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NOGEPA Training Handbook

Revision 7 01-01-2011

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The NOGEPA Training Handbook is published by the Netherlands Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Association

P.O. Box 11729, 2502 AS The Hague, The Netherlands


PREFACE NOGEPA has pleasure in presenting the new Training Handbook. This NOGEPA Training Handbook, revision 7, is edited under the responsibility of the Netherlands Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Association. This Handbook is meeting the demands on training and competence, as requested by the Dutch Authorities. Both the regulations and the “Training Handbook” functions will be regularly evaluated and revised at appropriate times, following any developments within the oil and gas industry. All mentioned training in this Training Handbook is regularly audited according the standards set in the NOGEPA Training Evaluation Procedure. The purpose of the NOGEPA Training Handbook is to act as a guideline for training personnel of mining companies and their (sub) contractors, while retaining the full responsibility of the individual mining company or their (sub) contractors. Training Handbook revision 7, replaces the 2010 revision 6 and 6a version of the NOGEPA Training Handbook. The Hague, 1st of January 2011


ALTERATIONS IN THE NOGEPA TRAINING HANDBOOK PER 1 JANUARY 2011. The following alterations have been carried through: Section 2, the matrix has been adapted with regards to VCA/MIST NOGEPA training 1.10M and 1.10 T has been merged as NOGEPA 1.10 NOGEPA training 2.12, Offshore Medic Entry Course has been issued. Appendix 9 has been withdrawn Appendix 10 has been withdrawn Appendix 12 has been issued

Sections that are revised compared to the previous release are marked with a grey line in front of the text.


TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..................................................................................................................... 5 ALTERATIONS IN THE NOGEPA TRAINING HANDBOOK PER 1 JANUARY 2011. ........... 6 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 9 1.1 THE SUBDIVISION OF THE TRAINING HANDBOOK ............................................................. 9 1.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION ............................................................................ 9 1.3 SAFETY TRAINING ................................................................................................ 9 1.4 CATEGORIES .................................................................................................... 10 1.5 CERTIFICATES AND PERSONAL SAFETY LOGBOOK ........................................................... 10 1.6 CERTIFICATE VALIDITY ......................................................................................... 10 1.7 NON-NOGEPA CERTIFICATES ................................................................................ 10 1.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING INSTITUTES ................................................................. 11 1.9 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION ............................................................................... 12 1.10 THE DELEGATE .................................................................................................. 12 1.11 THE CUSTOMER ................................................................................................. 12 1.12 TRAINING EVALUATION ........................................................................................ 12 1.13 EXEMPTIONS .................................................................................................... 12 2. TRAINING MATRIX ....................................................................................... 12 3. COURSE INFORMATION AND TRAINING CRITERIA ....................................... 13

0.5 Offshore Safety Introduction and Emergency Response Training ............ 13 0.6 Fire-Fighting Instruction ................................................................... 16 0.8 H2S Introduction ............................................................................ 17 1.1 Helicopter Landing Officer ................................................................ 18 1.2 Crane Operator Offshore .................................................................. 19 1.3 Helicopter Deck Assistant ................................................................. 21 1.4 Gas Measurement ........................................................................... 22 1.8 Safe working with explosives ............................................................ 23 1.9 Banksman ...................................................................................... 24 1.10 Crane Operator Offshore Entry Course ............................................... 25 1.11 Radio Operator Aviation ................................................................... 26 2.2 Offshore First Aid ............................................................................ 27 2.3 Coxswain Man Overboard Boat .......................................................... 28 2.4 Drilling Well Control “Driller” ............................................................. 29 2.5 Drilling Well Control “Supervisor” ...................................................... 30 2.6 Member Fire-Fighting and Rescue Team Offshore ................................. 31 2.7 Coxswain Lifeboat ........................................................................... 32 2.8 Leader Fire-Fighting and Rescue Team Offshore .................................. 33 2.9 Helicopter Fire-Fighting .................................................................... 34 2.10 Calamity Control ............................................................................. 35 2.11 Offshore Medic ............................................................................... 36 2.12 Offshore Medic Entry Course ............................................................. 38 3.1 On Scene Coordinator ...................................................................... 39 3.2 Paramedic Support Vessel ................................................................ 40

4. ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................... 42 5. APPENDICES: ................................................................................................ 43

Appendix 1 Mutual recognition of Basic Safety and Emerg. Preparedness Training 45

Appendix 2 Mutual recognition of HLO training 46

Appendix 3 Mutual recognition of Helideck Team Member training 48

Appendix 4 Mutual recognition of FRC captain training 50


Appendix 5 Mutual recognition of Fire & Rescue Team Member training 53

Appendix 6 Mutual recognition of Lifeboat Coxswain training 57

Appendix 7 Mutual recognition of Fire & Rescue Team Leader training 59

Appendix 8 Mutual recognition of First Aid training 60

Appendix 9 (withdrawn) 64

Appendix 10 (withdrawn) 65

Appendix 11 Recognition for the Offshore Medic course 66

Appendix 12 Recognition of SSVV “Opleidingsgids 67

Appendix 13 Recognition for the Paramedic Support Vessel 68

Appendix 14 Recognition for the Deltalinqs PTW/TRA Training 69

Appendix 15 Offshore Crane Operator Task Book 70


1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 THE SUBDIVISION OF THE TRAINING HANDBOOK The Training Handbook consists of three chapters and appendices.

• Chapter 1, “introduction”, describes general matters such as the, objectives and concepts used in the Training Handbook.

• Chapter 2, “training matrix”, a schematic overview provides the main characteristics of all training courses necessary for the oil and gas exploration and production industry of which specific NOGEPA training courses, mentioned in this Training Handbook. Also reference is made to other non-NOGEPA courses which are applicable.

• Chapter 3, “course information and training criteria”, intended for customers, delegates and training institutes and contains descriptions of the courses.

The information on each course is divided into various sections and includes the content, admission requirements, duration and validity.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION A valid offshore medical certificate unless otherwise stated. A valid relevant course certificate for a refresher course unless otherwise stated.

1.3 SAFETY TRAINING

a) Basic Course: Intended for delegates attending a training course for the first time or with an invalid certificate for that particular course.

b) Refresher Course:

Intended for delegates attending a training course with a valid certificate for that particular course.

c) Scenario Training:

Intended for delegates training together with the mining installation crew to which they belong and in the possession of a valid certificate for the included NOGEPA safety training courses Conditions for scenarios:

• training shall be executed in a structured schedule, accorded by both client and

training institute; • scenario’s shall be based upon the content of the refresher courses; • interval of the scenario training shall be the validity period of the various included

courses as far as possible; • courses may be divided over more scenario trainings, on condition that the whole

course has been completed within the above mentioned validity period;


• scenario shall be as close as possible to a real situation that can arise during and after a calamity offshore;

• there shall be at least two instructors per group and a maximum of six delegates per instructor;

• the completed courses shall be registered in the Personal Safety Logbook in consultation with the client and training institute.

1.4 CATEGORIES Safety Training Courses are divided into the following categories:

• Elementary safety training. - Course codes begin with a 0.

• Function-orientated training - Course codes begin with a 1.

• Training directed to fulfil a task in an emergency situation - Course codes begin with a 2.

• Training related to offshore support vessels. - Course codes begin with a 3.

All courses in this Training Handbook are evaluated at random by an audit committee. This committee consists of NOGEPA members and an observer of SodM (State Supervision of Mines) or of IVW (Inspectie Verkeer en Waterstaat- divisie luchtvaart).

1.5 CERTIFICATES AND PERSONAL SAFETY LOGBOOK After following the criteria for a specific course, the delegate will receive a certificate. This certificate will be registered in his/her Personal Safety Logbook.

• Basic courses shall be registered with their NOGEPA number, followed by an “a” • Refresher courses be registered with their NOGEPA number, followed by an “b” • Scenario training shall be registered as “Scenario Training” including the completed

NOGEPA numbers.

1.6 CERTIFICATE VALIDITY Validity of a certificate is stated in each specific course description. Expiry date on the certificate will be noted as the validity of the particular course. Refresher courses may be taken from 3 months before the expiry date. The entrance date of the refresher period can be taken as the expiry date from the previous course.

1.7 NON-NOGEPA CERTIFICATES

In 2000 a commission had been set up, composed of representatives from NOGEPA, NSOC-D, OLF en UKOOA, as the joint operators of the oil and gas industry in the North Sea.

Mutual Recognition

This has resulted in a complete or partial recognition of training and/or certificates, as mentioned in the Appendices (Mutual Recognition 2003).

