Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

This course is for personnel involved with mechanical material handling equipment and operation, crane operation, rigging, supervision and signalling related activities.

Is previous experience required?

No prior knowledge or experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with an awareness of industry best practice for working with cranes.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit your company by ensuring that personnel have an awareness of industry best practice for working with cranes.

What standards are referenced in the course?

•The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

•The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

•The Safe Use of Lifting Equipment: Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)

•Lifting Equipment at Work Guidance

•Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

•Health and Safety at Work Act s.16

•Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

•International Maritime Organization (IMO)

•Norwegian Marine Authority Regulation No. 31 on cranes used on ships in open waters for loading and unloading

Is there an assessment?

Yes, 70%

Who is the course for?

Personnel requiring knowledge or awareness of hot work hazards and controls.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide you with an awareness of best practice in relation to hot work.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring awareness of best practice in relation to hot work. This course provides hot work awareness, information on hot work hazards, as well as work planning and safety precautions.

What standards are referenced in the 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 70%.

Who is this course for?

All personnel who require basic fire safety 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 a basic understanding of the various fundamentals of fire prevention, detection and extinguishing methods, as well as personal protective equipment for firefighting. 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the various fundamentals of fire prevention, detection and extinguishing methods, as well as personal protective equipment for firefighting. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Basic Fire Fighting (A-VI/1-2)

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 at all levels within an organisation to establish a common benchmark of awareness.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

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.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the common corporate sustainability approaches and identifies the social, environmental and corporate governance aspects that should be considered during business operations.

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 require basic Personal Safety and communication 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 a basic understanding of what personal safety means and how it may be improved, looks at safe work practice awareness and the importance of good work relations, and deals with personal responsibility in relation to rest, sleep and intoxicants.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of  what personal safety means and how it may be improved.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Personal safety and social responsibilities (A-VI/1-4)

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, both ashore and on board, who require an overview of how human factors influence workplace safety.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give learners an awareness in relation to the part human factors play in accidents and incidents.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners are following procedures and communicate with others.

What standards are referenced in the course? International Safety Management (ISM) Code

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

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

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

Is there an assessment?

No Assessment.

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?
Key employees (IT and HR staff, board members)

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 is designed to raise the awareness how organisations, and all employees in contact with personal data are affected by GDPR Legislation (2018).

The course gives an overview of definitions, roles and responsibilities, the rights of individuals and the obligations of businesses with respect to the regulation.

We examine the territorial scope and outline the general requirements, technical solutions and administrative routines required for GDPR compliance, whilst also examining how to handle the issues sourrounding a data breach, should it occur.

The course content is developed in cooperation with Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have the awareness of how organisations, and all employees in contact with personal data are affected by GDPR Legislation (2018).

What standards are referred to in this course?
EU's General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR (2018)

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 an introduction to or awareness of the Maritime Labour Convention.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course is designed to give an overall understanding of the Maritime Labour Convention and its importance to you as a seafarer or as a person with responsibilities relating to seafarers.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overall understanding of the Maritime Labour Convention.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC2006)

The ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

This course is for all personnel involved in the planning, execution or supervision of gas measurement on board.

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 introduction to dangerous atmospheres on board, how to detect and measure toxic and flammable gases, and the precautions and procedures to follow when entering confined spaces, enhancing their safety mindset.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course aims to provide information about the types of gases found in the maritime industry, the hazards involved when dealing with these substances and provides a general knowledge of how these gases are detected and measured in order to reduce incidents related to gas measurement.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

• International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals

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 in cold climates

Is previous experience required?

Previous experience is not required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will identify the clothing and Personal Protective Equipment that should be used when working in cold climates.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing your personnel with an understanding of the hazards of working in cold climates and the clothing and Personal Protective Equipment that should be worn to protect themselves from the elements.

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?

Maritime personnel, onshore and offshore

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?

The course looks at the purpose of the ISM code which is to maintain safety in international shipping, reduce pollution from vessels, protect the exterior environment and prevent injury or loss of human life.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge of the purpose of the ISM code.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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%.

Who is the course for?

All personnel involved in carrying out tasks under a Permit to Work system and those responsible for the Control of Work.

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 an overview of the requirements and operation of a typical Permit to Work system

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are familiar with the requirements and operation of a typical Permit to Work system.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Health and Safety at Work Act

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 who work with hand and power tools.

Is previous experience required?

No prior knowledge or experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide knowledge on hand and power tool safety.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course is intended to help prevent lost time accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

There are no regulations or standards 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?

Any personnel operating galley equipment, such as Cooks or Stewards.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with clear guidance for the safe operation of galley equipment to minimise the chance of injury or damage.

How will the course benefit my company?

By minimising the risk for galley equipment related accidents and increasing the safety of a crucial part of each vessel.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

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?

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?

Assertiveness involves speaking up, challenging others by asking thoughtful questions and taking initiatives when working with others. It constitutes of a confident and self-assured attitude and behavior. 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 this course for:
Maritime personnel, onshore and offshore.

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 looks at the purpose of the ISM Code, which is to maintain safety in international shipping, reduce pollution from vessels, protect the exterior environment and prevent injury or loss of human life.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge of the purpose of the ISM Code.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code 

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

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code 

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

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 are at risk for being exposed to benzene.

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 benzene and provide best practice for work with benzene in oil and gas producing facilities.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of the impacts of benzene and familiar with best practice for work with benzene.

What standards are referred to in this course?
Norwegian Oil&Gas circulars NOG 130, 131&133
SOLAS - II/2/16.3.2
IMO circulars 1095 and 1220

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?
Company Security Officer (CSO), Ship Security Officer (SSO), Ship's Master and Officers, Deck and Engine Ratings, Galley and Catering Staff, Office Operations Staff

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
Awareness of Best Management Practices to assist companies and ships in deterring and responding to piracy attacks and armed robbery.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of best practices in deterring and responding to piracy attacks and armed robbery.

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 70%.

Who is this course for?

This FSE High and Low Voltage Training course is suitable for everyone working on low and high voltage installations.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

The course meets the requirements set in Section 7 of the ‘Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations – FSE’ which is that all relevant personnel undertake 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 cardiopulmonary 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 and high voltage installations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Section 7 of the ‘Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations – FSE’

• The European standard

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%.