OPITO APPROVED STANDARD Training Standard Standard Codes Standard Code 6160
OPITO STANDARDS OPITO is an Industry-owned not-for-profit organisation that exists solely to service the needs of the Oil and Gas Industry. OPITO is employer led in all aspects of what it does, therefore all standards development activities are at the behest of industry employers. The standards are driven by the needs of employers to help create a safe and competent workforce. This standard is owned by the Oil and Gas Industry and maintained by OPITO who are the nominated custodians of all Industry standards within the OPITO portfolio which carry the OPITO logo. The contents of this document were developed by an industry workgroup facilitated and supported by OPITO. The workgroup consisted of representation from a cross section of oil and gas industry employers, discipline experts working within the industry and members of the OPITO Approved Training network. This standard has been verified and accepted through the governance and integrity management model for OPITO standards. Guidance on this standard is available by contacting OPITO at: Standards enquiries This standard has been designed to accommodate global variations in national legislation and regulations. In the absence of relevant national legislation and regulations, OPITOapproved centres should use legislative and regulatory criteria specified within this Standard All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval or information storage system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission in writing of the publishers. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 2 of 22
AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT & DATE PAGES CHANGES MADE BY CHECKED BY APPROVED BY No Revision 3 released following a formal Industry Work Group review during 2014 and 2015 All SM GTC GSAA 13 June 2016 Updated certification expiry date 17 SA SM Any amendments made to this standard by OPITO will be recorded above. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 3 of 22
Contents Introduction... 5 SECTION A Daughter Craft Coxswain Training... 7 A.1 DAUGHTER CRAFT COXSWAIN TARGET GROUP... 7 A.2 DAUGHTER CRAFT COXSWAIN DELEGATE PRE-REQUISITES... 7 A.3 DAUGHTER CRAFT COXSWAIN TRAINING PHYSICAL AND STRESSFUL DEMANDS... 7 A.4 DAUGHTER CRAFT COXSWAIN TRAINING AIM AND OBJECTIVES... 8 A.5 DAUGHTER CRAFT COXSWAIN TRAINING LEARNING OUTCOMES... 8 A.6 DC COXSWAIN TRAINING DELEGATE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT...10 A.7 DAUGHTER CRAFT COXSWAIN TRAINING DURATION, TIMING AND HANDOUT...10 A.8 DAUGHTER CRAFT COXSWAIN TRAINING PROGRAMME...11 SECTION B Resources...14 B.1 STAFF...14 B.2 TRAINER/DELEGATE RATIO...15 B.3 FACILITIES...16 B.4 EQUIPMENT...16 SECTION C Administration and Certification...17 C.1 JOINING INSTRUCTIONS...17 C.2 PERIODICITY...17 C.3 CERTIFICATION...17 C.4 COURSE ADMINISTRATION...17 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations...19 Appendix 1 OPITO Information...20 Appendix 2 Pre-Course Learning Programme...21 Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 4 of 22
Introduction The oil and gas industry recognises that a major objective is to prevent incidents occurring but, if they do happen, the priority is then to control and minimise their effect. Emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs) play a significant role in responding to emergencies offshore with their attendant fast rescue crafts and daughter crafts. OPITO has a suite of ERRV standards of which the standard is one. This document sets out the initial emergency response training requirements for ERRV Crew DC coxswains which will be conducted at an onshore training establishment (Section A). Training establishments and employers should recognise that this is only part of a broader training/assessment programme as OPITO approved FRC boatmen are continuously trained and assessed based on the OPITO approved Ongoing Onboard Development and Training Programme for ERRV Masters and Crews standard (OODTP). To develop a training course, an evaluation of workplace competence is required. In other words, what does an employee have to know and do if he/she were the designated coxswain on a daughter craft? The following were identified and developed for this role: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) What personnel are expected to do The underpinning knowledge and skills they would require to enable them to do what was expected How they could demonstrate what was expected of them How their performance would be assessed The identified knowledge and skills are outlined in Section D. The employer and OPITO approved providers of the OODTP can use this section to assess DC coxswains in the training centre and the workplace. OPITO, as custodian, has a responsibility to the industry to maintain, develop and update this standard. For the purpose of this document: Rescue refers to the overall operations of recovering and transferring casualties Recovery refers to getting the casualties out of the water (TEMPSC, liferaft etc.) and into the DC Transferring refers to moving the casualties from the DC to the ERRV Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 5 of 22
