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Recognized Certificates September 2013 Companion Document to the CAPP Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Standard practice for the Training and Qualifications of Personnel (CAPP Publication Number 2013-0007)

2013-0024 (Companion Document to 2013-0007)

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) represents companies, large and small, that explore for, develop and produce natural gas and crude oil throughout Canada. CAPP’s member companies produce about 90 per cent of Canada’s natural gas and crude oil. CAPP's associate members provide a wide range of services that support the upstream crude oil and natural gas industry. Together CAPP's members and associate members are an important part of a national industry with revenues of about $100 billion-a-year. CAPP’s mission is to enhance the economic sustainability of the Canadian upstream petroleum industry in a safe and environmentally and socially responsible manner, through constructive engagement and communication with governments, the public and stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Disclaimer

Publication 2013-0024 Companion Document to 2013-007

This publication was prepared for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) in conjunction with the Atlantic Canada Training and Qualifications Committee (TQC). While it is believed that the information contained herein is reliable under the conditions and subject to the limitations set out, CAPP does not guarantee its accuracy. The use of this report or any information contained will be at the user’s sole risk, regardless of any fault or negligence of CAPP, its co-funders or the TQC.

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Overview The purpose of this document is to provide guidance in identifying where training meeting the intent of the CAPP Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry Standard Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Personnel (CAPP Standard Practice) can be obtained. This document also provides notes regarding specific training, including, where appropriate, discussion about what is considered equivalent training from other jurisdictions. This document is maintained by the Atlantic Canada Training and Qualifications Committee and is updated from time to time. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that appropriate training is received for their employees. This document is in place as guidance only.

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Table of Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................. i 1

Introduction ..............................................................................................................1

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Accreditation ............................................................................................................1

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Scope ........................................................................................................................1

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Equivalency..............................................................................................................1

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Definitions & Acronyms ..........................................................................................2

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Recognition of a Certificate .....................................................................................2 6.1 6.2 6.3

TQC Membership’s Firsthand Knowledge ..................................................3 Courses Having Accreditation or Approval .................................................3 Course Quality Reviews ..............................................................................3

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Contact Information .................................................................................................4

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Recognized Certificates ...........................................................................................4 8.1

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Mandatory Safety Training ..........................................................................4 Basic Survival Training (BST) ....................................................................4 Basic Survival Training – Recurrent (BST-R).............................................4 Helicopter Underwater Escape Breathing Apparatus (HUEBA) .................5 Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) ............................................................................5 Offshore Survival Introduction (OSI) – visitors ..........................................5 Technical Training .......................................................................................6 Advanced First Aid ......................................................................................6 Atmospheric Gas Tester Training ................................................................6 Basic First Aid .............................................................................................6 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Level C .......................................6 Command & Control and Management of Major Emergencies ..................6 Hazardous Areas Equipment Training .........................................................6 Marine Advanced First Aid .........................................................................7 Marine Basic First Aid .................................................................................7 Offshore Well Control .................................................................................7 Oil Well Explosives Handling .....................................................................7 Rope Access Technician – Level 1 ..............................................................7 Rope Access Technician – Level 2 ..............................................................7 Rope Access Technician – Level 3 (Supervisor) .........................................7 Stability and Ballast Control ........................................................................7 Stability and Ballast Control – Recurrent ....................................................8

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Emergency Team Training ..........................................................................8 Fast Rescue Boat (FRB)...............................................................................8 Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) ..............................................................8 Offshore Fire Team (OFT)...........................................................................8 Offshore Fire Team – Recurrent (OFT-R) ...................................................8 Rescue Boats ................................................................................................9 Survival Craft Coxswain ..............................................................................9 MedEvac Team Training .............................................................................9

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Introduction

Training and qualifications requirements for the offshore petroleum industry in Atlantic Canada are defined by the CAPP Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry Standard Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Personnel (CAPP Standard Practice). In some cases the Atlantic Canada Training and Qualifications Committee (TQC), the management committee responsible for maintaining the CAPP Standard Practice, has identified training certificates that are recognized as meeting these requirements. These TQC-recognized certificates are listed within this document. This document also provides notes regarding specific training, including, where appropriate, discussion about what is considered equivalent training from other jurisdictions. 2

