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 Preface

The IADC European Working Group at the request of the North

Sea Offshore Authorities Forum (NSOAF), Training Workgroup,
developed this new Offshore Competency Training Programme.
Discussions between NSOAF and IADC created the environment
to develop this programme.

The foundation of this programme is a common North West

European standard for personal offshore competency. This will
enable marine and rig crews to undertake specific courses, based
on the training matrix, which are acceptable to all nations.
Additionally, credit is given for marine and other personnel who
have undertaken IMO STCW training(temporarily suspended).
The ability to move freely across national borders, demonstrating
the right degree of competency, is the aim of this programme.

The NSOAF envisages that this programme will contribute to

greater efficiency and cost reduction both for industry and
regulators, by reducing unnecessary duplication of effort. The
NSOAF also expects that this programme will contribute to the
enhancement of personal competency in health, safety and
environment because of a more practical approach to training.

The contents of this handbook reflect the extensive co-operation

and hard work of Drilling Contractors throughout Europe and
globally as well as the efforts of IADC, the British, Danish and
Norwegian Ship Owners Associations. Special thanks to:

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Organisation Representative
British Rig Owners Association Edmund Brookes
Paul Holman
Danish Ship Owners Association Hans Henrik Petersen
Dolphin, Norway Anne Vegge
Arild Simonsen
ENSCO Jacqueline Van Den Akker
GlobalSantaFe John Monks
Malcolm Lodge
Jane Harrison
Kevin Knott
IADC Dominic Cattini
Steve Kropla
Brenda Kelly
KCADeutag Dave Cormack
Maersk Contractors, Denmark Eva Bjerre
Morten Ervø
Bent Nielsen
Noble, The Netherlands Gert-Jan Windhorst
Noble, United Kingdom Kevin Sharp
Norwegian Ship Owners Morten Bøhlerengen
Association
Ocean Rig Odd Magne Djønne
Odfjell Janike Myre
Stein Lindseth Nilsen
Rowan Jean-Francois Basse
Seadrill Harald Bratthammar
Mette Midthun Walde
Transocean Mark Milne
Dado Matkins

Dominic Cattini
Director European Operations, IADC
London, April 2007

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 Programme Review History
REVISION REVIEW HISTORY DATE
First issue of draft concept with
embryonic European Training Matrix
001 May 2004
together with BOSIET and HUET
courses

Draft updated based on comments

002 November 2004
received.

Draft further enhanced with the addition

003 June 2005
of Training Criteria for BOSIET Course

Draft updated based on comments

004 September 2005
received.

005 Draft further revised. October 2005

Major revision to reflect additional input

from working group members and FOET
006 course added. Training criteria for May 2006
BOSIET, HUET and FOET courses
added / modified.

Updated Draft with definitions, expanded

European Training Matrix, WellCap
007 matrix, IMO Model Courses and IADC December 2006
Fire Team Member Course information
added

Draft further revised to incorporate

lessons learnt from trial course together
008 with additional definitions, revision April 2007
history, reciprocity matrices and course
lesson plans

Temporary suspension of IMO

STCW Exemptions, highlighted
009 October 2007
content and globalisation of
document

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 Foreword
The programme handbook consists of seven chapters with a
number of appendices to enable readers to navigate easily to
specific areas of interest.

Chapter 1. Introduction - discusses general matters such as

the background, objective, definitions,
accreditation, certification;
Chapter 2. Training Matrix - provides a schematic overview of
the main characteristics of the programme, namely
the course requirements for each crew function,
detailing acceptable alternative IMO STCW
courses where appropriate (temporarily
suspended);
Chapter 3. IADC Course Information - provides detailed
description of each individual course syllabus,
admission requirements, duration and period of
validity;
Chapter 4. IMO STCW Course Information - provides a
description of each relevant course;
Chapter 5. Training Criteria - outlines the methods for
demonstrating competence and the criteria for
evaluating competence;
Chapter 6. Verification - an overview of the actions necessary
to provide sufficient confidence that training
establishments and courses meet the criteria
detailed in Chapter 5;
Chapter 7. IADC Training Passport – describes the
methodology for controlling and verification of
individual skills and knowledge, including medical
suitability.
Appendix 1. Abbreviations / Acronyms
Appendix 2. Reciprocity Matrices
Appendix 3. Course Lesson Plans

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 1. Introduction
Background:

Working on any Mobile Offshore Unit requires specific skills, training and
competency to ensure that daily operations and response to emergency
situations can be undertaken safely and professionally.

This is achieved by having crews with the right competencies, incorporating

education, training and experience to undertake the tasks expected of them.
The IADC Offshore Competency Training Programme addresses the
training element of the core competency necessary for individuals to work
on Mobile Offshore Units (MOU’s). The nature and quality of the training
received must be of such a standard that personnel can be counted on
completely to fulfil their tasks.

Training for offshore crew members will be supplemented by Company

specific induction and training, mobile offshore unit specific induction, task
specific induction and training, offshore drills and exercises as well as
computer based training as appropriate. Certain specialist courses may also
require periodic simulator based training onshore to enhance the degree of
competency to deal with foreseeable scenarios.

Objective:

The objective of this programme handbook is to define the training course

requirements necessary for personnel working on MOU’s.

Additionally the handbook outlines a number of optional courses to address

the specific needs of individual companies.

Finally to identify the means by which competency can be assured.

Terms and Definitions:

For the purpose of this programme, the terms used have the meanings
defined below:

1. Mobile Offshore Unit (MOU): means a vessel(s) which can be readily

relocated and which can perform an industrial function involving
offshore operations other than those traditionally provided by vessels
covered by chapter 1 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention. Such MOU’s
include at least the following:

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 a. Column-stabilized unit: is a unit with the main deck connected
to the underwater hull or footings by columns or caissons,
commonly known as a semi-submersible;
b. Non-self propelled unit: is a unit not certified to navigate
independently;
c. Self-elevating unit: is a unit with moveable legs capable of
raising its hull above the surface of the sea, commonly known as
a Jack-up;
d. Self-propelled unit: is a unit certified to navigate independently;
e. Submersible unit: is a unit with a ship shape, barge-type or
novel hull design (other than self-elevating unit) intended for
operation while bottom bearing;
f. Surface unit: is a unit with a ship or barge-type displacement
hull of single or multiple-hull configuration intended for
operation in the floating condition.

2. Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU): is a unit capable of

engaging in drilling operations for the exploration for, or exploitation
of, resources beneath the sea-bed such as liquid or gaseous
hydrocarbons, sulphur or salt.

3. Drillship: is a self-propelled ship-shape monohull surface mobile

offshore drilling unit.

4. Mobile Offshore Accommodation Unit: is a unit the primary purpose

of which is to accommodate personnel offshore;

5. Other Mobile Offshore Units: are units that may be involved in any
single activity or combination of activities such as:

a. Construction;
b. Maintenance (including the maintenance of wells);
c. Lifting operations;
d. Pipe laying and related operations;
e. Emergency / contingency preparedness, including fire fighting;
f. Offshore production systems;
g. Diving.

Mobile offshore units do not include vessels such as:

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 a. Supply vessels;
b. Standby vessels;
c. Anchor handling vessels;
d. Seismic vessels;
e. Ship-shape monohull diving support vessels.

6. Maritime Safety Training: means training with respect to safety of

life at sea, including personal and group survival;

7. Emergency Preparedness Training: means training which prepares

individuals to respond adequately and safely to anticipated emergency
situations;

8. Offshore Installation Manager: means a competent person appointed

in writing by the owner as the Person In Charge, who has complete
and ultimate command of the unit and to whom all personnel on
board are responsible;

9. Barge Supervisor: means a person who may provide support to the

OIM in certain essential marine matters. The Barge Supervisor on
some MOU’s may be referred to as the Stability Section Leader or
Barge Master;

10. Ballast Control Operator: means the person assigned responsibility

for the normal day-to-day control of trim, draught and stability;

11. Maintenance Supervisor: means the person assigned responsibility

for the inspection, operation and testing, as required, of all
machinery and equipment as specified by the owner of the MOU.
The Maintenance Supervisor on some MOU’s may also be referred to
as the Chief Engineer, Technical Section Leader or Rig Mechanic;

12. Maritime Crew: comprises the OIM, Barge Supervisor, Ballast

Control Operator and Maintenance Supervisor as well as other Deck
and Engineer Officers, Radio Operators and ratings defined in
regulation I/1 of STCW Convention, as amended.

13. Standard of Competence: means the level of proficiency to be

achieved for the proper performance of functions on board the MOU
in accordance with the criteria as set forth herein and incorporating
prescribed standards or levels of knowledge, understanding and
demonstrated skill.

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 14. Evaluation Criteria: are the entries appearing in column 4 of the
"Specifications of Minimum Standards of Competence" tables in
Chapter 5 – Training Criteria and provide the means for an assessor
to judge whether or not a candidate can perform the related tasks,
duties and responsibilities.

15. Independent Evaluation: means an evaluation by suitably qualified

persons, independent of, or external to, the unit or activity being
evaluated, to verify that the administrative and operational procedures
at all levels are managed, organized, undertaken and monitored
internally in order to ensure their fitness for purpose and
achievement of stated objectives.

16. Very Important Person (VIP): is a person who is accorded special

privileges due to their status or importance (e.g. Member of a Royal
Family / Household, President / Head of State, Prime Minister,
Minister of State, Company Chairman.

To be completed

Accreditation and Quality Assurance:

Only training schools, establishments, companies and organisations

accredited by IADC will be able to offer courses based on the IADC
Offshore Competency Training Programme. Chapter 6 details the process
by which IADC will verify the suitability of such organisations to undertake
courses detailed in this programme. To ensure the quality and consistency
of training courses undertaken by accredited Training Establishments based
on this programme, IADC will audit such facilities periodically by its
Accreditation and Certification group. Where audits of such establishments
are undertaken by others on behalf of a national oil industry association,
IADC will liaise with the appropriate national association to avoid
duplication of effort.

Training Establishment Requirements:

All accredited Training Establishments must have and implement a quality

assurance system based on the latest editions of relevant ISO standards.
The facilities available at an accredited Training Establishment shall be
suitable and sufficient to carry out those IADC training courses that it has
been accredited to undertake.

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In terms of suitable and sufficient, the theoretical elements of courses
detailed in this programme must be conducted in classrooms of a size
capable of accommodating the maximum number of participants in an
ergonomically acceptable environment. Likewise, those course elements of a
practical nature must be conducted in facilities that enable the safe and
effective performance of the tasks required. Accredited Training
Establishments must also provide sufficient facilities for rest breaks, meals
and refreshments during courses. They must also provide personal hygiene
arrangements and changing facilities for both male and female course
participants including means to store safely and securely their personal
belongings.

Each accredited Training Establishment shall provide all participants with

sufficient documentation / handbook / handouts containing reference
information relevant to the course undertaken. Such documentation must
be in hard copy format and whenever possible in digital format.

Training Establishment Staff:

Each Training Establishment must have sufficient competent staff to

effectively undertake all aspects of those courses that it has been accredited
to undertake. Such staff must be provided with teaching aids, training
models, equipment and the means necessary to effectively and safely impart
the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency required by the
learning targets for each course detailed in this programme.

Certification / IADC Training and Operations Passport:

It is a requirement that at the end of each course the participant must attain
a certain level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency. The manner in
which this is evaluated, may be different for each course, details can be
found in chapter 5. Each participant will only receive a certificate and
certified entry in the IADC Training and Operations Passport (see chapter
7) if the requirements established in the course are met (a responsibility of
the accredited training establishment). All certificates issued by accredited
training establishments for courses detailed within this programme shall
bear a unique number. This number will incorporate an IADC prefix
followed by the unique number perforated on each participants Training
and Operations Passport.

Certification validity is defined within each specific course description and

the expiry date will be clearly indicated on an individual’s course certificate
and in the IADC Training and Operations Passport. Refresher courses
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should be undertaken 3 months prior to the expiry date of the current
certificate. Refresher certificates / entries in the IADC Operations and
Training Passport will have extended validity based on the expiry date from
the previous course.

Exemptions:

Visitors and VIP’s travelling to MOU’s and spending less than 24 hours
continuously on the MOU, whilst under the direct supervision of competent
offshore personnel, can be exempted from training. However, such visitors
and VIP’s must participate in an offshore induction programme on arrival
at the MOU.
Any crew member, who possesses current / valid IMO STCW certificates as
detailed in the Training Matrix in Chapter 2, may be exempt from the
requirement to undertake a specific course or course module(s) (Temporarily
Suspended).

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 2. Training Matrix
Introduction:

The training matrix detailed on the following pages, provides an

overview of the scope and flexibility of this programme.

The top left row of each matrix details specific courses covered
by the programme, which are either mandatory or discretionary
for specific crew functions. Underneath this is a listing of IMO
STCW courses which if taken together provide an equivalent
level of competency to those detailed in the corresponding course
above (Temporarily Suspended)

The Crew Function column on the right of each matrix page

provides an overview of all functions found on MOU’s. Some
functions are generic and are found in all companies, these are
coloured blue. However, many functions have commonly used
alternative titles, highlighted by asterisks. A tabulated list of
alternative titles is detailed on page 18 of this programme.

Across the bottom of each page is a list of additional modules

required by specific countries to compliment the main courses.
(Currently the only additional modules identified cover Norwegian
legislation and familiarization with the Norwegian integrated
survival suit. These modules will be addressed in company specific
induction courses for personnel working on the Norwegian
continental shelf) (To be further developed)

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Applicable
All All All All
Countries
(HUET)
Helicopter
Underwater Further
IADC Offshore Basic Introduction to Offshore Safety Escape Introduction
Training Medical (BIOS) Training to Offshore Crew Function
Courses 1.0 1.1 including Safety (FIOS)
Air pocket 2.2
re-breather
2.1
Alternative No. IMO STCW Course
Acceptable 1.13 Elementary First Aid+
IMO 1.19 Personal Survival Techniques +
STCW 1.20 Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting+
Courses 1.21 Personal Safety
(Temporarily
Suspended) (All courses must be taken*see page 22)
6 6 6 6 Drilling Superintendent
6 6 6 6 OIM *
6 6 6 6 Rig Manager *
6 6 6 6 Assistant Rig Manager *
6 6 6 6 Driller
6 6 6 6 Assistant Driller
6 6 6 6 Derrickman
6 6 6 6 Assistant Derrickman *
6 6 6 6 Floorman *
6 6 6 6 Crane Operator
6 6 6 6 Assistant Crane Operator *
6 6 6 6 Lead Roustabout *
6 6 6 6 Roustabout
6 6 6 6 Green Roustabout
6 6 6 6 Painter
6 6 6 6 Maintenance Supervisor *
6 6 6 6 Chief Mechanic *
6 6 6 6 Assistant Mechanic *
6 6 6 6 Motorman
6 6 6 6 Chief Electrician *
6 6 6 6 Assistant Electrician *
6 6 6 6 Technical Manager *
6 6 6 6 Technical Assistant *
6 6 6 6 Control Room Operator
6 6 6 6 Barge Engineer *
6 6 6 6 Engine Room Operator *
6 6 6 6 Welder
6 6 6 6 Medic
6 6 6 6 Sub Sea Engineer
6 6 6 6 Assistant Sub Sea Engineer *
6 6 6 6 Electronics Technician *
6 6 6 6 Materials man *
6 6 6 6 Trainee Materials man *
6 6 6 6 Ram Rig Technician
6 6 6 6 Radio Operator *
6 6 6 6 Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
6 6 6 6 Trainee Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
6 6 6 6 Catering Manager *
6 6 6 6 Cook *
6 6 6 6 Catering Assistant *
* see matrix of alternatives on page 18
Name used across Drilling Industry
Country Norwegian Legislation and
Specific familiarization with integrated survival
Additions suit

6 Mandatory Course
6 Discretionary Course

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Fire Team Helideck Fire
IADC Training Fire Team Leader
Member Team Crew Function
Courses 3.2
3.1 3.3

Alternative
Acceptable IMO
STCW Courses

Drilling Superintendent
OIM *
Rig Manager *
Assistant Rig Manager *
Driller
Assistant Driller
Derrickman
Assistant Derrickman *
Floorman *
Crane Operator
Assistant Crane Operator *
Lead Roustabout *
Roustabout
Green Roustabout
Painter
Maintenance Supervisor *
Chief Mechanic *
Assistant Mechanic *
Motorman
Chief Electrician *
Assistant Electrician *
Technical Manager *
Technical Assistant *
Control Room Operator
Barge Engineer *
Engine Room Operator *
Welder
Medic
Sub Sea Engineer
Assistant Sub Sea Engineer *
Electronics Technician *
Materials man *
Trainee Materials man *
Ram Rig Technician
Radio Operator *
Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
Trainee Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
Catering Manager *
Cook *
Catering Assistant *

* see matrix of alternatives on page 18

Name used across Drilling Industry
Country Specific
Additions

6 Mandatory Course
6 Discretionary Course

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Man Overboard
IADC Training Boat / Fast Rescue Coxswain
Crew Function
Courses Craft 3.5
3.4

Alternative
Acceptable IMO
STCW Courses

Drilling Superintendent
OIM *
Rig Manager *
Assistant Rig Manager *
Driller
Assistant Driller
Derrickman
Assistant Derrickman *
Floorman *
Crane Operator
Assistant Crane Operator *
Lead Roustabout *
Roustabout
Green Roustabout
Painter
Maintenance Supervisor *
Chief Mechanic *
Assistant Mechanic *
Motorman
Chief Electrician *
Assistant Electrician *
Technical Manager *
Technical Assistant *
Control Room Operator
Barge Engineer *
Engine Room Operator *
Welder
Medic
Sub Sea Engineer
Assistant Sub Sea Engineer *
Electronics Technician *
Materials man *
Trainee Materials man *
Ram Rig Technician
Radio Operator *
Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
Trainee Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
Catering Manager *
Cook *
Catering Assistant *
* see matrix of alternatives on page 18
Name used across Drilling Industry
Country Specific
Additions

