OIM Controlling Emergencies (OPITO)

Assessment Guidance The candidate will be assessed against the following outcomes: 1.1 Maintain a State of Readiness- (formal declaration and supporting evidence from the learner's employer) 1.2 Assess Situation and Take Effective Action 1.3 Maintain Communication 1.4 Delegate Authority to Act 1.5 Manage Individual and Team Performance 1.6 Deal with Stress in Self and Others Learners will be assessed against the performance criteria specified within this Product under simulated conditions using a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 emergency scenarios based on the type of asset where the learner is normally required to fulfil the OIM role as agreed and confirmed by the Duty Holder.Evaluation of learners will be by continuous observation of their performance during their tenure(s) as an OIM. The candidate will be assessed by means of continuous evaluation by a trained, qualified and industry experienced Assessor. The asessment, including details of the selection and training of persons conducting the assessment, must be formally recorded. By the end of the course the candidate is to receive a written and specified assessment with the following possible results: Competent to show effective leadership to a well trained team during an Emergency; or Not yet competent to show effective leadership to a well trained team The certificate will only be awarded if the learner is successfully assessed against all of the Outcomes and Criteria. NOTE: Training and/or assessment activities contained within this Product may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully No specific timings for the duration of OIM assessment. A maximum of 4 attempts to achieve the successful assessment of the 3 emegrency scenarios is permitted Validity: There is no formal expiry date, however, it is recommended that learners are re-assessed, as a minimum, every 3 years.