Accreditation

Neither the TQC or CAPP accredits or approves courses or training institutions; nor do the TQC or CAPP formally audit courses. The TQC monitors, to the best of its ability, the quality of course delivery through the resources and participation of its membership and has instigated a quality review process for various safety courses required by the CAPP Standard Practice that do not have independent or third party audits/reviews (Refer to Section 6 below for further detail). 3

Scope

The requirements within the CAPP Standard Practice are made sufficiently broad to allow their application to each type of installation and vessel likely to operate in the Atlantic Canada offshore area; this document matches that scope. Not all training requirements specified by the CAPP Standard Practice have associated recognized certificates. Only training for which the TQC has identified a recognized certificate is listed here. For a complete list of training refer to the CAPP Standard Practice. This list of recognized certificates is accurate at the time of publication. 4

Equivalency

Equivalent training, including in-house, can be considered where that training provides for an equivalent level of competence as per the requirements in the CAPP Standard Practice. Determinations of equivalency are left to the discretion of the operator with oversight by the energy authority. When making such a determination operators must clearly document the basis for equivalency and the level of management which approved the equivalency. Operators must also notify the energy authority and appropriate personnel within their organizations who may have need to be aware of such information, e.g. the installation manager. Pursuant to the Committee’s Terms of Reference all determinations of equivalency may be subject to review and audit by the energy authority and documentation supporting the determination must be available upon request. The energy authority reserves the right to deny any determination of equivalency or to issue an order to an operator relating to equivalency if the process is abused.

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These provisions only apply to training and qualifications as listed in The CAPP Standard Practice and do not apply to requirements prescribed by legislation or by agencies having authority outside that referred to in this document, e.g. Transport Canada’s authority to require certification for specified marine and aviation positions. Where there are specific requirements prescribed in the “Accord Legislation” the energy authorities have developed a “regulatory query” process to deal with equivalencies. 5

Definitions & Acronyms

For the purposes of this document, the following definitions apply: Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Area

Refers to the combined offshore area regulated by the CanadaNova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (link: CNSOPB) and the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (link: C-NLOPB).

CAPP Standard Practice

CAPP Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry Standard Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Personnel. Available on the CAPP website (link: CAPP Publications Atlantic Canada)

Operator

A person or company who has applied for or has been issued a Work or Activity Authorization by either the CanadaNewfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board or the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board.

TQC

Atlantic Canada Training and Qualifications Committee – the management committee responsible for the maintenance of the CAPP Standard Practice. The TQC is formed by the Offshore Petroleum Boards, CAPP and CAODC and includes representation from the offshore workforce and training providers.

Other possible definitions: Enform, IADC, IWCF, CAODC, OPITO

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Recognition of a Certificate

There are three principle methods by which the TQC will list a certificate as recognized within this document: membership’s firsthand knowledge; courses that are accredited or approved by third party process; or via the TQC quality review process. The TQC reviews and discusses the addition of each certificate prior to its being listed. Each of these methods is outlined in further detail below.

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TQC Membership’s Firsthand Knowledge

The TQC is comprised of technical experts in the area of training and will list a certificate as recognized where the TQC, on the basis of the membership’s first-hand knowledge or substantiated documentary evidence, is satisfied that: 1. the course meets the criteria and objectives set out in CAPP Standard Practice; 2. the qualifications of the instructors and the instructor to student ratio is such that the training can be delivered effectively; and 3. the institution, company or individual delivering the training has access to equipment and facilities that are appropriate to deliver the training. 6.2

Courses Having Accreditation or Approval

The TQC may also list as recognized certificates from courses that have been accredited or approved by reputable government or industry bodies (e.g. Transport Canada or Enform). 6.3

Course Quality Reviews

The TQC identified several safety training courses required by the CAPP Standard Practice that are not accredited or audited by third party independent means. The TQC commissioned a process whereby training institutions in Atlantic Canada offering these specific courses are reviewed for quality. The ‘quality review’ is conducted following specific and defined processes and the courses are reviewed against the following criteria: 1. the training provider has appropriately qualified instructors and an appropriate student to instructor ratio to deliver the course effectively; 2. the training provider has an appropriate facility and the necessary equipment to deliver the course effectively, as per the Standard Practice; 3. the training provider has appropriate course materials and training aids to deliver the course effectively; 4. the training institution effectively manages logistics and time to deliver the course efficiently with maximum benefit to the students; 5. the course delivery accurately reflects the curriculum and training objectives; 6. student attendance, participation, examination and other measures of successful completion are properly monitored and recorded; 7. the training provider demonstrates appropriate levels of document control and general quality management over all aspects of course delivery; and 8. the training provider has an appropriate safety management system in place.

