Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

Personnel who require knowledge or awareness of dangerous goods within HEMS operations.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

This course is part of the required trainings for HEMS operating crew, and covers classification of dangerous goods, how dangerous goods is divided into hazard classes, how it should be marked and labelled and what emergency procedures should contain.

This course must be repeated every 24 months.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are familiar with the classification of dangerous goods, how dangerous goods is divided into hazard classes, how it should be marked and labelled and what emergency procedures should contain.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

• International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Ce cours est destiné à vous présenter les bonnes pratiques de l'industrie concernant le travail avec accès à des espaces confinés.

Lorsque ce cours sera terminé, vous devriez pouvoir :

• Expliquer les exigences dictées par les bonnes pratiques de l'industrie relatives au travail impliquant l'accès à des espaces confinés.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of US ladder safety.

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 ensure that relevant personnel in the US have a common and consistent understanding of ladder safety.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a common and consistent approach to company and industry best practice in relation to US ladder safety.

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 relevant personnel.

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 aims to provide an overview of an employees right to implement their 'Stop Work Authority'. This course in Stop Work Authority is divided into and covers the following topics: Imminent danger, stop work procedure, right to refuse work and unsafe conditions.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of an employees right to omplement their 'Stop Work Authority'.

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 100%.

Who is the course for?
This eLearning course is aimed at individuals who are required to travel overseas on business, particularly to high-risk locations where there is a threat of criminal activity, civil unrest and terrorism.

Is previous experience required?
There is no requirement for prior knowledge or experience before completing this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will the course benefit me?
When you travel somewhere new, your lack of local knowledge can mean that you may be more likely to be targeted by criminals. This course will give you a basic understanding of the threats commonly faced by travellers and explain how you can reduce the likelihood of a health or security incident.

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to assess your personal risk so that you can stay safe while travelling. It will also outline the basic principles of safety and security.

How will the course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are fully aware of the risks that you may face when travelling, you can keep yourself, and your company's assets and information, safe.

What standards are referenced in the course?
This course does not contain reference to specific legislation or standards but is written to current travel security guidelines and 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 100%.

Course goal:

This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of US best practice in relation to working with asbestos.

This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of the hazards associated with exposure to asbestos. It will also identify where asbestos may be found, how it can potentially affect your heath, and what you need to do to protect yourself from exposure. 

Learning Objectives: 

LO1 Explain what asbestos is

LO2 Describe the various types, properties and uses of asbestos 

LO3 Describe the hazards of asbestos

LO4 Identify the regulatory protective measures that should be implemented when working with asbestos

LO5 Give an overview of the health impacts of asbestos exposure

LO6 Identify areas where asbestos may still be found and describe how to identify its presence

LO7 Explain what should be considered when planning work and undertaking a risk assessment

LO8 Describe the typical procedures to deal with an emergency involving the uncontrolled release of dust containing asbestos fibers

Ce cours devrait vous permettre de :

• Acquérir une meilleure compréhension des dangers associés au sulfure d'hydrogène et des mesures de détection et de protection nécessaires à mettre en place et à respecter

• Identifier les niveaux et limites légaux d'exposition professionnelle qui ont été mis en place pour votre protection

• Expliquer les responsabilités des employeurs concernant la gestion des risques associés à une exposition potentielle au sulfure d'hydrogène sur le lieu de travail

• Expliquer les devoirs des employés quant à l'observation des procedures pertinentes relatives au sulfure d'hydrogène et au suivi des recommandations fournies par les employeurs ou les propriétaires d'installation.

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

À l'issue de ce cours, vous devriez pouvoir :

• Identifier les principaux problèmes environnementaux 

• Expliquer l'importance pour une entreprise d'être écoresponsable 

• Expliquer le rôle des systèmes de gestion environnementale et de la norme ISO 14001 en matière de gestion de l'environnement 

• Expliquer le rôle de l'autorité de réglementation 

• Définir les termes « aspect » et « impact » dans le contexte écologique 

• Identifier les impacts sur l'environnement des rejets de forage, des émissions atmosphériques, des eaux produites et autres rejets provenant du pétrole, des déversements, des rejets de produits chimiques, des déchets, du bruit et des perturbations des fonds marins 

• Décrire les manières de limiter l'impact sur l'environnement, et

• Expliquer que tout le monde a un rôle à jouer dans la protection de l'environnement et savoir de quelle manière remplir ce rôle

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of US scaffolding safety.

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 ensure that relevant personnel in the US have a common and consistent understanding of scaffolding safety.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a common and consistent approach to company and industry best practice in relation to US scaffolding safety.

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%.

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an introduction to the decommissioning process and an overview of the regulations governing decommissioning on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS).

Who is the course for?