OPITO DC Coxswain Training and Competence Progression *ERRV Boatman - ITSO and ERRV FRC Boatman Training *ERRV FRC Coxswain - ERRV FRC Boatman and 3 Months Sea Service as a Boatman and ERRV FRC Coxswain Training *ERRV Daughtercraft Coxswain ERRV FRC Coxswain and 3 Months Sea Service as a Coxswain, recommendation from ERRV master and ERRV DC Coxswain Training *All of the above courses are to be kept current and valid by participating in the relevant Ongoing Onboard Development and Training Programme. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 6 of 22
SECTION A Daughter Craft Coxswain Training A.1 Daughter Craft Coxswain Target Group This programme is designed to meet the initial emergency response training requirements for an ERRV Daughter Craft Coxswain. Further vessel specific training is required. A.2 Daughter Craft Coxswain Delegate Pre-requisites Attendance on this training course is open to delegates who: (a) (b) Are in possession of a valid FRC Coxswain Certificate and 3 months sea time as an FRC Coxswain (some experience piloting a daughter craft prior to taking the DCC course would also be beneficial) Have successfully completed a mandatory Pre-Course Learning Programme (specified in Appendix 2) that includes chartwork, position finding devices, collision regulations and buoyage. A.3 Daughter Craft Coxswain Training Physical and Stressful Demands All personnel who participate in practical activities specified in this standard must be physically and mentally capable of participating fully. OPITO-approved Centres are therefore required, as a minimum, to ensure that prior to participating in practical exercises the delegate or candidate provides written confirmation that they deem themselves physically and mentally capable of undertaking all aspects of the training or assessment. Centres must also make the delegate/candidate aware that they must immediately inform the Centre staff if this capability changes at any time prior to, or during the programme. Delegates/candidates must be advised that they are required to declare any current or preexisting medical conditions which may be exacerbated by, or impair their ability to complete, the training/assessment programme. Should this be the case, the individual may be required to provide an authentic medical certificate issued since any identified medical condition was diagnosed. The OPITO-approved Centre shall keep a record of the delegate s/candidate s declaration of fitness in accordance with their document control policy(s) or procedures. This information, along with summary details of the type of physical activities the Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 7 of 22
delegate/candidate will be asked to perform, will be given to delegates/candidates by the OPITO-approved Centre and, if applicable, to their sponsoring company as part of the joining instructions. The responsibility for declaring any known current or pre-existing medical conditions that could have adverse effects to the individual s state of health while undertaking the training and/or assessment activities lies with the delegate/candidate and/or company sponsoring the delegate. Where doubt exists regarding the fitness of any delegate/candidate, the OPITO-approved Centre should direct the individual to consult a medical officer familiar with the nature and extent of the training. Note: Practical exercises should be designed and delivered solely to meet this standard, and must not place on the delegates any physical or mental demands other than those required to meet the Standard. A.4 Daughter Craft Coxswain Training Aim and Objectives The aim and objectives of the Daughter Craft Coxswain training programme are to equip the delegate with the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the role of Note: Additional vessel specific training will be required. A.5 Daughter Craft Coxswain Training Learning Outcomes Delegates following a series of explanations, demonstrations and opportunities to practise will be assessed against the following learning outcomes: To successfully complete this programme, delegates must be able to explain: 1. The features, functions and roles of an ERRV daughter craft 2. The roles and responsibilities of a daughter craft coxswain 3. The actions in the event of an emergency onboard the DC 4. The limitations imposed by the Load Line Exemption certificate 5. The hazards of whole body vibration and the coxswain s role in minimising the risk of injury To successfully complete this programme, delegates must be able to demonstrate: 6. The leadership, communications and coordination skills required in the role 7. Pre-launch checks 8. An understanding of operational requirements 9. Basic chartwork and navigational skills 10. Rules of the Road (IRPCS) relevant to the Daughter Craft Coxswain 11. Establishing communications and direct the crew Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 8 of 22