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The outcome of each quality review is an assessment of whether the course as offered meets the intent of the CAPP Standard Practice and includes any identified recommendations for improvements in quality. 7

Contact Information

Comments or queries relating to the information presented should be directed to the Atlantic Canada Manager, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Suite 403, Scotia Centre, 235 Water Street, St. John’s, NL A1C 1B6 or by email to [email protected].

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Recognized Certificates

Not all courses listed in the CAPP Standard Practice have associated TQC-recognized certificates. Therefore, the course list below is not a complete list of required training as per the CAPP Standard Practice. For training and qualifications requirements refer to the CAPP Standard Practice. The certificates and notes below are accurate at the time of publication. 8.1

Mandatory Safety Training

Basic Survival Training (BST) • • •

Basic Survival Training (BST) Certificate issued by the Marine Institute, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Basic Survival Training (BST) Certificate issued by Survival Systems Training Ltd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Basic Survival Training with HUET/HUEBA (BST) issued by Survival Systems Integrated Systems, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Note: Personnel entering the jurisdiction with a current OPITO approved “Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training” (BOSIET) certificate or an OLF approved “Basic Safety and Emergency Training” certificate will be required to complete the BST-R. This BST-R certificate will be valid for three (3) years from the date of issue. Note: Certificates issued for the successful completion of the OPITO- and OLF-approved courses will be considered valid for a period of three (3) years from its date of issue. Basic Survival Training – Recurrent (BST-R) • • •

Basic Survival Training (Recurrent) (BST-R) Certificate issued by the Marine Institute, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Basic Survival Training (Recurrent) (BST-R) issued by Survival Systems Training Ltd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Basic Survival Training Recurrent with HUET/HUEBA issued by Survival Systems Limited, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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Note: Personnel entering the jurisdiction with a current OPITO approved “Further Offshore Emergency Training” (FOET) certificate or an OLF approved “Basic Safety and Emergency Training, Refresher” certificate will be required to complete the BST-R. The BST-R certificate will be valid for three (3) years from the date of issue. Note: Certificates issued for the successful completion of the OPITO- and OLF-approved courses will be considered valid for a period of three (3) years from its date of issue. Helicopter Underwater Escape Breathing Apparatus (HUEBA) • •

Compressed Air HUEBA certificate issued by the Marine Institute, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Compressed Air HUEBA certificate issued by Survival Systems Training Ltd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) •

H2S Alive Certificate issued by Enform, or a certified instructor in possession of a valid Enform Instructor’s Training Agreement

Offshore Survival Introduction (OSI) – visitors • • •

Offshore Survival Introduction Certificate issued by the Marine Institute, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Survival Introduction Certificate issued by Survival Systems Training Ltd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Offshore Survival Introduction issued by Survival Systems Limited, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Note: While most international basic survival courses are not acceptable for regular rotation personnel they may be acceptable for visitors, i.e. personnel who spend less than seven days offshore during any twelve month period. Generally, if an operator can verify and document that a visitor has a current basic survival training certificate that includes a HUET module that is recognized as valid and current by a major national industry association, then the visitor need not complete the OSI course. Note: HUET may not be required training in some countries so individuals who have certificates from such countries must also have specific proof of having completed a HUET course. Additionally, a compressed air Helicopter Underwater Emergency Breathing Apparatus (HUEBA) is used in Atlantic Canada; to fly offshore individuals will need to be trained in its use. If no other course encompassing HUEBA training has been taken a standalone compressed air HUEBA course will be required (Note: the HUEBA training must be with equipment representative of that used offshore in Atlantic Canada).

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Technical Training

Advanced First Aid • •

Advanced Level 1 Certificate issued by St. John Ambulance, or a certified instructor in possession of a valid St. John Ambulance Instructor’s Certificate First Responder Certificate issued by the Canadian Red Cross Society, or a certified instructor in possession of a valid Canadian Red Cross First Responder Instructor Certificate

Atmospheric Gas Tester Training •

Enform’s Detection and Control of Flammable Substances

Basic First Aid • •

Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid Certificate issued by St. John Ambulance , or a certified instructor in possession of a valid St. John Ambulance Instructor’s Certificate Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the Canadian Red Cross Society, or a certified instructor in possession of a valid Canadian Red Cross Instructor’s Program Certificate

