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FAST TRACK is a learning method which provides you with bespoke learning content by identifying any knowledge gaps you may have in a particular subject area.

FAST TRACK is a pre-assessment learning tool which is designed to assess your existing knowledge of a particular subject area. The pre-assessment uses a pool of questions to test your current knowledge. The results of this assessment help identify your personal knowledge gaps. FAST TRACK then automatically creates abespoke course to address these knowledge gaps.

This course covers the following learning objectives:

LO1 Explain what is meant by a Confined Space

LO2 Give examples of Confined Spaces

LO3 Describe the dangers that can be caused by confined space entry work

LO4 Identify the key pieces of legislation that help to control confined space entry work

LO5 Explain how to avoid entering confined spaces

LO6 Explain the importance of having a Safe System of Work in place

LO7 Describe individual roles and responsibilities involved in Confined Space Entry work

LO8 Explain the requirements for gas testing

LO9 Identify acceptable levels for atmospheric test results

LO10 Give examples of Confined Space Entry site safety equipment

LO11 Explain the actions to take in an emergency situation

LO12 Explain Confined Space Entry alarm procedures

This course was first developed in 2014 by the laboratory company Kystlab AS, which was our company name back then. The scaling and development of our company have included both mergers and shareholder changes, and our name is now Nemko Norlab AS – a part of renowned Nemko Group. We are still the largest, Norwegian owned laboratory company, and “Clean water offshore” is still based on our company´s year-long experience with water laboratory analysis, including potable water offshore. In Nemko Norlab the scientific know-how is further strengthened, and the service portfolio to the offshore segment expanded significantly. All together we now conduct over 100.000 routine analyses annually related to drinking water.

New in the 5th Edition

- As with the Covid-19 virus, the focus on the lethal shower microbe Legionella is increasing offshore due to the risk of disease outbreak. The training course has therefore been further strengthened to prevent Legionella disease.

- The course is also updated according to new recommendations for the annual sampling program, changes that potentially will lower analysis costs.

- This edition has also been updated in accordance with current regulations, including an important change in authority responsibility. The Institute of Public Health is no longer responsible for anything offshore.

General course info

 - The course is well illustrated to provide the best possible understanding and interpretation of the comprehensive regulations.

- There are intuitive and useful exercises throughout the course. The course is available in both Norwegian and English.

- Based on «Safe, Sufficient and Good Potable Water Offshore», the course highlights situations the participant typically may encounter in everyday work.

For more info:

- Contact your Mintra Key Account Manager to order course licenses.

- Contact anne.kristin.gussias@nemkonorlab.com for professional inquiries.

Please note: this course is also available in an Norwegian-language version.

The course is delivered by the accredited laboratory NEMCO NORLAB AS. 

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness and understanding of risk management.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

This course is designed to enable all personnel to have a common and consistent approach to industry best practice in relation to risk management.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a common and consistent approach to industry best practice in relation to risk management.

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%.

Coaching is a process that can be customized to meet the needs of the trainee. This process seeks to raise the workforce awareness toward their current style of work and behavior. It helps them strengthen their uniqueness optimally. It provides with different tools and strategies that help them achieve their individual goals faster. Coaching is the process that guides an individual to maximize the productivity seamlessly so as to achieve more in less. This helps them reach their personal and professional goals at the earliest.

• Recall the ""What, Why, Where, and How"" of an effective coaching 

• Describe the three-step approach to better coaching

Who is this course for?

Process and Production 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?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice associated with gas treatment

This course contains seven modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Gas Treatment

Module 2: Problems Associated with Water in Gas Streams

Module 3: Liquid Desiccant Dehydration

Module 4: Solid Desiccant Dehydration

Module 5: Alternative Gas Dehydration Processes

Module 6: Acid Gas Removal Unit

Module 7: Removal of Other Impurities in Raw Gas Streams

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of industry best practice associated with gas treatment

What standards are referred to in this 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 80%.

All teams need coaches. That’s how they get better. Your role as the leader of a high-performing team is to provide the training, resources, coaching, and support they need—as individuals and as a team—so that they can grow in their abilities, and perform as efficiently and dynamically as possible. Because of today’s constantly evolving business environment, every individual, regardless of position or experience, needs ongoing training and coaching. Knowing which tools, training opportunities, and coaching methods work for each individual is critical. Research by Accenture found that 31% of employees left their jobs because they don’t like their boss; another 31% cited lack of empowerment as their reason for leaving. This lesson will help you build robust coaching connections and a toolkit that will help you develop your team’s skills, coach them to personal and professional success, and build a culture of growth and continuous improvement.

• Define the training needs for your team  

• Provide coaching to your team   

• Create growth opportunities for your team

As it’s important for leaders to give constructive feedback, in order to help their employees grow, develop their skills, confidence etc.. which results in organizational growth. Similarly, It’s important for an individual to ask for feedback instead of waiting to receive it. Start thinking of feedback as the fuel for your professional growth. In fact, set a goal to solicit feedback regularly instead of waiting for it to come to you. When you begin to see the value in regular feedback, your manager will find it easier to deliver, and—using these strategies—you’ll find it easier to receive, assess, and apply. Let’s take a look at how you can ensure that your future performance conversations are positive and productive.

