Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

Protection of the Marine Environment

Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

UNCLOS on Marine Pollution

Lesson Summary

This module discusses the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to the use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, as well as the management of marine natural resources. This module also discusses the major conventions formed to curb marine pollution and regulate the use of the world's oceans by individual states.

Sources and Effects of Marine Pollution

Bunkering operation

Loading and Discharging Oil Cargo

Bilges Pumping and Tank Cleaning

On Board Maintenance Checklist for Pollution

Pollution From HNS Cargoes

Effects of Pollution of Air by Ships

Pollution From Ballasting Operation of Ships

Trash in the Ocean

This module discusses the various sources of marine pollution from ships and possible pollution incidents during oil bunkering. In this module, pollutions from pumping out bilges and tank washing, as well as the reasons for air pollution from ships, will as be outlined. The reasons for ballast water control as well as the impact of garbage and trash from ships as ocean pollutants will also be covered in this module.

Important Articles and Protocols of MARPOL

MARPOL Annexes

MARPOL Amendments

This module highlights the definitions, applications, port state control as well as reports contained in the articles and protocols of the MARPOL. This module also covers the MARPOL convention that was incorporated to address pollution at sea and in coastal waters as well as the adoption and enforced dates of the MARPOL convention. The tabulated structure and adopted date of the MARPOL conventions will also be covered in this module.

Application and Exemption

Survey Requirements

IOPP Certificate - Duration and Validity

Requirements for Machinery Spaces

Oil Fuel Tank Protection

This module analyses the applications and exemptions of the MARPOL Annex I as well as the survey requirements of the MARPOL Annex I on sea pollution by ship due to oil spillage. This module also covers the requirements and conditions for machinery spaces as well as the conditions for the applications of oil fuel tank protection on tanks. The duration and validity of the IOPP Certificate will also be highlighted in the module.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Introduction to Oil Content Monitor

Bilge Oil Separator

Oil Record Book

Oil Record Book - Machinery Space

PSC and Control of Operational Discharge of Oil

This module outlines the basics operations that carry out the functions of the separation of oily water as well as the legal record of proper compliance and evidence of things done right. This module also highlights the inclusion conditions and exemptions of the completion of the Oil Record book. The port state as well as the conditional discharge of oil in various vessels will also be covered in this topic.

Segregated Ballast Tanks

Double Hull and Double Bottom Requirements for Oil Tankers

Prevention of Oil Pollution from Oil Tankers

Accidental Oil Outflow Performance

Hypothetical Outflow of Oil From Tanker Due to Damage

Limitations of Size and Arrangement of Cargo Tanks

Intact Stability, Subdivisions, and Damaged Stability

Slop Tanks

This module discusses the applications of the Segregated Ballast Tanks as well as the double hull and double bottom requirements for oil tanks. This module also highlights the regulation to oil tankers of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and the damages resulting from the hypothetical outflow of oil from a tanker. The arrangement of cargo tanks, as well as stability conditions and slop tanks, will also be covered in this module.

Discharge Arrangement for Tankers

Systems and Arrangements

Crude Oil Washing Requirements

Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System (ODMCS)

Oil/Water Interface Detector

This module discusses the preventing oil pollution by ships from the discharge arrangement for tankers, segregated or clean ballast, Ballast Water Management Convention. This module also analyses the regulations and system requirements of the oil pollution prevention convention. Oil filtering equipment and the cargo operations of the oil record books will also be covered in this topic.

MARPOL Equipment List

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)

Reception Facilities

Pollution Prevention - STS Operations

Requirements for the Antarctic

This module discusses various equipment for preventing oil pollution by ships operating in polar waters as well as different regulations guiding the ship to ship operations. You will learn about the Antarctic treaty and the Polar Code which regulate ship operations to prevent pollution.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships - Final Assessment

Learn about regulations and methods aimed at preventing oil pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.

Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

‘Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships’ is a free online course that provides an effective guide to understanding the protection of the marine environment. Learn about the sources, effects and conventions to curb marine pollution as you analyze the relevant equipment, regulations and up-to-date terminology of this important field.