6 Mandatory Course
6 Discretionary Course

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Helicopter
IADC Training First Aid Team Rig Medic
Landing Officer Crew Function
Courses 4.2 4.3
4.1

Alternative
Acceptable IMO
STCW Courses

Drilling Superintendent
OIM *
Rig Manager *
Assistant Rig Manager *
Driller
Assistant Driller
Derrickman
Assistant Derrickman *
Floorman *
Crane Operator
Assistant Crane Operator *
Lead Roustabout *
Roustabout
Green Roustabout
Painter
Maintenance Supervisor *
Chief Mechanic *
Assistant Mechanic *
Motorman
Chief Electrician *
Assistant Electrician *
Technical Manager *
Technical Assistant *
Control Room Operator
Barge Engineer *
Engine Room Operator *
Welder
6 Medic
Sub Sea Engineer
Assistant Sub Sea Engineer *
Electronics Technician *
Materials man *
Trainee Materials man *
Ram Rig Technician
Radio Operator *
Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
Trainee Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
Catering Manager *
Cook *
Catering Assistant *
* see matrix of alternatives on page 18
Name used across Drilling Industry
Country Specific
Additions

6 Mandatory Course
6 Discretionary Course

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All
Countries
Dangerous
IADC Training Radio Operator
Goods Crew Function
Courses 4.4
4.5
No. IMO STCW Course
Alternative General Operators Certificate for
Acceptable 1.25 the Global Maritime Distress and
IMO STCW Safety System
Courses
Drilling Superintendent
OIM *
Rig Manager *
Assistant Rig Manager *
Driller
Assistant Driller
Derrickman
Assistant Derrickman *
Floorman *
Crane Operator
Assistant Crane Operator *
Lead Roustabout *
Roustabout
Green Roustabout
Painter
Maintenance Supervisor *
Chief Mechanic *
Assistant Mechanic *
Motorman
Chief Electrician *
Assistant Electrician *
Technical Manager *
Technical Assistant *
Control Room Operator
Barge Engineer *
Engine Room Operator *
Welder
Medic
Sub Sea Engineer
Assistant Sub Sea Engineer *
Electronics Technician *
Materials man *
Trainee Materials man *
Ram Rig Technician
6 Radio Operator *
Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
Trainee Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
Catering Manager *
Cook *
Catering Assistant *
* see matrix of alternatives on page 18
Name used across Drilling Industry
Country
Specific
Additions

6 Mandatory Course
6 Discretionary Course

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Applicable Countries All All All
IADC Training
Crew Function
Courses

Alternative
Acceptable IMO
STCW Courses

Drilling Superintendent
OIM *
Rig Manager *
Assistant Rig Manager *
Driller
Assistant Driller
Derrickman
Assistant Derrickman *
Floorman *
Crane Operator
Assistant Crane Operator *
Lead Roustabout *
Roustabout
Green Roustabout
Painter
Maintenance Supervisor *
Chief Mechanic *
Assistant Mechanic *
Motorman
Chief Electrician *
Assistant Electrician *
Technical Manager *
Technical Assistant *
Control Room Operator
Barge Engineer *
Engine Room Operator *
Welder
Medic
Sub Sea Engineer
Assistant Sub Sea Engineer *
Electronics Technician *
Materials man *
Trainee Materials man *
Ram Rig Technician
Radio Operator *
Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
Trainee Safety Training Specialist (STS) *
Catering Manager *
Cook *
Catering Assistant *
* see matrix of alternatives on page 18
Name used across Drilling Industry
Country Specific
Additions

6 Mandatory Course
6 Discretionary Course

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 Well Control Training Matrix

Superintendent

Rig Manager

Assistant Rig

Derrickman

Derrickman

Floorman
Assistant

Assistant
Manager
Drilling

Driller

Driller
OIM
Crew Function

Senior Toolpusher Junior Toolpusher

Platform Manager Lead Floorman Roughneck
Alternative Function Title Person in Charge
Toolpusher Night Rig Manager
Pumpman Floorhand
Drilling Supervisor TourPusher

WellCap Course / Level

WellCap Plus 6 6 6 6 6

WellCap - Drilling
Supervisor 6 6 6 6 6
Fundamental 6 6 6
Introductory* 6 6 6

WellCap - Workover
Supervisor 6 6 6 6 6
Fundamental 6 6 6

WellCap - Wireline
Supervisor 6 6 6 6 6
Fundamental 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

WellCap – Coiled Tubing

Supervisor 6 6 6 6 6
Fundamental 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

WellCap – Snubbing
Supervisor 6 6 6 6 6
Fundamental 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

WellCap – Underbalanced
Operations
Supervisor 6 6 6 6 6

WellCap – Well Servicing

Introductory** 6 6

6 Mandatory
6 Discretionary
Introductory* Includes – Drilling, Workover & Completion Introductory** Includes – Wireline, Coiled Tubing & Snubbing

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Alternative Crew Function Titles
Crew Function Alternative Job Title Alternative Job Title Alternative Job Title Alternative Job Title Alternative Job Title
Drilling Superintendent
OIM * Platform Manager
Rig Manager * Senior Toolpusher Toolpusher Drilling Supervisor Rig Superintendent
Assistant Rig Manager * Junior Toolpusher Night Rig Manager Tour Pusher Asst. Rig Superintendent
Driller
Assistant Driller
Derrickman
Assistant Derrickman * Lead Floorman Pumpman
Floorman * Roughneck Floorhand
Crane Operator
Assistant Crane Operator * Trainee Crane Operator
Lead Roustabout * Roustabout Pusher
Roustabout
Green Roustabout
Painter
Maintenance Supervisor
Chief Mechanic * Day Mechanic Supervisory Mechanic Senior Mechanic
Assistant Mechanic * Mechanic Night Mechanic Trainee Mechanic
Motorman
Chief Electrician * Day Electrician Supervisory Electrician Senior Electrician
Assistant Electrician * Electrician Night Electrician Trainee Electrician
Technical Manager * Chief Engineer
Technical Assistant * First Engineer Second Engineer Rig Engineer Assistant Rig Engineer
Control Room Operator
Barge Engineer * Stability Manager
Engine Room Operator
Welder
Medic
Sub Sea Engineer
Assistant Sub Sea Engineer * Trainee Sub Sea Engineer
Electronics Technician
Materials man * Materials Co-ordinator Logistics Storeman
Trainee Materials man * Night Materials Man Assistant Materials Man Assistant Logistics
Ram Rig Technician
Radio Operator
Safety Training Specialist HSE&T Officer HSE Advisor Offshore Safety Advisor
(STS) *
Trainee Safety Training Assistant Safety Training
Specialist (STS)
Catering Manager * Camp Boss
Cook
Catering Assistant * Assistant Cook Night Cook

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The Matrix identifies those courses that are mandatory and discretionary
for personnel working on Mobile Offshore Units. All personnel require an
offshore medical and the need to have undertaken a Basic Introduction to
Offshore Safety (BIOS) Course or the Further Introduction to Offshore
Safety (FIOS) refresher course as detailed in Chapter 3. All personnel
working offshore also need to undertake the Helicopter Underwater escape
Training (HUET) Course. However, any crew member who possesses
current / valid IMO STCW certificates for all of the following will be
exempt from the requirement to undertake a BIOS Course:
IMO STCW course 1.13 Elementary First Aid;
IMO STCW course 1.19 Personal Survival Techniques;
IMO STCW course 1.20 Fire prevention and Fire Fighting
IMO STCW course 1.21 Personal Safety
Special Note*
Crew members possessing all of the above IMO STCW Certificates will be
required to attend an installation / location specific induction course to
familiarize themselves with their new working environment, its operations,
activities and all applicable controls, standards and procedures in place,
including the following:
1. Introduction to the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry;
2. Individual responsibility for safety;
3. Reporting incidents;
4. Location, type, use and availability of installed life saving appliances;
5. Local exercises, drills and muster station location;
6. Personal protective equipment;

(Temporarily Suspended)

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 3. IADC Course Information
Introduction:

This chapter provides a detailed description of each course in the

IADC Offshore Competency Programme.

It starts with the primary course for each topic group followed by
its corresponding refresher, where appropriate. Each course,
including refreshers, is given a unique number for ease of
identification.

There are five main topic groups, namely:

1. Basic Safety & Emergency Response Training;

2. Additional Safety & Emergency Response Training;

3. Specialist Emergency Response Training (under development) ;

4. Functional Training (under development) ;

5. Optional Training (under development) .

The description of each course is structured to provide the reader

with:

a. a clear objective, summarising its intent;

b. the learning targets for the course;

c. the duration (contact hours) for the course;

d. the manner in which the skills and knowledge acquired by

each participant are assessed;

e. the validity of the course and when and what type of

refresher is necessary to maintain the required skill level;

f. the acceptability of alternative training courses which will

provide an exemption from undertaking the course.

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NO. COURSE DESCRIPTION

1. Basic Safety & Emergency Response Training

1.1 Basic Introduction to Offshore Safety (BIOS)

2. Additional Safety & Emergency Response Training

2.1 Helicopter Underwater Escape Training incl. air pocket re-breather
2.2 Further Introduction to Offshore Safety (FIOS) (BIOS refresher)

3. Specialist Emergency Response Training (under development)

3.1 Fire Team Member
3.1a Fire Team Member Refresher
3.2 Fire Team Leader / On Scene Commander
3.2a Fire Team Leader / On Scene Commander Refresher
3.3 Helideck Fire Team
3.4 Man Overboard Boat / Fast Rescue Craft
3.5 Coxswain

4. Function Training (under development)

4.1 Helicopter Landing Officer (including Dangerous Goods transport)
4.2 First Aid Team
4.3 Rig Medic
4.4 Radio Operator
4.5 Dangerous Goods (transport and handling)

5. Optional Training (under development)

5.1 Safety Leadership Training
5.2 National Legislation (Norway)
5.3 Well Control Training
5.4 H2S Basic
5.5 Ballast Control & Stability Training

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C OURSE N O . 1.1 - B ASIC I NTRODUCTION TO O FFSHORE
S AFETY ( B I O S )

C OURSE T YPE : Basic Safety & Emergency Response Training

I NTENDED FOR : All personnel on or travelling to a Mobile

Offshore Unit (MOU) (see exemptions below).
The course is designed to meet the initial
onshore safety training and assessment
requirements for personnel new to the offshore
oil and gas industry and destined to work on
and or travel to MOU’s.

O BJECTIVE : To gain a basic level of understanding and

awareness of safety and emergency response on
Mobile Offshore Units (MOU’s).

L EARNING 1. Safety & Security Introduction:

T ARGETS : a. brief introduction to offshore;
b. general safety and security measures,
controls and procedures;
c. individual responsibility for safety;
d. protective measures;
e. reporting incidents;
f. introduction to first aid.

L EARNING 2. Helicopter Operations: (Not HUET)

T ARGETS : a. pre-boarding preparation;
b. in flight safety;
c. arrival procedure.

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L EARNING 3. Survival at Sea Techniques:
T ARGETS : a. personal safety, survival and rescue
equipment;
b. muster and evacuation points &
procedures;
c. use of emergency escape equipment;
d. individual & group survival & rescue
techniques;
e. rescue by support vessels & helicopters;
f. offshore drills, exercises & emergency
procedures;

L EARNING 4. Basic Fire Fighting and Self Rescue:

T ARGETS : a. causes and nature of fires & principles of
prevention;
b. purpose of fixed detection & protection
systems;
c. actions to take on discovering a fire;
d. operation of portable fire fighting equipment;
e. location, use and response to alarms;

D URATION : 2 days

A SSESSMENT : A written or oral assessment of the theoretical

knowledge gained, with a final assessment by
the instructor of all practical exercises. A pass
will result in a Training Certificate being issued
and a certified record entered in the individuals
IADC Training and Operations Passport.

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V ALIDITY : The course has four year validity. Personnel
should undertake a refresher course before
expiry of their current certificate.

E XEMPTIONS : 1. Personnel in possession of all the

following IMO STCW Course Certificates
with current validity (refer to page 22, for
installation / location specific induction
requirements): (Temporarily Suspended)
¾ 1.13 – Elementary First Aid;
¾ 1.19 – Personal Survival Techniques;
¾ 1.2 – Fire prevention and Fire Fighting;
¾ 1.21 – Personal Safety with current
validity.
2. VIP’s travelling to MOU’s and spending
less than 24 hours continuously on the MOU,
whilst under the direct supervision of
competent offshore personnel. Such VIP’s
must participate in an offshore induction
programme on arrival at the MOU.

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C OURSE N O . 2.1 – H ELICOPTER U NDERWATER E SCAPE
T RAINING (HUET)

C OURSE T YPE : Additional Safety and Emergency Response

Training

I NTENDED FOR : All personnel on or travelling to a MOU. The

course is designed to meet the emergency
response training requirements for all personnel
travelling offshore.

O BJECTIVE : To gain the required level of understanding and

awareness of emergency response to helicopter
emergencies that may occur during boarding,
travelling to and from Mobile Offshore Units
and disembarking.

L EARNING 1. Helicopter Safety:

T ARGETS : a. necessity for regular helicopter safety
briefings;
b. awareness of helicopter escape routes;
c. exit points and their operations;
d. adherence to aircrew flight safety
instructions;
e. response to aircrew notification of an
immediate emergency;
f. familiarization with helicopter safety and
emergency procedures in various flight
stages including landing and ditching
procedures;
g. actions to take in response to in-flight
incidents as a contribution to flight
safety;

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L EARNING 2. Personal Survival Equipment:
T ARGETS : a. donning a survival suit, emergency
breathing system equipment and an
aviation lifejacket;
b. the principles of emergency breathing
system equipment using compressed air;
c. the durations of re-breathing personal and
compressed air systems;
d. verifying the integrity of the emergency
breathing system equipment;
e. flotation dynamics associated with
emergency breathing systems and
equipment;

L EARNING 3. Helicopter Emergency Equipment:

T ARGETS : a. awareness of emergency equipment
onboard;
b. awareness of response to alarms and in-
flight emergency communications;
c. aircraft flotation characteristics;

L EARNING 4. Response to an Emergency:

T ARGETS : a. response to aircrew instructions;
b. personal equipment checks;
c. brace position;
d. location and operation of exit mechanism;
e. awareness of hazards associated with
controlled emergency landing or ditching.

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L EARNING 5. Survival at Sea:
T ARGETS : a. correct procedure / technique for
helicopter surface evacuation;
b. correct procedure / technique for escaping
from a partially submerged or capsized
helicopter;
c. correct use of helicopter life raft and
personal equipment;
d. group and individual survival techniques

D URATION : 1 day

A SSESSMENT : A written or oral assessment of the theoretical

knowledge gained, with a final assessment by
the instructor of all practical exercises. A pass
will result in a Training Certificate being issued
and a certified record entered in the individuals
IADC Training and Operations Passport.

V ALIDITY : The course has four year validity. Personnel

should undertake a refresher course before
expiry of their current certificate.

E XEMPTION : VIP’s travelling to MOU’s and spending less

than 24 hours continuously on the MOU. Such
VIP’s must participate in an onshore induction
programme prior to departure by helicopter.

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C OURSE N O . 2.2 - F URTHER I NTRODUCTION TO O FFSHORE
S AFETY (FIOS)

C OURSE T YPE : Additional Safety and Emergency Response

Training

I NTENDED FOR : All personnel performing activities on a Mobile

Offshore Unit (MOU).

O BJECTIVE : The course is designed for personnel to

maintain a minimum level of competence and
understanding of the conditions and hazards
associated with working offshore on MOU’s.

L EARNING 1. Safety & Security Introduction ~ refresher of:

T ARGETS : a. brief introduction to offshore;
b. general safety and security measures,
controls and procedures;
c. individual responsibility for safety;
d. protective measures;
e. reporting incidents;
f. introduction to first aid.

L EARNING 2. Helicopter Operations (including HUET) ~

T ARGETS : short refresher of:

a. pre-boarding preparation, in flight safety

and arrival procedure;
b. use of personal protective equipment;
c. operation and use of emergency breathing
system;
d. actions in preparation for and following
helicopter ditching in water, partial
submersion and capsize.

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L EARNING 3. Survival at Sea Techniques ~ short refresher of:
T ARGETS : a. personal safety, survival and rescue
equipment;
b. muster and evacuation points &
procedures;
c. use of emergency escape equipment;
d. individual & group survival & rescue
techniques;
e. rescue by support vessels & helicopters;
f. offshore drills, exercises & emergency
procedures;

L EARNING 4. Basic Fire Fighting and Self Rescue ~ short

T ARGETS : refresher of:

a. causes and nature of fires & principles of

prevention;
b. purpose of fixed detection & protection
systems;
c. actions to take on discovering a fire;
d. operation of portable fire fighting equipment;
e. location, use and response to alarms;

D URATION : 2 days of which 1 day is for HUET

A SSESSMENT : A written or oral assessment of the theoretical

knowledge gained, with a final assessment by
the instructor of all practical exercises. A pass
will result in a Training Certificate being issued
and a certified record entered in the individuals
IADC Training and Operations Passport.

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V ALIDITY : The course has four year validity. Personnel
should undertake a refresher course before
expiry of their current certificate.