12. Confirming the daughter craft is ready to launch 13. Starting the engines 14. Basic use of position finding devices 15. Basic use of radar 16. Positioning for close stand-by, cover for helicopter operations and maintaining the Safety Zone 17. Maintaining a visual and radio/radar watch 18. Maneuvering the DC using displacement handling and planing control 19. Handling the DC in a confined area and in the open sea 20. Responding to alarms 21. Using position finding devices for search and rescue 22. Recovering casualties and transferring them to a place of safety Learning Outcomes 6 to 21 are to be assessed during practical exercises. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 9 of 22
A.6 DC Coxswain Training Delegate Performance Assessment Assessment of delegates will be a summation of the following components: (a) (b) (c) (a) (b) (c) Initial assessment Continuous assessment Final assessment The purpose of the initial assessment is to establish the delegates knowledge in respect to A.2 Delegate Prior Achievement. This will be achieved by a written questionnaire at course commencement. Delegates must achieve a pass mark of 80% to continue with the DCC course. The purpose of the continuous assessment is to ensure delegates are acquiring the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding of the daughter craft coxswain subject matter being covered. This will be by oral/written questioning based on the learning outcomes from A.5 and by direct observation of the DCC s boat handling skills during the practical sessions. The purpose of the final assessment is to ensure delegates have acquired the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding. This will be done by direct observation of the DCC responding to a scenario that requires operational requirements to be established, the use of basic navigation and position finding devices/radar and recovery of a casualty. A.7 Daughter Craft Coxswain Training Duration, Timing and Handout The optimum 'contact time' for this training is seen as 40 hours. It is suggested that a ratio of 40% theory to 60% practical is appropriate. The total contact time per day shall not exceed 8 hours per day. The total training day shall not exceed 10 hours (the total training day includes contact time, coffee and meal breaks and travel between training sites where applicable.). Delegates should be issued with course notes for the ERRV Daughter Craft Coxswain training. These notes should be suitable for use as a reference manual during and following the course. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 10 of 22
A.8 Daughter Craft Coxswain Training Programme The Daughter Craft Coxswain (DCC) Training Programme specified below is designed to help delegates achieve the stated learning outcomes specified in Section A.5. The contents in Appendix 1 must be covered prior to delivery of the modules. To make efficient use of time and ensure effective learning, there should, wherever practicable, be an integration of the three phases of explanation, demonstration and practise. Full use should be made of audio aids, visual aids and course handout material. Prior to the start of each module, the following must be included as part of the introduction by training staff: (a) Aim The main purpose of the module (b) Learning Outcomes What the delegates are expected to learn (c) Timetable Training module duration and timing (d) Assessment How delegates will be assessed and what they will be assessed against (e) Staff Who will be delivering the training and roles of training support staff. The DC Coxswain Training Programme comprises the following module and elements: Module 1 Element 1.1 Element 1.2 Element 1.3 Element 1.4 Element 1.5 Daughter Craft Operations under Normal and Emergency Conditions The Role and Responsibilities of a Daughter Craft Coxswain (DCC) Preparing the Daughter Craft (DC) Deploying and Maneuvering the Daughter Craft (DC) Recovering and Transferring a Casualty Safe Navigation of the Daughter Craft (DC) In order to make efficient use of the time and ensure effective learning there should whenever practicable be an integration of the three phases of explanation, demonstration and practice. The training programme outlined below will assist delegates to meet the stated outcomes. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 11 of 22
MODULE 1 DAUGHTER CRAFT OPERATIONS UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS ELEMENT 1.1 The Role and Responsibilities of a Daughter Craft Coxswain (DCC) Training staff to explain: 1.1.1 The features, functions and roles of the ERRV DC 1.1.2 The role and responsibilities of a daughter craft coxswain during normal ERRV operations and emergency response including: (a) (b) (c) (d) Leadership Communications Co-ordination Limitations imposed by the Loadline Exemption Certificate including the extended range assessment 1.1.3 The hazards of whole body vibration and the coxswain s role in minimizing the risk of injury ELEMENT 1.2 Preparing a Daughter Craft (DC) Training staff to explain and demonstrate, then delegates to practice: 1.2.1 Pre-launch checks 1.2.2 Establishing operational data including weather conditions 1.2.3 Determining the course 1.2.4 Establishing communications 1.2.5 Directing the crew 1.2.6 Confirming the daughter craft is ready to launch ELEMENT 1.3 Deploying and Maneuvering the Daughter Craft Training staff to explain and demonstrate, then delegates to practice: 1.3.1 Starting engines 1.3.2 Directing crew 1.3.3 Basic radio procedures and protocols. 1.3.4 Deploying the daughter craft including: (a) (b) A practical knowledge of the Rules of the Road appropriate to the area of operation Initial use of position finding devices Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 12 of 22
