Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

Personnel requiring knowledge or awareness of hot work hazards and controls.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide you with an awareness of best practice in relation to hot work.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring awareness of best practice in relation to hot work. This course provides hot work awareness, information on hot work hazards, as well as work planning and safety precautions.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

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 70%.

Who is this course for?

Ship Officers

Is previous experience required?

Documented 12 months seaservice as an officer onboard an ISPS vessel. 

How will this course benefit me?

After successfully completing this course, you should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer, as defined in section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code and in section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code. The course enables you to maintain and supervise the implementation of the Ship Security Plan, evaluate the security risk, threat and vulnerability, make regular inspections to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented and maintained, and ensure that the security systems are operated, tested and calibrated correctly.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are qualified and certified as a Ship Security Officer (SSO).

What standards are referred to in this course?

STCW A-VI/5 and ISPS code section A/12.2.

The course is approved by the Norwegian maritime Authority. Approved certificate as Ship Security Officer will be issued upon course completion.

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 70%. 

This course is a combined training consisting of: Elearning and onboard training (exercises and checklists).

To complete the course, it is required that you are employed by a company which has a plan for onboard training with these kind of activities.

The course will not be approved for any persons without a connection to a company as described above.

Who is the course for?

All Maritime personnel who work with hand and power tools.

Is previous experience required?

No prior knowledge or experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide knowledge on hand and power tool safety.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course is intended to help prevent lost time accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

There are no regulations or standards referenced in this course.

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 70%.

Who is this course for?

All personnel who require basic fire safety knowledge and/or refreshed on the topic.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

This course gives the learner a basic understanding of the various fundamentals of fire prevention, detection and extinguishing methods, as well as personal protective equipment for firefighting. 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the various fundamentals of fire prevention, detection and extinguishing methods, as well as personal protective equipment for firefighting. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Basic Fire Fighting (A-VI/1-2)

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%.

Who is the course for?

This course is for personnel involved with mechanical material handling equipment and operation, crane operation, rigging, supervision and signalling related activities.

Is previous experience required?

No prior knowledge or experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with an awareness of industry best practice for working with cranes.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit your company by ensuring that personnel have an awareness of industry best practice for working with cranes.

What standards are referenced in the course?

•The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

•The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

•The Safe Use of Lifting Equipment: Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)

•Lifting Equipment at Work Guidance

•Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

•Health and Safety at Work Act s.16

•Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

•International Maritime Organization (IMO)

•Norwegian Marine Authority Regulation No. 31 on cranes used on ships in open waters for loading and unloading

Is there an assessment?

Yes, 70%

Who is the course for?

Maritime personnel, onshore and offshore

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will the course benefit me?

The course looks at the purpose of the ISM code which is to maintain safety in international shipping, reduce pollution from vessels, protect the exterior environment and prevent injury or loss of human life.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge of the purpose of the ISM code.

What standards are referenced in the course?

ISM code

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 70%.

Who is this course for?

Everyone working on low voltage installations.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?

The course meets the requirements set in § 7 of the "Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE", that relevant personnel shall be given annual training and instruction in FSE. The course also provides the necessary training and instruction in first aid, focusing on electrical injuries, with the exception of the mandatory practical training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

The regulations of various authorities make FSE applicable to all those working with electricity, whether on board ship, on platforms or on land. This course is suitable for all, regardless of which industry you work in.

The authorities require that training in FSE and first aid in the event of electrical accidents is undertaken at least once a year. No more than 12 months shall elapse between training courses.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge and competence to be working on low voltage installations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

§ 7 of the "Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE".

Is there an assessment?

The fast track version of the FSE course starts with a pre-test which checks the participant's knowledge of FSE. Depending on the answers given, the participant will get a course that is tailored to the level of knowledge revealed in the pre-test. The fast track version of the course is suitable for all but is particularly practical for those undertaking refresher training in FSE. 

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%.

Who is the course for?

All personnel involved in carrying out tasks under a Permit to Work system and those responsible for the Control of Work.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with an overview of the requirements and operation of a typical Permit to Work system

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are familiar with the requirements and operation of a typical Permit to Work system.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Health and Safety at Work Act

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 70%.

Who is this course for?

This course is for all personnel involved in the planning, execution or supervision of gas measurement on board.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an introduction to dangerous atmospheres on board, how to detect and measure toxic and flammable gases, and the precautions and procedures to follow when entering confined spaces, enhancing their safety mindset.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course aims to provide information about the types of gases found in the maritime industry, the hazards involved when dealing with these substances and provides a general knowledge of how these gases are detected and measured in order to reduce incidents related to gas measurement.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

• International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals

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 70%.

Who is the course for?

Any personnel operating galley equipment, such as Cooks or Stewards.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with clear guidance for the safe operation of galley equipment to minimise the chance of injury or damage.

How will the course benefit my company?

