Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

Personnel who are involved in the preparation of dangerous goods for transportation by sea.

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 aims to provide learners with industry best practice in relation to the transportation of dangerous goods by sea.

This course has been developed in accordance with the general awareness/familiarisation training requirements described in the IMDG Code (Chapter 1.3).

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are familiar with industry best practice in relation to the transportation of dangerous goods by sea.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

• Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR)

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

• IMO Model Course 1.10 ‘Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes’

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 70%.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed towards all personnel who use abrasive wheels in the workplace.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

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.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by providing personnel with knowledge of how to avoid risks and hazards when using abrasive wheels, subsequently reducing accidents and injuries in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course? 

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 

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?

Deck and Engine Room Ratings and any other personnel with responsibility for carrying out surface preparation and coating applications.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing an overview of the importance of preparing surfaces and coatings prior to carrying out operations and how improper preparation and application can affect the success of the protective coating.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an overview of the importance of preparing surfaces and coatings prior to carrying out painting operations and how improper preparation and application can affect the success of the protective coating.

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?

Any officer of the watch looking for an easy-to-follow supplement or refresher to the IMO generic course (IMO Model Course 1.27) and anyone requiring knowledge of the general features of ECDIS.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. Basic nautical knowledge including an understanding of terrestrial and electronic navigation is recommended.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with the general features of an ECDIS, its strengths and limitations and hands-on knowledge about the most common features and functionalities all ECDIS have.

How will the course benefit my company?

By improving the officer’s general understanding of an ECDIS as a computer-based navigation system and its role as part of a navigational watch, thus improving the performance and safety of navigation.

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 looks at electrical installations in explosive atmospheres. The object of the course is to enable those working in explosive atmospheres to perform their work properly and safely.

This course fulfils the requirements for personnel working in explosive atmospheres. Theory is taken from CENELEC and IEC norms.

Text, images, videos, animations and 3D simulations will help give you a better understanding of explosive atmospheres and their particular characteristics.