Aims & Outcomes

The Offshore Crane Operator Sub-Sea Awareness and Familiarisation Assessment has been designed by an Oil & Gas Industry recognised Subject Matter Expert (SME). The Assessment Instrument has been built referencing IMCA and OPITO codes & revised best practices including multiple challenge tests by other known Sub-Sea crane operation SME’s. The course delivery, training & assessments are conducted as per the accredited, recognized, and accepted assessment strategy for offshore crane operators. Candidates will be required to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and practical skills to successfully complete the assessment process and be deemed competent to work safely and effectively.

Participants will be required to operate an offshore crane Sub-Sea over a range of lifting activities including Active Heave Compensation (AHC) and Active Constant Tension (ACT) to seabed and recovery from seabed to vessel deck. The Assessor will accompany the crane operator to the crane cab and expect the operator to give a detailed and thorough description of the crane and its workings.

The Practical assessment is to be carried out on the worksite, using an offshore-rated and Sub-Sea capable crane to carry out Sub-Sea lifting operations for the purposes of assessment. This is to be provided by the candidate or their sponsor. The practical assessment is expected to take one day but is dependent on access to the worksite and operational requirements.

Prerequisites

Have one (1) of the following:

  • BS Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operator

  • NZQA 32094

  • PMASUP305 Operate Offshore Crane,

  • (API) American Offshore Crane Operator

  • (G5) Norwegian Offshore Crane Operator

Duration

4-5 days for 4 persons and 1 x additional day per extra person

Max Participants

8 Persons

Performance Criteria

  • Plan work and provide comprehensive understanding of a crane operator’s responsibilities

  • Input data, use of Load Indicator Functions and Interpretation of Crane Capacity Charts and Manuals

  • Perform pre-operational and shutdown procedures

  • Safely control the crane during on-board and Sub-Sea lifting operations

  • Demonstrate the ability to reduce load swing with use of Hold Back tugger’s in constant tension (CT)

  • Safely conduct a series of lifts from vessel deck to Sub-Sea and recovery from sea bed to vessel deck

  • Conduct & demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the (AHC) & (ACT) systems during sub-sea lifting activities and operations & the effective use of a Clear Comm’s type of communication system

Course Content

  • Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

  • Appropriate planning practices including roles and responsibilities

  • Locate & apply relevant documentation, risk assessment and hazard control strategies

  • Establish and maintain communications with all personnel, vessels and rigging/deck crews

  • Use and interpret crane manufacturer’s specifications and data, including load charts, to enable the crane to be configured for the correct sea-state and specific load characteristics

  • Industry best practices for the transfer of lifts from vessel deck to sea bed and recovery from sea bed to vessel deck and safe use of hold back tugger winches and constant tension procedures

  • Dynamic and external loading forces through the splash zone and water column

  • Safe management of loads during diving operations and sub-sea operations

  • Heave compensation, passive, active and overload protection systems (MOPS & AOPS)

  • Theoretical Assessment with a pass mark of 80% and a competent Practical Assessment

Certification

An Australian Skills Training & Assessing (ASTA) Subsea Awareness & Familiarization Certificate of Assessment will be issued upon successful completion

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