Non-NOGEPA Certificates will be accepted if mentioned in the appendices. Other Certificates


1.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING INSTITUTES Training institutes shall comply with latest ISO standards or equivalent, related to quality assurance system. Training institutes shall have at their disposal, all the facilities required to carry out the relevant NOGEPA training courses. Training institutes shall have a trainer’s manual available for each instructor during his activities. Training institutes shall supply a handout containing all relevant training topics to the delegates. The handout may be a hard copy or an electronic copy. During the NOGEPA 2.2 training, the training institutes will use “actors express realistic injured victims (LOTUS)” during the practical sessions of the training. Qualification of personnel: With regard to the relevant courses, the instructor shall have:

• experience in handling rescue equipment; • experience in handling rescue vessels • sufficient qualifications in training related to the use of the vessels; • sufficient qualifications in the operation of communication equipment; • experience with mining installations and the current general emergency plans and fire-

fighting equipment for mining installations and helidecks; • experience in the handling of helicopters; • experience in helicopter refuelling procedures; • knowledge of air transport communication procedures; • a valid first aid certificate and a valid resuscitation certificate; • an “Oranje Kruis kader instructeur” certificate if acting in medical related courses; • a “Stichting Brandweeropleiding in Nederland” or NBBE instructor’s certificate, if acting

in fire fighting related courses;

Requirements concerning the available facilities: For the theory lessons:

• a classroom with sufficient space, heating, lighting, ventilation and demonstration equipment, sufficient for the maximum number of delegates;

• provision for the use of teaching aids; • training models.

For the practical lessons:

• sufficient separate washing and changing facilities for male and female delegates; • facilities for the safe storage of personal property; • sufficient facilities for the performance of all the required practical exercises and for

the assurance of safety. Miscellaneous Trainings institutes shall have appropriate facilities for breaks and meals. Safety The institute is fully responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the delegates. Every training shall start with an appropriate safety introduction. Training institutes shall have first aid equipment ready for use throughout all exercises.


Training institutes shall have sufficient communication equipment ready for use for emergency situations.

1.9 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION Assessment: Study targets given are test criteria for:

• written or oral assessment of the theoretical knowledge; • final assessment by the instructor of the practical exercises;

If all the learning targets are tested and assessed with a pass (responsibility of the institute) the course will be registered in the Personal Safety Logbook. Evaluation: The course shall be completed with an oral or written evaluation with the delegates. The instructor makes a short report of an oral evaluation. The written evaluation forms the report. The oral evaluation will (on request) be sent to the commissioning company (companies).

1.10 THE DELEGATE The delegate shall be:

• physically fit to attend the course; • in the possession of a valid medical examination certificate for employment offshore; • in the possession of a Personal Safety Logbook.

1.11 THE CUSTOMER The customer is responsible for ensuring that:

• the delegate is in possession of the required Personal Safety Logbook; • the delegate is in the possession of a valid medical examination certificate if

applicable; • the delegate has been informed about the start and duration and the content of the

course; • the delegate is informed on time about any changes.

1.12 TRAINING EVALUATION All mentioned training in this Training Handbook is regularly audited according to the standards set in the NOGEPA Industry Guideline no. 12 “Training Evaluation Procedure”; document number NH&S/0012E

1.13 EXEMPTIONS Personnel, executing their work under supervision, can be exempted from training. This exemption counts for a maximum of 72 hours continuously staying on mining installations with a cumulative maximum of 15 days per year.

2. TRAINING MATRIX The Training Matrix is the guideline for the necessary training per function.

3. COURSE INFORMATION AND TRAINING CRITERIA

0.5 Offshore Safety Introduction and Emergency Response Training

Course type: Elementary safety training Intended for: Persons performing activities at a mining installation. Objective: To train delegates in acquiring a sufficient level of understanding of circumstances, hazards and sufficient knowledge and skills in relation to safety techniques and basic emergency response actions, while working at a mining installation. Learning targets: SAFETY INTRODUCTION

• minimum knowledge concerning: • overview of offshore oil and gas activities (formations, search for oil/gas, drilling

installations, accommodations, ships); • explanation of offshore hazards and control measures (dangerous substances,

enclosed spaces, electricity, noise, H2S, radiation, extraordinary weather conditions, outboard activities);

• environmental aspects (waste, spills); • health & safety responsibilities e.g. OIM, supervisors and individuals); • health & safety management system e,g, PTW, JSA, TRA, accident incident reporting; • legislation offshore (law, regulations); • social behaviour e.g. good housekeeping, personal hygiene, • availability of personal protective equipment

FIRST AID

• basic knowledge of first aid; • basic knowledge of hypothermia

HELICOPTER SAFETY

• to familiarize with procedures in relation to helicopter safety in various stages of the flight;

- before boarding - boarding - during the flight - disembarking;

• explanation and demonstration of helicopter transportation suit and aviation life vest, emergency equipment on board, emergency exits;

• preparation for an emergency landing; • dry emergency landing; • wet emergency landing.


HUET • extension theoretical knowledge as mentioned above, essential for escape from a

helicopter on or under water; • evacuation from the helicopter;

SURVIVAL AT SEA

• donning a life jacket; • assembling at a muster point; • abandon platform techniques; • individual and group survival techniques and rescue techniques; • use of helicopter sling and position during hoisting;

FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE FIGHTING

• principles of fire prevention and fire fighting; • fire classifications; • overview of fire causes at an installation; • alarms; • detection systems; • fixed extinguishing systems; • correct use of fire extinguishers; • correct use of hose reel and fire blanket; • use of escape masks; escape from smoke filled areas.

Exercises (1) SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

• mustering; • conventional and free-fall lifeboat: boarding, fastening; • being hoisted with sling and application of rescue techniques; • donning a life jacket (permanent buoyancy) and immersion / helicopter transportation

suit; • Norwegian Survival suit (demo); • Skyscape techniques (demo); • individual and group survival techniques; • use of various personal descending systems; • use of Personal Protective Equipment and life-saving devices.

Exercises (2) FIRE FIGHTING

• extinguishing a small class A and class B fire with a hand held extinguisher; • correct use of a fire blanket and a hose reel; • escaping from a smoke filled area with the use of an escape mask.


Exercises (3) HUET Module

• use of personal protective equipment (immersion / helicopter transportation suit life jacket, etc.);

• inflating a life jacket in the water; • using a spray hood; • use of helicopter liferaft; • EBS (Emergency Breathing System) familiarization. • abandoning helicopter in various situations:

- floating on the water - upright under water without EBS

o without windows - capsized under water with EBS

o without windows - upright under water with EBS

o with windows - capsized under water with EBS

o with windows Conditions for exercises:

• for exercises (1) and (2) - a maximum 6 delegates per instructor;

• for exercise (3), HUET practice; - according the table below, with a maximum of 4 delegates;

Delegates Instructor Safety Diver Pool Supervisor 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 4 2 2 1

Duration: Basic course = 3 days Refresher course = 2 days Validity: 4 years.


0.6 Fire-Fighting Instruction

Course type: Elementary safety training Intended for: Persons performing activities on an onshore mining installation. Objective: To familiarize and train delegates with various types of small extinguishers. Learning targets:

• decide which extinguishing agent should be used in the given situation; • the effects of extinguishing and combustible materials present; • extinguish a small fire with various types of small extinguishers.

Exercises:

• extinguishing a small A and B class fire with various types of small extinguishers. Conditions for practical exercises:

• maximum 6 delegates per instructor Duration: ½ day Conditions for participation: No medical certificate required. Refresher course participation: a valid NOGEPA 0.5 or 0.6 certificate. Validity: 4 years See Appendix 12 for other recognised course


0.8 H2S Introduction

Course type: Function-orientated course Intended for: Persons working at a mining installation where hydrogen sulphide gas can be expected or has been found. Objective: Inform delegates about the hazards of hydrogen sulphide gas and train theoretically and practically in performing the right actions in case of a hydrogen sulphide gas leakage. Learning targets:

• knowledge of the properties and hazards of H2S; • knowledge of working activities on a H2S location; • knowledge of the necessary layout on an H2S location; • handling, use and restrictions of the specific compulsory personal protective

equipment; • handling, use and restrictions of personal detection / alarm equipment; • escape procedures in case of an H2S alarm; • first aid in case of H2S victims; • knowledge of H2S rules in the working conditions act (arbowet).

Conditions for practical exercises:

- maximum 6 delegates per instructor Duration: ½ day. Conditions for participation:

- No medical certificate required Validity: 4 years.


