K CAT CPD NI Accredited - Part 2 (2025) Training

Upon successful completion of Part 2, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate awareness of recent updates in DP regulations, industry publications and guidance issued within the preceding 12 months.
• Apply Management of Change (MOC) principles and lessons learned from DP station-keeping events to support safe DP operations.
• Explain the purpose, requirements and demonstration criteria of DP Emergency Drills and Field Arrival Trials.
• Evaluate DP redundancy concepts, including Worst Case Failure (WCF), Worst Case Failure Design Intent (WCFDI), configuration risks and cross-connection management.
• Assess the operational characteristics, advantages, limitations and failure considerations of Position Reference Systems (PRS), including DGNSS, laser and targetless systems.
• Describe the architecture and operational considerations of DP computers, controllers, operator stations, DP networks and Independent Joystick Systems (IJS).
• Analyse the operational implications of DP mode changes, including Standby, Joystick and Auto Position modes.
• Evaluate power generation systems, UPS configurations, open/closed bus operations and power limitations relevant to DP operations.
• Apply DP watchkeeping principles and interpret environmental and operational considerations in accordance with the DP Operations Manual.
• Describe mission-specific DP operations, including dive support, pipe/cable lay, ROV support, shuttle tanker operations, offshore support, anchor handling and SOV operations.
• Analyse the interaction between mission equipment and DP redundancy, including load prioritisation, shared systems, draught variation, PRS signal blocking and operational planning.
• Apply theoretical knowledge through structured practical exercises, including the Joystick Manoeuvre (Box Move).

Online assessments are included throughout the course to verify participants’ understanding of the CPD content. Participants must successfully complete all required course activities and a final online assessment. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the final assessment. Upon successful completion of all course requirements, a course completion certificate will be issued.

The course can be accessed via PC, tablet or smartphone and supports both online and offline learning. An internet connection is required for initial access, content download, synchronization of learning progress and submission of assessments. Once the required content has been downloaded, selected learning activities can be completed offline, supporting participants with limited or intermittent connectivity while offshore.