Course catalogue

Who is the course for? 

All seafarers regardless of rank working onboard ships.

Is previous experience required? 

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me? 

This course will help ensure a safer work environment by training seafarers to recognise everyday risks and hazards and understand how they can mitigate them by using personal protective equipment and safe working practices.

How will the course benefit my company? 

By ensuring that seafarers are able to recognise risks and hazards.

What standards are referenced in the course? 

• The International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)

• The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006)

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

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

• The International Labour Organization (ILO)

• The Ship Safety Act (SFS 2003:364) (Sweden)

• Swedish Work Environment Authority's Statute Book (AFS)

Is there an assessment? 

Yes

Course Goal: 

This course aims to provide an awareness of US best practice in relation to working with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM).

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Define what is meant by NORM and where it is found

LO2 Explain what is meant by ‘radioactive material’ and the difference between alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays

LO3 Describe the hazards associated with NORM

LO4 Identify the pathways for exposure to NORM

LO5 Identify the radiation protection principles

LO6 Explain the importance of radiation monitoring

LO7 Identify control measures that can be used to minimize the risk posed by NORM

LO8 Describe the PPE that should be used when working with NORM

LO9 Explain how to limit decontamination and correctly dispose of NORM

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of flare 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 provides an overview of flare systems.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of flare 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?

This course is aimed at delegates undertaking the ECITB Mechanical Joint Integrity (MJI) technical test. This includes new trainees seeking validation for the first time after completing the practical training, experienced technicians seeking revalidation and any delegates who failed the technical test and wish to review material before resitting.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to take this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course is designed as a refresher and revision tool to prepare for the TMJI19 and TMJI20 technical tests.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will help delegates consolidate their knowledge and have an increased chance of passing the TMJI19 and TMJI20 technical tests.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Mechanical Joint Integrity (MJI) training standards:

• TS MJI-01

• TS MJI-19

• TS MJI-20

Is there an assessment?

There are assessments within the course at the end of each section, with an 80% pass mark and two attempts.