Course catalogue

This course includes all subjects needed to prepare candidates for the rotary drilling well control exam, surface and subsea BOP stack on driller level (Level 3).

This course includes all subjects needed to prepare candidates for the rotary drilling well control exam, surface and subsea BOP stack at supervisor level (Level 4).

A printed course manual and exercise book is provided for all attendees. The IWCF exam is included in the course.

The course has been made on basis of the recommendations for enhancements to well control training, issued by the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP).

Course Content

- Kick prevention

- Shut in procedures

- Well control methods

- Kill sheet calculations

- Practical simulator training

- Circulation methods

- Practical simulator assessment

- IWCF written exam on the last day (Friday)

Please note! The course is in Norwegian, however you have the option to select the exam language to be English

Section 3-5 of the Working Environment Act requires every organisation’s most senior manager to be able to document training in HSE work. This obligation is personal and may not be delegated, and the completed training must be documented in writing.
The HSE course for managers provides an introduction to the most important aspects of the HSE work, and is undertaken in accordance with the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority’s guidelines for this type of training. A course certificate is issued upon completion of the course in order to fulfil the written documentation requirement.

The following topics are covered in the HSE course for managers:
– Introduction to the content and structure of the Working Environment Act
– Information about the Working Environment Act’s regulations
– Roles in the HSE work
– Working environment requirements
– Physical and psychosocial working environment
– How to establish, implement and maintain an HSE system at the workplace

The object of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to control and coordinate the available resources at the site in an actual emergency, and to act as a liaison with the central emergency control room on the installation in order to save and protect people's lives and health, limit damage to the environment and safeguard material assets.

Only in Norwegian

Hovedformålet med kurset er å skape gode holdninger til bruk av riktig verneutstyr, og forhindre at liv og helse går tapt.

Etter kurset skal deltakerne kunne:
- Kjenne til virkemåte og oppbygningen til ulike typer pusteluftkompressorer og pusteluftsystem
- Kjenne til hvilke bestanddeler sikker pusteluft inneholder
- Bruke åndedrettsvern på en trygg og sikker måte
- Utføre daglig renhold/vedlikehold på hodesett og bæresele
- Kjennskap til forskrift 706, kap. 10 og standardene NS-EN-14593, NS-EN 14594 og EN 12021
- Kjenne til kvalitetssikring av pusteluft, målemetoder og utstyr
- Kjenne til hvilke flasker, seler og hodesett som brukes til pusteluft
- Kjenne til farer og utfordringer ved arbeid i miljøer uten sikker pusteluft, og vite hva han/hun selv kan gjøre for å ivareta egen sikkerhet

Kurset inneholder oppgaver og praktiske øvelser.

The modern workplace is often thought of as a strictly professional, rational, logical environment. Cooperation is key--personal opinions and emotions must be put aside in the name of teamwork, which may be easier said than done! No one can expect to connect with fellow colleagues the way they do their own friends or family members. One crossed word or bad mood can damage corporate relations, sometimes irreparably. The uncertainty of the business environment of today, and resulting stress that follows only adds to the pressure workers feel in performing their level best. Feeling overworked and overwhelmed is natural in the workplace, especially when it comes to dealing with change.   The purpose of this course is to illustrate ways you can overcome the emotional barriers you may face in the workplace. This course will guide you through various exercises and give you tips to help you manage your emotions at work so you can perform to the best of your abilities.

EXAM OBJECTIVES

This exam tests the skills and competence of a DPO against the requirements given in the competence standard DNV-GL Notation AJ/DPA-WV.

The examination is a thorough test to cover the most important competences for DPO’s irrespective of type of vessel, trade or activity. The test measures how well operation of equipment, duties and tasks are performed, all in compliance with relevant international, national and local regulations and requirements.

EXAM AND CERTIFICATION PROCESS

The test center will upon receipt of the application formsend a notification containing the following:

• Exam date and time
• Exam place
• Terms & conditions
• Recertification requirements
• DNV GL standard for certification ST-0023
• Standard for certification 0032, Appendix A: Examination regulations
• Time schedule for examination

SPECIAL INFORMATION

• DNV GL Standard for certification ST-0032 - Test centre for certification of personnel
• DNV GL standard for certification ST-0033 - Maritime simulator systems
• DNV GL standard for certification ST-0023 - Competence of Dynamic Positioning Operators

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the aim is that the participant should have acquired knowledge of the principles of Dynamic Positioning.

