Objective

The OPITO OIM Controlling Emergencies assessment determines if an OIM is competent to lead a well-trained Emergency Management Team during Major emergencies on an offshore installation. During the assessment candidates will be confronted with incidents that can occur while executing daily activities on an offshore platform.

Objective:
To formally assess a candidate's ability to show effective leadership during major emergencies on offshore installations.

Target Group

Offshore Installation Managers (OIM).

Prerequisites

A formal declaration and supporting evidence from the learner's employer
cofirming 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 asst type knowledge
requirements criteria 1.8 and the learner has been deemed ready for
formal assssment against outcomes 2-6.
NOTE: All evidnece must be provided prior to any certificate being
awarded.
Prior to participating in practical exercises the you will undergo medical
screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided
by ReylOn Nutec.

Examination

Assessment Guidance

The candidate will be assessed against the following outcomes:
1.1 Maintain a State of Readiness- (formal declaration and supporting
evidence from the learner's employer)
1.2 Assess Situation and Take Effective Action
1.3 Maintain Communication
1.4 Delegate Authority to Act
1.5 Manage Individual and Team Performance
1.6 Deal with Stress in Self and Others
Learners will be assessed against the performance criteria specified within this Product under simulated conditions using a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 emergency scenarios based on the type of asset where the learner is normally required to fulfil the OIM role as agreed and confirmed by the Duty Holder.Evaluation of learners will be by continuous
observation of their performance during their tenure(s) as an OIM.
The candidate will be assessed by means of continuous evaluation by a
trained, qualified and industry experienced Assessor.
The asessment, including details of the selection and training of persons
conducting the assessment, must be formally recorded. By the end of the
course the candidate is to receive a written and specified assessment with the following possible results:
Competent to show effective leadership to a well trained team during an
Emergency; or
Not yet competent to show effective leadership to a well trained team

The certificate will only be awarded if the learner is successfully
assessed against all of the Outcomes and Criteria.

NOTE: Training and/or assessment 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

No specific timings for the duration of OIM assessment. A maximum of 4
attempts to achieve the successful assessment of the 3 emegrency
scenarios is permitted

Validity:
There is no formal expiry date, however, it is recommended that learners are re-assessed, as a minimum, every 3 years.

Course Contents

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