1.1 Helicopter Landing Officer

Course type: Function-orientated training Intended for: Persons designated to act as Helicopter Landing Officer at a mining installation. Objective: Training delegates in theory and practice of the performance of all activities concerning helicopter operations at a mining installation both under normal conditions and in emergency situations. Learning targets:

• hazards of helicopter operations, dangerous areas, entry and escape routes (helideck and helicopter), (personal) protective equipment to be used, cleaning, maintenance and completion of available equipment;

• command and control the preparation of the helideck and associated (fire-fighting) equipment for landing and take-off of a helicopter;

• performance and registration of exercises regarding various emergency situations; • leading performance of normal and emergency procedures during landing and take-off

of helicopters; • radio procedures during arrival and departure; • processing documentation after landing concerning passengers and freight (including

dangerous materials); • leading and acting as controller for embarkment and disembarkment of persons and

the loading and unloading of freight (including dangerous materials); • leading and acting as controller for loading the helicopter and the collection of data for

determination of the weight of the helicopter; • leading and acting as controller during the performance of procedures and actions for

starting helicopter engines and any other support provided. Learning targets loading fuel:

• leading and acting as controller during helicopter fuel loading operations, as well as keeping the relevant register;

• carrying out fuel quality checks. Exercise: The efficient performance of all techniques mentioned in the learning targets. Conditions for practical exercises: maximum 6 delegates per instructor. Duration: Basic course = 2 days Refresher course = 1 day Validity: 2 years Conditions for participation: The delegate shall be in the possession of a valid registration in the Personal Safety Logbook of the:

- Basic or Refresher Course Fire-Fighting Helicopters(2.9) or “Basic or Refresher course Member Fire-fighting and Rescue team” (2.6)


1.2 Crane Operator Offshore

Course type: Function-orientated training Intended for: Persons assigned to operate a crane on a mining installation. Objective: To ensure that the delegate is able to work with an offshore crane safely, efficiently and responsibly. Learning targets: THEORY

• knowledge of various cranes and their applications; • thorough knowledge of materials and equipment used for performing hoisting

activities, perceiving wear and tear, performance of daily maintenance and inspection of those materials and equipment;

• thorough knowledge of operation and daily maintenance of engines and apparatus used on cranes;

• knowledge of physics, mechanics, electricity and hydraulics; • knowledge of calculation of weights of loads and the ability to apply load radius

diagrams; • knowledge of standards and regulations related to the job; • knowledge of procedures applicable to transportation of persons by means of a crane.

PRACTICE

• application of standard hand and arm signals; • moving loads, different in type and weight in at least two or more concurrent crane

movements; • recognize electrical, hydraulic and/or mechanical defects and faults; • safety inspections of cranes and their support; • crane maintenance; • hooking-up loads; • moving loads horizontally; • placing and following loads on a moving platform; • applying safety precautions during all mentioned activities; • keeping a crane book up-to-date.

Conditions for practical exercises: Maximum 2 delegates per instructor Duration: Basic course = 5 days


Assessment for basic course The course will be registered in the Personal Safety Logbook after:

• a test in which both the theoretical and practical learning targets are assessed. • at least 40 crane hours have been performed under supervision of a qualified crane

operator and the crane operator task book (see appendix 15) has been completed • these hours shall be registered and signed off by the OIM. • all practical skills, loading/unloading, a supply boat included, have been tested and

assessed by a pass through the training institute.

Refresher course = 2 days Conditions for participation for refresher course:

• the delegate may also be in the possession of a valid registration in his Personal Safety Logbook of the: “Entry course Crane Operator Offshore (1.10)”

• the delegate may also be in the possession of a valid registration in his Personal Safety Logbook of the: Sparrows stage 3 certificate

• the delegate has performed at least 10 crane hours per year during the past period. These hours have to be registered and have to be signed off by the OIM.

Participant in the possession of an expired certificate, shall be accepted to the refresher course, after a successful entry test hold by the training institute. Validity: 4 years


1.3 Helicopter Deck Assistant

Course type: Function-orientated training Intended for: Persons designated to act as Helicopter Deck Assistant at a mining installation. Objective: Training delegates in theory and practice in performing activities related to helicopter operations at a mining installation, both under normal conditions and emergency situations. Learning targets:

• hazards of helicopter operations, dangerous areas, entry and escape routes (helideck and helicopter), (personal) protective equipment to be used, cleaning, maintenance and completion of available equipment;

• preparation of the helideck and associated (fire-fighting) equipment for the landing and take-off of a helicopter;

• performance of normal and emergency procedures, connected with the landing and take-off of helicopters;

• embarkment or disembarkment of persons and loading or unloading of freight (including dangerous materials);

• the loading of the helicopter and the collection of the data for the determination of the weight of the helicopter;

• procedures and actions for starting the helicopter engines and any support provided. Learning targets loading fuel:

• fuel installation operations; • refuelling a helicopter; • carrying out fuel quality checks.

Practice: The efficient performance of all techniques mentioned in the learning targets. Conditions for practical exercises: Maximum 6 delegates per instructor. Duration: Basic course = 1 ½days Refresher course = 1 day Validity: 2 years Conditions for participation: The delegate shall be in the possession of a valid registration in the Personal Safety Logbook of the:

• Basic or Refresher Course Fire-Fighting Helicopters (2.9a/b) or “Basic or Refresher course Member Fire-fighting and Rescue team” (2.6a/b)


1.4 Gas Measurement

Course type: Function-orientated training Intended for: Persons designated to carry out gas measurements. Objective: To train the delegate in the theory and practice of the operation and the use of gas measurement and detection equipment, the interpretation of the measured data and taking the correct actions. Learning targets:

• gas measurement strategies; • measurement principles, procedures and rules; • various types of measurement and detection apparatus; • interpret the measured data; • state / advice about the correct follow-up actions; • advice regarding safety provisions and personal protective equipment; • enclosed spaces.

Conditions for practical exercises: Maximum 6 delegates per instructor. Duration: 1 day Conditions for participation: No medical certificate required Validity: 4 years See Appendix 12 for other recognised course


1.8 Safe working with explosives

Course type: Function-orientated training. Intended for: Persons working with explosives. Objective: To ensure that a delegate is able to work with explosives safely and responsibly according to the Dutch legislation. Learning targets:

• knowledge of applicable Dutch legislation; • hazards and risks of working with explosives; • safe application of explosives; • safe handling of detonators and fire cords; • transport and storage of explosives, detonators and fire cords.

Duration: 4 days Conditions for participation: No medical certificate required. Validity: 4 years.


1.9 Banksman

Type of course: Function-orientated course Intended for: Persons assigned to hoisting activities on a mining installation. Objective: To ensure that the delegate is able to act safely and efficiently as banksman during hoisting activities. Learning targets: THEORY

• knowledge of various cranes and their applications • thorough knowledge of materials and equipment, used for performing hoisting

activities, perceiving wear and tear, performance of daily maintenance, and inspection of those materials and equipment;

• thorough knowledge of storage and registration of hoisting equipment; • knowledge of standards and regulations related to the job; • knowledge of procedures applicable to transportation of persons by means of a crane; • capability of assessing risks, in relation to hoisting activities and ability to take

applicable measures; • thorough knowledge of containers with regard to type, structure and admissible load; • thorough knowledge of hoisting equipment; • thorough knowledge of hooking-up loads; • capability to determine the mass of a load by visual evaluation; • thorough knowledge of winches and tackles.

PRACTICE

• determining and applying the correct hoisting equipment; • evaluating the measures of a load to be hoisted; • evaluating the mass of a load to be hoisted; • determining the centre of gravity of various loads; • visually inspections of hoisting equipment; • daily maintenance of hoisting equipment; • application of standard hand and arm signals; • communication by means of a portable radio; • hooking-up loads; • applying safety precautions during all mentioned activities.

Conditions for practical exercises: Maximum 4 delegates per instructor Duration: Basic course = 3 days Refresher course = 1 day Validity: 4 years


1.10 Crane Operator Offshore Entry Course

(For Mobile and or Tower crane operators) Course type: Function-orientated training Intended for: Persons with mobile and or tower crane experience, trained according to the TCVT standards, assigned to operate a crane on a mining installation. Objective: To ensure that the delegate is able to work with an offshore crane safely, efficiently and responsibly. Learning targets: THEORY

• knowledge of various cranes and their applications; • knowledge of calculation of weights of loads and the ability to apply load radius

diagrams; • knowledge of standards and regulations related to the job;

PRACTICE

• application of the offshore standard hand and arm signals; • moving loads, different in type and weight in at least two or more concurrent crane

movements; • safety inspections of cranes and their support; • hooking-up loads; • moving loads horizontally; • placing and following loads on a moving platform; • applying safety precautions during all mentioned activities; • keeping a crane book up-to-date.