• Set up a dynamic positioning system and have an understanding of the practical operation of associated equipment including position referencing systems
• Recognise and respond to the various alarms, warning and information messages
• Relate the DP installation to the ship’s system e.g. power supply, manoeuvring facility, available position referencing systems and nature of work
• Relate DP Operations to the existing environmental conditions of wind, sea state, current and vessel movement

CONTENT

• Definition of DP, elements of the DP system, DP systems redundancy, and Class Requirements
• Functions of the DP system, and DP principles
• Different types of DP vessels and DP operations, sensors and use of sensor inputs
• Introduction to position reference systems and the DP system’s use of position measurements
• Vessel capability, DP consequence analysis and DP capability analysis
• Thrusters and manoeuvring systems
• Power systems and Blackout Prevention
• Operational procedures for DP operation, and procedures for operating the DP system
• Study of DP incidents
• Principal use of the DP system

LEARNING PROCESS

The training will be a combination of theoretical lessons and practical exercises. During the course each participant will have his own operator station with generic DP software.

REFERENCES

IMCA Guidelines IMCA M 117, IMO MSC Circ. 738 and DNV GLST- 0023-2014-04.

CERTIFICATE

Certification of attendance will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Digital technologies are an undeniable part of today’s global economy. Digital organizations, like Amazon, have set the standard for the ideal customer experience, and all industries will need to embrace digital technology in order to satisfy customer needs and expectations. Digital Transformation can be defined as Business Transformation enabled through digital technologies, such as mobile, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, robotics, data analytics, the Internet of Things, and Virtual and Augmented Reality. Within the workplace, as human work shifts to a more knowledge-based, continual learning model, the flexible and agile use of technology will be critical in attracting and retaining top talent. AI, RPA, data analysis tools, and machine learning are speeding repetitive tasks so that human workers can concentrate on activities that are less redundant and more productive and profitable. Organizations that focus on building company-wide cultures that embrace the agile, flexible world of digital technology will reap the benefits as they learn and grow.

• Explain how digital technology resulted in the transformation of customer needs

• Explain the role of digital technology in the transformation of the workforce

• Explain the role of digital technology in the transformation of operations

Kurset starter med fellesteori som er en grunnleggende innføring i aktuelle lover og forskrifter og en grunnleggende innføring i sikker bruk av arbeidsutstyr. Fagdelen vil gi eleven en god teoretisk grunnopplæring i sikker bruk av masseforflyttingsmaskiner samt en god innsikt i oppbygging, virkemåte, vedlikehold og bruk.

Eleven skal gjennomføre teorimodul 1.1 (8 timer), modul 2.1 (24 timer) og  3.1 (8 timer). Dette skal gi førerne en god generell grunnopplæring i sikker bruk og praktisk forståelse for prinsippene for masseforflytningsmaskiner.

Kurset gjennomføres over 5 dager, og avsluttes med en teoretisk prøve.

Etter bestått teoretisk prøve og gjennomført grunnleggende praktisk bruk modul 3.1 + praksiskjøring 32 timer, kan praktisk prøve gjennomføres. Bestått praktisk prøve vil være grunnlag for utstedelse av kompetansebevis for fører av masseforflyttingsmaskin i valgt klasse.

Kursinnhold

- Konstruksjon

- Oppbygging

- Betjening

- Bruksegenskaper

- Bruksområder

- Sikkerhetsutstyr

- Viktige kontrollpunkter

- Vedlikehold


This course in only available in Norwegian.

Kurset er i henhold til NS-EN- 1591-4. Kurset øker kompetansen og gir grunnleggende kunnskaper innen forberedelse, planlegging, utførelse og dokumentering av arbeid med boltetrekking av flensforbindelser på trykksatte systemer.

Kurset dekker følgende tabeller i NS-EN 1591-4:

Tabell 1: Foundation level training matrix.

Tabell 2: Training matrix for hydraulic tension tightening.

Tabell 3: Training matrix for hydraulic torque tightening.

Tabell 6: Training matrix for bolt load determination after assembly.

Tabell 7: Training matrix for compact flanges.

Tabell 8: Training matrix for clamp connectors

Tabell 9: Training matrix for special connector/flanges

Hensikt: Hensikten med kurset å forhindre skade på personell, miljø og utstyr. Dette kan forebygges ved å styrke kompetansen og øke forståelsen hos den enkelte.

This course is only available in Norwegian.