All relevant personnel

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%.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Give an overview of the history of oil and gas production on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS)

LO2 Explain why decommissioning activity is increasing on the UKCS

LO3 Describe what is meant by ‘decommissioning’

LO4 Explain the scope of decommissioning on the UKCS

LO5 Provide an overview of relevant decommissioning legislation and regulations

LO6 Explain the impact of the Brent Spar incident on decommissioning regulation

LO7 Provide an overview of the OSPAR Decision 98/3

LO8 Identify the different phases of the decommissioning lifecycle

LO9 Provide a basic overview of well plugging and abandonment 

LO10 Provide an overview of the different methods of decommissioning

LO11 Provide examples of decommissioning projects on the UKCS

LO12 Give examples of the types of hazards which may be encountered during decommissioning

Course Goal: 

This course provides learners with an awareness of US best practice in relation to working at height and fall protection.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Identify when fall protection is required

LO2 Identify the legislative and regulatory requirements for fall protection that help to control work at height

LO3 Explain the duties that are placed on employers and employees

LO4 Describe the hazards involved in working at height

LO5 Explain the importance of planning and risk assessment

LO6 Describe the hierarchy of control for managing and selecting fall protection equipment 

LO7 Identify the factors that should be considered when assessing fall protection methods

LO8 Describe the main methods of access for working at height and give examples of the different types of fall protection equipment

LO9 Describe the rules for working with ladders

LO10 Describe the rules for working with scaffolds

LO11 Explain the importance of inspecting equipment

LO12 Explain how to correctly use a safety harness

Who is this course for?

All personnel involved in forklift activities.

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 an overview of the hazards specific to forklift activities. 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the hazards specific to forklift activities. 

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%.

Course Goal:

This course aims to  provide learners with an overview of US best practice in relation to working with hand and power tools.

This course aims to provide an understanding of the potential hazards associated with the use of hand tools and power tools, as well as the safety precautions required to prevent those hazards from occurring.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Identify the general hazards and control measures associated with hand and power tools

LO2 Identify specific hazards associated with hand tools

LO3 Give an overview of general power tool safety precautions

LO4 Explain how guards provide protection to operators

LO5 Give examples of tools that must be equipped with a momentary switch

LO6 Identify specific hazards and control measures related to the use of electric tools

LO7 Identify the proper procedures to follow when using a grinder

LO8 Identify specific hazards and control measures related to the use of pneumatic tools

LO9 Identify specific hazards and control measures related to the use of powder-actuated tools

LO10 Identify specific hazards and control measures related to the use of hydraulic jacks

Who is this course for?
All personnel.

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 aims to provide personnel with a guide on the preventative and protective measures that may be put in place at workplaces following personnel return

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an overview of the preventative and protective measures that may be put in place at workplaces following personnel return

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 80%.

Este curso está diseñado para brindarle al personal costa afuera un conocimiento general sobre los peligros y medidas de control que se relacionan con las áreas de trabajo de la instalación en las que puede estar presente el H2S.

• Comprender mejor los peligros que se relacionan con el H2S y las medidas necesarias de detección y protección que deben tenerse y cumplirse

• Identificar los niveles y límites de exposición laboral legales que se han establecido para su protección.

• Explicar las responsabilidades de los empleadores en lo que respecta a la gestión de riesgos asociados a la posible exposición al H2S en el lugar de trabajo.

• Explicar las tareas de los empleados respecto de cumplir con los procedimientos pertinentes sobre H2S y seguir las pautas que proporcionan los empleadores o propietarios de las instalaciones.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of US respiritory protection and RPE.

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 ensure that relevant personnel in the US have a common and consistent understanding of RPE.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a common and consistent approach to company and industry best practice in relation to US RPE.

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?

Oil and Gas Operations Technicians.

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 aims to provide an overview of wireline equipment and its operation.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of wireline equipment and its operation.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is made 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 eLearning course is aimed at individuals who work offshore, in any role, anywhere in the world.

Is previous experience required?

The course is designed for existing workers in the oil and gas industry. Completion of this course awards an IMIST certificate valid for four years, after which you will need to sit the course again to refresh your knowledge and earn a new certificate.

How will the course benefit me?

The offshore working environment is home to many hazards, which means that it is vital for everyone who goes offshore to have the same baseline level of safety knowledge. This course has been created with OPITO to set a global safety standard by applying a consistent level of safety awareness across nine safety critical areas and is applicable .

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe in your day-to-day activities offshore. It will also outline some of the systems and procedures in place to manage everyday operations offshore.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that your safety knowledge is at or above the baseline level, your company can rest assured that you are able to work offshore safety and in compliance with regulations and company procedures. Increased safety knowledge helps to prevent incidents and makes your working environment a safer place.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course is written based on the OPITO standard International Minimum Industry Safety Training Standard (IMIST) (5312). As a global standard, the course is not written to meet any specific regional legislation but references industry best practices and standard operating procedures throughout.

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 100%. 

The course starts with an optional pre-assessment that checks your existing knowledge of the course topics. The course will restructure so that it only contains the content needed to address the gaps in your knowledge.

Please find pre-course information and learning outcomes here: 

https://mintra.com/implementing-maintaining-opito-standards-policy

Who is this course for?

All employees at all levels of the organisation who require an awareness of steps to take in the event of armed attack.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

The main idea behind the course is that knowledge about and reflection on what to do makes us feel more confident and able to make informed choices.  In a public area or at work, are you aware of what the premises look like, and how you can evacuate if a situation should occur? In order of priority you should act in this way; Run, Hide, Fight!

The course describes these guidelines in more details and also allows the user to reflect upon various aspects of an armed attack.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the priorities should an armed attack occur.

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?

There is no exam upon completion of this course.