Conditions for practical exercises: Maximum 2 delegates per instructor Duration: 2 days Assessment: The course will be registered in the Personal Safety Logbook after: a test in which both the theoretical and practical learning targets are assessed. at least 40 crane hours have been performed under supervision of a qualified crane

operator; These hours shall be registered and signed off by the OIM. All practical skills, loading/unloading, a supply boat included, have been tested and

assessed by a pass through the training institute. Validity: 4 years Conditions for participation: Delegate shall be in the possession of a certificate based n the TCVT standards.


1.11 Radio Operator Aviation

Course type: Function-orientated training Intended for: Radio Operators designated to carry out the duties described in NOGEPA Guideline no. 19 - Alerting Overdue Offshore Helicopters. Objective: To train the delegate in the procedure of monitoring and notifying an overdue helicopter to AMSTERDAM FIC Learning targets:

- Theory of air traffic and the rules of alerting in case of emergency; - What to do in case a helicopter is overdue, role of the Radio Operator; - Maintaining contact with AMSTERDAM FIC when radio coverage is not available; - Tasks of the Radio Operator upon arrival, landing, and taking off from a mining

installation; - Recording correctly all aircraft movements and communications between Radio

Operator and helicopter pilot in the Helicopter Movement and Flight Watch Logbook; - Gain “situational awareness” by visiting the operations centre of AMSTERDAM FIC

Conditions for practical exercises: Maximum 6 delegates per instructor. Duration: 0,5 day Conditions for participation: Minimum Radio Operator training Marcom B Validity: 4 year


2.2 Offshore First Aid

Course type: Calamity training (specialist) Intended for: Everyone who is designated to perform first aid tasks in a first aid organization at a mining installation. Objective:

• At the end of the course, the delegate should have the required knowledge and skills in order to be able to:

• render first aid to victims of accidents or acute sick persons at a mining installation; • accompany sick or wounded persons during transport from the workplace to the

shore; • co-ordinate and assist in case of serious accidents with several victims; • manage the first aid equipment at the mining installation; • communicate effectively with the back-up doctor ashore and perform first aid actions

on directions of this doctor. Learning targets:

• basic principles of rendering first aid; • stop bleeding; • simple wound treatment; • immobilize fractures; • first aid at shock; • cardio-pulmonary reanimation; • first aid for unconscious patients; • immobilization of patients with suspected back and/or neck injury; • first aid at drowning; • first aid at hypothermia; • personal hygiene before treating open wounds • preparations for transport of wounded/sick persons; • use of first aid equipment; • use of bandages; • use of trauma scale; • communication and radio medical advice; • giving injections into a muscle on indication of a physician; • operating an automatic external defibrillator; • keep medical administration up to date.

Conditions for practical exercises: maximum 12 delegates per course and maximum 6 delegates per instructor. Duration: Basic course = 4 days Refresher course = 2 days Validity: 2 years Conditions for participation refresher training: Delegate shall be in the possession of a valid “Oranje Kruis Certificaat” or a valid Nogepa 2.2 basic certificate, registered in the Personal Safety Logbook Also accepted for the refresher course is a valid physician registration or a valid “BIG” registration for medics.


2.3 Coxswain Man Overboard Boat

Course type: Calamity training (specialist) Intended for: Everyone who is designated to act as a crew member of a Man Overboard Boat (MOB) at a mining installation. Objective: Training the delegate in the theory and practice of determining the state of readiness, launching, taking on board and handling of the MOB boats in use by the mining companies. The performance of rescue operations with these boats. Learning targets:

• check the state of maintenance and readiness of the MOB boat; • basic concepts of good seamanship, determine a course and steer by compass,

operate the equipment on board the MOB boat; • recovery and transport of a victim from the water; • the execution of all procedures associated with launching, recovery and MOB rescue

operations; • take command in all situations that arise concerning the rescue of persons who have

fallen overboard; • search pattern with navigational aids e.g. compass, PLB, homing device, GPS

equipment. • capsize drill *note:

Practice: The efficient execution of all techniques mentioned in the learning targets. Conditions for practical exercises:

• maximum two delegates per instructor and a minimum of 2 instructors per exercise. Duration: Basic course = 2 ½ days Refresher course = 1 day *Note: Capsize drill only during the basic training. Validity: 2 years Remark: The basic course can be given as an integral part of course 2.7 (C or F) by which the total course duration will cover 4 days.


2.4 Drilling Well Control “Driller”

Course type: (preventive) calamity training (specialist) Intended for:

• drillers and their deputies; • well intervention foreman and their deputies; • well repair foreman and their deputies.

Objective: Well control and blow-out prevention during drilling, well intervention and well repair, taking place at installations for drilling, well interventions and well repairs, as well as, at production platforms. Learning targets: As stated in the “Well Control Certification Syllabus” of the “International Well Control Forum”, the acquired knowledge must lead to obtaining the certificate “Driller Level’. Assessment: The course is completed with an exam during which the delegate is tested on his knowledge and skills in accordance with the “Well Control Certification Standards and Performance Criteria” as laid down by the “International Well Control Forum”. After successfully passing the exam, an endorsement is entered in the Personal Safety Logbook and a certificate will be granted. Validity: 2 years.


2.5 Drilling Well Control “Supervisor”

Course type: (preventive) calamity training (specialist) Intended for:

• Tool pushers and their deputies’ supervisors (foreman) • well intervention and their deputies. • supervisors (foreman) well repair and their deputies.

Objective: Well control and blow-out prevention during drilling, well intervention and well repair, taking place at installations for drilling, well interventions and well repairs, as well as, at production platforms. To control a well which suffers a kick during drilling or well repair. Show the initiative to bring and/or keep personnel at a safe place during calamities. Prevent an escalation of the calamity as much as possible. Learning targets: According to the program as stated in the “Well Control Certification Syllabus” of the “International Well Control Forum”, the acquired knowledge must lead to obtaining the certificate “Supervisor Level”. Assessment: The course is completed with an exam during which the delegate is tested on his knowledge and skills in accordance with the “Well Control Certification Standards and Performance Criteria” as laid down by the “International Well Control Forum”. Alter successfully passing the exam, an endorsement is entered in the Personal Safety Logbook and a certificate will be granted. Validity: 2 years


2.6 Member Fire-Fighting and Rescue Team Offshore

Course type: Calamity training (Specialist) Intended for: Persons designated to participate in a fire-fighting and rescue team at a mining installation. Objective: Training the delegate in theory and practice of fire fighting and rescue activities. Learning targets:

• the role of a fire-fighting and rescue team at a mining installation; • reacting to alarms e.g proceeding to the muster station, selecting and donning the

required personal protective equipment. • principles and procedures of a fire-fighting and rescue team; • principles and procedures in working with breathing equipment; • rescuing victims; • use of fire-fighting equipment e.g. hoses and branch pipes, hose reels, portable class

A and class B fire extinguishers, fire blankets etc.; • fire-fighting on indoor, plant and helicopter fires; • assistance at incidents, e.g. gas escapes, oil and chemicals spills, as well as incidents

with injured victims etc.; • cleaning and maintenance of used equipment; • maintaining effective communication. • escape from smoke filled areas by using an escape mask.

Practice: Performing efficiently all techniques mentioned in the learning targets. Conditions for practical exercises:

• a fire-fighting and rescue team shall consist of at least 4 persons; • there shall be 2 instructors per group and maximum of 6 delegates per instructor;

Duration: Basic course = 4 days Refresher course = 2 days Validity: 2 years Conditions for participation: The delegate shall be medically fit for the use of a breathing apparatus registered in the Personal Safety Logbook.


2.7 Coxswain Lifeboat

(2.7) C (Conventional lifeboat and capsules) (2.7) F (Free-Fall lifeboat) (2.7) C and F (Conventional and Free-Fall systems) Course type: Calamity training (Specialist) Intended for: Persons designated as coxswain of rescue crafts (free-fall lifeboat/capsules). Objective: Training of delegates in the preparation, launching and handling of a rescue craft in use at a mining installation. Learning targets:

• maintaining the vessel in an operational condition; • to contribute to/carry out drills; • react to alarms; • preparation of the vessel for launching; • boarding allowance; • launching the vessel; • navigation of the vessel and moving to a safe zone; • communication by radio and other means; • ensuring safety of passengers and vessel; • embarkment and disembarkment of passengers;

Note: Depending on the duration of the course, the conventional lifeboat/capsule as well as the Free-fall lifeboat or the whole range will be included in the teaching program. Practice: The efficient performance of all techniques mentioned in the learning targets including 1 freefall for F during the basic training consisting of:

1. execution of all operations necessary for launching, simul-drop allowed. 2. one Free Fall, passenger launching allowed.