By minimising the risk for galley equipment related accidents and increasing the safety of a crucial part of each vessel.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

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 70%.

Obligatory working environment training for safety deputies and union officials, completed as e-learning combined with classroom training. 

The course provides basic working environment training in accordance with the main contract between The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) and The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO).

Course Content

E-learning

Interactive exercise sequences, video clips, and animations are used to illustrate the topics.

The course provides insight into why HSE work is important, using The Working Environment Act as a tool.

Knowledge of roles and responsibilities in relation to the working environment.

Using systematic methods for improving the working environment and for solving working environment issues.

Classroom Training

This internal company gathering can be conducted and organised by the company itself, or in collaboration with Mintra/The Federation of Norwegian Industries. If you would like Mintra/The Federation of Norwegian Industries to conduct the training, a minimum of 10 people must be enrolled.

If your company would prefer to conduct the training, relating content to internal routines and conditions, Mintra will contribute with documentation and information that describe activities related to this training. 

Contact us to find a suitable implementation model!

This course focuses on prevention of Dropped Objects and employs Samarbeid for Sikkerhet latest revision of the handbook, recommendation 024 (revision 4. 2018) as normative. 

Through increased understanding of the term Dropped Objects, the use of practical tools, aids and methods, the intention is for course participants to be more observant about dropped objects in their daily work. 

This revision was released on the 24.02.20. 

Course content: 

- Dropped Objects tools
- Dropped Objects categories
- Observation techniques 
- Barriers 
- How to improve Dropped Objects findings

Contact details: 

Please contact AAK Energy for more information: 


E-mail:post.aak@nog.no            
Contact person: Inge Køhl

Who is this course for?

Personnel responsible for cooking, preparing or handing food and others working in the kitchen/galley/dining areas.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an introduction to industry best practice in relation to food safety, health and hygiene.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an introduction to industry best practice in relation food safety, health and hygiene and help reinforce the importance of good food safety practices in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

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%.

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of industry best practice in relation to confined space entry work.

Learning Objectives

- LO1 Explain what is meant by a Confined Space
- LO2 Give examples of Confined Spaces
- LO3 Describe the dangers that can be caused by confined space entry work
- LO4 Identify the legal requirements associated with confined space entry work
- LO5 Explain how to avoid entering confined spaces
- LO6 Explain the importance of having a Safe System of Work in place
- LO7 Describe individual roles and responsibilities involved in Confined Space Entry work
- LO8 Explain the requirements for gas testing
- LO9 Identify acceptable levels for atmospheric test results
- LO10 Give examples of Confined Space Entry site safety equipment
- LO11 Explain the actions to take in an emergency situation
- LO12 Explain Confined Space Entry alarm procedures

Who is this course for?
Company Security Officer (CSO), Ship Security Officer (SSO), Ship's Master and Officers, Deck and Engine Ratings, Galley and Catering Staff, Office Operations Staff

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
Awareness of Best Management Practices to assist companies and ships in deterring and responding to piracy attacks and armed robbery.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of best practices in deterring and responding to piracy attacks and armed robbery.

What standards are referred to in this course?
N/A

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 70%.

Who is this course for:
Maritime personnel, onshore and offshore.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will this course benefit me?
The course looks at the purpose of the ISM Code, which is to maintain safety in international shipping, reduce pollution from vessels, protect the exterior environment and prevent injury or loss of human life.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge of the purpose of the ISM Code.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code 

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code 

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

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%.

Who is the course for?

All personnel on board.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with awareness on how to prepare for heavy weather and protect the safety of the ship and all personnel on board.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners are following best practice as detailed in national and international legislation, as well as their company procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)

Code of Safe Working Practices (CoSWP)

The ICS Bridge Procedures Guide

Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS)

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 70%.

Who is this course for?
All personnel who are at risk for being exposed to benzene.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide learners with an awareness of benzene and provide best practice for work with benzene in oil and gas producing facilities.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of the impacts of benzene and familiar with best practice for work with benzene.

What standards are referred to in this course?
Norwegian Oil&Gas circulars NOG 130, 131&133
SOLAS - II/2/16.3.2
IMO circulars 1095 and 1220

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%.

Who is the course for?

All Maritime personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No prior knowledge or experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

To provide knowledge of Portable Fire Extinguishers

How will the course benefit my company?

To aid in the reduction of fire incidents on vessels.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)

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 70%.

Who is the course for?

Junior Officers and crew who are involved in tanker operations on board, to further their understanding of operating procedures, safety and associated documentation and/or checklists.

Is previous experience required?

This course requires no previous experience to complete.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give learners an awareness of the safety considerations for tanker operations.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners are following best practice as detailed in national and international legislation as well as company procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)

• The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

• The Oil Pollution Act 1990 (OPA90) for operating in US waters

• International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

• International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

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 70%.