The target group for the OIM Controlling Emergencies Competence Assessment are Offshore Installation Managers (OIM), Superintendents and Persons In Charge (PIC) who are designated as Incident Managers in Controlling Emergencies on Offshore Installations, personnel who have been deemed ready by their employer to be formally assessed in the role of an OIM during an emergency situation.

A formal declaration and supporting evidence from the candidate’s employer confirming that the candidate has achieved the performance criteria in Element 1.1 in the workplace, satisfied the core essential knowledge and asset type knowledge requirements and that the candidate has been deemed ready for formal assessment against Elements 1.2 to 1.6.of the OPITO Standard (7025)

The aim of the OIM Controlling Emergencies Competence Assessment is to formally assess the candidate in the role of an OIM during an emergency situation in a simulated environment.

Candidates will be assessed by continuous direct observation of their performance as an OIM, based on major emergency scenarios chosen from each of the following types: Type A - a major emergency that is readily controllable if managed appropriately. Type B - a major emergency which could escalate if not controlled. Type C - a major emergency that the EM is unable to control leading to a full evacuation. Realistic emergency scenarios will cover: 1. Threat to life 2. Threat to environment 3. Threat to plant and equipment Scenarios will be based on different major incidents from the range specified below: (a) Well Control Incident (b) Explosion and fire (c) Unignited Hydrocarbon or Toxic Gas Release (d) Accommodation fire (e) Helicopter incident (f) Pipeline incident (g) Collision or wave damage causing structural collapse (h) Loss of stability (for mobile assets only) (i) Foundation failure (for Jack ups)