Objective

The aim and objective of the OIM Controlling Emergencies competence assessment are to formally assess the candidate in the role of an OIM during an emergency situation in a simulated environment.

Target Group

The target group for the OIM Controlling Emergencies Competence Assessment are personnel who have been deemed ready by their employer to be formally assessed in the role of an OIM during an emergency situation.

Prerequisites

- RG;
- CPF;
- Passport (expatriates);
- A formal declaration and supporting evidence from the learner’s employer confirming that the learner has achieved the performance criteria in Outcome 1 Maintain a state of readiness in the workplace, satisfied the core essential knowledge criteria 1.7 and asset type knowledge requirements criteria 1.8 and that the learner has been deemed ready for formal assessment against outcomes 2 -6.

Examination

The assessment of learners will be done against the performance criteria specified in Outcomes 2 to 6 within UNIT OIS-196 –Controlling Emergencies, through (direct) continuous observation of their performance during their tenure(s) as an Offshore Installation Manager (OIM), using a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 emergency scenarios, based around a major incident chosen from each of the following types: Type A - a major emergency that is readily controllable if managed appropriately. Type B - a major emergency which could escalate if not controlled. And Type C - a major emergency that the Emergency Manager is unable to control leading to a full evacuation of the facility.
Validity N/A

Course Contents

UNIT OIS-196 – Controlling Emergencies

Outcome 1 Maintaining a State of Readiness
Outcome 2 Assessing the Situation and Taking Effective Action
Outcome 3 Maintaining Communications
Outcome 4 Delegate Authority to Act
Outcome 5 Managing Individual and Team Performance
Outcome 6 Deal with Stress in Self and Others

There are no specific timings for the duration of the OIM Controlling Emergencies workplace competence assessment. The above-mentioned duration is estimated.

Technical Reference: OPITO Registration Code 7025.