GSS Certified - Spill Prevention & Response (Tier 1) Training

Course Description

This Spill Prevention Course is designed for anyone who will be required to manage and respond to spills in the workplace which are confined to the locality of the spill and do not enter the sea. This course meets the requirements of Tier 1 training.

This course can be delivered as 'On Board Safety Training' and customized for site-specific requirements.

Why choose this course?

Who is the course for?

Individuals who are responsible for spill prevention and response to minor spills onboard an oil and gas installation.

What certificate will i receive?

GSS certificate is valid for 2 years.

Certificates are verifiable on our website.

What can the course lead to?

What is the duration of the course?

The 'optimum' contact time for this course is 4 hours.

The course can be delivered at any one of our training centres or onboard your installation.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no prerequisites for this course.

What does the course cover?

By the end of the course you will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of preventing spills
2. Describe the environmental impacts associated with spills
3. Identify the potential sources of spills
4. Describe the regulatory controls associated with spill prevention and spill response
5. Explain the purpose of Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (OPEPs)
6. Identify the actions to be taken, and the reporting requirements, in the event of a spill
7. Describe the everyday actions that all personnel can take in order to prevent spills

Course Summary

To provide learners with an awareness of the potential environmental impacts associated with spills, and the legislative and control measures in place to avoid these. This course also focuses on spill contingency planning and the spill response measures that should be taken in the event of a spill.

How is the course assessed?

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%.

Course info

  • Certificate
  • GSS Certified - valid for 2 years

  • Duration
  • 0.5 days

  • Who is it for
  • Individuals who are responsible for spill prevention and response to minor spills.

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