Act

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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 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

Who is this course for?

All relevant offshore personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to give offshore personnel the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with working in an environment where they could potentially be exposed to H2S.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the hazards and controls associated with H2S exposure, which will in turn reduce incidents and accidents offshore.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005

Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 (PFEER)

Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction) Regulations 1996

CoSHH 2002

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

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 the course for?

All 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 potential 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%.

Accredidation:

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?

All Maritime personnel involved in maintenance operations.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with the knowledge of the risk of hand-arm vibration.

How will the course benefit my company?

To assist in the reduction of hand-arm vibration injuries.

What standards are referenced in the 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 70%.

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.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at individuals who are responsible for the ongoing monitoring of hot work sites.

Is previous experience required? 

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. It is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with the skills required to safely carry out the role of a Gas Monitor.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course aims to ensure that personnel are provided with the knowledge and techniques necessary to carry out gas monitoring at hot work sites.

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 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 

• The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, Emergency Response - PFEER) Regulations 

• Confined Space Regulations

• EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

Deck Officers, Able Seamen and Engineering Ratings.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with knowledge of the safe use and maintenance of shipborne cranes.

How will the course benefit my company?

By reducing the likelihood of accidents and improving personnel’s awareness of how to maintain shipborne cranes.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers

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?

Personnel working with or near to hazardous substances.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an overview of the requirements for the handling and storage of hazardous substances.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of the requirements for the handling and storage of hazardous substances.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) 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 the course for?

Marine Superintendents, Brokers, Traders and Industry Regulators.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

• You will be able to describe role of the bunkering business in the shipping industry, plus the fundamentals and key players operating within the bunkering sector.

• You will be able to describe how the market operates, any technical, commercial and operational considerations and how regulations play a role in the industry.

• The course will also be of value to shore staff, by providing general information and advice.

How will the course benefit my company?

The purpose of this course is to help seafarers who are involved in bunkering operations to act in compliance with the appropriate regulations and industry best practice to promote safe and efficient bunkering operations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• International Maritime Organization (IMO)

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 who may be exposed to asbestos at, or above, the permissible exposure levels, and personnel who perform housekeeping or maintenance operations in areas that have asbestos-containing materials and potential asbestos-containing materials.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of the hazards associated with exposure to asbestos.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit a company by ensuring learners have the knowledge to protect themselves from exposure to asbestos.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Asbestos Industry Regulations 1931

Asbestos (Prohibitions) Regulations 1985

Control of Asbestos Regulations

The European Union’s directive

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 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%.