E XEMPTIONS : VIP’s travelling to MOU’s and spending less

than 24 hours continuously on the MOU, whilst
under the direct supervision of competent
offshore personnel. Such VIP’s must
participate in an onshore briefing at the
heliport prior to departure and an offshore
induction programme on arrival at the MOU.

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C OURSE N O . 3.1 – F IRE F IGHTING AND R ESCUE T EAM
M EMBER

C OURSE T YPE : Specialist Emergency Response Training

I NTENDED FOR : All members of the fire fighting and rescue

team on a Mobile Offshore Unit (MOU).
Participants must be in possession of a valid
medical and BIOS or FIOS certificate.

O BJECTIVE : The course is designed for personnel assigned to

the fire fighting and rescue team. Its aim is to
provide them with the theory and practice of
fire fighting, fire control and extinguishment as
well as search and rescue activities on MOU’s.

L EARNING 1. Roles and Responsibilities:

T ARGETS : a. The role of the team during emergencies;
b. Teamwork and response to alarms;
c. Planning and implementing fire fighting
measures;
d. Conducting Search and Rescue operations.

L EARNING 2. Rescue Techniques:

T ARGETS : a. Search and Rescue Techniques;
b. Closed containers and confined spaces;
c. Elementary First Aid;
d. Maintain effective communications;
e. Casualty handling;
f. Chemical incidents including
decontamination procedures.

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L EARNING 3. Fire Fighting & Prevention:
T ARGETS : a. Fire fighting theory;
b. Extinguishers, extinguishing agents and
hose reels;
c. Fixed protection, detection and alarm
systems;
d. Foam equipment;
e. Gas fire characteristics;
f. Hose handling / water protection;
g. Breathing apparatus techniques;
h. Pressure vessels;
i. Hazardous substances;
j. Internal and external fire fighting;
k. Vessel cooling and flame control.

D URATION : 5 days (to be confirmed)

A SSESSMENT : A written or oral assessment of the theoretical

knowledge gained, with a final assessment by
the instructor of all practical exercises. A pass
will result in a Training Certificate being issued
and a certified record entered in the individuals
IADC Training and Operations Passport.

V ALIDITY : The course has two-year validity. Personnel

should undertake a refresher course before
expiry of their current certificate.

E XEMPTIONS : Personnel in possession of the following IMO

STCW Course Certificate with current validity:
¾ 2.03 – Advanced Training in Fire Fighting;

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C OURSE N O . 3.1 A – F IRE F IGHTING AND R ESCUE T EAM
M EMBER - R EFRESHER

C OURSE T YPE : Specialist Emergency Response Training

I NTENDED FOR : All members of the fire fighting and rescue

team on a Mobile Offshore Unit (MOU).
Participants must be in possession of a valid
medical, BIOS or FIOS and Fire Fighting and
Rescue Team Member or refresher certificates.

O BJECTIVE : The course is designed for personnel assigned to

the fire fighting and rescue team to maintain
their minimum level of competence in the
practical elements of various emergency
response scenarios covering both fire and non-
fire situations on MOU’s.

L EARNING 1. Roles and Responsibilities:

T ARGETS : a. The role of the team during emergencies;
b. Teamwork and response to alarms;
c. Planning and implementing fire fighting
measures;
d. Conducting Search and Rescue operations.

L EARNING 2. Rescue Techniques:

T ARGETS : a. Search and Rescue Techniques;
b. Closed containers and confined spaces;
c. Elementary First Aid;
d. Maintain effective communications;
e. Casualty handling;
f. Chemical incidents including
decontamination procedures.

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L EARNING 3. Fire Fighting & Prevention:
T ARGETS : a. Fire fighting theory;
b. Extinguishers, extinguishing agents and
hose reels;
c. Fixed protection, detection and alarm
systems;
d. Foam equipment;
e. Gas fire characteristics;
f. Hose handling / water protection;
g. Breathing apparatus techniques;
h. Pressure vessels;
i. Hazardous substances;
j. Internal and external fire fighting;
k. Vessel cooling and flame control.

D URATION : 2 days (to be confirmed)

A SSESSMENT : A written or oral assessment of the theoretical

knowledge gained, with a final assessment by
the instructor of all practical exercises. A pass
will result in a Training Certificate being issued
and a certified record entered in the individuals
IADC Training and Operations Passport.

V ALIDITY : The course has two-year validity. Personnel

should undertake a refresher course before
expiry of their current certificate.

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C OURSE N O . 3.2 – F IRE F IGHTING AND R ESCUE T EAM L EADER
/ O N -S CENE C OMMANDER - E MERGENCY
R ESPONSE T EAMS

C OURSE T YPE : Specialist Emergency Response Training

I NTENDED FOR : All members designated to lead the fire fighting

and rescue team or to act as On-Scene
Commander on a Mobile Offshore Unit (MOU).
Participants must be in possession of a valid
medical, BIOS or FIOS certificate and a Fire
Fighting and Rescue Team Member or refresher
certificate.

O BJECTIVE : The course is designed for personnel to acquire

a thorough knowledge of offshore emergency
response plans / provisions / scenarios and the
actions that the Emergency Response Teams
should take to respond to emergencies on
MOU’s.

L EARNING 1. Leadership and Communication:

T ARGETS : a. Leadership role during incident scenarios;
b. Managing and Co-ordinating Emergency
response Team actions;
c. Delegation of tasks and duties during
incidents;
d. Identifying and dealing with team and
individual signs of stress during incidents;
e. Assessment of team performance;
f. Lay down and maintain effective lines of
communication with the Emergency
Response Teams, the Central Emergency
Control Room and others;
g. Provide regular updates / situation reports

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L EARNING 2. Scenario Planning & Strategy:
T ARGETS : a. Assessment of Emergency Situation;
b. Assessment of resource availability and
their suitability;
c. Formulation of emergency response plan;
d. Prioritization of emergency response
actions;
e. Allocation of specific emergency response
tasks to individual team members;
f. Awareness of the capabilities and
limitations of equipment and resources
available
g. Organisation of scenario exercises and
drills.

L EARNING 3. Situational Awareness:

T ARGETS : a. Protection of Human Life – those
involved in the incident, those responding
to it and those on other duties;
b. Limitation of damage to the environment;
c. Safeguarding MOU integrity and assets;
d. Limiting escalation of emergency
situation;
e. Path to recovery and normalisation;
f. Inspection, maintenance and reliability of
Emergency Response equipment.

D URATION : 3 days (to be confirmed)

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A SSESSMENT : A written or oral assessment of the theoretical
knowledge gained, with a final assessment by
the instructor of all practical scenario exercises.
A pass will result in a Training Certificate
being issued and a certified record entered in
the individuals IADC Training and Operations
Passport.

V ALIDITY : The course has two-year validity. Personnel

should undertake a refresher course before
expiry of their current certificate.

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C OURSE N O . 3.2 A – F IRE F IGHTING AND R ESCUE T EAM
L EADER / O N -S CENE C OMMANDER - E MERGENCY
R ESPONSE T EAMS - R EFRESHER

C OURSE T YPE : Specialist Emergency Response Training

I NTENDED FOR : All Fire Fighting and Rescue Team Leaders or s

On-Scene Commanders on a Mobile Offshore
Unit (MOU). Participants must be in
possession of a valid medical, BIOS or FIOS
certificate, Fire Fighting and Rescue Team
Member or refresher certificate and a Fire
Fighting and Rescue Team Leader / On-Scene
Commander or refresher certificate.

O BJECTIVE : The course is designed for personnel to

maintain their level of competence and
knowledge of offshore emergency response plans
/ provisions / scenarios and the actions that the
Emergency Response Teams should take to
respond to emergencies on MOU’s.

L EARNING 1. Leadership and Communication:

T ARGETS : a. Leadership role during incident scenarios,
including managing and co-ordinating
Emergency Response Team actions;
b. Delegation of tasks and duties during
incidents;
c. Identifying and dealing with team and
individual signs of stress during incidents;
d. Assessment of team performance;
e. Maintain effective lines of communication
with Response Teams, the Central
Emergency Control Room and others.

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L EARNING 2. Scenario Planning & Strategy:
T ARGETS : h. Assessment of Emergency Situation;
i. Assessment of resource availability and
their suitability;
j. Formulation of emergency response plan;
k. Prioritization of emergency response
actions;
l. Allocation of specific emergency response
tasks to individual team members;
m. Awareness of the capabilities and
limitations of equipment and resources
available
n. Organisation of scenario exercises and
drills.

L EARNING 3. Situational Awareness:

T ARGETS : g. Protection of Human Life – those
involved in the incident, those responding
to it and those on other duties;
h. Limitation of damage to the environment;
i. Safeguarding MOU integrity and assets;
j. Limiting escalation of emergency
situation;
k. Path to recovery and normalisation;
l. Inspection, maintenance and reliability of
Emergency Response equipment.

D URATION : 2 days (to be confirmed)

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A SSESSMENT : A written or oral assessment of the theoretical
knowledge gained, with a final assessment by
the instructor of all practical scenario exercises.
A pass will result in a Training Certificate
being issued and a certified record entered in
the individuals IADC Training and Operations
Passport.

V ALIDITY : The course has two-year validity. Personnel

should undertake a refresher course before
expiry of their current certificate.

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 4. IMO STCW Course Information
Introduction:

This chapter provides a high-level descriptive overview of each of

the following IMO STCW Model Courses referenced within this
programme handbook. Detailed information about each course
can be obtained directly from the Publications Department of the
International Maritime Organization.

IMO Model course 1.10 - Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes;

IMO Model course 1.13 - Elementary First Aid;

IMO Model course 1.14 - Medical First Aid;

IMO Model course 1.15 - Medical Care;

IMO Model course 1.19 - Personal Survival Techniques;

IMO Model course 1.20 - Fire prevention and Fire Fighting;

IMO Model course 1.21 - Personal Safety and Social

Responsibilities;

IMO Model course 1.23 - Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
other than Fast Rescue Boats;

IMO Model course 1.24 - Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats;

IMO Model course 1.25 - General Operator’s Certificate for Global

Maritime Distress and Safety System;

IMO Model course 2.03 - Advanced Training in Fire Fighting.

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 Model
Course Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes
1.10

Scope: This course is intended for:

• seafaring personnel responsible for the cargo
handling of packaged dangerous, hazardous and
harmful cargoes (hereafter referred to as
"dangerous goods") aboard ships
and
• shore-based personnel (including Competent
Authority and similar personnel) responsible for
the transport of dangerous goods by sea and
involved in any of the aspects set out below.
The course includes, but is not limited to,
classification, packaging, consignment procedures,
loading, segregation, etc.

Most of the course material is common to both

target groups, although the time needed for
individual topics will vary. For example, seafaring
staff need more detailed consideration of stowage
than those on shore, whilst the reverse is true of
package manufacturing and testing.

The course has been prepared in accordance with

sections A-II/2 and B-V/5 of the STCW Code (R1).

The course also provides the basis for training set

out in chapter 1.3 of the IMDG Code for shore-
based personnel.

The training provided by this course should be

supplemented by practical experience at sea, or in
shore-based operations as appropriate.

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 Model
Course Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes
1.10

Objectives: Trainees successfully completing this course are then able to

contribute to the preparation and execution of the safe
carriage of dangerous goods and marine pollutants by sea.
They will understand the legal implications of and correctly
apply or verify compliance with the:
1. detailed instructions (including safe packing, handling,
stowage and segregation of dangerous, hazardous and
harmful cargoes, also the precautions necessary in
relation to other cargoes) as set out in the International
Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and its
Supplement (T1 and T2);
2. IMO/ILO/UNECE Guidelines for the Packing of Cargo
Transport Units (CTU’s) (B3);
3. Recommendations on the Safe Transport of Dangerous
Cargoes and Related Activities in Port Areas (B2);
and, as far as they affect the transport of dangerous goods:

1. Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing

(T4);
2. Recommendations on the Safe Use of Pesticides in Ships
(B4);
3. International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972
(CSC) (R4).
In addition trainees will have an appreciation of the
importance and impact of:
1. Part A of chapter VII of the International Convention
for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), as
amended (R2);
2. Regulation 11-2/54 of SOLAS 1974, as amended, in
respect of ships intended to carry dangerous goods (R2);
3. Annex III of the International Convention for the
Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as
modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto
(MARPOL 73/78) as amended (R3);

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 Model
Course Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes
1.10

Protocol I to MARPOL 73/78, as amended, and the

associated reporting procedures set forth in resolution
A.648(16), General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems
and Ship Reporting Requirements, Including Guidelines for
Reporting Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods, Harmful
Substances and/or Marine Pollutants, adopted by the IMO
Assembly on 27 October 1989 (R3);

Course Subjects covered:

Outline:
1. Introduction and course administration;
2. Background and general introduction;
3. Conventions;
4. IMO and dangerous goods;
5. The IMDG Code;
6. Classification - physics and chemistry;
7. Classification - the UN system as used by IMO;
8. Classification - the IMDG classes;
9. Packing and tank requirements;
10. Construction and testing of packaging’s, IBCS and
portable tanks;
11. Consignment procedures;
12. Limited Quantities;
13. Transport operations;
14. IMDG Code Supplement;
15. Safe transport of dangerous cargoes etc. in port areas;
16. Future updating.

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 Model
Course Elementary First Aid
1.13

Scope: This model course aims to provide the training for

candidates to administer elementary first aid on
board ship, in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the
STCW Code.

Objectives: This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995

STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section AVI/1,
Table A-VI/1-3. On meeting the minimum standard
of competence in elementary first aid, a trainee will
be competent to take immediate action upon
encountering an accident or medical emergency until
the arrival of a person with medical first aid skills or
the person in charge of medical care on board.

Course Competence: Take immediate action upon

Outline: encountering an accident or other medical emergency

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency in:

1. General Principles;
2. Body Structure and Functions;
3. Positioning of Casualty;
4. The Unconscious Casualty;
5. Resuscitation;
6. Bleeding;
7. Management of Shock;
8. Burns and Scalds, and Accidents caused by Electricity;
9. Rescue and Transport of Casualty;
10. Other Topics.

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Scope: This model course aims to provide the training for

candidates to provide medical first aid on board
ship, in accordance with Section A-VI/4 of the
STCW Code.

Objectives: This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995

STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section AVI/4,
Table A-VI/4-1. On meeting the minimum standard
of competence in medical first aid, a trainee will be
competent to apply immediate first aid in the event
of accident or illness on board.

Course Competence: Apply immediate first aid in the event

Outline: of accident or illness on board
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
1. Immediate Action;
2. First-aid Kit;
3. Body Structure and Function;
4. Toxicological Hazards aboard Ship;
5. Examination of Patient;
6. Spinal Injuries;
7. Burns, Scalds and Effects of Heat and Cold;
8. Fractures, Dislocations and Muscular Injuries;
9. Medical Care of Rescued Persons, including
Distress, Hypothermia and Cold Exposure;
10. Radio Medical Advice;
11. Pharmacology;
12. Sterilization;
13. Cardiac Arrest, Drowning and Asphyxia;
14. Psychological/Psychiatric Problems.

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Scope: This model course aims to provide the training for

candidates to provide medical care to the sick and
injured while they remain on board ship, in
accordance with Section A-VI/4 of the STCW Code.

Objectives: This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995

STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section AVI/4,
Table A-VI/4-2. On meeting the minimum standard
of competence in medical care, a trainee will be
competent to participate effectively in co-ordinated
schemes for medical assistance on ships at sea and to
provide the sick or injured with a satisfactory
standard of medical care while they remain on board.

Course Competence 1: Provide medical care to the sick and

Outline: injured while they remain on board
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
1. First Aid – Revision;
2. Care of Casualties;
3. Aspects of Nursing;
4. Diseases;
5. Alcohol and Drug Abuse;
6. Dental Care;
7. Gynaecology and Pregnancy;
8. Medical Care of Rescued Persons, including
Distress, Hypothermia and Cold Exposure;
9. Death at Sea;
10. Environmental Control on Board Ship;
11. Disease Prevention;
12. Keeping of Records;
13. Medicines and Medical Equipment;

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14. Surgical Equipment, Instruments and Supplies.

Competence 2: Participate in co-ordinated schemes

for medical assistance to ships
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
1. External Assistance

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Course Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques
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Scope: This model course aims to meet the mandatory

minimum requirements for seafarers for
familiarization, basic safety training and instruction
in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of STCW Code.

Objectives: This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995

STCW Convention and Code Chapter VI, Section A-
VI/1. On meeting the minimum standard of
competence in personal survival techniques, a
trainee will be able to survive at sea in the event of
ship abandonment.
The trainee will be able to:
• don a lifejacket;
• don and use an immersion suit;
• safely jump from a height into the water;
• right an inverted liferaft while wearing a
lifejacket;
• swim while wearing a lifejacket;
• keep afloat without a lifejacket;
• board a survival craft from ship and water while
wearing a lifejacket;
• take initial actions on boarding survival craft to
enhance chance of survival;
• stream a drogue or sea-anchor;
• operate survival craft equipment;
• operate location devices, including radio
equipment.

