Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

This course is relevant for all personnel who may affect or be affected by cyber security.

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 introduction to cyber-security and cyber-risks, and how by improving personal awareness of cyber-risks can improve cyber-security overall.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the cyper-risks. 

What standards are referred to in this 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 80%.

Who is this course for?

Maritime personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of Health and Safety Management Systems.

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 an introduction to ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Maritime Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management.

What standards are referred to in this course?

ISM Code and ISO 45001

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?

All crew.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an awareness of the importance of maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and housekeeping onboard a vessel.

How will the course benefit my company?

Poor standards of personal hygiene and housekeeping can spread disease and create an uncomfortable environment for all crewmembers. Making personnel aware of how to look after themselves, their cabins and the communal spaces onboard can help to create a happier, healthier and more productive crew.

What standards are referenced in the 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 70%.

Who is this course for?

All shipboard and shore-based personnel involved in shipboard garbage management.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of the importance of garbage management and how to complete the Garbage Record Book.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of the importance of garbage management and how to complete the Garbage Record Book to comply with international requirements.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

• Resolution MEPC.314(74) Amendments to the Annex of MARPOL

• Resolution MEPC.312(74) Guidelines for the use of electronic record books under MARPOL

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for:

All categories of crane operators who have completed a basic slinger course.

Is previous experience required?

Completed basic slinger course.

How will this course benefit me?

All usage, storage, and inspections of lifting equipment shall be in accordance with the producer's instructions and requirements stipulated in the NORSOK R-003 standard. Lifting equipment shall be used only by personnel who have and can document competence in lifting operations.

This course provides a basic review and update of knowledge of lifting equipment in accordance with applicable standards.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have required knowledge as a basic slinger to enable you to reduce accidents and incidents.

What standards are referred to in this course?

NORSOK R-003

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 this course for:
All categories of crane operators who have completed a basic rigging course.

Is previous experience required?

Learners must have completed a basic rigging course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides a basic review and update of knowledge of rigging operations in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

All rigging operations shall be performed according to applicable safety regulations. These specifications are stipulated in the NORSOK R-003 standard and in the Regulations for using work equipment.

Only personnel who have documented rigger training may perform rigging operations. This course provides a basic review and update of knowledge of rigging operations in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the required safety knowledge and theoretical competence as a rigger.

What standards are referred to in this course?
NORSOK R-003

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 is designed to raise the awareness of GDPR (2018) throughout the workforce.

We will familiarise staff with the rights of individuals and the obligations of companies.

Learn which territorial areas are affected, and understand the consequences of the improper sharing of personal data, and how to deal with a data breach, should it occur.

The course content is developed in cooperation with Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS.

Who is the course for?

Deck Management, Deck Crew, Engine Management and Shore based Personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

Providing you with an awareness of the importance of maintaining the maritime Oil Record Book.

How will the course benefit my company?

Ensuring personnel are familiar with the need to complete the Oil Record Book to comply with international requirements.

What standards are referenced in the course? International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

International Safety Management (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:
This course is for users of scaffolding as a work platform in accordance with § 17-5 in ‘Regulations concerning the Performance of Work’.

Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
By providing you with a good understanding of the principles to do with the construction, functioning, maintenance and use of scaffolding, so that incidents and accidents can be avoided.

How will this course benefit my company?

By making scaffolding users aware of responsibility, legislation, safe use of scaffolding, assembly, and the scaffolding types.

What standards are referred to in this course?
§ 17-5 in ‘Regulations concerning the performance of work’

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 this course for?
All employees.

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

How will this course benefit me?
The course will help learners become aware of aspects relating to anti-corruption and anti-bribery as well as providing an overview of the relevant legislation. 

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring learners are aware of aspects relating to anti-corruption and antibribery.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

• OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

• US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

• US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

• UK Bribery Act

• German Anti-Corruption

• Norwegian Penal 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 80%.

Who is this course for?

Everyone working on low and high 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 and high 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 this course for?

This HSE Chemicals training course is for personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of working with chemicals in the oil and gas industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

The course is for all those who work with or can come in contact with chemicals. The course is also intended for those who work on a general basis with workplace environment issues, purchasing, or transportation. The course will give the target group fundamental knowledge of safe use of chemicals.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have fundamental knowledge of the safe use of chemicals.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• REACH
• The Working Environment Act
• The Product Control Act
• The Pollution Control Act
• The Chemical Labelling Regulations
• Regulations relating to Organisation, Management and Participation
• The Internal Control Regulations
• Performance of Work Regulations
• The Product Control Regulations

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

This eLearning course is aimed at individuals who work offshore, in any role, anywhere in the world.

