Objective

The Major Emergency Management (MEM IR) training prepares Offshore Installation Managers (OIM's) and other members of a crisis management team on offshore platforms for action during major emergencies. During the training participants will be confronted with incidents that can occur while executing daily activities on an offshore platform. Various realistic scenarios, matched to work processes and procedures, train the participants on how to act and communicate in crisis situations.

Objective:
This training provides personnel with formal training in command, control, communications and stress-related factors in the management of major emergencies.
Upon completing this course the participants are able to show effective leadership.

Target Group

Offshore Installation Managers (OIM)
Persons being part of an Emergency Management Team
Persons providing support to an Emergency Management Team

Prerequisites

The Delegate is required to have intricate knowledge of E&P operations and (company specific) emergency procedures.
The maximum number of delegates on this course is 6 (six).

Examination

The delegate will be assessed by means of continuous evaluation by a trained and qualified assessor.

The number of command centre simulations during the course shall be no less than 2 per delegate. Delegates can only obtain an appraisal if they have performed the role of OIM for a minimum of 2 simulations.

By the end of the course the delegate is to receive a written and specified appraisal with the following possible results:

1 = Ready to take formal assessment without need for further training or improvement;
2 = Ready to take formal assessment but need for improvement on specified topics;
3 = Not yet ready to take formal assessment. Need for further training.

Course Contents

Theory of Major Emergency Management
Outcome 1: Major Emergencies types and the managers responsibilities
Outcome 2: The Emergency Manager Role
Outcome 3: The Emergency Command Centre (ECC) Facilities and Information Management
Outcome 4: Pre-Planning and Maintaining a State of Readiness
Outcome 5: Dealing with Stress

Practical Elements of Major Emergency Management
Outcome 1: Review, manage and assess the information available in an emergency situation in a timely manner
Outcome 2: Establish priorities and take effective action
Outcome 3: Implement predetermined emergency plans and procedures in the context of the current emergency
Outcome 4: Efficiently communicate information and instructions.
Outcome 5: Effective communication with all appropriate external agencies
Outcome 6: Monitor and Control Resources
Outcome 7: Evaluate progress and communicate changes in plans and priorities
Outcome 8: Effectively delegate authority and manage individuals and teams
Outcome: Effectively manage themselves and the team during a major emergency including managing the effects of stress in themselves and others