OPEP Level 2 - Corporate Management Course
Formerly BEIS Level 2

Overview:

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), OPEP Level 2 course is for those personnel selected to undertake the role of an executive or corporate decision-maker, or their advisor, during an oil spill incident.

Course Duration: 4 hours / half-day

Refresher Frequency: 3-years

Accreditation: By the Nautical Institute, on behalf of DESNZ

Positions requiring OPEP Level 2 include:

  • Emergency Operations Manager

  • Operations Representative in Operations Control Unit (OCU)

  • Duty Manager (require a minimum of Level 2 training)

  • Emergency Room Manager and/or Incident Commander, within the Incident Command System (require a minimum of Level 2 training)

The course covers:

  • UK legislation and statutory requirements, including Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (OPEP)

  • Response strategies and identification of priorities

  • Incident management and response organisation

  • Effective liaison with relevant government agencies (including DESNZ, MCA and the Secretary of State’s Representative – SOSREP) and response contractors

This course has been designed to meet the DESNZ training requirements. It raises awareness of spill response for personnel undertaking the role of executive or corporate decision-maker, or their advisor, dealing with priority setting and significant external liaison during an oil spill incident.

Note - Personnel trained to OPEP Level 3 or 4 are deemed trained to OPEP Level 2

Booking a course:

Courses are run throughout the year in multiple locations.

To book a course, please contact us through the Enquiry Form. 

Need more information?

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+44 (0) 2381 290 690