OPITO Training
Technical and Specialist Safety Training Standards
Training and competence standards for safety-critical technical roles such as gas testing, confined space entry, lifting operations and H2S safety.
Description
OPITO's industry standards library includes technical-role and specialist safety standards used across the oil and gas, marine and renewable energy sectors.
Standards included
- Authorised Gas Tester: testing for oxygen, flammable and toxic gases, including in confined spaces; 14 - 16 guided learning hours; 3 years validity; a digital delivery version is also published
- Confined Space Awareness and Confined Space Entry: hazards, regulations, atmospheric testing, SCBA and escape breathing apparatus use
- Banksman & Slinger: initial training, competence assessment and reassessment for combined lifting roles
- Basic H2S: theory and practical training
- Application of Insulation Systems: Level 1 training and Level 2 competence assessment
- Charging of Accumulators and Fixed Gas Cylinders: awareness
- Emergency Coordinator for Renewable Energy (Wind)
Applications
Safety-critical roles on offshore installations, vessels and energy sites; delivered through OPITO approved centres.
Specifications
| Authorised Gas Tester guided learning hours | 14 - 16 hours |
|---|---|
| Authorised Gas Tester validity | 3 years |
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