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Course Competence: Survive at sea in the event of ship

Outline: abandonment
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
1. Introduction, safety and survival
1.1. Safety guidance;
1.2. Principles of survival at sea;
1.3. Definitions, survival craft and appliances;
1.4. SOLAS training manual;
1.5. Safety symbols.
2. Emergency situations
2.1. Types of emergencies;
2.2. Precautions;
2.3. Fire provisions;
2.4. Foundering;
2.5. Crew expertise and initial familiarization;
2.6. Muster list and emergency signals;
2.7. Crew and emergency instructions;
2.8. Extra equipment and survival;
2.9. Abandoning ship – complications.
3. Evacuation
3.1. Abandoning ship - last resort;
3.2. Personal preparation for abandoning ship;
3.3. Need to prevent panic;
3.4. Crew duties to passengers;
3.5. Crew duties - launching survival craft;
3.6. Master's orders to abandon ship;
3.7. Means of survival.
4. Survival craft and rescue boats
4.1. Lifeboats;
4.2. Liferafts;

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4.3. Rescue boats.
5. Personal life-saving appliances
5.1. Lifebuoys;
5.2. Lifejackets;
5.3. Immersion suits/anti-exposure suit;
5.4. Thermal protective aids.
6. Personal life-saving appliances (demonstrations)
6.1. Lifebuoys;
6.2. Lifejackets;
6.3. Inflatable lifejackets;
6.4. Immersion suits or anti-exposure suit;
6.5. Thermal protective aids;
6.6. Personal survival without a lifejacket;
6.7. Boarding survival craft.
7. Survival at sea
7.1. Dangers to survivors;
7.2. Best use of survival craft facilities.
8. Emergency radio equipment
8.1. Portable radio apparatus for survival craft;
8.2. Emergency position-indicating radio beacons
(EPIRB’s);
8.3. Search and rescue transponders (SART’s).
9. Helicopter assistance (optional)
9.1. Communicating with the helicopter;
9.2. Evacuation from ship and survival craft;
9.3. Helicopter pick-up;
9.4. Correct use of helicopter harness.

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Course Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
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Scope: This model course aims to provide the training for

candidates in fire prevention and fighting in
accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code

Objectives: This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995

STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section AVI/1,
paragraph 2 and Table A-VI/1-2. On meeting the
minimum standard of competence in fire prevention
and fire fighting, a trainee will be competent to take
appropriate measures for the safety of personnel and
of the ship and to use fire appliances correctly. The
trainee will also have a knowledge of fire prevention.

Course Introduction, safety and principles

Outline: Competence 1: Minimize the risk of fire
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
Concept and application of the fire triangle to fire and
explosion
1.1. Conditions for fires;
1.2. Properties of flammable materials;
Types and sources of ignition
1.3. Fire prevention principles;
Flammable materials commonly found on board
1.4. Spread of fire;
1.5. Safe practices;
Need for constant vigilance
1.6. Need for constant vigilance
1.7. Patrol systems;
Fire hazards
1.8. Fire hazards.

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Competence 2: Maintain a state of readiness to

respond to emergency situations involving fires
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
Organization of shipboard fire fighting
2.1. General emergency alarm;
2.2. Fire control plans and muster list;
2.3. Communications;
2.4. Personnel safety procedures;
2.5. Periodic shipboard drills;
Location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency
escape routes
2.6. Ship construction arrangements;
2.7. Emergency fire pump (cargo ships);
2.8. Chemical powder applicants;
2.9. Emergency escape routes;
Fire spread in different parts of a ship
2.10. Fire spread;
Fire and smoke detection measures on ships and
automatic alarm systems
2.11. Fire and smoke detection systems;
2.12. Automatic fire alarm;
Classification of fires and applicable extinguishing
agents
2.13. Classification of fires and appropriate
extinguishing agents.

Competence 3: Fight and extinguish fires

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
Selection of fire-fighting appliances and equipment
3.1. Fire hoses and nozzles;

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3.2. Mobile apparatus;

3.3. Portable fire extinguishers;
3.4. Fireman's outfit;
3.5. Fire blankets;
3.6. Knowledge of fire safety arrangements;
3.7. Fire alarms and first actions;
3.8. Fire fighting;
3.9. Fire-fighting mediums;
3.10. Fire-fighting procedures;
3.11. Small fires;
3.12. Extensive fires;
Precautions for and use of fixed installations
3.13. General;
3.14. Smothering effect systems: carbon dioxide
(CO,) and foams;
3.15. Inhibitor effect systems: powders;
3.16. Cooling effect systems: sprinklers, pressure
spray;
Use of breathing apparatus for fighting fires
3.17. Breathing apparatus;
3.18. Drills in smoke-filled spaces;
Use of breathing apparatus for effecting rescues
3.19. Use of breathing apparatus.

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Scope: This model course aims to meet the mandatory

minimum requirements for seafarers for
familiarization, basic safety training and instruction
in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW
Code.

Objectives: Due to the vastly different environment on a ship as

compared to ashore, this course is designed to
prepare new recruits for a life at sea. Working on a
ship can be a hazardous occupation for the
uninitiated. This course will give new seafarers an
insight into the various elements of a ship and
working procedures on board so that they adjust to
the shipboard environment, and are better prepared
to cope with any unforeseen circumstances. To that
extent this course is planned to make their
transition from a shore to a sea career smooth and
give some knowledge of ship's working before they
actually step on board a ship.
A trainee successfully completing this course will be
able to:
• comply with emergency procedures

• take precautions to prevent pollution of the

marine environment
• observe safe working practices

• understand orders and be understood in relation to

shipboard duties
• contribute to effective human relationships on
board ship

Course Competence: In Personal Safety and Social

Outline: Responsibility
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
Observe safe working practices
1.1. Introduction;

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1.2. Importance of the course;

1.3. Ship familiarization;
1.4. Nature of shipboard hazards;
1.5. Groups the equipment provided on board to
counter these hazards;
1.6. Use and demonstration of PPE;
1.7. Lists operations that take place on board which
can be hazardous;
1.8. Loading and unloading of cargoes;
1.9. Mooring and unmooring;
1.10. Enclosed spaces;
1.11. Hot work;
1.12. Working aloft;
1.13. Engine-room watchkeeping and
maintenance.
Contribute to effective human relationships on board
ship - Human relationships on board ship
2.1. Interpersonal relationships;
2.2. Team building;
2.3. Team work.
Understand orders and be understood in relation to
shipboard duties
3.1. Fundamentals of communication;
3.2. Methods of communication;
3.3. Barriers in communication;
3.4. Effective transmission skills;
3.5. Effective listening skills;
3.6. Effects and consequences of wrong
communication;
3.7. Communication sum-up
Comply with emergency procedures
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4.2. Drills and muster;

4.3. Value and need of drills and training;
4.4. Internal communication.
Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine
environment
5.1. Define the term 'pollution';
5.2. Effects of operational or accidental pollution of
the marine environment;
5.3. International measures for pollution
prevention, pollution avoidance and
containment of pollutants;
5.4. Pollution by sewage from ships;
5.5. Pollution by garbage from ships;
5.6. Control of oil discharge from machinery spaces
and oil fuel tanks;
5.7. Contents of Oil Record Book;
5.8. Control of discharge of oil and special areas;
5.9. Introduces the contents of Annex VI of
MARPOL.
Contribute to effective human relationships on board
ship(concluded) - Social responsibilities
6.1. Rights and obligation of crew;
6.2. Employment conditions, etc.;
6.3. Drugs and alcohol;
6.4. Health and hygiene on board;
6.5. Summing up.

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Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
Course
1.23 other than Fast Rescue Boats

Scope: This model course aims to provide the training for

candidates to launch and take charge of a survival
craft or rescue boat in emergency situations, in
accordance with Section A-VI/2 of the STCW Code.

Objectives: This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995

STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section AVI/2,
Table A-VI/2-1. On meeting the minimum standard
of competence in survival craft and rescue boats
other than fast rescue boats, a trainee will be
competent to operate life-saving appliances and take
charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during or
after launch. They will also be able to operate a
survival craft engine and manage survivors and
survival craft after abandoning ship. Trainees will
know the correct use of all locating devices,
including communication and signalling apparatus
and pyrotechnics, how to apply first aid to survivors
and the actions to take to preserve the lives of those
in their charge.

Course Competence: Take charge of a survival craft or

Outline: rescue boat during and after launch; operate a
survival craft engine; manage survivors and survival
craft after abandoning ship; use locating devices,
including communication and signalling apparatus
and pyrotechnics; apply first aid to survivors
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
Introduction and safety
1.1. Introduction;
1.2. Safety guidance.
General
2.1. Emergency situations

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2.2. Training, drills and operational readiness;

2.3. Actions to be taken when called to survival
craft stations.
Abandon ship
3.1. Actions to be taken when required to abandon
ship
3.2. Actions to be taken when in the water
Survival craft and rescue boats
4.1. Lifeboats;
4.2. Liferafts;
4.3. Rescue boats.
Launching arrangements
5.1. Boat davits;
5.2. Liferaft davits;
5.3. Rescue boat davits;
5.4. Free-fall;
5.5. Float-free arrangements;
5.6. Marine evacuation systems.
Evacuation and recovery of survival craft and rescue
boats
6.1. Launching;
6.2. Clearing the ship's side;
6.3. Marshalling liferafts and rescuing survivors
from the sea;
6.4. Recovery of survival craft and rescue boats;
6.5. Launching survival craft and rescue boats in
rough sea;
6.6. Recovery of rescue boats in rough sea.
Actions to take when clear of the ship
Lifeboat engine and accessories
8.1. Starting the engine

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8.2. Cooling systems;

8.3. Battery charging;
8.4. Fire extinguisher;
8.5. Water spray system;
8.6. Self-contained air support system.
Rescue boat outboard engine
Handling survival craft and rescue boats in rough
weather
10.1. Boats;
10.2. Liferafts;
10.3. Beaching.
Actions to take when aboard a survival craft
11.1. Initial actions;
11.2. Routines for survival;
11.3. Use of equipment;
11.4. Apportionment of food and water;
11.5. Action to take to maximize detectability and
location of survival craft.
Methods of helicopter rescue
12.1. Communicating with the helicopter;
12.2. Evacuation from ship and survival craft;
12.3. Helicopter pick-up.
Hypothermia
Radio equipment
14.1. Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus;
14.2. Emergency position-indicating radio
beacons (EPIRB’s);
14.3. Search and rescue transponder beacons
(SART’s);
14.4. Distress signals, signalling equipment and
pyrotechnics

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First aid
15.1. Resuscitation techniques;
15.2. Use of first-aid kit.
Drills in launching and recovering boats
Drills in launching liferafts
17.1. Davit-launched liferafts;
17.2. Throw-overboard liferafts;
17.3. Boarding a liferaft from the water;
17.4. Righting an inverted liferaft.
Drills in launching and recovering rescue boats
Practical exercises and evaluation

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Scope: This model course aims to provide the training for

candidates to launch and take charge of a fast rescue
boat, in accordance with Section A-VI/2 of the
STCW Code.

Objectives: This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995

STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section AVI/2,
Table A-VI/2-2. On meeting the minimum standard
of competence in fast rescue boats, a trainee will be
competent to handle and take charge such boats
during or after launch in adverse weather and sea
conditions. They will also be able to operate a fast
rescue boat engine.
Trainees will know the correct use of all locating
devices, including communication and signalling
equipment between the rescue boat and a helicopter
and the ship; and how to carry out search patterns.

Course Competence 1: Take charge of a fast rescue boat

Outline: during and after launch
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
Introduction and safety

Construction and outfit of fast rescue boats and

individual items of their equipment
1.1. Construction and outfit of fast rescue
boats;
1.2. Individual items of equipment.

Particular characteristics and facilities of fast rescue

boats

Navigational and safety equipment available in a fast

rescue boat
3.1. Boat equipment;
3.2. Navigation equipment;
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3.3. Safety equipment;

3.4. Emergency equipment;

Safety precautions during launch and recovery of a

fast rescue boat
4.1. Launching arrangements;
4.2. Launching and recovery;
4.3. Launching and recovery in rough seas;
4.4. Drills in launching and recovery of fast rescue
boats.

How to handle a fast rescue boat in prevailing and

adverse weather and sea conditions
5.1. Clearing the ship's side and coming
alongside;
5.2. Manoeuvring at slow speed;
5.3. Manoeuvring at fast speed;
5.4. Boat handling in adverse weather;
5.5. Towing;
5.6. Pacing and transfer;
5.7. Helicopter operation;
5.8. Drills in boat handling;
5.9. Drills in towing;
5.10. Drills in pacing and transfer.

Procedures for righting a capsized fast rescue boat

6.1. Capsize and righting;
6.2. Drills in righting a capsized boat.

Search patterns and environmental factors affecting

their execution
7.1. Initial information and action;
7.2. Search pattern;
7.3. Rescuing survivors from sea;

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7.4. Casualty care;

7.5. Drills in search and rescue.

Assessment of the readiness of fast rescue boats and

related equipment for immediate use
8.1. Boat readiness;
8.2. Equipment readiness.

Knowledge of the maintenance, emergency repairs,

normal inflation and deflation of buoyancy
compartments of inflated fast rescue boats

Competence 2: Operate a fast rescue boat engine

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:

Method of starting and operating a fast rescue boat

engine and its accessories
10.1. Inboard motor engines;
10.2. Outboard motor engines;
10.3. Water jet propulsion;
10.4. Drills in engine operation.

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Course
1.25 Maritime Distress and Safety System

Scope: This course covers the training recommendation in

annex 3 to IMO Assembly resolution A. 703 (17) -
Recommendation on Training of Radio Operators
related to the General Operator's Certificate (GOC).

Objectives: A trainee successfully completing this course and

passing the prescribed examination will be enabled
to efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment, and to
have primary responsibility to radio communications
during Distress incidents. Given the severe problems
being experienced in the GMDSS as a result of the
large number of false Distress alerts that some times
occur, training will also be provided in techniques to
avoid the unintentional transmission of false
Distress alerts and the procedures to use in order to
mitigate the effects of false Distress alerts following
unintentional transmission.

Course Competence: Operation and use of equipment for

Outline: the Maritime Mobile Service and the Maritime
Mobile-Satellite Service
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:

Introduction
1.1. The Course

Principles of maritime radio-communications

2.1. The general principles and basic features of the
Maritime Mobile Service;
2.2. The general principles and basic features of the
Maritime Mobile-Satellite Service;
2.3. Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS).

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GMDSS communication systems

3.1. Purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling
(DSC) facilities;
3.2. Knowledge of the general principles of Narrow-
Band Direct Printing (NBDP) and radio telex
systems. Ability to use the maritime NBDP and
radio telex equipment in practice (emergency);
3.3. Knowledge and use of Inmarsat systems. Ability
to use Inmarsat equipment or simulator in
practice;
3.4. Fault location and rectification on marine
electronic equipment;
3.5. Knowledge of and ability to use in practice the
basic equipment of a terrestrial ship station.

Other GMDSS equipment

4.1. Emergency Positioning-Indicating Radio
Beacons (EPIRB’s);
4.2. Search and Rescue Radar Transponder (SART);
4.3. Reception of Maritime Safety Information
(MSI).

Distress alerting
5.1. Search and Rescue (SAR) operation;
5.2. Distress, Urgency and Safety communication
procedures in the GMDSS;
5.3. GMDSS satellite Distress, Urgency and Safety
communication procedure;
5.4. Protection of Distress frequencies and
avoidance of false Distress alerts.

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Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for

general communications
6.1. Ability to use the English language, written
and spoken, for the satisfactory exchange of
communication relevant to the Safety of life at
sea;
6.2. Obligatory procedures and practices;
6.3. Practical and theoretical knowledge of general
communications procedures.

Assessment and discussion

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Course Advanced Training in Fire Fighting
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Scope: This model course aims to provide the training in

advanced fire fighting in accordance with Section
A-VI/3 of the STCW Code. The emphasis of the
training is in organization, tactics and command.

Objectives: This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995

STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section AVI/3 and
Table A-VI/3. On meeting the minimum standard of
competence in advanced fire fighting, a trainee will
be competent to take command, organize and train
fire parties and control fire-fighting operations.
The seafarer will have acquired knowledge of fire
prevention and an ability to inspect and service fire
detection and extinguishing systems and equipment.
He will also be able to investigate and report on
incidents involving fire.

Course Competence 1: Control fire-fighting operations

Outline: aboard ship
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
1.1 Introduction, safety and principles;
1.2 Areas of fire hazard;
1.3 Fire precautions;
1.4 Dry distillation;
1.5 Chemical reactions;
1.6 Boiler uptake fires and exhaust fires in prime
movers and auxiliary exhausts;
1.7 Fires in water-tube boilers;
1.8 Tactics and procedure of fire control while
ship is at sea;
1.9 Tactics and procedure of fire control while
ship is in port;
1.10 Tactics and procedure of fire control while
ship is carrying dangerous goods;

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1.11 Tactics and procedure of fire control for oil,

chemical and gas tankers;
1.12 Use of water for fire extinguishing, the effect
on stability, precautions and corrective
procedures;
1.13 Communication and co-ordination during fire-
fighting operations;
1.14 Ventilation control including smoke extractor;
1.15 Control of fuel and electrical systems;
1.16 Fire precautions and hazards associated with
the storage and handling of materials (paints
etc);
1.17 Management and control of injured persons;
1.18 Procedures for coordination with shore-based
fire fighters.

Competence 2: Organize and train fire parties

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
2.1 Preparation of contingency plans;
2.2 Composition and allocation of personnel to
fire parties;
2.3 Training of seafarers in fire-fighting;
2.4 Fire control plans;
2.5 Organization of fire and abandon ship drills;
2.6 Strategies and tactics for control of fires in
various pads of the ship.

Competence 3: Inspect and service fire detection and

extinguishing systems and equipment
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
3.1 Fire alarms;
3.2 Fire detection equipment;
3.3 Fixed fire-extinguishing equipment;
3.4 Fire main, hydrants, hoses, nozzles and
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pumps;
3.5 Portable and mobile fire extinguishing
equipment including appliances;
3.6 Fire-fighter’s outfits and other personal
protective equipment;
3.7 Rescue and life support equipment;
3.8 Salvage equipment;
3.9 Communication equipment;
3.10 Requirements for statutory and classification
surveys.