On 24 March 1989, the Exxon Valdez spilled over 11 million gallons / 42 million litres of crude oil into the water of Prince William Sound in the Gulf of Alaska. Although the environmental damage and massive clean up efforts were the most visible effects of this casualty, one of the most important outcomes was the enactment of the United States’ Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) by President George HW Bush. The OPA works to avoid oil spills from vessels and facilities by enforcing the removal of spilled oil and assigning liability for the cost of clean up and damage; requiring specific operating procedures; defining responsible parties and financial liability; implementing processes for measuring damages; specifying damages for which violators are liable; and establishing a fund for damages, clean up and removal costs. It amended the US Clean Water Act of 1972 and addressed the wide range of problems associated with preventing, responding to, and paying for oil pollution incidents in navigable waters of the US.
This diploma provides an in-depth analysis of the sources and effects of marine pollution by ships and oil tankers. The course also discusses the regulations, conventions and equipment that have been adopted for the prevention of oil pollution to protect fragile marine environments. You will learn about the MARPOL Annex I, which deals with the prevention of pollution by oil and came into effect on the 2 October 1983. It regulates the methods and means of controlling discharge of oil into the sea, and applies to all ships but provides for exemptions and waivers under certain conditions. ‘Ship’ here means a vessel of any type whatsoever operating in the marine environment. Some exceptions for discharges are allowed for safety of a ship or due to damage to the ship or its equipment. MARPOL Annex II is a regulation for the control of pollution by the noxious liquid substance in bulk that came into effect on 6 April 1987. 
This free online course aims at inculcating the knowledge and values necessary for pollution prevention from shipping and tanker operations at sea. As a learner, you will study the evolution of the United Nations Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and its relationship with marine pollution, along with the list of international conventions for oil pollution, liabilities and compensation. You will also examine the spill and pollution combating equipment that are available on board as well as the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP). This course will be of significant interest to students, researchers and professionals involved in marine engineering and environmentalism. Register for this course now and begin your next learning journey today!

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Aims & Objectives of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Accrediting to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Main Sections of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

This module presents the fundamental aspects of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 along with its aims and objectives. The module also explains different forms of standardized verbs used throughout the standard. Moreover, you will also learn the benefits of accrediting to ISO/IEC 17025. Lastly, an overview of the section's standard is also given.

General and Structural Guidelines for Laboratories

Resource Requirements for Testing Laboratories

Contracts, Validation, Sampling & Handling

Technical Records, Uncertainty, Results Validity, & Reports

In this module, you will encounter the essential requirements given in clauses 4, 5, 6, and 7 of ISO/IEC 17025;2017. However, the explanation of Clause 7 is provided till sub-clause - 7.8. Through this module, you will learn about the general, structural, resource, and process requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Information Management, Complaints & Nonconformities (NCs)

Management System Requirements

Taking Corrective Actions

In this module, you will see discussions on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 beginning from sub clause 7.9 that puts forward the complaint requirements put forth by the standard. Furthermore, it presents the standard's requirements regarding management systems. Moreover, it also contains necessary measures to be taken for corrective actions.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Laboratory Management System- Course Assessment

Learn about laboratory management systems laid out by the ISO 17025 international standard in this free online course.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Laboratory Management Systems

This short course is designed for individuals and laboratories looking forward to their standardisation. We explain management standards defined by the ‘ISO/IEC 17025 general requirements for testing and calibration laboratories competence’ devised by ISO. This comprehensive course explains all the basic and essential requirements of the standard. It also provides a simplified clause-by-clause explanation of its four main sections.

Fundamentals of Pest Control

Pest Identification and Assessment

Non-Chemical Pest Control Methods

Chemical Pest Control Methods

This module will teach you the fundamentals of pest control, types of pests and their impact, pest life cycles and behavior, factors influencing pest infestations, pest identification and assessment, non-chemical pest control methods, genetic control and sterile insect, chemical pest control methods, and integrated pest management (IPM) approach.

Monitoring and Prevention

Sustainable Pest Management

Urban and Structural Pest Control

Topics you will learn in this module include but are not limited to pest monitoring techniques, preventive measures and exclusion strategies, ecological impact of pesticides, selective pesticide use and resistance management, organic and biodynamic pest management, pest management in residential areas, and commercial and industrial pest control.

Pest Control and Management - Assessment

This free online course teaches you how to use chemical and non-chemical pest control techniques to manage infestations.

Pest Control and Management

Pests make environments unhygienic and are a major cause of diseases, some of which may be lethal and difficult or expensive to cure. Effective pest management and control are necessary to keep a living and working environment free from health hazards. This course provides the knowledge and skills required to establish and maintain a successful pest control management programme and describes various pests, their life cycles and their behaviour.

Foundations of Construction Safety Management

Safety Management for Hazardous Environments

High-risk Site Activities and Demolition Safety

This module covers risk identification and mitigation in construction work and how to evaluate and manage risk in compliance with CDM regulations. You'll also learn how behaviour affects safety on construction sites, including safety measures for scaffolding, excavation, demolition and more.

Course Assessment - Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Learn how to manage safety on construction sites in accordance with UK legal provisions in this free online course.

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Construction workers are often vulnerable to injuries and hazards so ensuring safety is maintained consistently is crucial for both site managers and workers. This course covers the essential knowledge needed for maintaining safety on construction sites. You'll learn to identify and assess risks while adhering to UK industry regulations. In addition, we'll discuss safety measures to take during erecting scaffolding, excavations and demolitions.

