IMIST (International Minimum Industry Safety Training) Course - English - OPITO approved

This OPITO-approved course can be completed online with identity verification.

Before you can access the course, you will be asked to complete an identity verification check followed by an OPITO registration form. The course cannot be accessed until both steps are completed.

For the identity verification check, you will need a picture ID, such as a passport or driving license, and a smartphone.

On completion of the course, you will automatically receive a Mintra certificate and this will then be replaced with the OPITO-approved certificate usually within two business days.

Who is the course for?

Learners must possess:

a) A valid OPITO IMIST Initial or valid OPITO IMIST Further training certificate.

Or

b) Have previously worked offshore*
*Learners are required to complete a declaration prior to course commencement confirming prior offshore work experience, including details of their last offshore trip, to include asset name, location and dates.

Is previous experience required?

The course is designed for existing workers in the oil and gas industry. Completion of this course awards an IMIST certificate valid for four years, after which you will need to sit the course again to refresh your knowledge and earn a new certificate.

How will the course benefit me?

The offshore working environment is home to many hazards, which means that it is vital for everyone who goes offshore to have the same baseline level of safety knowledge. This course has been created with OPITO to set a global safety standard by applying a consistent level of safety awareness across nine safety critical areas.

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe in your day to-day activities offshore. It will also outline some of the systems and procedures in place to manage everyday operations offshore.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that your safety knowledge is at or above the baseline level, your company can rest assured that you are able to work offshore safety and in compliance with regulations and company procedures. Increased safety knowledge helps to prevent incidents and makes your working environment a safer place.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course is written based on the OPITO standard International Minimum Industry Safety Further Training Standard (IMIST-F) (5313). As a global standard, the course is not written to meet any specific regional legislation but references industry best practices and standard operating procedures throughout.

Is there an assessment?

The course consists of nine mandatory units, each unit starts with an optional pre-assessment that checks existing knowledge. At the end of the pre-assessment, you will have either completed the unit or you will be presented with the content associated with the identified knowledge gaps. After this content review, an assessment featuring a new set of questions for the outstanding knowledge gaps, will be presented for completion. Each unit has a pass mark of 100% with unlimited attempts to complete. Once a unit is complete, the next unit will be unlocked. Completion of all nine units will generate your IMIST-F OPITO certificate automatically. The certificate is valid for four years, after which you will need to sit the course again to refresh your knowledge and earn a new certificate.

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