Competence 4: Investigate and compile reports on

incidents involving fire
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
4.1 Fire investigation and reporting;
4.2 Trainee's experience of fires on ships;
4.3 Documented reports of fires on ships and
lessons learned.

(under further development)

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 5. Training Criteria
Introduction:

This chapter provides a detailed description of the training

criteria for each course in the IADC Offshore Competency
Training Programme to ensure minimum requirements for
competency certification are met.

1. Basic Introduction to Offshore Safety (BIOS)

Before being allowed to work offshore, every candidate will

receive approved familiarization training based on the
learning targets laid down in Part 4 of this handbook and the
competencies listed in column 1 of table S.1.1 for each
module.
The level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency
required of all candidates for certification is listed in column
2 of table S.1.1 for each module.
Every candidate for certification will be required to provide
evidence of having achieved the required standard of
competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating
and the criteria for evaluating competence as tabulated in
columns 3 and 4 of table S.1.1 for each module.
This training will include sufficient information and
instruction to enable all candidates to achieve the required
basic safety competence to travel and work offshore.
Competence will be assessed by verification for theoretical
knowledge and continuous instructor assessment of all
practical exercises. Once a candidate achieves the required
standard of competence a certificate will be issued.

2. Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)

Before being allowed to work offshore, every candidate will

receive approved HUET training based on the learning targets
laid down in Part 4 of this handbook and the competencies
listed in column 1 of table S.2.1 for each module.

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 The level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency
required of all candidates for certification is listed in column
2 of table S.2.1 for each module.
Every candidate for certification will be required to provide
evidence of having achieved the required standard of
competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating
and the criteria for evaluating competence as tabulated in
columns 3 and 4 of table S.2.1 for each module.
This training will include sufficient information, instruction
and practical exercises to enable all candidates to accomplish
safe evacuation from a partially submerged or capsized
helicopter.
Competence will be assessed by verification for theoretical
knowledge and continuous instructor assessment of all
practical exercises. Once a candidate achieves the required
standard of competence a certificate will be issued.

3. Further Introduction to Offshore Safety (FIOS)

All candidates will receive a refresher to the BIOS course,

known as FIOS every four years to maintain a minimum level
of competence and understanding of the conditions and
hazards associated with working offshore. This training will
be based on the learning targets laid down in Part 4 of this
handbook and the competencies listed in column 1 of table
S.3.1 for each module.
The level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency
required of all candidates for certification is listed in column
2 of table S.3.1 for each module.
Every candidate for certification will be required to provide
evidence of having achieved the required standard of
competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating
and the criteria for evaluating competence as tabulated in
columns 3 and 4 of table S.3.1 for each module.
This training will include sufficient information and
instruction to enable all candidates to achieve the required
basic safety competence to travel and work offshore.
Competence will be assessed by verification for theoretical
knowledge and continuous instructor assessment of all
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 practical exercises. Once a candidate achieves the required
standard of competence a certificate will be issued.

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 BIOS Course - Table S.1.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence for Safety Introduction (Learning Target 1)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Methods for demonstrating
Competence Criteria for evaluating competence
proficiency competence

¾ Brief introduction to the oil

industry and working offshore; Question / test for evaluating
Brief introduction to offshore Interactive e-Learning
¾ Working environment in general competence
terms;

¾ General description of the

installation alarm instructions
and safety delegate system;
¾ Reporting and control Interactive e-Learning / Installation Question / test for evaluating
General safety and security measures procedures; Induction competence
¾ Permit to work system;
¾ Prohibited items and general
travel precautions.

¾ Safety mind set Question / test for evaluating

¾ Personal involvement and competence, including personal
Individual responsibility for safety Interactive e-Learning
engagement attitudes and behaviour during
practical exercises
¾ Ergonomics

¾ Various protective measures

Test questions, including personal
¾ Various types of protective Group work / demonstration /
Protective measures attitudes and behaviour during
equipment interactive training (e-Learning)
practical exercises
¾ Focus on own safety

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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Methods for demonstrating
Competence Criteria for evaluating competence
proficiency competence

¾ Knowledge of Incident Reporting Question / test for evaluating

Reporting incidents Interactive e-Learning
System competence

¾ Understanding of immediate
Group work / demonstration /
Introduction to First Aid measures to be taken in situations Question / Test and demonstration
interactive training (e-Learning)
requiring first aid

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 BIOS Course - Table S.1.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence for Helicopter Operations {not HUET} (Learning Target 2)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Methods for demonstrating
Competence Criteria for evaluating competence
proficiency competence

¾ Luggage Restrictions
¾ Aircraft
* Danger Areas
* Overview of Installed Survival
Equipment
¾ Types of survival suit
Helicopter Group work / demonstration / Questions / Demonstration, including personal attitudes
Operations ¾ Types of life jacket. interactive training (e-Learning) and behaviour
¾ Awareness of clothing standards
¾ Overview of supplementary
personal survival equipment
¾ In flight
¾ Arrival.

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 BIOS Course - Table S.1.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence in personal Survival Techniques (Learning Target 3)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Criteria for evaluating
Competence Methods for demonstrating competence
proficiency competence
Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training facility and
¾ Emergency situations which may possession of examination certificate.
occur, e.g. collision, fire, gas Demonstration of knowledge in:
release, loss of well control, ¾ Applicability of individual life saving equipment. ¾ Action taken on identifying
foundering, weather extremes. ¾ Lifeboat equipment and different types of lifeboats. muster signals is
¾ Types of life-saving appliances ¾ Escape chutes; possibilities, limitations and locations. appropriate to the indicated
normally carried on MOU’s ¾ Throw overboard and davit launched liferafts. emergency and complies
¾ Operation of survival craft equipment. with established procedures.
¾ Survival craft equipment and the
different types of survival craft. ¾ Responsibilities / duties in the event of abandonment; chain ¾ The timing and sequence of
of command during a muster, including Station Bills, individual actions are
¾ Types of different personal life
Alarm Signals, Escape Routes. appropriate to the prevailing
saving appliances.
¾ Abandonment hierarchy including; gangways, helicopter, circumstance and conditions
Survive at sea in the ¾ Principles concerning personal survival craft, escape chutes, liferafts, scramble net, and minimize potential
event of installation / survival, including: knotted ropes, internal ladders, inertia reel systems, dangers and threats to
rig abandonment personnel baskets. survival
∗ Value of training and drills.
Practical demonstration of competence to: ¾ Method of boarding
∗ Protective clothing and equipment,
∗ Put on and use lifejacket and survival suit. Jump from survival craft is appropriate
∗ Emergency preparedness, height (3m) into water wearing lifejacket & survival suit. and avoids dangers to other
∗ Actions when called to survival ∗ Correct use of escape chutes and other escape systems. survivors
craft stations. ∗ Swim and stay in the water wearing a survival suit. ¾
¾ Initial actions after leaving
∗ Platform / rig abandonment actions. ∗ Right an inverted liferaft wearing a survival suit and the rig and procedures and
∗ Actions when in the water. lifejacket and correctly enter it. actions in water to minimize
∗ Actions when aboard a survival ∗ Handling of a capsized liferaft. threats to survival
craft or auxiliary vessel. ∗ Operate survival craft equipment.
∗ Main dangers to survivors ∗ Show correct passenger behaviour on alarm sounding,
mustering, embarkation and launch of a survival craft.

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 BIOS Course - Table S.1.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence in Basic Fire Fighting & Self Rescue (Learning Target 4)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Criteria for evaluating
Competence Methods for demonstrating competence
proficiency competence

¾ React to alarms & emergency

situations(identification of Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training
materials & equipment in relation facility & possession of examination certificate:
to the way of acting, muster points)
Demonstration of knowledge in:
¾ Understand the fire-fighting team’s
role during a fire & other ¾ Smoke hood and emergency escape set ¾ To identify the main
emergency situations ¾ Various classes of fires, e.g. A, B, C, D, E & F principles of fire-
fighting/prevention on
¾ Fire-fighting activities in general ¾ Fixed systems & detection systems offshore installations
(use of portable fire-fighting
equipment) ¾ Hose handling/water protection & extinguishers ¾ Correct use of fire
Train personnel in ¾ Gas characteristics & hazardous substances extinguishers A,B, C, D &
the theory and ¾ Preceding actions(select & put on
E fires
practice of Basic the required personnel protective ¾ Pressure vessels/confined space & closed containers
Fire Fighting & Self equipment, work with breathing ¾ To perform & demonstrate
¾ Teamwork & communication
Rescue protection, carry out relevant the correct use of hose reels
checks prior to entering emergency ¾ Gas/chemical characteristics & escape equipment
area) Practical demonstration of competence to: ¾
¾ Demonstrate correct use of
¾ Enter the area of the incident & ¾ Internal fire-fighting involving Class A, B & E fires self rescue equipment to
perform the activities in a safe escape from smoke filled
manner ¾ Smoke hood and emergency escape set spaces
¾ Rescue of personnel ¾ Use of extinguishers & hose reels
¾ Rescue & fire-fighting at helicopter ¾ Incident stabilizations including cooling and isolation
incidents ¾ Use of portable foam equipment
¾
¾ Maintain effective communications

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 HUET Course - Table S.2.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence for Helicopter Safety (Learning Target 1)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Methods for demonstrating
Competence Criteria for evaluating competence
proficiency competence

¾ Awareness of helicopter escape

routes, exit points and their
operation;
¾ Response to flight safety Question / test for evaluating
General safety measures associated instructions; Interactive e-Learning / Group work
competence, including personal
with helicopter transportation / demonstration
¾ Awareness of helicopter safety attitudes and behaviour
and emergency procedures in
various stages of flight;
¾ Response to in-flight incidents.

HUET Course – Table S.2.1 – Specification of minimum standard of competence for Personal Survival Equipment (Learning Target 2)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Methods for demonstrating
Competence Criteria for evaluating competence
proficiency competence

¾ Awareness, understanding & use

of survival suits, emergency
breathing system & aviation
lifejacket; Question / test for evaluating
Application, use and availability of ¾ Personal survival equipment and Interactive e-Learning / Group work competence, including personal
Personal Survival Equipment emergency breathing system / demonstration attitudes and behaviour during
floatation dynamics; practical exercises
¾ Durations of re-breathing
personal & compressed air
systems.

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 HUET Course - Table S.2.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence for Helicopter Emergency Equipment (Learning Target 3)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Methods for demonstrating
Competence Criteria for evaluating competence
proficiency competence
¾ Awareness and use of equipment
onboard;
Question / test for evaluating
¾ Awareness of aircraft floatation
Application, use and availability of Group work / demonstration / competence, including personal
characteristics;
Helicopter Emergency Equipment interactive training (e-Learning) attitudes and behaviour during
¾ Awareness and response to practical exercises
alarms and in-flight emergency
communications.

HUET Course - Table S.2.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence for Response to an Emergency (Learning Target 4)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Methods for demonstrating
Competence Criteria for evaluating competence
proficiency competence

¾ Actions to take in response to

aircrew instructions;
¾ Necessary personal equipment
checks to undertake prior to
emergency landing; Question / test for evaluating
Actions to take prior to an ¾ Adoption of Brace Position; Group work / demonstration / competence, including personal
emergency landing ¾ Location and operation of exit interactive training (e-Learning) attitudes and behaviour during
mechanisms practical exercises
¾ Awareness of hazards associated
with controlled emergency dry
and wet landings and ditching
into sea.

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 HUET Course - Table S.2.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence for Survival at Sea (Learning Target 5)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Methods for demonstrating
Competence Criteria for evaluating competence
proficiency competence

¾ Correct use of helicopter liferaft

and personal protective
equipment;
¾ Correct procedure / technique for
dry escape from a controlled
helicopter landing in the sea to an
aviation liferaft;
¾ Correct procedure / technique for
escaping from a partially
submerged helicopter:
• Without windows and without Question / test for evaluating
Actions to take in response to an emergency breathing system; competence, including personal
Group work / demonstration
emergency landing attitudes and behaviour during
• With windows and with
practical exercises
emergency breathing system;
¾ Correct procedure / technique for
escaping from a capsized
helicopter:
• Without windows but with
emergency breathing system;
• With windows and with
emergency breathing system;
¾ Group and individual survival
techniques.

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 FIOS Course - Table S.3.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence for Safety Introduction (Learning Target 1)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Methods for demonstrating
Competence Criteria for evaluating competence
proficiency competence

¾ General description of the

installation alarm instructions
and safety delegate system;
¾ Reporting and control Interactive e-Learning / Installation Question / test for evaluating
General safety and security measures procedures; Induction competence
¾ Permit to work system;
¾ Prohibited items and general
travel precautions.

¾ Safety mind set Question / test for evaluating

Individual responsibility for safety ¾ Personal involvement and Interactive e-Learning
competence, including personal
engagement attitudes and behaviour during
practical exercises
¾ Ergonomics

¾ Various protective measures

Test questions, including personal
Protective measures ¾ Various types of protective Group work / demonstration /
attitudes and behaviour during
equipment interactive training (e-Learning)
practical exercises
¾ Focus on own safety

¾ Knowledge of Incident Reporting Question / test for evaluating

Reporting incidents Interactive training (e-Learning)
System competence

¾ Understanding of immediate Group work / demonstration /

Introduction to First Aid measures to be taken in situations interactive training (e-Learning) Question / Test and demonstration
requiring first aid

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 FIOS Course - Table S.3.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence for Helicopter Operations {incl. HUET} (Learning Target 2)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Methods for demonstrating
Competence Criteria for evaluating competence
proficiency competence

¾ Luggage Restrictions
¾ Aircraft
* Danger Areas
* Overview of Installed Survival
Equipment
¾ Types of survival suit
Helicopter Group work / demonstration / Questions / Demonstration, including personal attitudes
Operations ¾ Types of life jacket. interactive training (e-Learning) and behaviour
¾ Awareness of clothing standards
¾ Overview of supplementary
personal survival equipment
¾ In flight
¾ Arrival.

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 FIOS Course - Table S.3.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence in personal Survival Techniques (Learning Target 3)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Criteria for evaluating
Competence Methods for demonstrating competence
proficiency competence
Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training facility and
¾ Emergency situations which may possession of examination certificate.
occur, e.g. collision, fire, gas Demonstration of knowledge in:
release, loss of well control, ¾ Applicability of individual life saving equipment. ¾ Action taken on identifying
foundering, weather extremes. ¾ Lifeboat equipment and different types of lifeboats. muster signals is
¾ Types of life-saving appliances ¾ Escape chutes; possibilities, limitations and locations. appropriate to the indicated
normally carried on MOU’s ¾ Throw overboard and davit launched liferafts. emergency and complies
¾ Operation of survival craft equipment. with established procedures.
¾ Survival craft equipment and the
different types of survival craft. ¾ Responsibilities / duties in the event of abandonment; chain ¾ The timing and sequence of
of command during a muster, including Station Bills, individual actions are
¾ Types of different personal life
Alarm Signals, Escape Routes. appropriate to the prevailing
saving appliances.
¾ Abandonment hierarchy including; gangways, helicopter, circumstance and conditions
Survive at sea in the ¾ Principles concerning personal survival craft, escape chutes, liferafts, scramble net, and minimize potential
event of installation / survival, including: knotted ropes, internal ladders, inertia reel systems, dangers and threats to
rig abandonment personnel baskets. survival
∗ Value of training and drills.
Practical demonstration of competence to: ¾ Method of boarding
∗ Protective clothing and equipment,
∗ Put on and use lifejacket and survival suit. Jump from survival craft is appropriate
∗ Emergency preparedness, height (3m) into water wearing lifejacket & survival suit. and avoids dangers to other
∗ Actions when called to survival ∗ Correct use of escape chutes and other escape systems. survivors
craft stations. ∗ Swim and stay in the water wearing a survival suit. ¾
¾ Initial actions after leaving
∗ Platform / rig abandonment actions. ∗ Right an inverted liferaft wearing a survival suit and the ship and procedures and
∗ Actions when in the water. lifejacket and correctly enter it. actions in water minimize
∗ Actions when aboard a survival ∗ Handling of a capsized liferaft. threats to survival
craft or auxiliary vessel. ∗ Operate survival craft equipment.
∗ Main dangers to survivors ∗ Show correct passenger behaviour on alarm sounding,
mustering, embarkation and launch of a survival craft.

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 FIOS Course - Table S.3.1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence in Basic Fire Fighting & Self Rescue (Learning Target 4)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Knowledge, understanding and Criteria for evaluating
Competence Methods for demonstrating competence
proficiency competence

¾ React to alarms & emergency

situations(identification of Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training
materials & equipment in relation facility & possession of examination certificate:
to the way of acting, muster points)
Demonstration of knowledge in:
¾ Understand the fire-fighting team’s
role during a fire & other ¾ Smoke hood and emergency escape set ¾ To identify the main
emergency situations ¾ Various classes of fires, e.g. A, B, C, D, E & F principles of fire-
fighting/prevention on
¾ Fire-fighting activities in general ¾ Fixed systems & detection systems offshore installations
(use of portable fire-fighting
equipment) ¾ Hose handling/water protection & extinguishers ¾ Correct use of fire
Train personnel in ¾ Gas characteristics & hazardous substances extinguishers A,B, C, D &
the theory and ¾ Preceding actions(select & put on
E fires
practice of Basic the required personnel protective ¾ Pressure vessels/confined space & closed containers
Fire Fighting & Self equipment, work with breathing ¾ To perform & demonstrate
¾ Teamwork & communication
Rescue protection, carry out relevant the correct use of hose reels
checks prior to entering emergency ¾ Gas/chemical characteristics & escape equipment
area) Practical demonstration of competence to: ¾
¾ Demonstrate correct use of
¾ Enter the area of the incident & ¾ Internal fire-fighting involving Class A, B & E fires self rescue equipment to
perform the activities in a safe escape from smoke filled
manner ¾ Smoke hood and emergency escape set spaces
¾ Rescue of personnel ¾ Use of extinguishers & hose reels
¾ Rescue & fire-fighting at helicopter ¾ Incident stabilizations including cooling and isolation
incidents ¾ Use of portable foam equipment
¾
¾ Maintain effective communications

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 6. Verification

The verification scheme described below will be used by IADC as part of its
accreditation process for training schools, establishments, companies and
organisations wishing to offer courses based on the IADC Offshore
Competency Training Programme.

