TRAINING CATALOGUE Fire safety, Emergency response and Health and Safety Rev. March 2017 1 TECHMA - BROCHURE
CONTENT INTRODUCTION PAGE 3 OUR ACCREDITATIONS PAGE 4 OUR PARTNER ACCREDITATION PAGE 7 FIRE SAFETY, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES PAGE 8 2 TECHMA - BROCHURE
INTRODUCTION Techma Group comprises Techma Training Division, Techma Technical Assistance and Recruitment Division, Techma Emergency Response and Disaster Management Division, our office in Iraq, Al Takamul, and the Basra Academy for Training, our training facility housed within the Basrah Technical College. The Training Division specialises in the delivery of Health and Safety training and in emergency response development at all levels. Our courses are IOSH approved and accredited by NEBOSH, JOIFF, HABC and IADC and our partners have additional accreditation for the delivery of ICAO and OPITO courses. Techma Group is proud of its course accreditations, but we are also mindful that some organisations may prefer their courses designed specifically to satisfy their own needs. This can be accommodated by Techma, although it is possible that some of the amendments made to our brochure courses may nullify the accreditation. Our most recent addition to the Group is Techma Emergency Response and Disaster Management Division that provides a holistic answer to an organisations emergency response requirement. We offer trained personnel who are competent to undertake the roles of CFO, FTL and FTM, particularly within the oil and gas industry, deliver the necessary fire-fighting resources and equipment, and provide the required management personnel to oversee the facility, thus removing a major burden from an organisations responsibility. We also provide major disaster management plans, their implementation, testing and continuous up-date. In addition to competences shown above, Techma Group utilises the skills of highly qualified and experienced personnel to undertake consultancy work. This can be in the form of a Training Needs Analysis to ensure an organisation operates as economically as possible, or in the design of major emergency plans, that Identify the goals and objectives for the emergency response plan and define what an emergency response team is expected to do during an emergency. 3 TECHMA - BROCHURE
OUR ACCREDITATIONS NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) is a UK-based independent awarding body delivering globally recognised vocational qualifications in Health, Safety & Environmental Practice and Management. Techma is accredited by NEBOSH to deliver the Health and Safety at Work qualification. JOIFF (Joint Oil Industry Fire Forum) is an international Awarding Body that focuses primarily on the prerequisite that training providers are current and work to industry best practice. Techma is accredited by JOIFF to deliver the H2S Awareness Course, the Breathing Apparatus Wearers Course and the Breathing Apparatus Wearers Refresher Course. IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) is the Chartered body for Health and Safety professionals. It is the world's biggest professional health and safety membership organisation, the voice of the profession that campaigns on issues that affect millions of working people. Techma is approved by IOSH to deliver the IOSH Working Safely and Managing Safely courses. Since 1940, IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) has exclusively represented the worldwide oil and gas drilling industry. Membership is open to any company involved in oil and gas exploration, drilling or production, well servicing, oilfield manufacturing or other rig-site services. Techma is accredited to deliver the IADC Rig Pass course. Founded in 1896, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. Highfield is the UK and Middle East's leading supplier of compliance qualifications and e-learning. The company employs around 250 staff members, offers over 250 individual qualifications and each year its training materials are used by over 2,000,000 learners around the world. It also works with some of the world's most recognisable companies, including Marks and Spencer, Kraft Foods, John Lewis, Premier Foods and Emirates. 4 TECHMA - BROCHURE
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OUR PARTNER ACCREDITATIONS Techma Group is in an exclusive partnership with ISTC of Malta to deliver emergency response and HSE training throughout Iran and Iraq. Both Techma Group and ISTC believe that by partnering their knowledge, skills and networks, the opportunity to increase business for both organisations within the territory can increase dramatically. The parties wish to maximise the benefits each of them can achieve by operating together within the two countries whilst minimising the risks which may accrue to them as a result of such activity. By introducing ISTC to our customers, we are able to offer a far wider range of training capabilities that are not within the current competencies of the Techma Group. These include: ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) is a specialised agency of the United Nations that sets standards and regulations necessary for aviation safety, security and efficiency. Our partner, ISTC Malta, is listed within the current ICAO training directory and website for 2014/15 as The answer to all of your Aviation Emergency Response requirements. OPITO (Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation) is the global Oil and Gas Industry s focal point for skills learning and workforce development. Our partner, ISTC Malta is accredited by OPITO for the delivery of the BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training), FOET (Further Offshore Emergency Training) and HUET (Helicopter Underwater Evacuation Training). 7 TECHMA - BROCHURE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE & RESCUE H2S Awareness - 1 day course English / Arabic The aim of the H2S Awareness Course is to give the attendees the knowledge and skill to fully understand what they are required to do in the event that an H2S alarm actuates. * Confined Space Working and Casualty Extrication - 5 day course English / Arabic The aim of the Confined Space Working and Casualty Extrication course is to offer those attending the required knowledge and skills to successfully carry out rescue procedures within a Confined Space, in safety, as part of a trained Emergency Response Unit. * Fire Team Member - 5 day course English / Arabic The aim of the Fire Team Member Course is to give the attendees the knowledge and skills to perform as a member of an operational fire team and effectively contribute to the overall efforts of the team in a safe and competent manner. * Fire Team leader- 5 day course English / Arabic The aim of the Fire Team Leader Course is to give the attendees the knowledge and skills to perform as the leader of an operational fire team operating within an industrial emergency response unit. Breathing Apparatus Wearers - 10 day course English / Arabic The aim of the Initial Breathing Apparatus Wearers Course is to train personnel who have little or no knowledge of wearing breathing apparatus, to be competent to attend any emergency where breathing apparatus is required to sustain life. Breathing Apparatus refresher 3 day course English / Arabic The aim of the BA Wearers Refresher Course is to refresh the skill and competence of those personnel who have previously attended the BA Wearers Course, or equivalent, to enable them to maintain their competence in the wearing of breathing apparatus * Helicopter Fire Emergency Response - 5 day course English The aim of this course is to ensure the attendees achieve a level of competence to enable them to act as a Fire Emergency Response Team Member with Helicopter operations responsibilities. * This denotes that the accreditation, and the course delivery, is awarded to, and delivered by one of our partner organisations. 