Michael Woodgate

20th November 2013 Frankfurt

“A job that requires substantial and sustained training, leading to the achievement of an Apprenticeship standard and the development of transferable skills”

“A job that requires substantial and sustained training, leading to the achievement of an Apprenticeship standard and the development of transferable skills”

Regulated – must meet certain criteria around qualifications and training. Recognised and funded.

Unregulated – not an official apprenticeship but a good quality learning and development programme that brings people into our industry.

On the job learning – practical skills

Underpinning knowledge – the principles of jack-up operations

Wider personal skills and development – maths, (English), problem solving, working with others etc

On the job learning – practical skills

Underpinning knowledge – the principles of jack-up operations

Wider personal skills and development – maths, (English), problem solving, working with others etc

Generic maritime training widely available

Ditto for maths, written language, etc

On the job training by experienced staff for practical skills

Specialist training required for knowledge & understanding

Identify what people need to learn and find someone to teach it...

What is a jack up barge

Principles of how they operate

Where they are used and why; different barge types for different jobs/locations

How they are constructed – the structure of a jack-up barge; risks to seaworthiness

Issues associated with floating stability – how jack-up barges are moved

Simple inspection and maintenance procedures relating to barge structure: ◦ What is inspected ◦ What could go wrong ◦ Preventative measures ◦ Possible remedies

Different types and how they work

Which types are used in which situations and why

Simple inspection and maintenance procedures relating to jacking systems

What they are and what they are for

How they work

How to use, inspect and maintain them (where appropriate):

Electrical systems Generators Pumps Hydraulics Cranes Fire fighting equipment Radio Navigational aids Fresh water supply Deck fastenings Towing gear Navigational lights, day signals and markers... Others?

Leg penetration and extraction – how this happens

Effects of environmental conditions, seabed characteristics, hazards, exclusions etc

What can go wrong, what are the possible consequences and what are the preventative measures to stop bad things happening.

What affects elevated stability

What can go wrong, what are the possible consequences and what are the preventative measures to stop bad things happening.

Storms and emergencies

Procedures in the event of a storm

Evacuation

Particular risks associated with working on jack up barges

Safe access to and from the barge

Safe working practices on jack-up barges

Basic understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks pertaining to Jack-up operations

Find a training organisation to write this programme

Funding is available to support the cost of developing the programme

We could then have a good quality introductory programme for:

◦ Young people coming into the industry

◦ Transferers from other sectors (workboats, fishing, construction)

◦ Existing staff who need this knowledge

Dovetail with higher level programmes (barge masters and jacking engineers) being developed.

Likely to be delivered via block release plus work based projects

Crucial to identify demand and employer commitment