(c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Initial use of radar Basic infield navigation Close stand-by and cover for helicopter operations Maintaining the Safety Zone Maintaining a visual and radio/radar watch (including warning off) Contingency planning to include actions taken in the event of an emergency onboard the DC (i.e fire, capsize, loss of power and flooding) 1.3.5 Maneuvering the daughter craft including: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Displacement handling Planing control Confined area handling Open sea handling Time keeping Note: The demonstration of the launching and release mechanism may be given by way of visual aids. ELEMENT 1.4 Recovering and Transferring a Casualty Training staff to explain and demonstrate, then delegates to practice: 1.4.1 Responding to alarms 1.4.2 Using position finding devices for search and rescue 1.4.3 Recovery of casualties 1.4.4 The transferring of casualties to a place of safety ELEMENT 1.5 Safe Navigation of the Daughter Craft (DC) Training staff to explain and demonstrate, then delegates to practice: 1.5.1 Practical application of basic navigation skills to include chartwork, waypoints and bearings 1.5.2 Basic use of position finding devices 1.5.3 Basic use of radar 1.5.4 Responding to operational requirements and utilising navigational techniques. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 13 of 22
SECTION B Resources In order that a training programme may be delivered successfully it is essential that the right people are there to support the programme and that the appropriate facilities and equipment are in place. B.1 Staff Instructional staff will be required to carry out training and evaluate the candidate s competence. It is important that the staff involved have the appropriate qualifications and experience to ensure that all training and supporting activities are carried out in accordance with current legislation. All instructional staff must be: (a) Able to demonstrate, via their qualifications and experience, competence in daughter craft operations including Rules of the Road, signals, lights, navigation, use of radar, use of radios and boat handling. (b) Trained in instructional/lecture techniques and/or have proven instructing/teaching experience (c) (d) Included in an ongoing staff training programme, which includes visits to operational ERRVs, to enable them to maintain and update skills and knowledge Hold an industry recognised assessor qualification. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 14 of 22
B.2 Trainer/Delegate Ratio It is recommended that the maximum number of delegates attending this programme is 6. The following ratios indicate the maximum number of delegates to be supervised by one instructor at any one time during each activity. Theory 1 : 6 Practical & Demonstration 1 : 3 per craft Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 15 of 22
B.3 Facilities Different facilities may be required and it is important to make sure that these are available: Administration arrangements to support delegates from booking through registration and assessment to certification. Theory training area(s) so designed to enable each delegate to view, hear and participate fully in the subject matter being taught. Practical training areas which are suitable and sufficient to allow daughter craft manoeuvring exercises to take place. Delegates must also be able, individually or as part of a team, to view, hear and practise the activities identified in the training programme. All facilities must be maintained, and where appropriate, inspected and tested in accordance with current standards/legislation. B.4 Equipment (a) Training craft and ancillary equipment the training craft must be twin engine, capable of achieving planing speeds and equipped to a level which ensures the achievement of the standard requirements The following equipment, which must be of a type as detailed in the OGUK ERRV Survey Guidelines must be available for use and maintained to ensure effective operation/use during training sessions. (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Appropriate PPE Casualty recovery devices Casualty handling devices Radios Simulated casualties All equipment must be maintained, and where appropriate, inspected and tested in accordance with current standards/legislation.. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 16 of 22