Kurset gir en grunnleggende innføring i høytrykkslanger og kuplinger og er et naturlig grunnlag for drifts- og vedlikeholdspersonell som skal foreta inspeksjon og vedlikehold på høytrykksutstyr der slanger inngår som kritiske faktorer i systemet.

Kunne utføre forebyggende inspeksjoner og vedlikehold i henhold til etablerte prosedyrer og leverandørens bruksanvisninger, kunne registrere uregelmessigheter som f.eks høy temperatur, lekkasjer i slanger og kuplinger.

Hensikt:

Etter kurset skal deltagerne ha tilegnet seg kunnskap om høytrykkslanger og kuplinger for å kunne foreta visuell inspeksjon og kontroll for å ivareta sikkerheten, avdekke eventuelle lekkasjer slik at uønskede hendelser ikke oppstår.

Innhold:

Standarder og retningslinjer ( TR 1803 )

Merking og dokumentajon 

Sikkerhetskrav / HMS ved bruk av slanger og kuplinger 

Tabeller for slanger og kuplinger med oppbygning og forståelse 

Inspeksjon og kontroll av slanger

Definisjoner

Bruk av Hose, Dats Sheet

Vedlikeholdskonsept for slanger og kuplinger

Visuel inspeksjon. Gjenger, kuplinger og slanger

 Feil- og degraderingsmekanismer

 Slangelære inkl. Installasjonsgeometri

 Håndtering og oppbevaring av slanger

This course is only available in Norwegian.

Oppdatere, vedlikeholde kunnskaper, ferdigheter og holdninger innen sin beredskapsfunksjon i eller relatert til søk og redningslag og HLO. Erfaringsoverføring helivakt og HLO.

Innhold:

Kurset er i hovedsak tillagt praktiske øvelser hvor brief og debrief er tillagt stor vekt.   

Taktisk lagarbeid. 

Røykdykking. 

Slokketeknikker. 

Værrapportering, kommunikajson og rutiner 

- Farlig gods 

- Flydrivstoff 

- Beredskapssituasjoner og normale operasjoner på helikopterdekk 

- Verneutstyr

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course the students should have achieved:

• Thorough knowledge  of the practical aspects of DP Operations
• Capability  to plan and conduct any DP Operation, including risk assessment, contingency planning and assessment of vessel capability
• Ability to undertake any operation with due regard to all circumstances of seamanship and operational requirements
• Ability to react correctly to any circumstances which constitute  or could lead to a catastrophic failure

CONTENT

• Study of DP incidents
• Construction  and use of work site diagrams, charts and vessel templates for use in DP operations
• Preparation  of plans for a projected DP operation, contingency plans for expected deviations and emergencies
• Participation  in simulated situations in a variety of DP operations while handling routine and emergency situations
• Risk  and safety analysis, and defining DP equipment classes
• The  DP system’s utilisation of position measurements,and tests on position reference systems.  

LEARNING PROCESS

The training will be a combination of theoretical lessons and practical exercises. The  participants will work with practical scenarios based on real operations, training on planning and executing specified operations under varying simulated conditions, including emergency handling on DNVGL Class A or B approved simulators.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

References:
• IMCA M 117
• IMO MSC Circ.738
• DNV GL RP 0007
• DNV GL ST 0023

CERTIFICATE

Certification of attendance will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

With COVID-19 meaning that home working is no longer an option but a necessity for many, what are the potential side effects on our health and work performance. Employers may need to provide additional training to ensure appropriate supervision and work behaviours. These include remote technology, communication skills development, time management and ergonomics. 

Maintaining health and well-being while working from home encompasses many areas, including ergonomics, preventing feelings of isolation and effectively managing stress. Studies have found that more than half of people working from home had not paid any attention to ergonomics, and 94% of them reported that neither had their employers. Almost half of remote workers have experienced work-related pains. One of the most problematic aspects of home working is the isolation and the lack of access to day-to-day informal interactions. While remote working enables greater autonomy, it also leads to higher levels of work intensity. The ‘24/7’ availability for work can result in family conflict and stress. Key areas to promote a positive work-family interface include the parental ability to cope with children and amicable resolutions of conflict about working hours, household work and personal time in the family.

The ‘Healthy Home Working’ bundle includes 3 month access to 12 online courses and over 9 hours of eLearning.

