Course catalogue

The Hand Tools Safety course shows the learner how to safely select, use, maintain and store hand and power tools on board ships. This course identifies the correct PPE to be worn when using tools and the potential consequences of incorrect use of hand tools on board.

If a crew member does not have the proper tools for the job and the knowledge of how to use them, the person doing the work may injure themself. On ships, hand tools should be used, maintained and stored properly. A good seafarer takes care of the ship's tools.

For this purpose, this course details how personnel on board ships should adequately use hand and powered tools to ensure not to put their own safety at risk or damage the vessel and its machinery. More in detail, this Hand Tools Safety course will cover: hand tools and needed Personnel Safety Equipment (PPE) for using them, correct use and maintenance of hand tools and the dangers presented by power supplies.

Who is the course for?

Any officer in charge of the navigational watch.

Is previous experience required?

Basic nautical knowledge including an understanding of terrestrial and electronic navigation as well as practical experience on board are recommended.

How will the course benefit me?

By combining essential aspects that every officer of the watch should know, with practical onboard scenarios, enabling you to identify dangerous areas which should be avoided, as well as to ensuring best practices on how to indicate and avoid them.

How will the course benefit my company?

By refreshing necessary knowledge to ensure safe navigation and giving every officer the ability to identify and judge navigational situations accurately.

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?

This course is intended for catering personnel onboard. 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will benefit those who work in the catering department onboard a vessel, by providing information on how to practise healthy cooking. 

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies by ensuring those who work in the catering department onboard a vessel, have an understanding of how to hygienically prepare healthy meals

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in the course. 

Is there an assessment? 

Yes - Course assessment with a 70% pass mark and two attempts.

This course aims to give offshore personnel a greater understanding of the hazards associated with packaging and cargo handling and the movement of cargo to, and from, offshore installations.

Course Content
-Explain the responsibilities and duties of all personnel and their duties under current legislation
-Explain the importance of checking for dropped objects and identify the areas that should be monitored
-Explain the key areas of safe lifting and slinging operations
-Explain the key principal points to be considered when preparing cargo for shipment to and from offshore
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-Describe the procedures involved for shipping freight by air
-Define what is classified as ‘Dangerous Goods by Sea’ and the main considerations for shipping
-Define what is classified as ‘Dangerous Goods by Air’ and the main considerations for shipping
-Explain the principal requirements for waste management
-Identify examples of bad practice