C
Crriitteerriiaa
An organization that applies for IADC Accreditation will be reviewed
according to the following:
¾ Training Policy and Procedures Document;
¾ Identification of Job Positions to be deemed competent through this
programme;
¾ Training Resources and Methods to support the training and
development process;
¾ Assessment System – a means to assess an employee’s competence;
¾ Record System – a means of documenting satisfactory completion of
training and assessments;
¾ Quality Assurance – a formal means of self directed auditing for
adherence to the published policies and procedures and reporting on a
periodic basis.

IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn
IADC has developed a system of accrediting company Competence
Assurance Programmes to assure that they meet accepted practices to
develop and ensure the skills of their personnel.
The accreditation focuses on the following required criteria:
¾T
Trraaiinniinngg P Prroocceedduurreess ddooccuum
Poolliiccyy aanndd P meenntt – a directive that shows
management commitment and support providing a published Training
Policy and an overview of the implementation and management
process and procedures. This can be an element of the company’s
Management System and/or a stand alone Training and Development
Policy and Procedures Document. This document should also include
the company’s Training Objectives including total commitment to a
training process that ensures demonstrated knowledge, skills and
competencies.
This Training Policy and Procedures document should provide details
in each of the following topics as a minimum:
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 ¾P
Puurrppoossee – A statement defining why this programme exists and
what it should do
¾S
Sccooppee – A statement defining those entities covered by these
policies and procedures
¾R
Reessppoonnssiibbiilliittyy – A statement defining the roles and
responsibilities at all levels within the organization in managing
and/or participating in this process
Prroocceedduurree – A particular method or instruction which when
¾P
followed will ensure compliance with the policy.

Some additional sections that may be included if considered

appropriate would be:
¾ Reference Documentation
¾ Definitions

¾ IIddeennttiiffiiccaattiioonn ooff jjoobb ppoossiittiioonnss ttoo bbee ddeeeem

¾ mppeetteenntt tthhrroouugghh tthhiiss
meedd ccoom
pprrooggrraam mm mee..
¾ List of Job Positions to be included in the programme
¾ Formal procedures have been put in place to design and approve
competences
¾ List of required job related competencies for each position
¾ An organized reference system specifying overall training
requirements by position

¾T
¾ Trraaiinniinngg R meetthhooddss ttoo ssuuppppoorrtt tthhee ttrraaiinniinngg aanndd
Reessoouurrcceess aanndd m
ddeevveellooppmmeenntt pprroocceessss::
¾ On Job Training
¾ Company Training
ƒ Classroom
ƒ On Site
¾ Third Party Training Providers
¾ Certification and/or Compliance Training Programmes

¾A
¾ meenntt S
Asssseessssm Syysstteem meeaannss ttoo aasssseessss aanndd ddeeeem
m –– aa m m eem
mppllooyyeeeess ccoom
mppeetteenntt
ttoo tthhee jjoobb..
¾ Formal procedures have been put in place for assessment of
employees in Job Positions included in the programme
¾ Methods for assessment will be defined to include but not limited
to:
ƒ Observation – Direct observation of the person carrying out a
task;

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 ƒ Simulation – Where direct observation is not possible, then a
simulation of the task can be carried out and competence
recorded accordingly;
ƒ Questioning – By asking questions, the assessor can determine
knowledge and experience of a task or operation;
ƒ Records – It may be the case that records exist that would prove
that this task was competently carried out in the past.

¾R
¾ Reeccoorrdd S Syysstteem m –– aa m meeaannss ooff ddooccuum mpplleettiioonn ooff
meennttiinngg ssaattiissffaaccttoorryy ccoom
ttrraaiinniinngg aasssseessssm
meennttss..

¾Q
¾ Quuaalliittyy A Assssuurraannccee –– aa ffoorrmmaall mmeeaannss ooff sseellff ddiirreecctteedd aauuddiittiinngg ffoorr
aaddhheerreennccee ttoo tthhee ppuubblliisshheedd ppoolliicciieess aanndd pprroocceedduurreess aanndd rreeppoorrttiinngg oonn aa
ppeerriiooddiicc bbaassiiss
¾ Audits are planned and conducted
¾ Discrepancies are noted for corrective action
¾ Corrective action is completed
¾ Preventive Action is defined
¾ Records and reports are filed
A Prroocceessss
Accccrreeddiittaattiioonn P
To initiate the accreditation process, an organization must submit a
completed application with the appropriate fee to IADC. Copies of the
application and other relevant documents will be available from the IADC
web site or directly from IADC.

The submitted application will be reviewed by IADC staff to ensure that all
required materials are present. Any deficiencies will be noted and the
applicant will be provided an opportunity to correct them.

IADC will schedule an on-site audit of the organization’s competence

assurance system. The audit team will consist of one or more persons
selected from IADC staff, IADC consultants, industry representatives, or
subject matter experts.

The audit team will use a systematic approach to verify that the programme
meets established criteria by reviewing programme documentation,
procedures, and resources. The audit team will issue a report noting its
findings and any recommendations to the IADC Competence Assurance
Review Panel. The panel will be balloted as to whether to award
accreditation based on the recommendations of the audit team. They can
decide to award one of the following:
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 • Approval of accreditation
• Approval subject to compliance with recommended improvements
• Approval on documented completion of significant improvements
• Rejection for reasons to be cited

Upon approval of accreditation, the organization will be issued a Certificate

of Accreditation by IADC. The organization will also be authorized to
reference IADC accreditation in its literature and other materials.

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 7. IADC Training and Operations Passport

Introduction:
The IADC Training and Operations Passport is a personal document that
was revised in 2006 with enhanced security features, complete with a tear
resistant weatherproof Tyvek® cover and housed in a clear plastic wallet.

The enlarged Passport contains space to record personal details and all
certified training courses undertaken by the holder, along with certified
medical and immunisation information as well as operational assignments.

The purpose of the passport is to provide evidence of the suitability of the

holder to perform the required offshore operations in a safe and competent
manner, wherever in the world they may be working. The passport does not
replace national specific requirements for “Smart Cards”, but is a means to
“Fast Track” the issue of such digitized record cards.

The IADC Training and Operations Passport is not an identity card nor is
it a replacement for an official passport issued by the holders’ country of
citizenship.

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Objective
The IADC Training and Operations Passport is a means by which the
holder can demonstrate their level of knowledge, understanding and
proficiency based on the certified entries in the document. The aim is to
provide improved security to employers and others, relating to the
competency and suitability of an individual to travel and work offshore on a
Mobile Offshore Unit. The IADC Training and Operations Passport can be
used by the Drilling Contractor as a means of assurance of the individual’s
medical / psychological suitability and competency in addition to satisfying
local / national legislative requirements.

Who is it For?
The IADC Training and Operations Passport is the personal property of the
holder.

What should be included?

Personal data of the holder along with current employer information should
be recorded in the Passport. In addition to all medical examinations,
certified training courses that have been completed satisfactorily as well as
company training and operational assignments should also be recorded in
the Passport.

Who should enter the information?

The Drilling Contractor as well as the holder are both responsible for the
accuracy of the content of the IADC Training and Operations Passport:
6 the Drilling Contractor (or by his order an IADC accredited training
establishment) should provided a certified entry of all training and
operational assignments undertaken by the holder in the passport;
6 the physician should provide a certified entry for all medical
examinations that the holder undertakes;
6 the physician or other suitably qualified person should provide a certified
entry for all immunisation / vaccinations that the holder receives.

Security
Every IADC Training and Operations Passport has a unique number
perforated through the front and back cover and all pages. In addition,
each page of the passport has provision for the holders’ name. IADC
maintains a record of which numbers are issued to each company or
individual. Accredited training Establishments will use this number as the
unique identifier, prefixed by IADC when issuing certificates to course
participants.
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The holder of the passport is required to supply all relevant certificates /
documents pertaining to entries made in the IADC Training and
Operations Passport to their employer, who should keep a separate file of
such certificates / documents for this purpose.

Verification of Entries
All entries made in the passport should be checked / verified periodically by
the Drilling Contractor / employer to ensure no fraudulent entries have
been made.
Any irregularities should be investigated by the Drilling Contractor /
employer and resolved prior to allowing the holder offshore.

Where to order?
The IADC Training and Operations Passport is available from:

IADC
PO Box 1430
6501 BC Nijmegen,
The Netherlands
Phone +31-24-675-2252
Fax +31-24-360-0759
e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: Members: $10.00 / € 8.00 each.
Non-members: $12.00 / € 10.00 each.

Who controls the Training and Operations Passport?

The IADC Training and Operations Passport is controlled by the Training
Committee of IADC.
This control includes the text of the passport and any required
amendments. Any suggested amendments to or complaints about the IADC
Training and Operations Passport may be submitted to IADC for the
attention of the Director of Accreditation and Certification at:

PO Box 4287
Houston
Texas 77210-4287
USA
tel.: +1 713 292 1945 fax.: +1 713 292 1946 e-mail: [email protected]

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A
ALARP As Low As Reasonably Practicable

B
BIOS Basic Introduction to Offshore Safety

C
CAA Civil Aviation Authority
CBT Computer Based Training

D
D Germany
DEA Danish Energy Authority
DK Denmark

E
EBS Emergency Breathing System
EPIRB Emergency Positioning-Indicating Radio Beacon
ESD Emergency shutdown

F
FIOS Further Introduction to Offshore Safety

G
GMDSS The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
GOC General Operator’s Certificate

H
HLO Helicopter Landing Officer
HSE Health and Safety Executive, the United Kingdom
HS&E Health, Safety and Environment
H2S Hydrogen Sulphide
HUET Helicopter Underwater Escape Training

I
IADC International Association of Drilling Contractors
IMCA International Marine Contractors Association
IMO International Maritime Organisation
ISPS International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

L
LBEG Landesamt für Bergbau, Energie und Geologie
LTA Lost Time Accident

M
MOB Man overboard
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MODU Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit
MOU Mobile Offshore Unit (Accommodation, Crane Barge, Drilling, etc)

N
N Norway
NL The Netherlands
NOGEPA Netherlands Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Association
NPD Norwegian Petroleum Directorate

O
OGP International Association of Oil and Gas Producers
OIM Offshore Installation Manager
OLF Oljeindustriens Landsforening (Norwegian Oil Industry
Association)
OPITO Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization

P
POB Personnel onboard
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PSA Petroleum Safety Authority, Norway
PSL Personal Safety Logbook
PTIL Petroleumstilsynet (Petroleum Safety Authority, Norway)
PTW Permit to Work

R
ROC Restricted Operator’s Certificate

S
SART Search and Rescue Radar Transponder
SodM Staatstoezicht op de Mijnen
SSM State Supervision of Mines, The Netherlands
STCW Standards of Training Certification & Watchkeeping

T
TM

U
UK United Kingdom
UKOOA UK Offshore Operators Association, now Oil & Gas UK

W
WEG Wirtschaftsverband Erdöl- und Erdgasgewinnung

Under further development

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 Appendix 2 – Reciprocity Matrices

This appendix provides a tabulation of courses that are acceptable

alternatives to specific IADC courses. In some instances, additional
modules may be necessary to obtain full recognition of a particular course.
Beneath each matrix is a list of the additional training requirements
necessary, with a further explanation at the end of this appendix.

(Under Further Development)

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ACTION BY
THE NETHERLANDS UNITED KINGDOM
IADC - EUROPE NORWAY (OLF) DENMARK (DEA)
(NOGEPA) (UKOOA / OPITO)
COURSE

IADC – EUROPE
ACCEPT (1) ACCEPT ACCEPT ACCEPT?
(BIOS)

NORWAY (OLF)
(BASIC SAFETY & ACCEPT ACCEPT
EMERGENCY TRAINING)

THE NETHERLANDS
(NOGEPA) ACCEPT ACCEPT
(OFFSHORE SAFETY
INTRODUCTION)

DENMARK (DEA)
ACCEPT (2)
(BASIC SAFETY)

UNITED KINGDOM
(UKOOA / OPITO) ACCEPT
(BOSIET)

Notes:
1. Acceptance based on additional local induction on Norwegian Integrated Survival Suits and Norwegian Legislation
2. Acceptance based on introduction of HUET training

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ACTION
THE NETHERLANDS UNITED KINGDOM
IADC - EUROPE NORWAY (OLF) DENMARK (DEA)
(NOGEPA) (UKOOA / OPITO)

IADC – EUROPE
ACCEPT (1) ACCEPT ACCEPT ACCEPT?
(FIOS)

NORWAY (OLF)
(SAFETY & EMERGENCY ACCEPT ACCEPT
TRAINING REFRESHER)

THE NETHERLANDS
(NOGEPA) ACCEPT ACCEPT
(OFFSHORE SAFETY
REFRESHER)

DENMARK (DEA)
(BASIC SAFETY ACCEPT (2)
REFRESHER)

UNITED KINGDOM
(UKOOA / OPITO) ACCEPT (3) ACCEPT (3) ACCEPT (3)
(FOET)

Notes:
1. Acceptance based on additional local induction on Norwegian Integrated Survival Suits and Norwegian Legislation
2. Acceptance based on introduction of HUET training
3. UK / OPITO one day course is acceptable with the addition of First Aid Module

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Plans

To ensure that accredited Training Establishments undertake IADC courses

detailed in this programme in a consistent and professional manner, IADC
has developed individual lesson schedules and plans for such establishments
to follow.

A training establishment must clearly demonstrate that all IADC courses it

is accredited to provide, fully complies with these schedules and plans.
Compliance will be monitored as part of the continuing accreditation / audit
process to ensure that standards are maintained.

Course Lesson Schedules provide a flexible structured approach to

accomplish the training criteria detailed in Chapter 5 of this competency
training programme, whilst the course Lesson Plans indicate the precise
methodology that an Accredited Training Establishment is required to
follow. Together, this will ensure that each course is consistently applied
and that participants accomplish the required degree of competency based
on learning targets in Chapter 5 of the programme.

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Maximum Course size 10 persons in two groups of 5

E-L E A R N I N G M O D U LE S T O B E C O M P L E T E D PRIOR TO COURSE PARTICIPATION – 3HOURS (PRINTABLE HANDOUT)

6 Introduction to Offshore:- Activities, Operations, Installations Learning Target 1a

6 HSE Legislation in Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, United Learning Target 1b
Kingdom and the role of the individual regulatory agencies
6 Emergency Response / Preparedness Learning Target 1b
6 Individual responsibility for HSE / HSE Culture / Reporting Accidents Learning Target 1c & e
6 Personal Protective Equipment and Measures (Drills & Exercises) Learning Target 1d & 3f
6 Helicopter Operational Safety: Pre-boarding, in-flight and arrival Learning Target 2a, b, c

MODULE DAY 1 MODULE DAY 2

30mins – Course Registration & Centre Induction 60mins - Survival at Sea – Theory (Learning Target
1.0 6.0
3)
30mins – E-Learning Competency Written 150mins – Sea Survival Practical Exercises (LT 3)
2.0 7.0
Examination – (minimum pass 75%)
150mins – Introduction to First Aid – Theory & 30mins – Fire Fighting & Self Rescue – Theory
3.0 8.0
Practice (Learning Target 1f) (Learning Target 4)
4.0 15mins – First Aid Written Examination 9.0 180mins – Fire Fighting - Practical Exercises (LT4)
150mins – Individual Responsibility for HSE – 30mins - HSE Culture, Sea Survival and Fire
5.0 Practice (Learning Target 1c) - Behaviour, Controls, 10.0 Fighting Written Examination– (minimum pass 75%)
Procedures, Barriers, PPE
11.0 30min - Debrief

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Participants with current and valid STCW certificates (1.13 + 1.19 + 1.20 + 1.21) (less than 3 years old) are exempt
from undertaking most Modules of this course lesson plan, except Module 2.0 – e-learning package written examination.
However, they will be required to undertake the e-learning package to provide them with the required familiarization
necessary to enable them to work offshore drilling industry.
Participants entering the offshore drilling industry for the first time must undertake the e-learning package prior to
attending the BIOS course, where they will be required to sit and pass a written examination to assess their level of
knowledge retention before being allowed to participate in the course.
The Sea Survival and Fire Fighting – Practical Exercises (Modules 7.0 & 9.0) require special controls to ensure the
safety of participants at all times. Consequently, the maximum number of participants for each exercise detailed within
Modules 7.0 and 9.0 must not exceed five and the instructor / diver (in water)( Module 7.0 only) / supervisor /
participant ratio must accord with the following table. Whenever the course maximum number of participants (10) is
reached, two groups will be formed to accord with the table below:
Participants Instructor Safety Diver Supervisor
1 1 1 1
2 1 1 1
3 1 1 1
4 1 1 1
5 1 1 1
The Sea Survival practical exercises must take place under realistic offshore conditions. When exercises are performed
in a pool, the following environmental standards must be applied: wave height 0.5m; wind circa 10m/sec; water spray of
participants by hose or sprinkler system; light conditions to reflect both day and night situations.
Assessment: Course staff will continuously monitor and assess the skills and knowledge acquired by participants
throughout the course, together with specific written examinations as detailed.
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1.0 Course Registration and Training Centre Induction:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
30mins Course Registration: Classroom
6 Medical Fitness Visual Aids, Explanation
6 Centre Documentation Literature and by Training
6 Centre Induction – health & safety Handbook Centre Staff
Course introduction
6 Course Objective
6 Overview of Learning Targets Visual Aids &
6 Outline of Course Programme ( how delegates Literature
can achieve what is expected of them )
6 Certification / IADC Passport
6 Introduction to Centre / Course Staff
6 Assessment Process

