In 2008, Oil Spill Response launched the UK Response & Control course for ports, harbours, oil-handling facilities and the offshore oil industry which is accredited to:

IMO Level 2 / UK MCA Level 4/4P / DECC Level 4

Delegates from UK ports and harbours who undergo this course receive 40 UKHMA CPD points with an additional 40 points to be gained if the Assessment Option is successfully completed.

UK Harbour Master recognised course

UK Response & Control Course (UK-specific course)

The UK Harbour Masters Association

The objectives of the Association are to encourage the safe and efficient conduct of marine operations in ports and harbours and to promote the interests and professional competence of harbour masters.

For more information, please visit the UKHMA website.

Published courses which are accredited by the Department of Environment & Climate Change (DECC, formerly BERR Level 1- 3), are conducted in Aberdeen. The UK Response & Control course (DECC Level 4) is offered in Southampton for UK delegates who require an IMO Level 2 equivalent certificate. All DECC-accredited courses are also available as client tailored options.

DECC Accredited Courses

• On-Scene Commander (OIM) - DECC Level 1
• Corporate Manager - DECC Level 2
• Onshore Emergency Responder - DECC Level 3
• UK Response & Control - DECC Level 4
• Offshore Refresher - DECC Level 3 and 4

Department of Energy and Climate Change

DECC is responsible for accreditation of Oil Spill Response training for the UK offshore oil industry. For more information, please visit the DECC website.

Oil Spill Response has had extensive experience in working with the International Maritime Organization to deliver its Model Training courses. We have also received accreditation from the Nautical Institute to deliver such courses on behalf of the MCA, Oil Spill Response's IMO Level courses are recognised by the IMO through our accreditation by the MCA.

IMO International Training Standard courses include:-

• Site Supervisor / Beachmaster - IMO Level 1
• IMO Model Training Level 2 - IMO Level 2
• Clearance course - IMO Level 2
• UK Response & Control - Level 2
• Oil Spill Management - IMO Level 3
• Refresher - IMO Level 1 to Level 3

International Maritime Organization

The International Maritime Organization is an agency of the United Nations responsible for improving the safety and security of international shipping and preventing marine pollution from ships. The IMO's objective is to encourage rafe, secure and efficient shipping on clean oceans.

For more information, please visit the IMO's website.

Incident Command System Certificate 

This online training module is intended as an introduction and overview of the Incident Command System (ICS) and is the pre-requisite for the advanced level ICS training. Based on Canadian and US national standards, this course is designed as an awareness level for any personnel in a support role, either on or off site during an incident.

Topics include: Incident Facilities, Incident Action Plan, Span of Control, and common responsibilities.

Course Outline

• Chapter 1
  • ICS 100
  • Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • ICS Organization
• Chapter 2
  • Incident Commander
  • Command Staff
  • The General Staff
  • Operations Section
  • Organizing the Operations Section
  • Planning Section
  • Logistics Section
  • Finance/Administrative Section
• Chapter 3
  • Organizing Terminology
  • Incident Facilities
  • Incident Action Plan
  • Span of Control
  • Common Responsibilities
  • Conclusion
• Chapter 4
  • Final Exam

Course Completion

To successfully complete the course, students must achieve 80 % or higher on the exam. Upon completion of this course the participant receives a printable certificate.

ICS 200 Certificate

Incident Command System (ICS) I-200 Online

 Course Description

Defining the unique features that make ICS a true management system and expanding on the information provided in I-100, this course is designed for any personnel likely to assume a supervisory position within the Incident Command System. Topics include: Principles and Features of ICS, Organizational Overview, General Staff Functions, Incident Facilities, Incident Resources, and Common Responsibilities.

Course Outline

• Chapter 1
  • Module 2
  • The Features of ICS
  • Primary ICS Management Functions
  • Management by Objectives
  • Unity and Chain of Command
  • Establishment and Transfer of Command
  • Organizational Flexibility
  • Unified Command
  • Span of Control
  • Common Terminology
  • Personnel Accountability
  • Integrated Communications
  • Resources Management
  • The Incident Action Plan
  • Overview Structure and Managerial Levels
  • Exam
• Chapter 2
  • Module 3
  • Introduction to ICS Organization
  • Printable ICS Organization Chart
  • Organizational Terminology
  • Establishing the ICS Organization
  • A: Incident Command
  • B: Command Staff
  • C: General Staff: Operations Section
  • C: General Staff: Planning Section
  • C: General Staff: Logistics Section
  • C: General Staff: Admin Section
  • Developing the Organization
  • Transfer of Incident Command
  • Exam
• Chapter 3
  • Module 4
  • Introductions to ICS Facilities
  • Incident Command Post
  • Staging Areas
  • Incident Base
  • Camps
  • Helibase
  • Helispot
  • Printout: Collocating Facilities
  • Exam
• Chapter 4
  • Module 5
  • Resource Status Keeping
  • Definition of Resources
  • Options for Using Resources
  • Resource Status
  • Changing Resource Status
  • Resource Status Keeping Systems
  • Exam
• Chapter 4
  • Module 6
  • General Guidelines
  • Actions Prior to Departure
  • Check-in at the Accident
  • Common Responsibilities
  • Incidents Record Keeping
  • Communications Discipline
  • Incident Demobilization
  • Other Considerations
  • Exam

Prerequisites:

Incident Command System I-100

Course Completion

To successfully complete the course, students must achieve 80 % or higher on the exam. Upon completion of this course the participant receives a printable certificate.

ICS 300 CertificateICS 300:

This course delivers ICS in a fresh and unique way incorporating a mix of presentations, quizzes,

demonstrations and exercises to reveal how ICS can be effectively used in an emergency incident.

Delegates will be encouraged to share their own personal knowledge to enhance their training

experience. An ‘Incident Action Plan’ will be produced during the course and delegates will be

able to take this knowledge forward to replicate the process in developing their own plans. Being an

effective member of an oil spill response Incident Command Team requires specialist training and

the Applied Incident Management System Training course is an excellent knowledge-builder, whatever

your role or experience within your Incident Command Team.

A pre-requisite of taking ICS 300 Applied Incident Management System Training is completing the

ICS 100 and ICS 200 online courses. The fee for the ICS 100 and ICS 200 online courses are

included in the ICS 300 course fee and the course passwords will be issued as soon as payment

has been received. Please ensure you plan ahead and make time to take the ICS 100 and ICS 200

E-courses.

A certificate of completion is awarded to delegates taking the ICS 300 course.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) stipulate that all Oil Spill Response training must be delivered by an accredited training centre. Oil Spill Response was the first oil spill training organisation to receive such recognition by the UK Nautical Institute to deliver the full range of UK Oil Spill Response training courses on behalf of the Nautical Institute.

MCA accredited courses

• Introductory level - Level 1/1P
• Oil Spill Operator - Level 2/2P
• Site Supervisor / Beachmaster - Level 3/3P
• UK Response and Control - Level 4/4P
• Oil Spill Management - Level 5/5P
• Refresher (taken every 3 years) - Level 3/3P to 5/5P

UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency

MCA's training standards are aimed at adequately preparing personnel for their Oil Spill Response role from the first responder to the executive commander.