OPRC Level 1-3 (IMO Model) | MCA 3-5 | Refresher

Why Face-to-Face Matters

Our commitment to excellence extends to the format of this course. Conducted in a face-to-face setting, this training provides a unique opportunity for direct interaction, collaborative learning, and real-time engagement. Through in-person discussions and hands-on activities, you'll gain a deeper understanding of response operations, from initial response to incident termination.

Comprehensive Refresh

This course refreshes all standards of IMO equivalent training from OPRC Levels 1-3 and MCA Level 3-5. We aim to elevate your expertise through scenario-based learning, ensuring you are well-prepared for any oil spill response challenges.

Enrol now to renew your certification and enhance your proficiency and readiness in oil spill response through our dynamic and interactive face-to-face training.

This course refreshes all levels of OPRC (IMO Equivalent) and MCA level 3-5 training, so it is ideal for those who need to refresh and update their oil spill response knowledge. It is suitable for those who are operational supervisors, or fulfil site safety or environmental support positions, including On-Scene Commanders. This course is suitable for the following personnel:

Operational Supervisors
Personnel required to operate within an Incident Management Team (IMT) or Emergency Response Team, including site safety positions
Operational staff responsible for setting strategic and tactical priorities and those required to conduct response tactics
On-Scene Commanders
Planning staff with an environmental remit

Elevate your role and impact within an oil spill response team with our dynamic combination of hands-on table-top exercises and theoretical sessions; designed to empower you with the latest knowledge and skills needed to play a pivotal role in oil spill response.

This course delves into a wide range of essential areas, including:

Oil Spill Response Management Overview - Gain a comprehensive understanding of the core principles and strategies that underpin effective response management
Fates and Effects of Oil - Delve into the intricate aspects of oil behaviour and uncover the potential environmental and economic consequences of oil spills, all while emphasising the paramount importance of preparedness
Response Techniques - Equip yourself with practical insights into response techniques crucial during an incident. Learn how to prepare tactically for offshore and shoreline response activities, ensuring you're ready to act swiftly and efficiently
Strategic Decision-Making and Media Relations - Understand the art of making strategic decisions under pressure and learn the intricacies of managing media relations during response operations. This course provides a unique opportunity to practice these essential skills
Waste Management and Spill Termination - Gain expertise in waste management and the crucial process of spill termination. Additionally, explore the legal responsibilities that rest with responsible parties.

During this course, you will cover the following topics:

Introduction to the incident scenario
Notifications and completion of a Pollution Report Form (POLREP)
Oil groups and weathering fates
Modelling Interpretation and trajectory modelling
Surveillance and quantification
Dispersants and offshore response strategies
Shoreline response
Waste management and spill termination
Media management

Course reviews

It was a good refresher with knowledgeable facilitators and clear content. I really enjoyed collaborating with others from different countries—great knowledge sharing. It was my first time training remotely and it worked well overall.

OPRC Refresher Course Delegate 2024

Great course—concise, engaging, and packed with real-world insight. Tim was knowledgeable, professional, and made the training both informative and enjoyable. A real pleasure to learn from.

OPRC Refresher Course Delegate 2024

Professional, energetic instructor with numerous examples of actual events which is useful. Great course. Good training materials, I found the material applicable to small harbours and shorelines.

OPRC Refresher Delegate