Oil Pollution Emergency Planning Training

Who is the course for?

This Oil Pollution Emergency Planning Training course is aimed at individuals working in the UK offshore oil and gas industry who require an overview of planning for oil spill emergencies.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

Large spills of oil to sea are unlikely to happen but can have devastating consequences for the environment if they do. This course will give you a basic understanding of how oil spills to sea can occur and what can be done in the unlikely event that they do.

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to participate in emergency planning and response drills. The course also provides an overview of the applicable legislation and reporting requirements for spills to sea.

How will the course benefit my company?

Year on year the offshore sector has managed to reduce the volume of spills entering the sea. By ensuring you are fully aware of the emergency plans at your installation, you will respond quickly and correctly in the event of a spill to help protect the environment. You will also help your company to comply with relevant legislation and regulations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course is written to current HSE guidelines and industry best practice and references the following UK legislation:

• The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Convention) (OPRC) Regulations 1998

• The Offshore Installations (Emergency Pollution Control) Regulations 2002

• The Offshore Chemicals Regulations (OCR) 2002

• The Oil Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations (OPPC) 2005

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.