OPEP Level 4 - Onshore Emergency Responder, with practical training
Formerly BEIS Level 4 - IMO Level 2 Equivalent
Overview:
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), OPEP Level 4 course, builds on the Level 3 course. DESNZ requires that all responsible persons or the operator of an oil handling facility, should have access to personnel trained to this level.
This course entails an additional 8-hours of practical training to the DESNZ Level 3 course and provides an IMO equivalent.
Course Duration: 32 hours / 4 days
Refresher Frequency: 3-years (1-day refresher)
Accreditation: By the Nautical Institute, on behalf of DESNZ
Positions requiring OPEP Level 4 include:
On-Scene Commanders
Supervisor from oil handling facilities, terminals and refineries
Onshore emergency responders, for the offshore industry, to obtain further knowledge and understanding
Contractors identified as part of pollution response arrangements
Any other personnel that undertake pollution response activities
The course covers:
Assessing the situation and activating the contingency plan, including notifications and communications
UKCS legislation, including the National Plan, Oil Pollution Emergency Plans and Agencies
Oil fate, effects and behaviour
Spill response tactics and strategies in the UKCS, including dispersants, containment & recovery, shoreline protection and shoreline cleanup
Waste management
Environmental sensitivities, including prioritisation
Incident Management of an ongoing response, including response structure
Development of an action plan
Liability and compensation
Response deactivation and termination
Practical spill response deployment exercises
This course has been designed to meet the DESNZ training requirements. It provides knowledge and understanding of available response options, as well as the legislative framework. Delegates will acquire more detailed knowledge of practical oil spill response equipment configuration and deployment, to ensure they are competent to take on their roles within an emergency.
This course provides an IMO Level 2 equivalent qualification.
Note - Personnel trained to DESNZ Level 4 (or UK accredited certificate at IMO Level 2) are deemed trained to DESNZ Level 2 and 3.
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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