Course catalogue

This course focuses on the basic elements of MOB boat training and may be completed regardless of the type of boats participants use.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of US fire extinguishers.

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 portable fire extinguishers.

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 portable fire extinguishers.

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%.

The course covers the theoretical part of training the hooker and signals. The course will provide you with basic theoretical knowledge about the correct selection, control, use and maintenance of various types of lifting equipment. (Regulations on the performance of work § 10-1 and § 10-2).

The course includes these topics:

• Lifting equipment, words and expressions

• Hooking and center of gravity

• Lifting tables

• Fiber slings

• Chain gear

• Steel rope slings

• Shackles

• Eye bolts and eye nuts

• Signals and signs, load management

• Safety rules

• Exercises

• Final test

The goal of this course is that all personnel who use hazardous work equipment, will gain good knowledge of HSE when using work equipment. The course deals with personnel requirements, roles and responsibilities, as well as accidents and regulations on safety.

In addition, the course requires that practical training is conducted on applicable work equipment.

The course covers the following topics:

• Work equipment in general
• Use of work equipment
• Selection of work equipment
• Training in the use of work equipment
• Workspaces and personnel requirements
• Risk assessment
• Safety, accidents and liability
• Direct and underlying causes of accidents
• Relevant laws and regulations

The course includes exercises, and final test with 30 questions.

The main objective of the course in pressure testing is to provide each course participant the basic knowledge of the preparation, planning, execution and documentation of pressure testing as a discipline.

Focus on safety and proper selection of equipment is essential to prevent accidents and loss of assets.

Training will be made according to specific standards. The course will include a theoretical part, practical part and examinations.

Course Content

Theoretical part

The main tasks during the course will be:

- Different methods for pressure testing

- Performance of pressure testing

- Work Packages and drawings

- HSE

- Equipment for pressure testing

- Pressure and temperature theory

- Introduction in fittings and thread types

- Flanges, Gaskets and Bolts

- Valves

- Standards, calibration and documentation

Practice

The simulated practice test will be performed on a training jig under supervision of an instructor. There will be reviewed work packages for performing virtually work packages which will be out in the field.