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 and is applicable .

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 Training Standard (IMIST) (5312). 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?

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 100%. 

The course starts with an optional pre-assessment that checks your existing knowledge of the course topics. The course will restructure so that it only contains the content needed to address the gaps in your knowledge.

Please find pre-course information and learning outcomes here: 

https://mintra.com/implementing-maintaining-opito-standards-policy

Who is the course for? 

All ship officers and shore personnel who are involved in ship operations.

Is previous experience required? 

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me? 

The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a management tool to assist shipowners, technical managers and the ship's personnel in managing the energy efficiency and air emissions of their ships. 

How will the course benefit my company? 

By ensuring you have an overview of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan.

What standards are referenced in the course? 

• The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
• The IMO Fuel Oil Data Collection System (DCS)
• The European Union Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Regulation
• The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
• The IMO Guidelines for Voluntary Use of the Ship Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI)
• The IMO Guidelines on the Method of Calculation of the Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)
• The IMO Guidelines on Operational Carbon Intensity Indicators and the Calculation Methods (CII Guidelines, G1)

Is there an assessment? 

Yes

An introduction to ergonomics in the workplace, especially offshore related work. The course looks at correct working techniques, what makes a good working environment, what measures that helps, and who is responsible for maintaining good ergonomic conditions in the workplace.

Course Content

- Introduction 

- Correct working techniques 

- Environment 

- Measures that help 

- Responsibility and implementation

Who is this course for?

This course is for personnel work at Equinor 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 will give the target group fundamental knowledge of safe use of chemicals.

The course is relevant for personnel who work at Equinor installations, and those who work with or may come in contact with chemicals.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have fundamental knowledge of safe use of chemicals.

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 80%.

Who is this course for?

This FSE High and Low Voltage Training course is suitable for everyone working on low and high voltage installations.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

The course meets the requirements set in Section 7 of the ‘Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations – FSE’ which is that all relevant personnel undertake 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 cardiopulmonary 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 and high voltage installations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Section 7 of the ‘Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations – FSE’

• The European standard

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 people exposed to noise in their daily work.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

The purpose of the course is to prevent noise-induced hearing impairment. You will learn how loud sound and noise affect us. You will also learn how you can properly protect yourself against noise and why that is so important.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit your company be ensuring that you are familiar with the safety precautions you should take in the workplace to protect your hearing.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The course is based on the current rules and regulations for working in areas where there is a risk of being exposed to noise that may be damaging to health.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for:
Every seafarer without designated security duties (STCW Table A-VI/6-1)

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?
Piracy and armed robbery is a real threat to seafarer’s onboard ships and mobile units at sea. 1st January 2014 a requirement about seafarer’s security training was put in force for all ships to which the ISPS Code applies.

The training consists of an e-learning course and the performance of certain on board activities described in a checklist. The client’s approved instructors must sign completed checklists for each trainee.

When the training is completed a certificate is issued by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have the knowledge and are certified according to the STCW regulations.

What standards are referred to in this course?
STCW - Security Awareness, table A-VI/6-1
This training programme in Ship Security Awareness has been approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

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%.

The e-learning course, “Fire Prevention during Hot Work”, has been quality controlled by the Norwegian Fire Prevention Association and designed is to satisfy the requirements set by the insurance industry.

The course aims to reduce the number of fires caused by hot work and improve knowledge about the risk of fire during hot work.

Please Note! 

- Practical training must be completed within 3 months of (before or after) the eLearning

- Proof of practical is required to be sent to learningcentre@mintra.com

- Approved practical instructors list is available here https://www.brannvernforeningen.no/sertifisering/varme-arbeider/instruktorsok

- If these conditions are not met, Mintra cannot apply for your certificate

- You may be required to repeat the eLearning or practical again if conditions are not met in full

- Digital Certificates are issued from the Norwegian Fire Prevention Association (included in course fee)

- Plastic card certificates will incur an extra fee of NOK 450

- Further details on these notes are available in the attached document

Hot work documentation

You will be required to confirm your identity online before starting this course. In Trainingportal, we have implemented a fully automated process to make this a quick and painless experience.

Course Contents

The course focuses on duties and responsibilities during hot work and is divided into the following topics: 

- Hot work
- Regulations
- Fire theory
- Extinguishing fires
- Dangers of hot work
- Risk identification and preventive measures
- Documentation of safety
- If a fire starts