SECTION C Administration and Certification C.1 Joining Instructions All joining instructions must contain information which indicates that certain aspects of the course are of a physical nature and contain potentially stressful elements. Prior to each course commencing, delegates must sign a declaration indicating they have read and understood a written statement regarding the physical and potentially stressful nature of the programme, and the need for delegates to be in good health. C.2 Periodicity Training establishments and employers should recognise that this is only part of a broader training/assessment programme as OPITO approved daughter craft coxswains are continuously trained and assessed based on the OPITO approved Ongoing Onboard Development and Training Programme for ERRV Masters and Crews standard. C.3 Certification Training Centres are responsible for issuing a certificate direct to the delegate completing the programme and to the sponsoring company (when required). Each certificate must indicate that the delegate has been assessed against and met the learning outcomes and must contain the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Training Centre name Full OPITO course title stating that it is OPITO-approved OPITO registration code Delegate's name Course dates Expiry date (3 years following the date that the delegate successfully completes the assessment) Unique Certificate Number (UCN) Refer to OPITO UCN Guidance doc. for details Training Centre Signatory. C.4 Course Administration Each delegate attending any OPITO-approved programme must be registered with the Central Register (CR) operated by OPITO. Registration must be made by the training centre to OPITO within one week following the course. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 17 of 22
OPITO confirms that information on the registration form will be contained in a computerised register which will be available to employers, prospective employers and training providers in the oil and gas industry to verify training records. At all times, use of this data will be strictly in accordance with principles laid down in data protection legislation. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 18 of 22
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Terms Valid Certificate An authentic certificate which is in-date i.e. has not expired Abbreviations CR ER ETA IRPCS Central Register Emergency Response Estimated Time of Arrival International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 19 of 22
Appendix 1 OPITO Information The topics listed below are to be delivered as part of the introduction to training courses specified in this standard and included in the lesson plans/instructor guides/exercise plans. Additional introduction topics may include training centre layout and alarms, emergency actions, first aid and domestic arrangements Mandatory OPITO Information: a) Medical Fitness b) Certification Periods c) CR/Vantage (provided by OPITO) d) OPITO Customer Service Statement (provided by OPITO) e) The roles of employers and training providers (provided by OPITO) f) What is OPITO s role in industry? (provided by OPITO) g) Current Global Network of training providers (provided by OPITO) h) Emergency Response Framework (provided by OPITO applicable to ER training providers). Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 20 of 22
Appendix 2 Pre-Course Learning Programme The Pre-Course Learning Programme ensures the underpinning knowledge and understanding of chartwork, position finding devices, collision regulations and buoyage that DCCs need to have before embarking on the practical training. Delegates must attain this knowledge and understanding by participating in a structured precourse learning programme. The pre-course learning programme requirements are listed below. The programme must be provided by the OPITO approved Training Provider. The delegate must satisfactorily complete a pre-course assessment to be completed onboard the vessel which has been countersigned by a responsible officer. Pre-Course Learning Programme Requirements: 1. Introduction to Chartwork (a) (b) Basic navigational skills including chartwork, waypoints and bearings Buoyage: (i) I.A.L.A. system A (ii) identify buoys by shape, colour, top mark and lights (iii) Know where safe water is relative to the buoy (c) (d) Chart 5011 Symbols and abbreviations Passage Planning Requirement Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 21 of 22
2. Rules of the Road (a) (b) Regulations for preventing collisions at sea The following steering and sailing rules should be addressed: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) Rule 5 (Lookout) Rule 6 (Safe Speed) Rule 7 (Risk of Collision) Rule 8 (Action to Avoid Collision) Rule 9 (b) (Do not Impede in Narrow Channels) Rule 10 (j) ( Do not Impede in Traffic Separation lane) Rule 13 (Overtaking) Rule 14 (Head on Situation) Rule 15 (Crossing Situation) Rule 16 (Action by Give Way Vessel) Rule 18 (a) (Responsibilities between Vessels) Rule 19 (d) (Conduct in Restricted Visibility) (c) (d) Basic understanding of the use of radar for collision avoidance with respect to true and relative motion Identify a list of lights along with the associated day signals and fog signals: (i) Power driven vessel < 7m <7 knots, <50m, >50m (ii) Trawler (iii) Fishing Vessel (iv) Not under command (v) Anchor and Aground < 50m, > 100m (vi) Pilot Vessel (vii) Sailing Vessel (viii) Restricted in Ability to Manoeuvre (ix) Constrained by Draft (x) Tug and tow Tow < 200m, >200m (e) Basic principles of stability including self-righting criteria The programme will be supported by the appropriate distance learning materials e.g. books, videos, etc. Rev 3 (July 2015) Page 22 of 22