Introduction to Hot Work

Classification of Hot Work Areas

Roles and Responsibilities

Hot Work Permit

Hot Work Risk Assessment

Essential Safety Precautions

This module will familiarize you with hot work processes, including their potential hazards and safety precautions. You'll learn how to assess the risks associated with hot work and determine appropriate control measures. You'll also understand the hot work permit system and the roles & responsibilities of those involved in the permitting process.

Hot Work Safety - Course Assessment

Learn how to manage the hazards associated with hot work processes in this free online health and safety course.

Hot Work Safety

This hot work safety training equips you with the essential knowledge to recognize and mitigate hot work hazards. You'll understand the hot work risk assessment process and hierarchy of controls for effectively reducing risks. The course explains the hot work permit system along with the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the permitting process. You'll also gain a clear understanding of hot work permitted and prohibited areas.

Introduction to Traffic Marshalling

Traffic Management

Temporary Traffic Control

Traffic Risk Assessment

Vehicle Signaling

Reversing Vehicles

Health and Safety

In this module, we will look at the fundamental objectives of traffic marshalling and the general duties of a traffic marshal. A traffic marshal's responsibilities when controlling traffic on a highway or construction areas shall be examined. Assessing risks along with health and safety concerns of traffic near construction areas will be assessed.

Construction Safety: Traffic Marshalling - Course assessment

Train as a traffic marshal or bankman who provides traffic management on construction sites in this free online course.

Construction Safety: Traffic Marshalling

This course takes an in-depth look at the role of traffic marshals on construction sites. Traffic management is important to maintaining health and safety as the presence of heavy machinery and large vehicles creates a need for the efficient direction of traffic. Traffic management in such a busy area faces hazards and safety risks, which we identify in this course. Sign up to train as a traffic marshal or bankman and add a skill to your CV.

Introduction to the AS Standards

Organization's Context and Leadership

QMS Planning and Support

This module introduces students to the AS standards for suppliers of the aviation industry. It explains the importance of regulations in the aerospace industry and navigates them through the journey of different AS standards. It also explains the requirements of Clauses 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this standard.

Organizational Operations

Operations and Evaluation

Organizational Improvement

This module explains the requirements of Clauses 8, 9, and 10 of AS9100D. These requirements are regarding organizational operations, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the organizational operations.

AS9100D Quality Management System (QMS) for Aerospace Industry - Course Assessment

Learn the requirements of AS9100D for the developers and suppliers of components for the aerospace & defense industries.

AS9100D Quality Management System (QMS) for Aerospace Industry

This course explains different clauses and their various requirements for the organizations that develop, design, or supply parts, components, and assemblies concerned with the aerospace and defense industries. After enrolling, the students will be able to navigate the differences between the different versions of the AS standards. Moreover, they will also get a simple and straightforward explanation of this standard's requirements.

Introduction to Hazardous Materials Handling - Learning Outcomes

Understanding Hazardous Materials

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Importance of Hazard Communication

Risk Assessment and Management

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Hazardous Materials Handling

Introduction to Hazardous Materials Handling - Lesson Summary

In this module, participants will have a solid foundation in understanding hazardous materials, legal and regulatory compliance, hazard communication, risk assessment, and the proper use of personal protective equipment. This knowledge is essential for creating a safe and compliant working environment in industries dealing with hazardous materials.

Hazardous Materials Storage and Transportation - Learning Outcomes

Proper Storage Practices for Hazardous Materials

Managing Segregation and Compatibility of Hazardous Materials

Emergency Preparedness for Hazardous Materials Storage

Transportation Regulations

Handling Hazardous Materials in Transit

Emergency Response Planning

Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Hazardous Materials Storage and Transportation - Lessons Summary

This module covers storing hazardous materials, segregation and compatibility, and developing emergency response plans. Learn DOT regulations, proper labelling, packaging, and security measures for transportation, best practices for loading/unloading and case studies.

Advanced Hazardous Materials Handling Techniques - Learning Outcomes

Decontamination Procedures

Confined Space Entry Protocols

Managing Hazardous Waste

Best Practices for Chemical Spill Response

Continuous Improvement in Hazardous Materials Handling

Advanced Hazardous Materials Handling Techniques - Lesson Summary

This module covers decontamination techniques to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance. Learn to manage decontamination zones, handle confined space hazards, and apply physical, chemical, thermal, and radiological decontamination. Develop skills in PPE selection, emergency response planning, and environmental protection.

Hazardous Materials Handling Mastery - Course Assessment

Gain expertise, ensure safety, and excel in hazardous materials handling with this comprehensive free online course.

Hazardous Materials Safety Specialist

This course covers the classification, legal compliance, and risk assessment of hazardous materials. It delves into communication standards, PPE usage, and storage guidelines. Transportation regulations and emergency response planning are also covered. Advanced techniques include decontamination, confined space entry, hazardous waste management, chemical spill response, and continuous improvement through safety audits and case studies.