Conditions for practical exercises: maximum 6 delegates per boat. Duration: Basic course = 3 days and 4 days in combination with 2.3 Refresher course = 1 / 1½ days In 1 day the conventional systems or the Free-fall system will be included in the program. In 1½ days the conventional as well as the Free-fall system will be included in the program Validity: 2 years. Remark: An STCW-95 proficiency in survival crafts other than fast rescue boats certificate can be considered as replacement training if the date of issue is within 2 years.


2.8 Leader Fire-Fighting and Rescue Team Offshore Course type: Calamity training (Specialist) Intended for: Persons designated to lead a fire-fighting and rescue team at a mining installation. Objective: To train the delegate in leading a fire-fighting and rescue team in emergency situations. Learning targets:

• the role of the fire-fighting and rescue team leader; • delegating duties of the fire-fighting and rescue team members; • assessing and evaluating team performance; • indoor fire-fighting and rescue; • plant fire-fighting and rescue; • helicopter fire-fighting and rescue; • container on open deck fire-fighting; • pressurized valve fire-fighting; • incident with heavy loads; • incident with chemicals; • organizing exercises; • thorough knowledge of fire-resistant structures in relation to mining installations; • thorough knowledge of the requirements in relation to the maintenance of equipment

and supplies; • thorough knowledge of fire-fighting equipment; • thorough knowledge of fixed extinguishing systems; • thorough knowledge of detection systems; • maintaining adequate communications.

Practice: Performing efficiently all techniques mentioned in the learning targets. Conditions for practical exercises:

• a fire-fighting and rescue team shall consist of at least 5 persons; • there shall be 2 instructors per group and maximum 6 delegates per instructor;

Duration: Basic course = at least 2 days. Refresher course = at least 1½ days. Validity: 2 years. Conditions for participation of Basic course: The delegate shall be in the possession of a valid registration in the Personal Safety Logbook of the “Member Fire-fighting and Rescue team Offshore Course” (2.6) and at least 1 year experience in an offshore fire-fighting and rescue team. **Note: Candidates with a valid 2.6 certificate, not medically fir for the use of breathing apparatus, can be enrolled into the 2.8 basic training. Conditions for participation of Refresher course: The delegate shall be in the possession of a valid registration in the Personal Safety Logbook of the “Member Fire-fighting and Rescue team Offshore Course” (2.8) **Note: Candidates with a valid 2.8 certificate, not medically fir for the use of breathing apparatus, can be enrolled into the 2.8 refresher training. Remark: The refresher course can be taken in combination with the NOGEPA 2.6 course.


2.9 Helicopter Fire-Fighting

Course type: Calamity training (Specialist) Intended for: Persons designated to act as Helicopter Landing Officer or Helicopter Deck Assistant at a mining installation and is not in the possession of a valid registration in the Personal Safety Logbook (Member Fire-fighting and Rescue team Offshore - 2.6). Objective: Practical training in helicopter fire-fighting and rescue actions. Learning targets: Performing fire-fighting and rescue actions in relation to helicopters. Practice:

• fighting helicopter fires with monitors, fire hoses and portable extinguishers; • rescuing crew and passengers from a burning helicopter.

Conditions for practical exercises: At least 2 instructors per group and maximum 6 delegates per instructor; Duration: Basic course = 1 day Refresher course = ½ day Validity: 2 years.


2.10 Calamity Control

Course type: Calamity training (Specialist) Intended for: Offshore Installation Managers Learning targets:

• to take care of a well-trained calamity organization; • to determine the situation with regard to the calamity; • to take effective actions; • to maintain good communications during calamities; • to delegate fire-fighting and rescue tasks; • to lead exercises; • to deal with stress.

Duration: 2 Days Conditions for participation: This course is intended for Offshore Installation Managers. The delegate is presumed to have knowledge of offshore rescue and fire-fighting. Validity: 4 years.


2.11 Offshore Medic

Course type: Function-orientated course Intended for: Persons who are designated as offshore medic

to render first aid and medical care to employees at mining installations.

Objective: Training delegates in rendering first aid and medical support at mining installations. After completion of the course, delegate shall be able, executing independently, reserved actions as in conformity with the BIG Act. Learning targets: The following subjects shall be included in the course:

• clearing the respiratory path, artificial respiration, endotrachealic intubation, oxygen supply;

• cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation and AED; • shock treatment, intravenous injections of liquids and medicines; • wound treatment, assessment and suturing of superficial wounds, stanch bleeding; • immobilization and transport of serious traumatic patients and patients with fractures; • first aid at burns and inhalation trauma of hot gases; • first aid at hypothermia and drowning; • musculoskeleto system affections; • respiratory system affections; • digestive system affections; • urogenital system affections; • eye affections; • ear, nose and throat affections; • skin affections; • dental affections; • procedures and protocol for urgent assistance offshore; • communication with shore-based support; • hygiene offshore; • psychiatric syndromes; • medicines and medical equipment offshore; • drinking water offshore; • legislation and instruction in relation to medical assistance offshore; • medical reporting offshore; • case histories and new development;

Duration: Basic course = 10 days Refresher course = 4 days per year, each year, 1/3 of the program. Assessment: The course shall be completed with an exam at which two qualified instructors are present, including a physician. The exam shall test the theoretical knowledge as well as the practical skills of the delegate. The institute shall be able to show, by means of a short report of the exam, based upon which the delegate has received the certificate. Conditions for participation:

• a valid nursing certificate A with a valid registration as nurse according to the BIG act, or

• an equal foreign certificate. See Appendix 11


Validity: 3 years under condition that 1/3 of the learning targets and basic life support including: cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation and AED will be refreshed annually. Remark: The NOGEPA H&S Committee may be consulted in case of another type of preliminary training and/or the admission of the delegates to the Basic course. Assessment of a NOGEPA physician will take place in consultation with the physician of the training institute. Alternatively, a way can be established for another type of training in order to obtain the required knowledge and skills.


2.12 Offshore Medic Entry Course

Course type: Condensed function-orientated course Intended for: Medics who are designated as offshore medic

to render first aid and medical care to employees at mining installations, and have demonstrable knowledge and experience in the area of emergency response, who have been working at an ambulance service, as medic at the emergency response service of a hospital, etc.

Objective: To provide the delegate with additional training in rendering first aid and medical support at mining installations. After completion of the course, delegate shall be able, executing independently, reserved actions as in conformity with the BIG Act. Learning targets: The following subjects shall be included in the course:

• an abbreviated exercise in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, pre-hospital trauma life support;

• procedures and instructions in relation to medical response, and communication with onshore;

• legislation and protocols in relation to medical assistance offshore; • medical reporting offshore

Practice: The course contains an internship at an ambulance service. The restricted handlings in the framework of the emergency response (basic life support, resuscitation, defibrillation, shock treatment, intravenous injections) are trained whereby the delegate demonstrates the control of these practical skills. Use shall be made of the guidelines of the Dutch Protocol Ambulance Care. Duration: Basic course = 4 days Assessment: The course shall be completed with an exam at which two qualified instructors are present, including a physician. The exam shall test the theoretical knowledge as well as the practical skills of the delegate. Upon completion of the course and passing the test the delegate receives the certificate Offshore Medic. The certificate will be dated and signed by the physician responsible for the training. Validity: After 12 month the delegate shall follow the refresher course Offshore Medic – NOGEPA course 2.11 Conditions for participation: A valid diploma nurse with a valid registration as nurse according to the BIG act, and according to the judgement of the physician responsible for the course, that the delegate has demonstrable knowledge and experience in the area of emergency response.


3.1 On Scene Coordinator

Course Type: Calamity training (Specialist) Intended for: Captains and first-mates of support vessels Objective: to train the delegate in acting as On Scene Coordinator with the aid of bridge simulator scenario’s. Learning targets:

• thorough knowledge of the Search and Rescue organization; • thorough knowledge of the tasks of the SAR Mission Controller, the Rescue

Coordination Centre, the On Scene Coordinator and the Aircraft Coordinator; • thorough knowledge of IAMSAR and OPPLAN SAR; • use of GMDSS during SAR operations; • thorough knowledge of surge patterns and surge areas; • thorough knowledge of the influences tides and wind; • assessing the situation; • compose a rescue plan; • use of leeway charts and descent data; • commanding the available support units; • control of on scene radio communication; • controlling of situation reports; • informing the RCC; • preparing the relevant reports.

Duration: 3 days. Validity: 5 years. Condition for participation Knowledge of GMDSS procedures, navigation and Radar/ARPA.