• Examine the necessity to change your perspective towards feedback

• Identify the behaviors of receiving feedback

• Assess the ways of responding to feedback

Who is the course for?

This eLearning course is aimed at individuals who are required to travel for business, whether at home or abroad. 

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 the course benefit me?

Whether you are driving to a business meeting or working abroad, travel can present several risks. This course will give you a basic understanding of the risks that you may face while travelling and the measures you can take to keep safe and secure.

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe in your day-to-day driving  and in the event of travelling or working abroad. It will also indicate the importance of considering your surroundings and what is culturally acceptable.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are fully aware of how to travel safely, you can help to ensure that neither you nor your company is exposed to unnecessary risk. You can also reduce your risk of being involved in a travel-related incident.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written to current HSE 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 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness and understanding of power generation systems and their associated risks.

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 proivde learners with an overview of power generation systems used offshore.

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of the power generation systems used offshore including hazards and their associated controls.

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 this course for?

All personnel involved in warehouse safety operations in the workplace.

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 identify the hazards specific to warehousing and provide advice on how to avoid these hazards.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are able to identify the hazards specific to warehousing and provide advice on how to avoid these hazards.

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 the course for?

This course aims to provide an overview of the requirements for the safe handling of radioactive materials for personnel who work closely with it.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an awareness of the risks involved in working with radioactive materials.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that personnel understand the risks of working with radioactive materials and how to mitigate these risks.

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in this course.

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 awareness of US best practice in relation to manual handling activities.

To increase learners’ awareness of the importance of safe manual handling operations and the risks involved with manual handling. The course also aims to give an overview of the OSHA requirements for the correct handling techniques for safe lifting, and for the pushing and pulling of loads.

Learning Objectives

 LO1 Define the term ‘manual handling’ and explain the importance of safe manual handling operations 

LO2 Identify the types of injuries that may result from improper manual handling operations 

LO3 Identify safe work practices in relation to manual handling operations

LO4 Describe the duties that are placed on employers and individual personnel in relation to manual handling operations

LO5 Explain the importance of risk assessing manual handling operations 

LO6 Identify the factors to consider when assessing manual handling operations and identify ways of reducing the risks of injury 

LO7 Describe good handling techniques for safe lifting

LO8 Describe good handling techniques for pushing and pulling loads

LO9 Explain the training requirements associated with manual handling operations

Who is this course for?
This Personnel Transfer & Evacuation (US) course is suitable for all relevant offshore 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 US best practice in relation to the transfer and evacuation of personnel. This course in Personnel transfer and evacuation is divided into and covers the following topics: Pre transport offshore, vessel transport offshore, helicopter transport offshore and evacuation offshore.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the US best practice in relation to the transfer and evacuation of personnel.

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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel who require awareness or understanding of the values used in the oil and gas industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an introduction to valve technique and covers the operation of, and construction and tightening techniques for, the most common types of valves in the oil and gas industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel have an awareness of the different types of valves used in the oil and gas industry.

What standards are referred to in this course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in this course.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed each section of 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 section and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of the common safety methods when using lifting appliances and equipment.

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 give an overview of requirements for safe use of lifting appliances and equipment.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the requirements for the safe use of lifting appliances and equipment.

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?

Personnel involved with mechanical material handling equipment and operation, crane operation, rigging, supervision and signalling related activities. 

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?

To provide learners with an awareness of industry best practice for working with cranes.

This course consists of 4 sections:

Section 1: Introduction to Crane Operations

Section 2: Cranes and Lifting Equipment

Section 3: Planning a Lift

Section 4: Carrying out a Lift

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of industry best practice for working with cranes.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 

• The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 

• The Safe Use of Lifting Equipment: Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)

• Lifting Equipment at Work Guidance

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

• Health and Safety at Work Act s.16

• Management of Health and Safety at Work 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%.

The VIRSEC Maritime English Test for Deck Ratings is designed to assist ship operators and employers make recruiting decisions by assessing the English language competency of Seafarers at a Deck Rating position working on board any vessel.

The Test is designed around the approved guidelines for Maritime English developed by the IMO. These guidelines are combined with internationally recognised methods for English language testing to form a rigorous and accurate testing system.

Regulations:

The English Tests are designed from the ground up using approved guidelines from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO Model English course 3.17); IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCPs); and consistent with the framework set out by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.

Why Take This Test With VIRSEC:

What makes VIRSEC different from the others? Below are some of the benefits of taking this online Test with VIRSEC:

• CPD Accredited Online Test
• Randomised Questioning
• Adheres to International Standards
• Position-Focused Questions
• Assesses 5 Primary Language Skills

Test Duration:

The user must attempt the Test in 90 minutes, and in one sitting. If a candidate does not complete the exam within the duration, they will fail any unanswered questions.

Who is this course for?

Trainee refinery 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 introduction to the distillation of hydrocarbons.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced  to the distillation of hydrocarbons.

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?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of of typical pressure relief systems.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of typical pressure relief systems found in the Oil and Gas Industry.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are introduced to the role of of typical pressure relief systems in operations.

What standards are referenced in the 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?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of typical chemicals in use for well operations.

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 learners with an awareness of industry best practice for working with chemicals in offshore drilling and well operations

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of industry best practice for working with chemicals in offshore drilling and well operations

What standards are referred to in this course?

Offshore Chemicals Regulations (OCR) 2002

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%.