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OPITO Incident Commander Training Course Outline

Module 1: Incident Commander

  • What is an Incident Commander?
  • Why do Teams Need an Incident Commander?
  • Duties of an Incident Commander
  • Becoming an Incident Commander
  • Best Practices for Incident Commanders

Module 2: Emergency Planning

  • Why Have an Emergency Plan?
  • Legal Requirements for Having an Emergency Response Plan
  • Objective of the Emergency Plan
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Examples of Technological and Natural Hazards
  • Series of Events or Decisions that Should Be Considered
  • Elements of the Emergency Plan

Module 3: Emergency Response Plan

  • What is an Emergency Response Plan for an Oil and Gas Facility?
  • Effectiveness of Oil and Gas Facility’s Emergency Response Plan Against a Fire Emergency
  • Offshore Challenge
  • Forecast for Safety
  • Communication

Module 4: Incident Management Organizational Structure

  • Functional Structure
  • Command Function
  • Operations Section
  • Other Sections

Module 5: Managing an Incident Response

  • Notification and Activation
  • Establishing the IMS Organization
  • Initial Assessment and Response
  • Initial Incident Briefing
  • Implementing the Response-Small to Medium or Simple Incidents
  • Implementing the Response-Major and Complex Incidents

Module 6: Maintaining a State of Readiness

  • Commissioning of New Oil Refinery Assets
  • Bridging the Gap Between Construction and Operations for New Refinery Assets
  • Operational Readiness
  • Operational Readiness Assessments and Reviews
  • Maintain Equipment Readiness During Modified or Idle State

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Who should attend this OPITO Incident Commander Training Course?

OPITO Incident Commander Training in Salt Lake City is crucial for ensuring the safety of personnel, assets, and the environment in the event of incidents such as fires, explosions, oil spills, and other emergencies. This course will benefit the following professionals:

  • Emergency Response Team Leaders
  • Offshore Installation Managers
  • Health and Safety Professionals
  • Offshore Workers
  • Offshore Emergency Drillers (OED)
  • Offshore Emergency Response Trainers (OERT)
  • Offshore Emergency Consultants (OEC)

Prerequisites of the OPITO Incident Commander Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this OPITO Incident Commander Training Course. However, prior experience in Incident Management and Emergency Response is recommended. Also, familiarity with the offshore oil and gas industry might prove to be beneficial for the delegates.

OPITO Incident Commander Training Course Overview

The OPITO Incident Commander Training Course in Salt Lake City is a crucial designed to equip professionals with the skills to manage and respond to offshore incidents effectively. In the dynamic offshore industry, the ability to handle emergencies is paramount for ensuring safety and minimizing risks. This course delves into the intricacies of incident command, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of the topic's significance in offshore operations.

Proficiency in incident command in Salt Lake City is essential for professionals in the offshore sector, particularly those in leadership roles. This subject is critical for emergency response teams, supervisors, and managers responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of personnel and assets in challenging offshore environments. It provides a structured approach to handling emergencies, enhancing overall operational resilience.

This 1-day training in Salt Lake City empowers delegates with practical skills and knowledge needed for effective incident command. Through interactive sessions and realistic scenarios, participants will gain hands-on experience in decision-making, communication, and coordination during emergencies. The course emphasizes proactive strategies, ensuring delegates are well-prepared to manage incidents efficiently and mitigate potential risks.

Course Objectives:

  • To understand the principles and key elements of incident command in offshore environments
  • To enhance decision-making skills during emergencies
  • To develop effective communication strategies for coordinating response efforts
  • To practice hands-on incident command through realistic simulations
  • To foster a proactive approach to risk management and mitigation
  • To ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards

After completing this Leadership Course in Salt Lake City, delegates will receive a certification acknowledging their proficiency in offshore incident command. This certification is recognized within the industry and signifies the individual's readiness to lead and respond effectively to emergencies.

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What’s included in this OPITO Incident Commander Training Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • OPITO Incident Commander Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Salt Lake City is situated in the Wasatch Front within the north-central part of Utah, as well as it being the capital city of Utah is also one of two major urban areas within the Great Basins. SLC or Salt Lake as the city is otherwise known is the most populated city with Utah as it is home to an estimated 1,153,340 people as of 2014 as well as having a metropolitan population of around 2,423,912 people. Salt Lake City has 23 elementary, 5 middle and 3 high schools as well as a charter school. In 1847 the first classes for children within the Mormon families was held in a tent and now today salt city lake includes a number of catholic schools which include Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School which is Salt Lake City’s premier independent school and Judge Memorial Catholic High School. Some of the universities and colleges within Salt Lake City includes the LDS Business College, Westminster College, University of Utah, The Art Institute of Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake Community College. The University of Utah is renowned for the medical and research programs they run as well as holding the first artificial heart transplant within 1982 and it also worked alongside three other universities with ARPANET in 1969 where pioneer Ivan Sutherland had moved within the Computer Science department.

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An incident commander is the person responsible for responding to incidents and addressing them.
There are no formal prerequisites for attending this OPITO Incident Commander Training course.
This training is designed for everyone who wants to gain knowledge about setting out an incident action plan and moving towards a resolution.
The incident commander is responsible for establishing good communication lines, keeping the team calm, making quick decisions, managing resources for arriving at a resolution, and delegating tasks to technicians.
An incident manager has different characteristics, including diplomatic behaviour, adaptable skills, clear-headedness for bringing order to a tumultuous situation, and accountability for incident response.
This course is [ 1 ] day(s)
At the end of this training, delegates will be able to identify the problem, determine the correct level of response, and ensure that response is implemented. They will also be able to streamline incident management and make informed decisions, which will enhance their career opportunities.
In this OPITO Incident Commander Training course, you will learn about the incident commander, duties of an incident commander, emergency planning, vulnerability assessment, elements of an emergency plan, offshore challenges, functional structure, operation section, notification and activation, incident briefing, and other related concepts.
The training fees for OPITO Incident Commander Trainingin Salt Lake City starts from $1295
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for OPITO Incident Commander Training.
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