3.2 Paramedic Support Vessel

Course type: Function-orientated course Intended for: Persons designated as coordinator, on a support vessel, rendering first aid and medical care in case of a major incident at sea. Objective: The objective of the course is to train the delegate to act as medical coordinator in case of a major incident at sea by learning medical and nursing knowledge and skills. Learning targets

• Anatomy and Physiology • Knowledge of medical and non medical equipment • Inspections of medical and non medical equipment • Principles and Priorities of First Aid (Primary and secondary survey techniques) • Assessment, triage and treatment • Medical communications by radio (internal & external) • Receive and treat casualties • Manage the medical team • Preparation of casualties transfer • Supervision and management of human and medical resources

Applied Medical Knowledge

• primary and secondary survey techniques • cold and immersion injuries (drowning, near drowning, secondary drowning,

hypothermia, frostbite, contamination) • resuscitation (EAR, CPR, recovery position, airway protection, oxygen administration,

choking) • unconsciousness (causes, levels) • shock (blood loss) • burns and scalds • fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries • chest/abdominal injury • blast injury • control of pain • eye injuries • spinal injuries • sea sickness • casualty recording procedures • head injuries • crush injuries

Specialist Procedures

• hygienic wound dressing • basic nursing care • administration of medicines • establishing and monitor vital signs • defibrillation


Validity: 4 years Condition for participation: The delegate shall be in the possession of a valid registration in the Personal Safety Logbook of the “Offshore First Aid Course” (2.2). See appendix 13 Duration: 5 days, including assessment. Assessment: The course shall be completed with an exam at which two qualified instructors are present, including a physician. The exam shall test the theoretical knowledge as well as the practical skills of the delegate. The institute shall be able to show, by means of a short report of the exam, based upon which the delegate has received the certificate.


4. ABBREVIATIONS

ACOPS Advisory Committee on Pollution of the Sea AED Automatic External Defibrillator ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid BA Breathing Apparatus BIG Beroepen in de Individuele Gezondheidszorg CAP Civil Air Patrol CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation EAR Expired Air Resuscitation EBS Emergency Breathing System FIC Flight Information Centre FRC Fast Rescue Craft GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GOC General Operator’s Certificate (MARCOM-A Maritime

Communication-A) GPS Global Positioning System HDA Helicopter Deck Assistant HIPO High Potential Risk HLO Helicopter Landing Officer HSE Health & Safety Executive HUET Helicopter Underwater Escape Training IAMSAR Int. Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual IATA International Air Transport Association IVW Inspection Verkeer en Waterstaat (Netherlands Shipping and

Air Inspectorate) JSA Job Safety Analysis LEL Lower Explosion Limit LOTUS Landelijke Opleiding Tot Uitbeelding van Slachtoffers LOPO Low Potential Risk MOB Man Over Board NBBE Nederland’s Bureau Brandweer Examens NOGEPA Netherlands Oil & Gas Exploration and Prod. Association NSOC-D North Sea Operators Committee- Denmark OPPLAN Operations Plan OIM Offshore Installation Manager OLF Oljeindustriens Lands Forening (Norwegian Oil Industry

Association) OPITO Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation O&G UK Oil & Gas United Kingdom PLB Personal Locator Beacon PTW Permit to Work RCC Radio Control Center SAR Search and Rescue (Opsporing en redding) STCW Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping TEMPSC Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft TRA Task Risk Assessment TCVT Toezicht Certificatie Verticaal Transport UEL Upper Explosion Limit


5. APPENDICES: Appendix 1 Mutual recognition of Basic Safety and Emergency Response Training in the North Sea (0.5a/b) Appendix 2 Mutual recognition of HLO (1.1a/b) in the North Sea Appendix 3 Mutual recognition of Helideck Team Member Training in the North Sea (1.3a/b) Appendix 4 Mutual recognition of FRC Captain Training in the North Sea (2.3a/b) Appendix 5 Mutual recognition of Fire & Rescue Team Member Training in the North Sea (2.6a/b) Appendix 6 Mutual recognition of Lifeboat Captain Training in the North Sea (2.7a/b) Appendix 7 Mutual recognition of Fire & Rescue Team Leader Training in the North Sea (2.8a/b) Appendix 8 Mutual recognition of First Aid Training in the North Sea (2.2a/b) Appendix 9 (withdrawn) Appendix 10 (withdrawn) Appendix 11 Entry course offshore medic (NOGEPA 2.12) for NOGEPA 2.11a Appendix 12 Recognition of SSVV “Opleidingsgids Appendix 13 Recognition of the Paramedic Support Vessel. Appendix 14 Recognition for the Deltalinqs Permit to Work Training Appendix 15 Offshore crane operator task book The validity for (similar) courses taken at non-NOGEPA certified institutes shall be adapted if deviating from the NOGEPA validity.

Appendix 1 Mutual recognition of Basic Safety and Emerg. Preparedness Training (Revised 13-04-2010) FROM

WORKING IN:

Norway Denmark Netherlands United Kingdom

Norway Accepted Accepted Accepted

Denmark Accepted with additional training: • Escape chute • HUET (Pre 1.7.2008)

Accepted with additional training: • HUET (Pre 1.7.2008)

Accepted with additional training: • HUET (Pre 1.7.2008)

Netherlands

Accepted with additional training: • Escape chute

Accepted Accepted

United Kingdom

Accepted with additional training: • Escape chute • Lifesaving first aid (if

FOET is issued prior to 1.7.2008)

Accepted with additional training: • Lifesaving first aid (if

FOET is issued prior to 1.7.2008)

Accepted

FOET: Further Offshore Emergency Training Abbreviations

HUET: Helicopter Underwater Escape Training Note Germany has no offshore oil and gas training school itself but is orientated towards the Netherlands requirements.

Appendix 2 Mutual recognition of HLO training

Mutual recognition of HLO training in the North Sea

Country Course Duration

Validity period

Acceptance and remarks Denmark Netherlands Norway UK

DK

HLO (same courses as for Helideck Team Member)

2 days 4 years ? Not accepted Not accepted

Refresher 1 day ? Not accepted Not accepted

NL

HLO 2 days

2 years

Accepted Accepted with additional training (2)

Accepted with additional training (3)

Refresher 1 day Accepted Accepted with additional training (2)


N

HLO (same courses as for Helideck Team Member)

4 days Accepted Accepted Accepted with additional training (1)

Refresher 2 days Accepted Accepted Accepted with additional training (1)

UK

Offshore HLO 2,5 days 3 years

Accepted Accepted Accepted with additional training (4)

Refresher (only live fire emergency response competencies)

1,5 days Accepted Accepted Accepted with additional training (4)

(1) Additional training as detailed in Additional Training reference 1 (2) Additional training as detailed in Additional Training reference 2 (3) Additional training as detailed in Additional Training reference 3 (4) Additional training as detailed in Additional Training reference 4

Reference Additional training

1 • 4-day helideck team-member and UK relevant acts, regulations and guidelines and ACOPS (CAP 437, UKOOA guidelines for helideck operations and OPITO HLO handbook, IATA)

2 • relevant laws and regulations, OLF-helideck manual, IATA and NOGEPA fire team leader training

3 • 4-day helideck team-member and HLO ER duties and responsibilities, and UK relevant acts, regulations and guidelines

and ACOPS (CAP 437, UKOOA guidelines for helideck operations and OPITO HLO handbook, IATA) • And have worked on a helideck

4 • relevant laws and regulations, OLF-helideck manual, and IATA

Appendix 3 Mutual recognition of Helideck Team Member training

Mutual recognition of Helideck Team Member training in the North Sea Country Course Duratio

n Validity period


DK

HLO 2 days

4 years

Accepted with additional Training (1)

Not accepted Not accepted

Refresher 2 days Accepted with additional Training (1)

Not accepted Not accepted

NL Helicopter Deck Assistant 1,5 days

2 years

Accepted Not accepted Not accepted Refresher 1 day Accepted Not accepted Not accepted

N

HLO 4 days Accepted Accepted Accepted with additional Training (2)

Refresher 2 days Accepted Accepted Accepted with additional Training (2)

UK Offshore Fire/Emergency Helideck Team Member 4 days 3 years

Accepted Accepted Accepted

Refresher 1,5 days Accepted Accepted Accepted (1) Additional training as detailed in Additional Training reference 1 (2) Additional training as detailed in Additional Training reference 2


1

Combustion and Extinction • Helicopters and their dangers Fire Team operations (with Breathing Apparatus) • Helicopter fire fighting exercise with victim rescue (2 exercises)

2

• Introduction to BA/helideck procedures • BA set exercises: • High and low tests, donning and start up, and pre-entry checks.

