Course catalogue

The OPITO approved course can now be completed online.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, OPITO has altered the required processes to gain accreditation. You no longer have to attend an invigilation centre to complete this course, but must prove identity where required.

Who is the course for?

Personnel responsible for conducting atmospheric testing at the worksite.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide the knowledge and techniques for carrying out gas testing.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the situations and circumstances in which a hazardous atmosphere could occur and the steps that should be taken in an emergency.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

CoSHH

PFEER

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Confined Space Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Please find pre-course information and learning outcomes here: https://mintra.com/implementing-maintaining-opito-standards-policy

Who is this course for?

Any individuals who are involved in the handling of dangerous goods for shipment by air.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

Regulations must be followed so that dangerous goods can be transported by air without endangering the aircraft, passengers or crew. This course will give you a basic understanding of the regulations for shipping dangerous goods by air, including their labelling, packing and stowage.

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe while handling dangerous goods in your day-to-day activities and if there is an emergency situation. It will also outline the documentation required to accompany goods for transportation.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are fully aware of the requirements for shipping dangerous goods by air, you contribute to the safety of your workplace, your fellow workers and yourself, while enabling cargo shipments to be made safely and successfully.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions

• International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

Ship to Ship Superintendents, Marine Superintendents and anyone with responsibility for safety.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with knowledge of critical safety procedures.

How will the course benefit my company?

By improving safety culture and demonstrating the competency of employees.

What standards are referenced in the course?

MARPOL Annex I

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 this course for?
All employees.

Is previous experience required?
No prior knowledge or experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
The course will help learners become aware of aspects relating to anti-corruption and anti-bribery as well as providing an overview of the relevant legislation. 

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring learners are aware of aspects relating to anti-corruption and antibribery.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

• OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

• US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

• US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

• UK Bribery Act

• German Anti-Corruption

• Norwegian Penal Code

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 work at a site or location where there is a risk that objects could fall from height.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

Dropped objects can cause serious injuries as well as damage to assets and equipment. This course will give you a basic understanding of the common causes of dropped objects, their potential consequences and how they can be prevented.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the risk dropped objects present, their common causes and how they can be prevented.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Occupational Safety and Health Act (USA)

Health and Safety at Work Act (UK)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

Personnel who are required to work with, or near to, chemicals and other hazardous substances.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will give you a basic overview of the COSHH regulations and how they help to protect workers from hazardous substances.

How will this course benefit my company?

Ensuring personnel are familiar with the requirements of the COSHH Regulations will help to reduce the risk of accidents, incidents and injuries occurring in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

The European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulations

The United Kingdom (UK) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for?

Personnel responsible for conducting atmospheric testing at the worksite.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide the knowledge and techniques for carrying out gas  testing.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the situations and circumstances in   which a hazardous atmosphere could occur and the steps that should be taken   in an emergency.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Health and Safety at Work Act

CoSHH

PFEER

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Confined Space 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%.

Who is the course for?

All Maritime Engineering Officers.

Is previous experience required?

Previous experience is not required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules.

How will the course benefit my company?

Reduction of Electrical incidents and accidents

What standards are referenced in the course?

SOLAS Chapter II-1 Part D Electrical Installations

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60092

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 aimed at all personnel involved in lifting operations in the Oil and Gas Industry.

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 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and gives an overview of industry best practice in relation to working with lifting equipment.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an awareness of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and the industry best practice in relation to working with lifting equipment.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 

Health and Safety at Work Act 

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring knowledge or awareness of HAZID.

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 all personnel with solid hazard identification awareness to enable them to evaluate hazards quickly and effectively so that they can carry out their duties as safely as possible. 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are able to evaluate hazards quickly and effectively so that you can carry out your duties as safely as possible. 

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?

All personnel who may be exposed to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in the workplace.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an awareness of NORM and provide best practices for managing NORM in oil and gas producing facilities.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all members of personnel have an awareness of NORM and how it should be managed, which will help to reduce workplace accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

There are no standards or regulations 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%.

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

All personnel across an organisation to set a benchmark of knowledge and awareness of risk assessment.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of Risk Assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the required knowledge and awareness of the importance of Risk Assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

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 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%.

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for? 

All ship officers and shore personnel who are involved in ship operations.

Is previous experience required? 

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me? 

The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a management tool to assist shipowners, technical managers and the ship's personnel in managing the energy efficiency and air emissions of their ships. 

How will the course benefit my company? 

By ensuring you have an overview of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan.

What standards are referenced in the course? 

• The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
• The IMO Fuel Oil Data Collection System (DCS)
• The European Union Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Regulation
• The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
• The IMO Guidelines for Voluntary Use of the Ship Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI)
• The IMO Guidelines on the Method of Calculation of the Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)
• The IMO Guidelines on Operational Carbon Intensity Indicators and the Calculation Methods (CII Guidelines, G1)

Is there an assessment? 

Yes

Who is this course for?

All personnel who works in a role within the Oil and Gas Industry that may have a direct impact on the environment.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to increase learners’ awareness of the environmental aspects and impacts related to the Oil and Gas Industry and the actions that can be taken to minimise environmental damage.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit a company by helping personnel become aware of actions that can be taken to reduce environmental damage.

What standards are referred to in this course?

BEIS (formally DECC))

Oil Spill Prevention and Response Advisory Group

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

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

An introduction to ergonomics in the workplace, especially offshore related work. The course looks at correct working techniques, what makes a good working environment, what measures that helps, and who is responsible for maintaining good ergonomic conditions in the workplace.

Course Content

- Introduction 

- Correct working techniques 

- Environment 

- Measures that help 

- Responsibility and implementation

Who is this course for?

All personnel who could potentially be exposed to noise in the workplace. 

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 the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with noise in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of the hazards posed by noise in the workplace and the controls that should be put in place to minimise their exposure and reduce the risk of hearing loss.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Control of Noise at Work Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for?

Any personnel who require an awareness of the environmental impacts associated with offshore waste and how these wastes can be managed.

Is previous experience required?

You do not require any previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an understanding of the types of waste generated offshore, how these wastes impact the environment and the methods that can be used to reduce and manage waste.

How will the course benefit my company?

Environmentally aware personnel can help to reduce the environmental impacts of your operations and improve environmental performance.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive

• The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 1973 - Annex IV

• Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations

• Deposits in the Sea (Exemption) Order 

• Landfill Directive 

• Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations

• Special/Hazardous Waste Regulations

• The Special Waste Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 

• Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 

• Radioactive Substances Act

• Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 

• Waste (England and Wales) Regulations

• Waste (Scotland) Regulations 

• Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations

• Zero Waste (Scotland) 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%.

Who is this course for?

Personnel who are involved in work processes that can result in hand-arm vibration exposure.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will benefit learners’ by making them aware of the risks of hand-arm vibration and the effects that it can cause.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies’ by ensuring that personnel have an understanding of the risks of hand-arm vibration and in turn will reduce the number of injuries that result from this.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Control of Vibration at Work Regulations

Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for?

This is course is for those who work with and have an exposure risk to benzene. 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

This course will benefit learners by providing them with an awareness of benzene and providing best practices for working with benzene in oil and gas producing facilities.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all possible precautions are taken to reduce accidents or injuries resulting from benzene exposure.  

What standards are referenced in the course?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Is there an assessment?

Yes 

Accreditation

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.