2.0 E-Learning Competency Examination:

Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
30mins Subjects to be covered in the examination include: Classroom Learning Target 1 -
6 Overview of North West European HSE Visual Aids and Explanation (a, b, c, d, e, & f)
Regulations and Regulatory Agencies, with Examination Papers and
Learning Target 2 -
specific details for local operating area Invigilation
6 Emergency Preparedness and Response by Course (a, b & c)
6 HSE Culture / Individual Responsibility for HSE Instructors / Learning Target 3 – (f)
6 Personal Protective Equipment and Measures Centre Staff
6 Helicopter Safety Minimum requirement
75% pass with no
blank modules
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3.0 Introduction to First Aid – Theory and Practice:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
150mins a) Explain what lifesaving first aid involves: Visual Aids, Classroom Learning Target 1 – (f)
6 General Principles Resuscitation Explanation
6 Body Structure and Functions Mannequins, First with a bias for
6 Degrees of consciousness Aid Kits, Face Practical
Shields, Cleansing / Demonstrations
b) Explain and demonstrate the most important
Sterilising Wipes, by Course
behaviour principles following an accident:
Blankets, PPE, Instructors of
6 Securing the site / one’s own safety Examples of portable all elements
6 Positioning the Casualty Onboard First Aid and Participant
6 Life-saving first aid Equipment available exercises
6 Alerting others (e.g. Defibrillator)
c) Awareness of Symptoms, Causes & Treatment of: The emphasis
6 Hypothermia being on Life
6 Respiratory failure Saving First
6 Cardiac arrest Aid not
d) Awareness how to Rescue & Transport a Casualty: Medical First
6 Management of Shock Aid and Care
6 Behaviour in Water
6 Special Hypothermia Hazards
e) Perform Life Saving First Aid to:
6 Free the Airways
6 Stop Bleeding
6 Prevent Circulatory Failure
6 Resuscitate a Casualty (CPR)
6 Treat Burns, Broken Bones and Hypothermia

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4.0 First Aid – Written Examination:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
15mins Subjects to be covered in the examination include: Classroom Learning Target 1 - (f)
6 What Life Saving First Aid involves Visual Aids and Explanation Minimum requirement
6 Important Behaviour Principles Examination Papers and 75% pass with no
6 Symptoms Causes and Treatment of common Invigilation blank modules
conditions by Course
6 Rescue and Transportation of a Casualty Instructors

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5.0 Individual Responsibility for HSE – Practice (Behaviour, Controls, Procedures, Barriers, PPE):
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
150mins a) Workplace Controls: Visual Aids, Video’s / Classroom Learning Target 1 – (c)
6 Management System, Policies & Procedures DVD’s, PPE Explanation
6 HSE Case / Acknowledgement of Compliance examples of with Practical
6 Active HSE Campaigns (e.g. time out for HSE) documents in current Demonstrations
6 HSE Observation Systems (e.g. Job Safety use / Exercises and
Analysis / Workplace Mapping) Questions
6 Human, Technical & Organisational HSE regarding all
Barriers and Defences (e.g. Permits) elements by
6 Individual Responsibility for Safe Behaviour and Course
Cleanliness, including Workplace Instructors
b) Individual Competence: together with
group
6 Training, Skills & Experience for Specific
involvement by
Agreed Roles and Responsibilities
Participants.
6 Mentoring, Supervision & HSE Representation
c) Co-operation at the Workplace: Workplace Job
6 Warn of Dangerous Situations and Unsafe Acts Safety Analysis
6 Ensure Proper & Appropriate Use of PPE Scenario,
6 Follow instructions & Workplace Controls including
6 Work as a Team, Looking out for Co-Workers development of
d) Open Communication: Permit to Work
6 Show Responsibility and Advise of Unsafe conditions
Conditions
6 Two Way Dialogue
6 Active Participation at HSE Meetings

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6.0 Survival at Sea - Theory:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
60mins a) Evacuation Systems Visual Aids, Video’s / Poolside Learning Target 2 – (b)
6 Evacuation hierarchy (helicopter, TEMPSC etc) DVD’s, Commonly Classroom Learning Target 3 -
6 Lifeboats (TEMPSC & Freefall) Liferafts used North West Explanation (a, b, c, e & f)
(conventional, davit & hydrostatic launch) European Survival with Practical
6 Personal Descending Escape Devices (Skyscape, Suits (including Demonstration
ladders, ropes, walkway, scramble nets) Integrated Suits), and Exercises
6 Muster and Evacuation points Aviation and by Course
6 Drills, Exercises and Emergency Procedures Maritime Lifejackets, Instructors,
6 Rescue by Support Vessels & Helicopters Pyrotechnics, PPE together with
and Emergency group
b) Personal Survival Equipment
Equipment involvement
6 Overview of Survival Suit Types in common
by Participants
North West European use
of all elements
6 Donning Survival Suit Common to Region
6 Overview of Aviation and Maritime Life Jackets
6 Donning both types of Life Jacket
6 Overview of Emergency Breathing Systems in
Common Use
c) Helicopter Emergency Equipment
6 Awareness of Onboard Equipment
6 Awareness of & Response to Alarms & In-Flight
Emergency Communications

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7.0 Survival at Sea - Practical:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
150mins a) Water Survival Commonly used Pool/ Poolside Learning Target 3 -
6 Donning Survival Suit Common to Region North West Explanation
European Survival (a, b, c, d & e)
6 Donning Maritime (Buoyant) Life Jacket with Practical
6 Floatation Dynamics of Suits & Life Jackets Suits, Maritime Demonstration
6 Jump from height (min 2m, max 3m) wearing Lifejackets, Liferaft, & Participant
Survival Suit and buoyant lifejacket TEMPSC, Helicopter exercises given
6 Use of Personal Descending Equipment, to Harness and by Course
include Skyscape & Scramble Nets Emergency Instructors,
6 Survival techniques (incl. swimming, circle, Equipment with Divers &
rescue, towing and use of protective devices) Pool
b) TEMPSC Actions & Survival Supervisor in
6 Mustering and Embarkation techniques position at all
6 Positioning, Fastening and Safety once onboard times during
6 TEMPSC Equipment including Emergency practical
6 Lowering and release mechanisms exercises to
assist
c) Liferaft Actions & Survival
participants
6 Launching a Liferaft from poolside
6 Righting a capsized liferaft wearing survival suit
and lifejacket and correctly boarding it
* Realistic Conditions:
6 Handling a Liferaft in realistic conditions*
Wave Height: circa 0.5m
d) Rescue from the Sea Wind circa: 10m/sec
6 Co-operation with Rescuer Water Spray
6 Rescue from a Liferaft using Helicopter Rescue Light: Day & Night
Harness / Strop / Sling

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8.0 Fire Fighting and Self Rescue - Theory:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
30mins a) Common Causes of Fire Onboard Visual Aids, Video’s / Classroom Learning Target 4 -
DVD’s, Various Fire Explanation
6 Ignition of Hydrocarbons resulting from (b, c, d & e)
Extinguishers, Fire with Practical
Operational Incidents
6 Ignition of products in the Accommodation & Blanket, Smoke Demonstration
Galley Hoods / Escape Sets by Course
6 Electrical and Welding Fires Instructors, of
6 Poisoning Effects of Fire & Use of Smoke Hoods all elements
/ Emergency Escape Sets
b) Extinguishing Media and Systems
6 Installed Active and Passive Detection and
Protection Systems
6 Identifying and using the Correct Equipment for
initial response, CO2, Dry Powder, Foam, Water,
Hose Reels, Fire Blankets
c) Emergency Response Teams
6 Personal Responsibility & Action to Take on
finding a Hazardous Situation
6 When to Leave it for the Professionals
6 Role of Emergency Teams (the Professionals)
6 Necessity for Teamwork and Communication

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9.0 Fire Fighting and Self Rescue - Practical:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
180mins a) Portable Extinguishers Fire Extinguishers Fire Ground Learning Target 4 -
6 Recognise the different types of Extinguisher (CO2, Dry Powder, Explanation (c, d &e)
6 Choose the correct Extinguisher for the fire type, Foam and Water) with Practical
based on capacity capabilities and limitations Demonstration
Hose Reel & Fire
6 Demonstration and Technique of using Portable & Participant
Blanket
Extinguishers safely, by Course Instructor exercises given
6 Using the Correct Technique, operate each type Fuel (liquid & solid) by Course
of Extinguisher in a safe and controlled manner for Practical Instructors,
to extinguish each fire type (A, B & E), Minimum Exercises (A, B & E) with
2 per participant Respiratory Supervisor in
b) Small Bore Hose Reel Protection (Smoke position at all
6 Demonstration and Technique of using Small Hoods) times during
Bore Hose Reel safely, by Course Instructor practical
Torches
6 Participants using the correct Technique, to exercises to
safely Extinguish a Class A fire with Hose Reel Props and assist
c) Fire Blanket Equipment for participants
6 Demonstration and Technique of using Fire Exercises
Blanket safely, by Course Instructor First Aid Equipment
6 Participants using the correct Technique, to
Resuscitator
safely Extinguish a Class B fire with Fire Blanket
d) Self Rescue from Compartment (Total Darkness)
6 Demonstration of Technique by Instructor
6 Individual Self Rescue – no cosmetic smoke
6 Group Self Rescue – smoke filled area
6 Group Self Rescue – smoke filled area with heat

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10.0 HSE Culture, Sea Survival and Fire Fighting – Written Examination:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
30mins Subjects to be covered in the examination include: Classroom Learning Target 1 - (f)
6 Workplace Controls Visual Aids and Explanation Minimum requirement
6 Individual Competence Examination Papers and 75% pass with no
6 Co-operation at the Workplace Invigilation blank modules
6 Open Communication by Course
6 Evacuation Systems Instructors
6 Personal Survival Equipment
6 Helicopter Emergency Equipment
6 Common Causes of Fire Onboard
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11.0 BIOS Debrief:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
30mins On completion of the written examination, the course Course feedback Classroom
instructor will then debrief the participants on the forms Question and
activities and exercises undertaken over the two days. Answer
Course Certificate
Following which, the Instructor will ask the course and validated record Session with
participants if they have sustained any injury during in participants IADC Explanations
the course that the training establishment is not aware Training & as appropriate
of. Operations Passport
The course instructor will ask all participants to
complete the training establishments’ feedback form
for the IADC BIOS course.
Any participant that has failed to meet the required
learning targets will be advised and informed about the
options available to them.
Individual course certificates will be issued to all
successful participants and a record entered into their
IADC Training and Operations Passport.

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Maximum Course size 10 persons but a maximum of 4 persons per HUET exercise

Module Day 1
1.0 30mins – Course Registration, Centre Induction
2.0 60mins – Helicopter Safety, Theory (Learning Targets 1, 3 & 4)
3.0 60mins – Personal Survival Equipment, Helicopter Emergency Equipment and Response to an Emergency (LT’s 2, 3 & 4)
4.0 240mins – Helicopter Escape practical exercises ( Learning Targets 2, 3, 4 & 5)
5.0 30mins – HUET debrief

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Stand alone Course: Participants with current and valid STCW certificates (1.13 + 1.19 + 1.20 + 1.21) are required
to fulfil all aspects of this course lesson plan.

Combined Course (with BIOS or FIOS): Participants undertaking the HUET course in combination with either the
Basic Introduction to Offshore Safety (BIOS) or the Further Introduction to Offshore Safety (FIOS) courses will not
be required to undertake aspects already covered within those courses, typically, module 1.0; and parts of 3.0 a).

The Sea Survival – Practical Helicopter Escape Module (4.0) requires special controls to ensure the safety of
participants at all times. Under no circumstances are participants allowed to breath off personal air in an EBS for more
than 30 seconds. Consequently, the maximum number of participants for each exercise detailed within Module 4.0
must not exceed four and the instructor / diver (in water) / supervisor / participant ratio must accord with the following
table:

Participants Instructor Safety Diver Pool Supervisor

1 1 1 1

2 2 2 1

3 2 2 1

4 2 2 1

Assessment: The skills and knowledge acquired by Participants during all theoretical and practical elements will be
continuously monitored and assessed by course staff.

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1.0 Course Registration and Centre Induction:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
30mins Course Registration: Classroom
6 Medical Fitness Visual Aids, Explanation
6 Centre Documentation Literature and by Training
6 Centre Induction – health & safety Handbook Centre Staff
Course introduction
6 Course Objective
6 Overview of Learning Targets Visual Aids &
6 Outline of Course Programme ( how delegates Literature
can achieve what is expected of them )
6 Certification / IADC Passport
6 Introduction to Centre / Course Staff
6 Assessment Process

2.0 Helicopter Safety and Escape Theory:

Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
60mins Pre Flight Safety & Response to Emergencies Classroom Learning Target 1 -
6 Common Helicopter Types Explanation
Visual Aids, Video’s / (a, b, c, d, e, f, & g)
6 Helicopter Safety, Flight Safety Briefings by Course
DVD’s
6 Escape routes and exit operation Learning Target 3 - ( c)
Instructors
6 Emergency Procedures in various flight stages, Learning Target 4 -
Response to Safety Instructions
6 Actions to take in Response to In-Flight incidents (a, & e)
6 Awareness of Hazards Associated with Controlled
Emergency Landing or Ditching
6 Aircraft floatation characteristics
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3.0 Personal Survival Equipment, Helicopter Emergency Equipment & Response to Emergencies:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
60mins a) Personal Survival Equipment (if not undertaken as Poolside Learning Target 2 -
part of the Basic Introduction to Offshore Safety or Classroom &
(a, b, c, d, & e)
Further Introduction to Offshore Safety Courses) Helicopter
Module Learning Target 3 -
6 Overview of Common Survival Suit Types in Visual Aids, Video’s /
North West European use, including integrated DVD’s, Commonly Explanation (a & b)
suits used North West with Practical Learning Target 4 -
6 Donning Survival Suit Common to Region European Survival Demonstrations
6 Overview of Aviation Life Jackets Suits, Aviation by Course (b, c & d)
6 Donning of Life Jacket Lifejackets, Instructors of
6 Overview of Emergency Breathing Systems in Emergency Breathing all elements
Common Use System Equipment, and Participant
6 Floatation Dynamics of Survival Suits, Life Helicopter Passenger exercises
Jackets and Emergency Breathing Systems Seatbelt, Helicopter
b) Helicopter Emergency Equipment Liferaft and
Emergency
6 Awareness of Onboard Equipment Equipment
6 Awareness of & Response to Alarms & In-Flight
Emergency Communications
c) Response to Emergencies
6 Personal Equipment Checks
6 Brace Position
6 Location & Operation of Exit Mechanism