8 TECHMA - BROCHURE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE & RESCUE - CONTINUED International Recruit Development - 60 day course English / Arabic The aim of the Trainee Fire Fighter Development Course is to provide the students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to undertake the large variety of roles required of them in the course of their duties with speed and efficiency in a safe manner. International Operational Command and Management - 40 day course English / Arabic The aim of the IOCM course is to contribute to the student s development of command, management and leadership skills that they will require at station officer level or the equivalent role within an industrial emergency response unit. Rope Rescue Level 1 Operator - 10 day course English The aim of the Rope Rescue Level 1 Operator course is to give the students the necessary knowledge and skills they will require to undertake rescues from heights whilst ensuring their own safety and that of their colleagues and the personnel being rescued. Haz Mats First Responder - 5 day course English The aim of the Haz Mats First Responder course is to provide a starting point for practical skills development in the management of hazardous materials incidents. The course is short and encourages experiential learning. 9 TECHMA - BROCHURE
HEALTH & SAFETY 10 TECHMA - BROCHURE NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work 4 day course English The aim of Unit 1 of the Award in Health and Safety at Work is to give student the necessary knowledge and information to allow them to fully understand the issues, hazards and control that is needed to ensure a safe working environment. * NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health 10 to 15 day course English The aim of the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is to give managers, supervisors, worker representatives and others an understanding of health and safety principles and practices. NEBOSH Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety This qualification is designed specifically for those with safety responsibilities in the oil and gas industry. The qualification focuses on international standards and management systems, enabling students to effectively discharge workplace safety responsibilities both onshore and offshore. IOSH Managing Safely 4 day course English / Arabic The aim of the IOSH Managing Safely course is to assist managers to the get up-tospeed on the practical actions they need to take and gain the knowledge and tools to tackle the safety and health issues they re responsible for. IOSH Working Safely 1 day course English / Arabic The aim of the IOSH Working Safely course is to improve the safety culture within an organisation by giving individuals a good understanding of their health and safety responsibilities, and teaching them how to keep themselves and others safe at work. First Aid at Work 3 day course English The aim of the First Aid at Work course is to provide attendees with extensive training that builds upon the input given during an Emergency First Aid at Work Course. Health and Safety Awareness 1 day course English The aim of the Health and Safety Awareness course is to introduce the candidate to many aspects of Health and Safety at Work legislation and is intended to help raise safety standards and awareness. Risk Assessment 5 day course English The aim of the Risk Assessment course is to provide students with a systematic review of the work activities undertaken as part of the business, looking at what could cause harm, and deciding on suitable control measures to prevent accidents or serious incidents occurring. * This denotes that the accreditation, and the course delivery, is awarded to, and delivered by one of our partner organisations.
HEALTH & SAFETY - CONTINUED 11 TECHMA - BROCHURE Introduction to Health and Safety 5 day course English The aim of the Introduction to Health and Safety course is to furnish participants with a good basic knowledge and understanding of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), outlining what is required to provide a safe place of work and conform to legislation. Manual Handling 1 day course English The aim of the Manual Handling course is to give attendees the information, knowledge and skills required to enable them to carry-out Manual Handling Risk Assessments to ensure all activities undertaken within the workplace are carried out as safely as possible. Permit to Work 1 day course English The aim of the Permit to Work course is to give attendees the knowledge, skills and competence to comply with the formal management systems that are in place to control high risk activities. The HABC Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness The aim of this course is to give all staff, particularly new starters in any workplace, a basic understanding of fire safety. Learners gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace with recognition of the contribution they may have to prevent the starting and spread of fires HABC Level 1 International Award in Health and Safety for Construction Labourers and Site Visitors. The aim of this course is to give the attendees the understanding that keeping safe on a site is everyone s responsibility. The topics covered include health and safety, working at height, excavations, fire safety, welfare facilities, confined spaces, personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid requirements. HABC Level 1 International Award in Principles of Health and Safety. The aim of this course is to equip attendees with a basic knowledge of health and safety which is ideal as part of a company health and safety induction programme, but it could also form part of ongoing refresher training designed to improve the health and safety culture in a workplace. HABC Level 1 International Award in Safe Moving and Handling. The aim of this course is to offer learners who wish to develop the knowledge and skills required in order to move and handle items safely. The qualification provides an excellent basis for preparing international learners who may wish to undertake further moving and handling qualifications. HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. This aim of this course is to enable employees to work safely and recognise and deal with hazards in the workplace. It also provides learners with knowledge of the basic health and safety practices essential in the workplace.
