Course Description
The OPITO Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operator Competence Reassessment is a 1-day course intended for offshore crane operators that wish to revalidate their OPITO approved OCO Stage 3 certificate or industry recognised Stage 3 Operator Certificate. The reassessment is conducted on a state of the art simulator.
Existing Stage 3 OCO operators with Sparrows, Enermech, ABS, BV certification are eligible to attend. Other certificates maybe acceptable, please speak with one of our Learning Advisors before booking.
What certificate will i receive?
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded with a OPITO Approved Certificate, valid for 2 years.
Certificates can be verified through our website or through the OPITO Vantage System and TRAIN-R App.
What is the duration of the course?
The optimum ‘contact time’ for this training programme is seen as 8 hours over 1 days.
Optimum contact time is based on the maximum number of learners attending.
What are the entry requirements?
Candidates for Stage 3 OCO reassessment require [ A ] or [ B ] – see details below:
(a) A valid OPITO-approved Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operator Competence Assessment Certificate (for a specific structure type – see below) or a valid industry-recognised Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operator certificate; or
(b) A valid industry-recognised Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operator certificate.
Medical Requirements
Training activities contained within this Product may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully.
As a minimum, to ensure that prior to participating in practical exercises the learner is declared fit, in that they:
1. Possess an employing company approved medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate; or
2. Undergo medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided by GSS.
What does the course cover?
The aim and objectives of the OPITO-approved OCO Stage 3 Competence Reassessment is to establish that Stage 3 OCOs have maintained their competence knowledge and skills requirement for the Stage 3 OCO role for specific structure type/types.
Assessment of candidates can be conducted on a number of cranes, and structures.
Structure Types include:
1. Fixed structures e.g. offshore platforms, jack-up rigs etc - see OPITO Product Specification 9039
2. Floating structures e.g. FPSOs and semi-submersibles. - see OPITO Product Specification 9041
3. Vessels: deployment and recovery of loads from vessels e.g. well intervention vessels and diving support vessels. - see OPITO Product Specification 9043
How is the course assessed?
Candidates will be required to undertake a 60 minute Professional Discussion, where they will discuss and demonstrate their knowledge.
Candidates will be assessed through observation of the candidate conducting a number of deck, overside and subsea lifts.
Course info
- Certificate
OPITO Certificate - Valid for 2 years
- Duration
1.0 days
- Who is it for
For offshore crane operators that wish to revalidate their OPITO-certified Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operator Competence Assessment certificate
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