• Stress Awareness

• Working Time Limits and Fatigue Management

• Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

• Ergonomics

• Health and Safety for Home Workers (Employees)

• Medicine Awareness

• Smart Health: Sleeping – How to Ensure You Are Well-Rested & Energized

• Smart Mental Health: Managing Anger and Emotions

• Smart Mental Health: Keys to Successful Parenting

• Smart Health: Drinking Responsibly

• Smart Mental Health: Reducing Stress and Anxiety

• Smart Mental Health: Mastering Marriage

Various masks: Procedural Mask vs Surgical Mask

Proper handwashing means scrubbing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Kotter's 8-Step Change Model was created by Harvard University Professor, John Kotter. He perceived the change process as having 8 essential steps.

The 8 Essential Steps in this model are:

Create a sense of urgency for change

Build a coalition for change Form a vision for change 

Communicate the vision for change 

Remove barriers to change 

Generate quick wins for the change 

Stay persistent with the change 

Make the change permanent

• Describe Kotter’s 8-step change model 

• Explain what leaders can do to make the change successful

Presentation

This training course composed of 4 modules provides an overview of the Polar Code. It includes a general presentation of the Polar Code, the certification process, the safety requirements and the environmental protection requirements.

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to:

Understand the main sources of hazards associated with the operations in polar waters and be familiar with the general principles, structure and philosophy of the Polar Code.

Know the main steps of the certification process, the operational assessment methodologies used to establish the operational limitations in ice operations, the requirements and contents of the Polar Water Operational Manual, and the survey and certification requirements.

Have a general understanding of the safety requirements concerning ship’s design and construction, machinery installations, safety equipment and fire protection, safety of navigation and communication equipment.

Get familiar with the requirements for operations in polar waters and training of crew.

Understand the Polar Code requirements for protection against oil pollution, NLS pollution, sewage pollution and garbage disposal.

Program

Module 1 – The Code

Introduction

Regulatory framework

The Polar Code

Module 2 – Certification Process

Certification overview

Operational assessment

Polar Water Operational Manual

Surveys and Certification

Polaris

BV Rules 

Module 3 – Safety Requirements

What does the Polar Code mean for safety?

Design and Construction

Equipment

Fire protection

Life-saving appliances

Operations and manning 

Module 4 – Environmental protection

How the Polar Code protects the environment?

Pollution prevention

Certificate

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded: 

A Certificate of Polar Code, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Polar Code is obtained after completion of the course and passing the online test.

Presentation

This training course provides an overview of the different techniques employed for non-destructive tests (NDT) of materials and welding, their objectives and principles.

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to:

Know the objectives and principles of the various non-destructive testing methods.

Differentiate NDT methods regarding application selection and physical principles.

Understand the evaluation process referred to the testing procedure.

Be familiar with the reliability of the various NDT methods.

Program

Definitions and terminology

Role of non-destructive testing

NDT methods

Systematisation of NDT methods

o Visual testing

o Penetrant testing

o Magnetic particles testing

o Radiographic testing

o Ultrasonic testing

Evaluation of NDT findings

Indications and flaws

Acceptance criteria

Reliability of NDT

Probability of detection

NDT operators certification

Certificate

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded:

A Certificate of Introduction to NDT, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Introduction to NDT is obtained after completion of the course and passing the online test.

Presentation

This training course provides general information on the ship’s propulsion system and its main components, the Rules’ requirements for design and survey of propeller and shaft installations, the requirements and methodology for the assessment on board of shaft alignment, and an overview of tailshaft survey requirements.

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to:

Know the main propulsion shaft components

Understand the design requirements for propellers and propeller shafts 

Get familiar with the arrangements and installation on board of propellers and propeller shafts

Understand the main requirements for shaft alignment

Understand the survey requirements for propeller shafts and other propulsion systems.

Program

Main components of propulsion shafting

Design and construction of propulsion shafting

o Rules requirements

o Shaft alignment software

o Documentation to be submitted

o Materials

o Couplings

o Scantlings

o Lubrication system

Arrangement and installation – Shaft alignment

o Alignment calculation

o Shaft alignment sighting

o GAP and SAG method

o Bearing loads

o Alignment checking after chocking

Material tests, workshop inspections and testing, certification

Propellers

o Classification requirements

o Propeller types

o Geometry of propeller

o Materials

o CPP control system

o Arrangement and installation

o Testing and certification

Tailshaft surveys

o Survey schemes

o Periodicity

o Scope of surveys for traditional propeller shafts

o Scope of surveys for other propulsion systems

Certificate

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded:

A Certificate of Propeller and Shaft Installations, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Propeller and Shaft Installations is obtained after completion of the course and passing the online test.