IMS 200 Basic Incident Management System for Initial Response - Website

This course is ideal for individuals involved in the early stages of incident response who want to understand how the Incident Management System (IMS) can be applied to incidents such as oil spills.

It’s particularly valuable for those working in the oil and gas, shipping, and ports sectors, or anyone supporting emergency response operations where clear structure, communication, and coordination are essential.

You’ll gain a practical understanding of how IMS principles and processes can be applied to real-world incidents, enhancing coordination, communication, and leadership. 

Through engaging, scenario-based learning, you’ll explore how IMS helps establish control, define roles and responsibilities, and ensure effective collaboration during incidents such as oil spills. 
By the end of the course, you will: 

• Understand the core structure, functions, and terminology of IMS. 
• Recognise how IMS supports efficient decision-making and information flow. 
• Apply IMS concepts to incidents such as oil spills to improve preparedness and response. 
• Strengthen your ability to operate confidently within an incident management team. 

This on-demand course can be taken at your own pace; the average time for completion of this course is approximately one and a half hours.

Course Modules: 

1. Leadership and management
2. Authority in IMS and management by objectives
3. Organisation flexibility
4. Functional areas and positions
5. Briefings
6. Transfer of Command
7. Assessment

Delivered through e-learning, you will have access to OSRL's online Learning Management System (LMS). This innovative digital learning system allows you to conveniently manage your study-time over single or multiple sessions.

Upon completing the payment process, you will promptly receive your credentials, granting you immediate entry to the course content.