OPEP - Training Courses
Formerly BEIS
Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has set out the requirement for personnel with oil spill response duties to be trained appropriately. The table below details the relevant accredited training courses offered by SpillConsult.
Course Overviews:
Corporate Manager Level 2
Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), 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
Onshore Emergency Responder Level 4
Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). OPEP requires that all responsible persons or the operator of an oil handling facility, should have access to personnel trained to this level.
Course Duration: 32 hours / 4 days
Refresher Frequency: 3-years (1-day refresher)
IMO Equivalent: IMO Level 2
Onshore Emergency Responder Level 3
Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), OPEP Level 3 course is for personnel responsible for identifying and implementing pollution response.
Course Duration: 24 hours / 3 days
Refresher Frequency: 3-years (1-day refresher)
Refresher Level 3/4
Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), refresher course, is for those wishing to refresh their BEIS Level 3 or 4 certificates.
Course Duration: 8 hours / 1 day
Refresher Frequency: 3-years
How we run courses:
All SpillConsult courses are developed with the audience in mind. We encourage active participation and discussion, along with table top exercises and games to reinforce learning. Our trainers are highly knowledgeable and have current oil spill and emergency response experience in both tactical and strategic roles. As a team, we also continually work to improve our course content and delivery through our delegates feedback.
Booking a Course:
Courses are run throughout the year in multiple locations, we are happy to adapt any of the above courses to your companies needs.
To book a course, please contact us through the Enquiry Form.
Need more information?
Call our training team on
+44 (0) 2381 290 690