Walk around in BA to include helicopter window entry. On completion, change cylinders, service BA sets. • Familiarization in smoke. • Foam theory: compounds, portable equipment and fixed systems. • Practical exercise: using Foam and fixed helideck firefighting systems • Practical extinguishers to include DP units and engine fire. • Demonstration of hydraulic rescue equipment in relation to helicopter fire fighting.

Appendix 4 Mutual recognition of FRC captain training

Mutual recognition of FRC Captain training in the North Sea Country Course Duratio

n Validity period


DK

High speed man over board boat captain 2 days

4 years

Accepted with additional training on first aid (3) (5)

Accepted with additional first aid training (5) (6)

Not Accepted Refresher * 2 days

NL

Crew member MOB boat 2,5 days 2 years Not accepted

Accepted with additional night search and VHF training (2)

Not Accepted Refresher 1 day

N

High speed man over board boat 4 days 1 - 2

years

Accepted with correct pre- requisites (4)

Accepted with correct pre- requisites (4)

Accepted with correct pre- requisites (1) Refresher 1 - 2

days

UK

Fast Rescue Craft Coxswain (Launched from standard vessel)

4 days

1 - 3 years

Accepted Accepted

Accepted with additional first aid, Night search and VHF training (2) (5)

Refresher (monitored annually and assessed every 3 years in line with the OPITO ongoing onboard development and training programme)

Accepted if holder of valid personal training record

Not accepted

Accepted if holder of valid personal training record and with additional first aid, Night search and VHF training (2) (5)

* Repetition of the basic course (1) The OPITO pre-requisites for personnel attending the Fast Rescue Craft Coxswain course are listed in Additional training reference 1. (2) The OLF additional First aid, Night Search and VHF training is detailed in Additional training reference 2. (3) The NOGEPA additional First aid training is detailed in Additional training reference 3. (4) Prior proficiency requirement: Lifeboat Captain. (5) The certification validity period must comply with the accepting country guidelines. (6) The OLF additional First aid and VHF training is detailed in Additional training reference 6.

Reference Additional Training

1 OPITO Pre requisites for personnel attending the Fast Rescue Craft Coxswain course • OPITO Initial Training Shipboard Operations • OPITO Fast Rescue Craft Boatman

2

Primary first aid and life support

Night Search VHF

• Knowledge and skill test/practical exercises of:

• Examine the patient • State of consciousness, breath and

pulse • Lifesaving first aid (ABC) • Hypothermia • Precautions to prevent shock • Spinal Neck Injuries / prevention to

prevent further injury • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

(CPR) alone & with two persons • Preparations for moving and

transporting the patient

Knowledge and skill test/practical exercises of: • Compass navigation • Course and distance • Use of VHF and UHF radio • Planning of a search • Watch for the object • Practical training in search and pickup

• Restricted VHF certificate

3

First Aid Knowledge and skill test/practical exercises of: • Drowning • Hypothermia • Injury due to fall • Lifesaving first aid • Expired air respiration in case of drowning

6 Primary first aid and life support VHF

• Examine the patient • State of consciousness, breath and pulse • Lifesaving first aid (ABC) • Hypothermia • Precautions to prevent shock • Spinal Neck Injuries / prevention to prevent further injury • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) alone & with two

persons • Preparations for moving and transporting the patient

• Restricted VHF certificate

Appendix 5 Mutual recognition of Fire & Rescue Team Member training

Mutual recognition of Fire & Rescue Team Member training in the North Sea Country Course Duration Validit

y period

Acceptance and remarks DK NL NO UK

DK

Part of the Extended Basic Safety Course

3 or 5 days

4 years

Not applicable (5)

Not applicable (5)

Not applicable (5)

Refresher (Extended Basic Safety Refresher course or equivalent)

2 days Not applicable (5)

Not applicable (5)

Not applicable (5)

NL

Fire-fighting and rescue team offshore 4 days

2 years



Refresher 2 days Accepted Accepted with additional training (2)


N0

Fire Team 5 days

1 year


Accepted


Accepted

UK

Offshore Fire/Emergency Response Team Member

5 days 2 years





(1) Additional training as detailed in Additional Training reference 1 (omitted if holder of current Helideck Team Member certificate)

(2) Additional training as detailed in Additional Training reference 2 (first aid elements may be omitted if holder of current First Aid certificate)

(3) Additional training as detailed in Additional Training reference 3 (4) Additional training as detailed in Additional Training reference 4 (5) In Denmark there is not a specialist course for Fire Team Members. The task is related to the core crew onboard the

platform where additional team exercises take place. Reference Additional Training

1

• Combustion and Extinction Helicopters and their dangers

• Fire Team operations (with BA) Helicopter fire fighting exercise with victim rescue (2x)

2

• First aid in general • Open airways and maintain breathing • Stop bleedings – use of pressure bandage • Prevent shock – measures to maintain circulation • Lateral position (demonstration and practical training)

• First aid – patient examination Examination check points (Demonstration and practical training) • State of consciousness • Airways • Breath • Pulse

• Treatment of patients with spine / neck injuries (demonstration and practical training) • Extinguishing equipment and system Fixed systems: where to find them on an offshore installation, how they function, what kind of areas and equipment they protect. • Deluge • Sprinkler • Water mist • Pop spray • Foam system on helideck • Inert gas • CO2 system

• Techniques of releasing casualties • Physiology Factors that influence on the human body during smoke diving • High temperature • Heavy equipment • Mental stress

• Compressed Gas and Flammable Liquids Danger of explosion • The different gas characteristics • Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion • Dangers presented by ignited/unignited gas • Fire and explosion in process area involving pressurized gas or flammable liquids in cylinders and drums • Correct actions where acetylene canisters is involved in a fire

3

• Pressure Vessels/Closed Containers Discussion on the dangers presented by vessels/cylinders etc in a fire situation and the importance of cooling used fixed systems and available equipment + practical exercises • Pressure vessels exercise (practical and theory) Fire and explosion in a process area involving vessels and pipeline, requiring effective cooling, foam application and valve isolations. • Fixed Detection/Protection Systems (theory)

Flame, heat, smoke, gas detection: deluge, sprinkler, total flood systems, etc. Discuss their locations, effectiveness, limitations and problems.

• Fixed detection/ protection systems (theory) CO2 and sprinklers • Hazardous materials • Discussion on the problems and procedures involved when dealing with chemicals and radioactive material.

Decontamination procedures and PPE – chemical suits donning and usage • Fire scenario complicated by the presence of chemicals and requiring disciplined procedure with regard to handling,

decontamination and use of chemical suits and breathing apparatus. Exercise to be done as demonstration. • Teamwork, safety leadership, discipline, confidence, needs of the team • Fire classifications • Portable fire equipment • Communications • Medical fitness to the UKOOA medical standards of fitness for offshore workers

4

• First aid in general • Open airways and maintain breathing • Stop bleedings – use of pressure bandage • Prevent shock – measures to maintain circulation • Lateral position (demonstration and practical training)

• First aid – patient examination Examination check points (Demonstration and practical training) • State of consciousness • Airways • Breath • Pulse

• Treatment of patients with spine / neck injuries (demonstration and practical training)

Appendix 6 Mutual recognition of Lifeboat Coxswain training

Mutual recognition of Lifeboat Coxswain training in the North Sea Country Course Duration Validity

period Acceptance and remarks Denmark Netherlands Norway UK

DK

Lifeboat Captain 2 days davit launch. 3 days free fall 4 years Not Accepted

(3) Not Accepted (3) Not Accepted (3)

Refresher * 1 Day

NL

Coxswain Rescue Vessel

3 days davit launch. 4 days free fall

2 years

Accepted with additional VHF training (2)

Accepted with additional First aid, alternative evacuation systems and VHF training (2)

Accepted with OPITO further course as addition (1) Refresher 1 day

N

Lifeboat Coxswain

4days davit launch. 5 days free fall Accepted Accepted Accepted

Refresher 2 days

UK

Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain

4days davit launch. 5 days free fall Accepted with

additional VHF training (2)

Accepted

Accepted with additional First aid, alternative evacuation systems and VHF training (2)

Refresher 1.5 days

* The lifeboat captain refresher is done during the Basic Safety refresher course (special role) (1) The additional training is detailed in Additional Training reference 1. (2) The additional First aid, Alternative evacuation systems and VHF Radio training is detailed in Additional Training reference 2. (3) The average time of the courses in UK, NL and NO is 1639 minutes. The Danish course is only 705 min long (about 43 % of the average

time used in the other countries).

