OPITO Control Room Operator Emergency Response (Remote / Online)

The aim and objective of the CRO Emergency Response Competence Assessment are to formally assess the candidate in the role of the CRO during an emergency in a simulated environment. The assessments are conducted using a simulator of the Candidate's own Asset Type using the candidates' own Procedures. Realistic emergency scenarios must cover:

1. Threat to Life
2. Threat to environment
3. Threat to Plant and Equipment

Scenarios are prepared using relevant information from the Client Company Safety Case and Emergency Response Plan for the candidate’s appropriate asset type(s).

CRO ER COMPETENCE UNITS AND ELEMENTS ARE:

Module 1 Control Emergencies and Critical Situations

Element 1.1 Maintain a State of Readiness

Element 1.2 Control Critical Situations

Element 1.3 Respond to Emergencies

DURATION

There is no specific timing for the conduct of the OPITO CRO ER assessment however, sufficient time must be arranged to ensure that candidates can be assessed during a minimum of two (2) maximum of three (3) attempts.

PRE-REQUISITES

The Remote / Online OPITO CRO ER is an assessment only program therefore candidates should be READY and prepared to undergo Assessment. A 'Pre-assessment Company Guide and Declaration' sent by WGG must be completed and returned by the Client Company. 

TECHNICAL AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 

To achieve optimum training quality and effectiveness, candidates must first ensure they have a working computer and software available for use at the location of their assessment BEFORE any assessments commence. 

*IMPORTANT: There is no requirement for any software to be downloaded by the candidate at any stage for any reason*

*WGG IT Staff will contact the candidates and conduct an online connectivity and functionality test with them in advance and before any assessments take place*

Please consider:

• Reliable broadband internet access with appropriate speed for Zoom, MS Teams or Skype video conferencing 
• Immediate email and telephone access
• PC/MAC with browser - Google Chrome preferred
• Minimum Display Resolution 1366 x 768 (prefer 1920 x 1080)
• Compatible microphone and speaker (earphones or headset preferred) and video camera for Zoom / MS Teams / Skype
• Link to Trident Virtual Command Centre simulator will be emailed for candidate familiarisation access before the assessments
• Candidates should be in a professional environment during assessment such as Corporate Offices / Asset (onshore or Offshore) or other company approved location 

CERTIFICATION

The following certificate will be issued by WGG to candidates who successfully complete* the course:

Control Room Operator Emergency Response  (OPITO Approved), meeting the requirements of the OPITO Control Room Operator Emergency Response Standard Code 9004

*100% attendance, full participation and completion of all exercises is required

APPROVED BY

ACCEPTED BY

The global Oil and Gas Industry