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4.0 Survival at Sea – Practical Helicopter Escape:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
240mins a) Emergency Breathing System (EBS): Visual Aids, Pool, Poolside Learning Target 2 -
Commonly used & Helicopter
6 Overview of Equipment to be used including (a, b, c, d, & e)
North West Module
their safe working durations
European Survival Learning Target 3 -
6 Donning & operation of emergency breathing Explanation
Suit, Aviation with Practical (a & b)
system equipment
Lifejacket, Demonstrations Learning Target 4 -
6 Pre ditch checks
Emergency Breathing and Participant
6 Procedures to be followed
System Equipment, Exercises given (b, c & d)
6 Safety arrangements/procedures
Safety Helmets, by Course
6 Methods of assessment
6 Principles of emergency breathing equipment Instructors,
using compressed air with Divers &
6 Floatation dynamics associated with EBS Pool
Supervisor in
b) EBS Practical Exercises:
position at all
6 Donning Survival Suit, Aviation Lifejacket, times during
Emergency Breathing Equipment and helmet practical
6 Verify the integrity of the EBS unit exercises to
6 Carry out breathing actions using EBS at assist
atmospheric pressures in dry conditions participants
6 Carry out breathing actions in pool environment,
with positive and negative pressure created by
body orientation in the water
6 Moving through water in a submerged state with
the aid of a guide line, with EBS fitted, from
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4.0 Survival at Sea – Practical Helicopter Escape continued:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
SAFETY NOTE Survival Suit, Pool, Poolside Learning Target 5 -
Aviation Lifejacket, & Helicopter
The maximum duration a delegate can be expected to (a, b, c & d)
Emergency Breathing Module
breath off personal air in the EBS is 30 seconds.
System Equipment, Explanation
c) Helicopter Escape Practical Exercises: Safety Helmets, with Practical
Helicopter Liferaft, Demonstrations
1). Emergency Dry Landing: Helicopter Module and Participant
6 Escape, controlled by aircrew Exercises given
6 Operate an escape mechanism found on current by Course
helicopters Instructors,
2). Water Surface Evacuation with Divers &
Pool
6 Deploy EBS Supervisor in
6 Escape by nominated exit into Helicopter liferaft position at all
6 Carry out vital & secondary actions in liferaft times during
(may be undertaken at poolside) practical
exercises to
3). Partial Submersion without EBS (upright)
assist
6 Escape through an exit, which is underwater, but participants
without a window and without using EBS
4). Partial Submersion using EBS (upright)
6 Escape through an exit, which is underwater,
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4.0 Survival at Sea – Practical Helicopter Escape continued:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
5). Capsize 180° using EBS Survival Suit, Pool, Poolside Learning Target 5 -
Aviation Lifejacket, & Helicopter
6 Deploy EBS on water surface prior to helicopter (a, b, c & d)
Emergency Breathing Module
capsize
System Equipment, Explanation
6 Escape through an exit which is underwater, but Safety Helmets,
without a window fitted with Practical
Helicopter Liferaft, Demonstrations
6). Capsize 180° using EBS Helicopter Module and Participant
6 Deploy EBS on water surface prior to helicopter Exercises given
capsize by Course
Instructors,
6 Escape through an exit which is underwater,
with Divers &
with a window fitted
Pool
6 Inflate lifejacket on reaching surface and deploy Supervisor in
spray hood position at all
6 Swim and form a survival circle times during
practical
6 Carry out group and individual survival exercises to
techniques under supervision of instructor assist
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5.0 HUET Debrief:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
30mins On completion of pool exercises, all participants shall Course feedback Poolside
be given time to dry off and change, prior to forms Classroom
assembling in a poolside classroom. The course Question and
Course Certificate
instructor will then debrief the participants on the Answer Session
and validated record
day’s activities and exercises. with
in participants IADC
Following which, the Instructor will ask the course Training & Explanations as
participants if they have sustained any injury during Operations Passport appropriate
the day that the training establishment is not aware
of.
The course instructor will ask all participants to
complete the training establishments’ feedback form
for the IADC HUET course.
Any participant that has failed to meet the required
learning targets will be advised and informed about
the options available to them.
Individual course certificates will be issued to all
successful participants and a record entered into their
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Maximum Course size 10 persons in two groups of 5
E-L E A R N I N G M O D U LE S T O B E C O M P L E T E D PRIOR TO COURSE PARTICIPATION – 3HOURS (PRINTABLE HANDOUT)

6 HSE Legislation in Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, United Learning Target 1b
Kingdom and the role of the individual regulatory agencies
6 Emergency Response / Preparedness Learning Target 1b
6 Individual responsibility for HSE / HSE Culture / Reporting Accidents Learning Target 1c & e
6 Personal Protective Equipment and Measures (Drills & Exercises) Learning Target 1d & 3f
6 Helicopter Operational Safety: Pre-boarding, in-flight and arrival Learning Target 2a, b, c

MODULE DAY 1 MODULE DAY 2

30mins – Course Registration & Centre Induction 60mins – First Aid Practical Exercises (Learning
1.0 6.0
Target 1)
30mins – E-Learning Competency Written 60mins - Helicopter Safety, Theory (Learning
2.0 7.0
Examination – (minimum pass 75%) Target 2)
150mins – Individual Responsibility for HSE – 60mins – Personal Survival Equipment, Helicopter
3.0 practical exercises - Behaviour, Controls, 8.0 Emergency Equipment and Response to an
Procedures, Barriers, PPE (LT 1) Emergency (LT’s 1, 2, 3, 4)
150mins – Sea Survival practical exercises (Learning 240mins – Helicopter Escape practical exercises (
4.0 9.0
Target 3) Learning Target 2)
150mins – Fire Fighting and Self Rescue practical 30min - Debrief
5.0 10.0
exercises (Learning Target 4)

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This course is for Participants who have already successfully completed a BIOS course within the last four years or
those with STCW exemptions from the BIOS course. All Participants must undertake the e-learning package prior to
attending the FIOS course, where they will be required to sit and pass a written examination to assess their level of
knowledge retention before being allowed to participate in the course.
The Sea Survival and Fire Fighting – Practical Exercises (Modules 4.0 & 5.0) require special controls to ensure the
safety of participants at all times. Consequently, the maximum number of participants for each exercise detailed within
Modules 4.0 and 5.0 must not exceed five and the instructor / diver (in water) (Module 4.0 only) / supervisor /
participant ratio must accord with the following:
Participants Instructor Safety Diver Pool Supervisor
1 1 1 1
2 1 1 1
3 1 1 1
4 1 1 1
5 1 1 1
The Sea Survival – Practical Helicopter Escape Module (9.0) also requires special controls to ensure the safety of
participants at all times. Under no circumstances are participants allowed to breath off personal air in an EBS for more
than 30 seconds. Consequently, the maximum number of participants for each exercise detailed within Module 9.0
must not exceed four and the instructor / diver (in water) / supervisor / participant ratio must accord with the following:
Participants Instructor Safety Diver Pool Supervisor
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 1
3 2 2 1
4 2 2 1
Assessment: Course Instructors will continuously monitor the skills & knowledge acquired by Participants during the
two days.
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1.0 Course Registration and Training Centre Induction:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
30mins Course Registration: Classroom
6 Medical Fitness Visual Aids, Explanation
6 Centre Documentation Literature and by Training
6 Centre Induction – health & safety Handbook Centre Staff
Course introduction
6 Course Objective
6 Overview of Learning Targets Visual Aids &
6 Outline of Course Programme ( how delegates Literature
can achieve what is expected of them )
6 Certification / IADC Passport
6 Introduction to Centre / Course Staff
6 Assessment Process

2.0 E-Learning Competency Examination:

Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
30mins Subjects to be covered in the examination include: Classroom Learning Target 1 -
6 Overview of North West European HSE Explanation (a, b, c, d, e, & f)
Visual Aids and
Regulations and Regulatory Agencies, with and Learning Target 2 -
Examination Papers
specific details for local operating area Invigilation
(a, b, c & d)
6 Emergency Preparedness and Response by Course
6 HSE Culture / Individual Responsibility for HSE Instructors / Learning Target 3 – (f)
Minimum
6 First Aid Centre Staff Learning Target 4 –
requirement 75%
6 Personal Protective Equipment and Measures (a, b, c, d & e)
pass with no blank
6 Helicopter Safety modules
6 Fire Fighting & Sea Survival Theory
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3.0 Individual Responsibility for HSE – Practice (Behaviour, Controls, Procedures, Barriers, PPE):
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
150mins a) Workplace Controls: Visual Aids, Video’s / Classroom Learning Target 1 –
6 Management System, Policies & Procedures DVD’s, PPE Explanation (b, c, d & e)
6 HSE Case / Acknowledgement of Compliance examples of with Practical
6 Active HSE Campaigns (e.g. time out for HSE) documents in current Demonstrations Learning Target 3 – (f)
6 HSE Observation Systems (e.g. Job Safety use / Exercises and
Analysis / Workplace Mapping) Questions
6 Human, Technical & Organisational HSE regarding all
Barriers and Defences (e.g. Permits) elements by
6 Individual Responsibility for Safe Behaviour and Course
Cleanliness, including Workplace Instructors
b) Individual Competence: together with
group
6 Training, Skills & Experience for Specific
involvement by
Agreed Roles and Responsibilities
Participants.
6 Mentoring, Supervision & HSE Representation
c) Co-operation at the Workplace: Workplace Job
6 Warn of Dangerous Situations and Unsafe Acts Safety Analysis
6 Ensure Proper & Appropriate Use of PPE Scenario,
6 Follow instructions & Workplace Controls including
6 Work as a Team, Looking out for Co-Workers development of
d) Open Communication: Permit to Work
6 Show Responsibility and Advise of Unsafe conditions
Conditions
6 Two Way Dialogue
6 Active Participation at HSE Meetings

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4.0 Survival at Sea - Practical:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
150mins a) Water Survival Commonly used Pool/ Poolside Learning Target 3 -
6 Donning Survival Suit Common to Region North West Explanation
European Survival (a, b, c, d & e)
6 Donning Maritime (Buoyant) Life Jacket with Practical
6 Floatation Dynamics of Suits & Life Jackets Suits, Maritime Demonstration
6 Jump from height (min 2m, max 3m) wearing Lifejackets, Liferaft, & Participant
Survival Suit and buoyant lifejacket TEMPSC, Helicopter exercises given
6 Use of Personal Descending Equipment, to Harness and by Course
include Skyscape & Scramble Nets Emergency Instructors,
6 Survival techniques (incl. swimming, circle, Equipment with Divers &
rescue, towing and use of protective devices) Pool
b) TEMPSC Actions & Survival Supervisor in
6 Mustering and Embarkation techniques position at all
6 Positioning, Fastening and Safety once onboard times during
6 TEMPSC Equipment including Emergency practical
6 Lowering and release mechanisms exercises to
assist
c) Liferaft Actions & Survival
participants
6 Launching a Liferaft from poolside
6 Righting a capsized liferaft wearing survival suit
and lifejacket and correctly boarding it
* Realistic Conditions:
6 Handling a Liferaft in realistic conditions*
Wave Height: circa 0.5m
d) Rescue from the Sea Wind circa: 10m/sec
6 Co-operation with Rescuer Water Spray
6 Rescue from a Liferaft using Helicopter Rescue Light: Day & Night
Harness / Strop / Sling

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5.0 Fire Fighting and Self Rescue - Practical:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
180mins a) Portable Extinguishers Fire Extinguishers Fire Ground Learning Target 4 -
6 Recognise the different types of Extinguisher (CO2, Dry Powder, Explanation (c, d &e)
6 Choose the correct Extinguisher for the fire type, Foam and Water) with Practical
based on capacity capabilities and limitations Demonstration
Hose Reel & Fire
6 Demonstration and Technique of using Portable & Participant
Blanket
Extinguishers safely, by Course Instructor exercises given
6 Using the Correct Technique, operate each type Fuel (liquid & solid) by Course
of Extinguisher in a safe and controlled manner for Practical Instructors,
to extinguish each fire type (A, B & E), Minimum Exercises (A, B & E) with
2 per participant Respiratory Supervisor in
b) Small Bore Hose Reel Protection (Smoke position at all
6 Demonstration and Technique of using Small Hoods) times during
Bore Hose Reel safely, by Course Instructor practical
Torches
6 Participants using the correct Technique, to exercises to
safely Extinguish a Class A fire with Hose Reel Props and assist
c) Fire Blanket Equipment for participants
6 Demonstration and Technique of using Fire Exercises
Blanket safely, by Course Instructor First Aid Equipment
6 Participants using the correct Technique, to
Resuscitator
safely Extinguish a Class B fire with Fire Blanket
d) Self Rescue from Compartment (Total Darkness)
6 Demonstration of Technique by Instructor
6 Individual Self Rescue – no cosmetic smoke
6 Group Self Rescue – smoke filled area
6 Group Self Rescue – smoke filled area with heat

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6.0 First Aid –Practical:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
60mins a) Awareness how to Rescue & Transport a Casualty: Visual Aids, Classroom Learning Target 1 – (f)
6 Management of Shock Resuscitation Explanation
6 Behaviour in Water Mannequins, First with a bias for
6 Special Hypothermia Hazards Aid Kits, Face Practical
Shields, Cleansing / Demonstrations
b) Perform Life Saving First Aid to:
Sterilising Wipes, by Course
6 Free the Airways Blankets, PPE, Instructors of
6 Stop Bleeding Examples of portable all elements
6 Prevent Circulatory Failure Onboard First Aid and Participant
6 Resuscitate a Casualty (CPR) Equipment available exercises
6 Treat Burns, Broken Bones and Hypothermia (e.g. Defibrillator)
The emphasis
being on Life
Saving First
Aid not
Medical First
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7.0 Helicopter Safety and Escape Theory:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
60mins Pre Flight Safety & Response to Emergencies Classroom Learning Target 2 -
6 Common Helicopter Types Explanation (a & b)
Visual Aids, Video’s /
6 Helicopter Safety, Flight Safety Briefings DVD’s by Course
6 Escape routes and exit operation Instructors
6 Emergency Procedures in various flight stages,
Response to Safety Instructions
6 Actions to take in Response to In-Flight incidents
6 Awareness of Hazards Associated with Controlled
Emergency Landing or Ditching
6 Aircraft floatation characteristics

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8.0 Personal Survival Equipment, Helicopter Emergency Equipment & Response to Emergencies:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
60mins b) Personal Survival Equipment (if not undertaken as Poolside Learning Target 2 - (b)
part of the Basic Introduction to Offshore Safety or Classroom &
Learning Target 3 -
Further Introduction to Offshore Safety Courses) Helicopter
Module (c, d & e)
6 Overview of Common Survival Suit Types in Visual Aids, Video’s /
North West European use, including integrated DVD’s, Commonly Explanation
suits used North West with Practical
6 Donning Survival Suit Common to Region European Survival Demonstrations
6 Overview of Aviation Life Jackets Suits, Aviation by Course
6 Donning of Life Jacket Lifejackets, Instructors of
6 Overview of Emergency Breathing Systems in Emergency Breathing all elements
Common Use System Equipment, and Participant
6 Floatation Dynamics of Survival Suits, Life Helicopter Passenger exercises
Jackets and Emergency Breathing Systems Seatbelt, Helicopter
d) Helicopter Emergency Equipment Liferaft and
Emergency
6 Awareness of Onboard Equipment Equipment
6 Awareness of & Response to Alarms & In-Flight
Emergency Communications
e) Response to Emergencies
6 Personal Equipment Checks
6 Brace Position
6 Location & Operation of Exit Mechanism

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9.0 Survival at Sea – Practical Helicopter Escape:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
240mins d) Emergency Breathing System (EBS): Visual Aids, Pool, Poolside Learning Target 2 -
Commonly used & Helicopter
6 Overview of Equipment to be used including (b, c & d)
North West Module
their safe working durations
European Survival Explanation
6 Donning & operation of emergency breathing
Suit, Aviation with Practical
system equipment
Lifejacket, Demonstrations
6 Pre ditch checks
Emergency Breathing and Participant
6 Procedures to be followed
System Equipment, Exercises given
6 Safety arrangements/procedures
Safety Helmets, by Course
6 Methods of assessment
6 Principles of emergency breathing equipment Instructors,
using compressed air with Divers &
6 Floatation dynamics associated with EBS Pool
Supervisor in
e) EBS Practical Exercises:
position at all
6 Donning Survival Suit, Aviation Lifejacket, times during
Emergency Breathing Equipment and helmet practical
6 Verify the integrity of the EBS unit exercises to
6 Carry out breathing actions using EBS at assist
atmospheric pressures in dry conditions participants
6 Carry out breathing actions in pool environment,
with positive and negative pressure created by
body orientation in the water
6 Moving through water in a submerged state with
the aid of a guide line, with EBS fitted, from
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9.0 Survival at Sea – Practical Helicopter Escape continued:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
SAFETY NOTE Survival Suit, Pool, Poolside Learning Target 2 -
Aviation Lifejacket, & Helicopter
The maximum duration a delegate can be expected to (b, c & d)
Emergency Breathing Module
breath off personal air in the EBS is 30 seconds.
System Equipment, Explanation
f) Helicopter Escape Practical Exercises: Safety Helmets, with Practical
Helicopter Liferaft, Demonstrations
1). Emergency Dry Landing: Helicopter Module and Participant
6 Escape, controlled by aircrew Exercises given
6 Operate an escape mechanism found on current by Course
helicopters Instructors,
2). Water Surface Evacuation with Divers &
Pool
6 Deploy EBS Supervisor in
6 Escape by nominated exit into Helicopter liferaft position at all
6 Carry out vital & secondary actions in liferaft times during
(may be undertaken at poolside) practical
exercises to
3). Partial Submersion without EBS (upright)
assist
6 Escape through an exit, which is underwater, but participants
without a window and without using EBS
4). Partial Submersion using EBS (upright)
6 Escape through an exit, which is underwater,
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9.0 Survival at Sea – Practical Helicopter Escape continued:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
5). Capsize 180° using EBS Survival Suit, Pool, Poolside Learning Target 2 -
Aviation Lifejacket, & Helicopter
6 Deploy EBS on water surface prior to helicopter (b, c & d)
Emergency Breathing Module
capsize
System Equipment, Explanation
6 Escape through an exit which is underwater, but Safety Helmets,
without a window fitted with Practical
Helicopter Liferaft, Demonstrations
6). Capsize 180° using EBS Helicopter Module and Participant
6 Deploy EBS on water surface prior to helicopter Exercises given
capsize by Course
Instructors,
6 Escape through an exit which is underwater,
with Divers &
with a window fitted
Pool
6 Inflate lifejacket on reaching surface and deploy Supervisor in
spray hood position at all
6 Swim and form a survival circle times during
practical
6 Carry out group and individual survival exercises to
techniques under supervision of instructor assist
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10.0 FIOS Debrief:
Location
Duration Subject Equipment Learning Targets
& Method
30mins On completion of pool exercises, all participants shall Course feedback Classroom
be given time to dry off and change, prior to forms Question and
assembling in a poolside classroom. The course Answer
Course Certificate
instructor will then debrief the participants on the Session with
and validated record
activities and exercises undertaken over the two days. Explanations
in participants IADC
Following which, the Instructor will ask the course Training & as appropriate
participants if they have sustained any injury during Operations Passport
the course that the training establishment is not aware
of.
The course instructor will ask all participants to
complete the training establishments’ feedback form
for the IADC FIOS course.
Any participant that has failed to meet the required
learning targets will be advised and informed about the
options available to them.
Individual course certificates will be issued to all
successful participants and a record entered into their
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