The following subjects differ significantly from the standard in the other countries: Prepare survival craft – 50% Launch survival craft – 30% Establish and maintain effective communications – 20% Establish and maintain safety of personnel and craft – 20% Disembark personnel from the craft 50% In addition the subject “Recovery of people from the sea” is only 40% covered compared to the Norwegian course

Reference Additional Training

1

Specified OPITO Offshore Coxswain Further training Theory Test - Knowledge assessment as specified within the OPITO standard • Practical Exercises • Launching TEMPSC • Moving TEMPSC to a safe area • Maintaining Communications • Maintaining safety of personnel and TEMPSC • Disembarking and transferring of personnel from TEMPSC

2

Relevant life support and First aid

Alternative evacuation systems VHF Radio

Knowledge and skill test/practical exercises of: • Examine the patient • State of consciousness • Breath & Pulse • Hypothermia • Open airways • Stop larger bleedings • Prevent shock • Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

alone & with 3 persons

Knowledge and skill test/practical exercises of: • Prepare the Life raft DAVIT • Control of personnel • Prepare and lowering the SES • Evacuation of personnel • Knowledge of evacuation rafts in heavy

weather conditions

• Holder of restricted VHF certificate

Appendix 7 Mutual recognition of Fire & Rescue Team Leader training

Mutual recognition of Fire & Rescue Team Leader training in the North Sea Country Course Duratio

n Validity period

Acceptance and remarks DK NL NO UK

DK Fire team leader 2 days

4 years Accepted with

(2) Accepted with (3) Not accepted

Refresher 2 days Accepted with (2)

Accepted with (3) Not accepted

NL Fire Team Leader 2 days 2 years Accepted Accepted Not accepted Refresher 1 day Accepted Accepted Not accepted

NO Fire Team Member refresher* 2 days 1 year Accepted


Not accepted

UK

Offshore Fire/Emergency Response Fire Team leader

4 days 2 years


Accepted


Accepted

* Same courses as Fire Team Member. During the refresher they will have the Leader role. (1) Additional training as detailed in Additional Training reference 1 (2) Dutch Fire Team Member course required in addition (3) Norwegian Fire Team Member course required in addition

Reference

Additional training

1

• Combustion and Extinction Helicopters and their dangers • Fire Team operations (with BA) Helicopter fire fighting exercise with victim rescue (2x)

Appendix 8 Mutual recognition of First Aid training

Mutual recognition of First Aid training in the North Sea Country Course Duratio

n Validity period

Acceptance and remarks * Denmark Netherlands Norway

DK First aid team member 3 days

2 years

Accepted Accepted with additional training (1) Refresher 2 days

NL First aid offshore 4 days Accepted Accepted with additional training (2) Refresher 2 days

N First aid 5 days Accepted Accepted Refresher 2 days

* UK training not evaluated as it does not fall under the management of competence and training in emergency response in the UK


1

• Accident site with several injured- Triage and scene of the accident • Describe/demonstrate the START triage system • Describe the elementary criteria for prioritisation between several burns patients • Describe the elementary criteria for prioritising between several hypothermic patients • Describe/demonstrate the correct use and filling out of injury tags

• Assisting the nurse during the administration of infusion • Name the 2 infusion fluids in question • Demonstrate the correct checking of the infusion fluid and the infusion set prior to use • Describe/demonstrate the correct connecting of the infusion fluid and the infusion set prior to use • Describe when the infusion shall be terminated • Demonstrate proper hygiene when connecting the infusion fluid and the infusion set

• Mental reactions and dealing with stress • Describe the most common stress reactions • Describe elementary psychic first aid measures • Describe simple measures to improve the helpers ability to master stress • Describe the most common stress reactions in the time following the incident • Exacerbated (requiring treatment) stress reactions in the time following the incident

• Abdominal injuries • Describe the elementary treatment of abdominal injuries • Describe the most important symptoms of an abdominal injury • Describe/demonstrate first aid treatment on the suspicion of abdominal injuries • Describe/demonstrate first aid treatment of an open abdominal wound • Describe the importance of keeping the patient

• More practical exercises


2

• Accident site with several injured- Triage and scene of the accident • Describe/demonstrate the START triage system • Describe the elementary criteria for prioritisation between several burns patients • Describe the elementary criteria for prioritising between several hypothermic patients • Describe/demonstrate the correct use and filling out of injury tags

• Assisting the nurse during the administration of infusion • Name the 2 infusion fluids in question • Demonstrate the correct checking of the infusion fluid and the infusion set prior to use • Describe/demonstrate the correct connecting of the infusion fluid and the infusion set prior to use • Describe when the infusion shall be terminated • Demonstrate proper hygiene when connecting the infusion fluid and the infusion set

• Mental reactions and dealing with stress • Describe the most common stress reactions • Describe elementary psychic first aid measures • Describe simple measures to improve the helpers ability to master stress • Describe the most common stress reactions in the time following the incident • Exacerbated (requiring treatment) stress reactions in the time following the incident

• Abdominal injuries • Describe the elementary treatment of abdominal injuries • Describe the most important symptoms of an abdominal injury • Describe/demonstrate first aid treatment on the suspicion of abdominal injuries • Describe/demonstrate first aid treatment of an open abdominal wound • Describe the importance of keeping the patient

• Chest injuries • Describe the most common internal injuries to the chest • Describe the most important symptoms of a chest injury • Describe/demonstrate first aid for chest injuries • Describe/demonstrate measures for monitoring respiration

• Haemorrhaging and traumatic amputation • Describe/demonstrate the most important methods of stopping haemorrhaging, including bandaging. • Describe/demonstrate treatment of a patient with a traumatic amputation • Describe/demonstrate treatment of the amputated part of the body • Describe/demonstrate treatment/bandaging wounds containing a foreign body

•


2 (continued)

• Caustic injuries • Describe/demonstrate how to limit the extent of the injuries/stop the damaging effects on tissue. • Describe/demonstrate standards for determining the extent of the injury • Demonstrate helping the nurse in preparing the patient for transport

• More practical exercises

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Appendix 9 (withdrawn)

Appendix 10 (withdrawn)

Appendix 11 Recognition for the Offshore Medic course Equivalent training: the certificate “offshore medic” obtained in the UK of an approved institute by HSE is recognized as equivalent.

Appendix 12 Recognition of SSVV “Opleidingsgids

A number of courses in the NOGEPA Training Handbook and the SSVV “Opleidingsgids” are considered equivalent and are recognized. The condition for participation in the refresher course is that the validity of the original course shall be maintained. NOGEPA Training Handbook

Code Validity SSVV “Opleidingsgids”

Code Validity

Fire-fighting Instruction

0.6 4 years Working with small fire extinguishing means.

M-KBM-PC-0405

3 years

Gas measurement 1.4 4 years Gas measurement EX-OX-TOX

H-GMeot-PC-0405

3 years

Appendix 13 Recognition for the Paramedic Support Vessel Equivalent training: the certificate “Offshore medic” obtained in the UK of an approved institute by HSE is recognized as equivalent. Medics working offshore before 1 January 1999 obtain an exemption for taking the basic course, but have to take the refresher training for keeping their training status valid. For this UK certificate, the condition for a valid “Offshore First Aid Course Certificate” is not applicable. Remark: The NOGEPA H&S Committee may be consulted in case of another type of preliminary training and/or the admission of the delegates to the Basic course. Assessment of a NOGEPA physician will take place in consultation with the physician of the training institute. Alternatively, a way can be established for another type of training in order to obtain the required knowledge and skills.

Appendix 14 Recognition for the Deltalinqs PTW/TRA Training Based on NOGEPA Guideline nr.13 “Instruction Permit to Work and Task Risk Analysis” instruction is required for those playing a role in the PtW/TRA process. NOGEPA members and contractors are entitled to provide instruction in-house according to the requirements laid down by Deltalinqs/NOGEPA. The instruction shall be given by a qualified instructor (minimum qualification MVK certificate or a VCA-VOL certificate). As proof of the instruction given, the instructor will make an entry and stamp (Deltalinqs stamp) in the Personal Safety Logbook of the delegate. Detailed information and ordering the instruction package including CD-rom, with regards to the “Deltalinqs/NOGEPA recommended unified permit to work” is available on the Deltalinqs website: www.deltalinqs.nl, or you can contact: Deltalinqs, PO Box 54200, 3008 JE Rotterdam, 010 – 40 20 399.

http://www.deltalinqs.nl/�

Appendix 15 Offshore Crane Operator Task Book The Offshore Crane Operator Task Book, as mentioned in NOGEPA 1.2, can be obtained at the following address: SOMA Bedrijfsopleidingen, Postbus 332, 3840 AH Harderwijk Tel. 0341-499450 [email protected]

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