Offshore Installation Managers (OIM)
Persons being part of an Emergency Management Team
Persons providing support to an Emergency Management Team
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the MEMIR course
Objective
This course aims to equip personnel with formal training in command, control, communications and stress-related factors in the management of major emergencies. The objectives of the MEMIR Training are that learners will be able to:
-Understand the key factors of preparing for, responding to, and
maintaining control throughout the development or escalation of an
emergency situation.
-Learn how to manage communication, emergency-related information and put into place predetermined plans at the point when the emergency alarm has been raised, to the point when the emergency manager is assured that the emergency is over.
-Understand how stress can impact on individuals and team performance during emergencies.
-Have the opportunity to role-play as the emergency manager in a
minimum of two specific types of emergency scenarios. This is a key
element of the training programme, and is backed up by constructive
feedback from the course instructional team. The aim of the MEMIR
training is to equip personnel with formal training in command, control,
communications and stress-related factors in the management of major emergencies.
Course content
Theory of Major Emergency Management
Outcome 1: Major Emergencies types and the managers responsibilities
Outcome 2: The Emergency Manager Role
Outcome 3: The Emergency Command Centre (ECC) Facilities and
Information Management
Outcome 4: Pre-Planning and Maintaining a State of Readiness
Outcome 5: Dealing with Stress
Practical Elements of Major Emergency Management
Outcome 1: Review, manage and assess the information available in an
emergency situation in a timely manner
Outcome 2: Establish priorities and take effective action
Outcome 3: Implement predetermined emergency plans and procedures
in the context of the current emergency
Outcome 4: Efficiently communicate information and instructions.
Outcome 5: Effective communication with all appropriate external agencies
Outcome 6: Monitor and Control Resources
Outcome 7: Evaluate progress and communicate changes in plans and
priorities
Outcome 8: Effectively delegate authority and manage individuals and
teams
Outcome 9: Effectively manage themselves and the team during a major
emergency including managing the effects of stress in themselves and
others
Exam
The delegate will be assessed by means of continuous evaluation by a trained and qualified assessor.
The number of command centre simulations during the course shall be no less than 2 per delegate. Delegates can only obtain an appraisal if they have performed the role of OIM for a minimum of 2 simulations.
By the end of the course the delegate is to receive a written and specified appraisal with the following possible results:
1 = Ready to take formal assessment without need for further training or improvement;
2 = Ready to take formal assessment but need for improvement on specified topics;
3 = Not yet ready to take formal assessment. Need for further training.
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.
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Major Emergency Management Initial Response Training (OPITO)
