The Assessment Option can be co-opted into a course tailored to your specific requirements and suited to your operating environment.

The competence-based training (CBT) option has become increasingly popular among our Members since its inception in 2008. Companies are beginning to use it as a benchmark for the training of their key operational staff including one of our shareholder members with extensive operations in Asia.

Interestingly also in Asia, a major regional port is beginning to look at the concept of competence; after sending some of their own staff to the On Scene Commander Clearance Course in Singapore, the port authority is now requiring local operators to do likewise and train their staff under accredited oil spill response occupational standards.

2009 has been an active year so far; 18 courses offering the CBT Option have been conducted, with 61 delegates successfully attaining their OPITO certificates of competence.

Delegate feedback has been complimentary, touching on the depth and breadth of topics covered, inclusion of practical components and commending the trainers for the experience demonstrated.

Download our Training Course Directory 2010 to find out more about the various courses we have lined up next year.