HABC Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment. The aim of this course is to introduce the principles of risk assessment. It covers why risk assessments are necessary, the legal requirements relating to them and simple processes for carrying them out. It is suitable for learners working in any environment who need to be more risk aware by raising their knowledge of risk in the workplace and basic steps they can take to control it. HABC Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling. This qualification is aimed at learners who are starting or returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling. It is also suitable for refresher training. HABC Level 2 Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. The aim of this course is to offer all staff, who work in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport and office environments, a full understanding of the issues they may come into contact with when dealing with hazardous substances. HABC Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety. This qualification has been developed for anyone involved in the management of fire safety in the workplace. This could include managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire. The topics covered include how fires are caused in the workplace, the fire triangle, hazards during or after a fire, means of escape, fire-fighting equipment and systems, employee and employer duties, fire risk assessments and the role of the fire wardens. 12 TECHMA - BROCHURE
FIRE SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT Fire Safety Risk Assessment- 4 day course English / Arabic The aim of the course is to give attendees a broad understanding of workplace fire safety issues that reviews and adds to your existing knowledge, a detailed understanding of the fire risk assessment process and an awareness of current fire safety legislation. Fire Safety Foundation Theory - 10 day course English / Arabic This course provides the knowledge and understanding of basic fire safety principles and addresses the technical, legislative and practical skills required to provide a sound foundation for further learning. Fire Safety Foundation Practice - 10 day course English / Arabic The aim of this course is to follow on from the theoretical general principles of fire safety introduced on the Fire Safety Foundation Theory course and concentrates on the practical application of skills required for the role of Fire Safety Inspecting Officer. 13 TECHMA - BROCHURE
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY Site induction 4 hours course English /Arabic The aim of this course is to provide attendees with site specific knowledge of all issues pertaining to health, safety and the environment that they will need to ensure they are able to work safely on site. The course is designed for all employees and some visitors depending upon their length of stay and the role they take whilst on site. IOSH Working Safely 1 day course English / Arabic The aim of the IOSH Working Safely course is to improve the safety culture within an organisation by giving individuals a good understanding of their health and safety responsibilities, and teaching them how to keep themselves and others safe at work. This course is ideal for Foremen, and Team Leaders and provides a sound introduction to health and safety. Construction Safety 2 day course English / Arabic The aim of the Construction Safety course is to give Team Leaders and Foremen the knowledge and understanding required for them to ensure the safety of the personnel under their responsibility. The course also provides underpinning knowledge for those who wish to progress on to higher level courses within health and safety. NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work 4 day course English The aim of Unit 1 of the Award in Health and Safety at Work is to give students the necessary knowledge and information to allow them to fully understand the issues, hazards and control that is needed to ensure a safe working environment. The course is ideal for those with first-line responsibility for health and safety on site. National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety 3 weeks English The aim of the National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety is to give Supervisors, Managers and those with a role under the Construction Design and Management regulations 2015 within the construction industry who are required to ensure that activities under their control are undertaken safely. Awaiting NEBOSH accreditation. IOSH Managing Safely 4 day course English / Arabic The aim of the IOSH Managing Safely course is to assist managers to the get up to speed on the practical actions they need to take and gain the knowledge and tools to tackle the safety and health issues they re responsible for. The course covers legal requirements and demonstrates the company commitment to health and safety. 14 TECHMA - BROCHURE
HOTELS & LIGHT INDUSTRY Fire Warden 1 day course English / Arabic The aim of this course is to assist the employer in meeting the legal requirements to ensure the protection of workers in serious and imminent danger (such as in the event of fire) by having a sufficient number of competent persons to implement the established procedures. Fire Marshall 1 day course English / Arabic The aim of this course is to train personnel to carry out specific duties in the case of fire to ensure the employer can meet international legal requirements. Duties may include organising evacuations, fire drills and the use of portable fire-fighting equipment. Basic Fire Awareness Half day course English / Arabic The aim of this course is to provide selected workers with the ability to utilize the firefighting means at their disposal, after having recognized the type of fire at hand and after having assessed that it is safe to take remedial action. Fire team Member 1 day course English / Arabic The aim of this course is to train those personnel who have to perform as members of a Fire Team to provide rapid response at basic levels in controlling and extinguishing localized fires. Fire team Leader 1 day course English / Arabic The aim of this course is impart the knowledge and skills required to those personnel who have been identified as leaders or potential leaders of fire and emergency response teams in hotels or light industry. 15 TECHMA - BROCHURE