Course catalogue

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 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?

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 shipboard based personnel working in potential hydrogen sulphide atmospheres.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

To provide an awareness of the risk and methods of mitigation when working in potential hydrogen sulphide atmospheres.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with the knowledge to reduce hydrogen sulphide related accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

- International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals

- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

- EH40 ‘Workplace Exposure Limits’

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All maritime personnel

Is previous experience required?

You do not require previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with information on the safe use of respiratory protection.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the use of respiratory protection equipment.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

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%.

Who is the course for?

All Maritime 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 the course benefit me?

This course will give you an understanding of why, when and where personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn. The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe in your day-to-day activities and if you are required to carry out a task using specialised PPE. It will also indicate your responsibilities for taking care of PPE.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are fully aware of how different items of PPE protect you, you can take appropriate precautions to avoid injury while working. This will help to reduce incidents at your workplace and to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

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?

Personnel who require an awareness of the hazards of working at height.

Is previous experience required?

You do not require any previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an awareness of the hazards involved in working at height and gives an overview of industry best practice in relation to working at height.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the hazards involved in working at height

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?

This course is for personnel who may be involved in the risk assessment process.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of risk assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?

By improving employees’ risk awareness and ensuring the correct handling of risk assessment, reducing the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Is there an assessment?

Yes

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 this course for?

This HSE Chemicals training course is for personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of working with chemicals in the oil and gas industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

The course is for all those who work with or can come in contact with chemicals. The course is also intended for those who work on a general basis with workplace environment issues, purchasing, or transportation. The course will give the target group fundamental knowledge of safe use of chemicals.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have fundamental knowledge of the safe use of chemicals.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• REACH
• The Working Environment Act
• The Product Control Act
• The Pollution Control Act
• The Chemical Labelling Regulations
• Regulations relating to Organisation, Management and Participation
• The Internal Control Regulations
• Performance of Work Regulations
• The Product Control Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

All personnel who require basic Medical First Aid knowledge and/or refreshed on the topic.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

This course gives the learner the basic understanding of the general principles of first aid. It includes general body physiology, a look at various injuries and how to deal with them, and an overview of infectious diseases and how to prevent them.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the general principles of first aid.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)

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 aimed at all personnel involved in lifting operations in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an awareness of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and gives an overview of industry best practice in relation to working with lifting equipment.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an awareness of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and the industry best practice in relation to working with lifting equipment.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 

Health and Safety at Work Act 

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 

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?

This course is aimed at individuals required to board vessels, whether offshore or at the quayside.

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?

Personnel may board or be transferred to vessels by a variety of means, each of which has associated risks. This short course will give you a basic understanding of the different transfer methods and the risks involved.

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe when you need to board a vessel or be involved in a transfer operation. It will also indicate the hazards that may be present when there are activities being carried out near to personnel lifting operations.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are fully aware of the dangers of personnel transfers, you can ensure that you transfer to your rig or vessel safely, without putting yourself or others at risk.

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 Maritime Engineering Officers.

Is previous experience required?

Previous experience is not required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules.

How will the course benefit my company?

Reduction of Electrical incidents and accidents

What standards are referenced in the course?

SOLAS Chapter II-1 Part D Electrical Installations

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60092

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?

This course is for all personnel that could be part of an accident and incident investigation, including all ranks of onboard crew as well as shore-based company management.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing learners with an overview of industry best practice in relation to accident and incident investigation to ensure correct execution of investigations.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing relevant company personnel with an understanding of investigation goals including the root cause analysis, thus increasing the effect such investigations have on increasing safety.

What standards are referred to in this course?

International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

IMO Guideline STW39/5 Training for Seafarer Safety Representatives

Code of International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation 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 personnel who work in the maritime industry and would benefit from an awareness of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the security attacks that can occur at sea and how to act in an emergency situation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (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 Maritime personnel

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

Slips, trips and falls are one of the world's most common workplace injuries. This course will give you a basic understanding of what can cause slips, trips and falls and how they can be prevented.

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe in your day-to-day activities and avoid accidents and injuries. It will also indicate the responsibilities that both you and your employer have for preventing slips, trips and falls.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are fully aware of the potential consequences of slips, trips and falls, you contribute to the safety of your fellow workers and yourself. A reduction in incidents means a safer working environment for everyone.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

Is there an assessment? 

Yes

Who is the course for?

This course is for personnel who are required to carry out welding operations in the maritime industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give a basic overview of industry best practice in relation to welding operations in the maritime industry.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with a basic overview of industry best practice in relation to safety in welding operations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

• IMO MSC/Circular 1084 Principles for Hot Work on board all Types of Ships

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

Personnel who have the responsibility for carrying out hazard identification and risk assessments in the workplace.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing learners with hazard identification awareness, which will enable them to evaluate hazards quickly and effectively.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with the knowledge to quickly identify hazards and implement controls to manage them promote safety in the workplace.

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%.