Course catalogue

First Aid is essential for the immediate treatment of injuries before help from the emergency services arrive. Taking this course could mean the difference between life and death and help minimise the severity of an injury.

Who is the course for?

Any personnel with a desire to improve their ability to establish and maintain high performance standards on board.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

Perseverance involves having the capacity to persist on a course of action for an extended period of time, despite the presence of obstacles or challenges such as fatigue, boredom or distractions. It constitutes of determination and self-discipline of not giving up until you complete your tasks. 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%.

How will the course benefit me?

This course introduces the components of correct personal fall protection equipment and gives the participant knowledge of how, when, and why fall protection is vital.

How will the course benefit my company?

Falling to a lower level is one of the most common workplace accidents, and falling from even a low height can be fatal. This course provides crew with knowledge of the risks of working at height and the importance of fall protection.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• Skydd mot skada genom fall (AFS 1981:14)

• AFS 1999.3 - Building of Civil Engineering Work Provisions

• AFS 2006.4 - Use of Work Equipment Provisions

• AFS 2001.3 Use of Personal Protective Equipment (including AFS 2010.11)

Who is the course for?

All offshore and onshore 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 protentional 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%.

 

This course is designed to help everybody with the ability to observe whales and dolphins at sea; including skippers, bridge crew, guides and other onboard staff. Completing this course will enable bridge crew to assess the risk of collisions occurring, understand how to plan ahead to reduce that risk, and learn how to spot high risk species and behaviours at sea. Participants can play a vital role in our collective efforts to ensure the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins and their environment, and the safety of vessels, crew and passengers. At the end of this course, participants will: Understand how to reduce the likelihood of injuring or killing a whale; Understand the importance of being ‘Whale Aware’ for crew and customer safety; Know how to reduce the risk of collisions by planning in advance of sailing; Understand and be able to identify which species and behaviours are more likely to result in disturbance, avoidance and collisions; Prioritise and undertake avoidance measures to ensure collisions are avoided when cetaceans are observed at sea; and Clearly understand how to navigate when whale watching (for zodiac drivers and commercial whale watching operators focused on whale watching tourism).