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Level C • • •

CPR-Level C Certificate issued by the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a certified instructor in possession of a valid Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor Certificate CPR-Level C Certificate issued by St. John Ambulance, or a certified instructor in possession of a valid St. John Ambulance Instructor’s Certificate CPR-Level C Certificate issued by the Canadian Red Cross Society, or a certified instructor in possession of a valid Canadian Red Cross Vital Link Instructor’s Program Certificate or a First Responder Instructor Certificate

Command & Control and Management of Major Emergencies • •

For certified marine officers, the completion of Marine Emergency Duties (MED) partD in accordance with TP 4957 or the equivalent training in accordance with the IMO’s STCW 61convention is acceptable. For offshore installations OPITO standard (Management of Major Emergencies), or equivalent

Hazardous Areas Equipment Training •

Hazardous Area “EX” Training Certificate as issued by the College of the North Atlantic in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Marine Advanced First Aid •

Training Institutes approved by Transport Canada – Marine Safety.

Marine Basic First Aid •

Training Institutes approved by Transport Canada – Marine Safety

Offshore Well Control • •

A WELLCAP Offshore Well Control Certificate issued by an institution approved by the IADC to provide WELLCAP Training An Offshore Well Control Certificate issued by the IWCF

Note: It is recommended by CAPP, CAODC and the energy authorities that well control training be conducted in Canada, preferably through the Enform approved well control training program, particularly in the case of re-certification – unless there are compelling and extenuating reasons to attend a training facility outside of Canada. Oil Well Explosives Handling •

An Oil-well Perforators Safety Training Certificate issued by the Petroleum Industry Training Service, Calgary, AB and an Inter-provincial Oil-well Blasters Permit issued by the Petroleum Industry Training Service, Calgary, AB

Rope Access Technician – Level 1 •

IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician

Rope Access Technician – Level 2 •

IRATA Level 2 Rope Access Technician

Rope Access Technician – Level 3 (Supervisor) •

IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician (Supervisor).

Stability and Ballast Control •

Stability II and Stability III Certificates issued by the Marine Institute, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Note: Stability I, or basic stability knowledge as assessed by the instructor, is a prerequisite for Stability II. •

Course 2 – Stability and Damage Control and Course 3 – Ballast Control Simulator Certificates issued by Aberdeen College, Aberdeen, Scotland

Note: Course 1 – Stability Theory, or other acceptable stability training, is a prerequisite for Course 2.

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Stability III Certificate issued by the Marine Institute, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Course 3 – Ballast Control Simulator Certificate issued by Aberdeen College, Aberdeen, Scotland

Emergency Team Training

Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) • •

Fast Rescue Boat Certificate issued by The Marine Institute, St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador. Fast Rescue Boat Certificate issued by Survival Systems Training Ltd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) • •

Helicopter Landing Officer Certificate issued by the Marine Institute, St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador Helicopter Landing Officer Certificate issued by Survival Systems Training Ltd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Offshore Fire Team (OFT) • • •

Offshore Fire Team Certificate issued by the Marine Institute, St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Fire Team Certificate issued by Survival Systems Training Ltd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Marine Emergencies Duties (MED) B2 Marine Fire-Fighting Certificate issued by a training institution certified by Transport Canada

Offshore Fire Team – Recurrent (OFT-R) •

Offshore Fire Team (Recurrent) Certificate issued by the Marine Institute, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 8

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Offshore Fire Team (Recurrent) Certificate issued by Survival Systems Training Ltd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Rescue Boats • •

Rescue Boat Team Certificate issued by the Marine Institute, St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador Rescue Boat Team Certificate issued by Survival Systems Training Ltd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Survival Craft Coxswain • • •

Offshore Petroleum Installation Lifeboat Coxswain Certificate issued by the Marine Institute, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Survival Craft or Offshore Survival Craft Leader or Coxswain Course with PROD and Skyscape Certificate issued by Survival Systems Training Ltd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Marine Emergencies Duties (MED) B1 (Survival Craft) Certificate issued by a Training Institution certified by Transport Canada to issue this certificate

Note: The MED-B1 Certificate is only considered valid for three years and renewal should be by way of a petroleum industry specific lifeboat coxswain course. MedEvac Team Training Recognized training course for medics not intending to stay overnight offshore: Survival Systems Training Ltd’s Offshore MedEvac Team Training certificate

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