Competence Assurance & Assessment

AB The International Marine Contractors Association Competence Assurance & Assessment Guidance Document and Competence Tables Marine Division www.imca-int.com IMCA C 002 Rev. 1 July 2003

AB The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies. IMCA promotes improvements in quality, health, safety, environmental and technical standards through the publication of information notes, codes of practice and by other appropriate means. There are two core committees that relate to all members: Safety, Environment & Legislation Training, Certification & Personnel Competence The Association is organised through four distinct divisions, each covering a specific area of members interests: Diving, Marine, Offshore Survey, Remote Systems & ROV. There are also four regional sections which facilitate work on issues affecting members in their local geographic area Americas Deepwater, Asia-Pacific, Europe & Africa and Middle East & India. AB Training, Certification & Personnel Competence IMCA s TCPC core activity is concerned with all aspects of training, certification and competence affecting members operating world-wide. Its key focus is the Competence Assurance & Assessment framework, detailed in this guidance document, which assists members in developing their own in-house competence schemes to ensure and demonstrate the competence of personnel working in safety-critical positions. www.imca-int.com/competence/ The information contained herein is given for guidance only and endeavours to reflect best industry practice. For the avoidance of doubt no legal liability shall attach to any guidance and/or recommendation and/or statement herein contained.

IMCA Guidance on Competence Assurance & Assessment Schemes Foreword IMCA s competence assurance and assessment guidance was launched in 1999 to provide a framework within which IMCA s contractor members could demonstrate the competence of their personnel to clients and regulators. Although it has necessarily taken some time for IMCA members to implement their in-house schemes based on this framework, I believe that the effort put in to set up these schemes has been worthwhile and will deliver real benefits in improved safety. During the past five years, there has been an increasing global emphasis on the importance of using competent personnel and this is set to continue. This framework, with its focus on workplace assessment, where skills and behaviour are considered, as well as its international perspective, provides a suitable mechanism for the demonstration of competence now demanded internationally in the offshore industry. The framework covers safety-critical positions identified within the four technical divisions of IMCA Marine, Diving, Offshore Survey and Remote Systems & ROV. Due to the diverse nature of the needs and positions covered by the four different divisions, there have been clear differences in approach in taking implementation forward within member companies. This is reflected in this updated guidance for example, performance criteria for the identified safety-critical positions have been developed by both the Offshore Survey and Remote Systems & ROV Divisions. The framework, when first launched, identified 42 different safety-critical positions. It has now been extended to include a further 13 positions and may be extended in the future. The objective application of the assessment process by offshore assessors is paramount if in-house schemes are to be truly beneficial. Our clients, insurers and regulators expect us to demonstrate that a robust process is applied within our industry. Failure to self-regulate could result in the imposition of impractical and inappropriate systems. It is recognised by IMCA s Training, Certification & Personnel Competence (TCPC) Core Committee, which has compiled this guidance, that it is a live document that will require modification in the light of experience, technological developments and changes in work activities. The committee has tried to support members in the implementation of their in-house schemes by organising regular workshops where members have been able to meet to discuss common issues, thus helping them to put workable arrangements in place. This support from the TCPC committee will continue. Steve Preston, Heerema Marine Contractors IMCA President 2003-4

IMCA Guidance on Competence Assurance & Assessment Schemes Guidance Document & Competence Tables Contents 1 Scope... 1 2 Aims and Objectives... 1 3 Overview... 1 3.1 Background... 1 3.2 Implementation Guidance... 1 3.3 Recording Progress... 2 3.4 Auditing... 2 3.5 Reviewing Competences... 2 4 Competence Assurance... 2 5 Competence Assessment... 2 5.1 Core Competences... 2 5.2 Key Competences... 3 5.3 IMCA Record of Competence... 3 5.4 Assessment and Review... 3 6 Grandparenting Arrangements... 3 7 Assessors and Internal Verifiers... 4 8 Competence Codes... 5 8.1 Division Codes... 5 8.2 Job Function Codes Activity Codes... 5 8.3 Example Competence Codes... 6 9 The IMCA Record of Competence... 7 9.1 Guidance on Completion... 7 9.2 IMCA Record of Competence... 9 10 Competence Tables 10.1 Marine Division Competence Tables... M-1 10.2 Diving Division Competence Tables... D-1 10.3 Offshore Survey Division Competence Tables...S-1 10.4 Remote Systems & ROV Division Competence Tables... R-1

1 Scope This guidance document details a framework of competence assurance and assessment for safety-critical personnel working for member organisations of the International Marine Contractors Association. This guidance has been compiled by IMCA s Training, Certification and Personnel Competence (TCPC) Core Committee using reports and recommendations provided by a series of specialist working groups. Training, Certification & Personnel Competence (TCPC) Core Committee Diving Division Marine Division Offshore Survey Division Remote Systems & ROV Division Figure 1 Arrangement of IMCA committee structure relating to competence assurance and assessment At present the guidance covers a range of safety-critical positions within the offshore, marine and underwater engineering industry serving the oil and gas sector. In this context the term safety critical is taken as describing a job or function where an individual s judgement, decision or action including a command, instruction or direction can influence the safety of other persons, property or the environment. In the future, this guidance may be expanded to cover a wider range of non-safety-critical competences. 2 Aims and Objectives IMCA s Competence Assurance & Assessment guidance has been developed to provide offshore contractors with a framework with which to produce their own competence schemes, thereby giving the offshore industry in general confidence that all personnel appointed to safety-critical positions can carry out their jobs in an effective manner. A competent workforce is more productive, operating with reduced risks, shorter down times and fewer injuries. At the same time, all those involved know a rigorous assessment procedure is in place against which their skills, experience and knowledge will be measured. This guidance therefore aims to: Provide an overview and description of a typical competence assurance and assessment scheme Specify minimum standards and qualifications, where applicable, and minimum experience required to ensure that personnel are competent to fulfil their safety-critical responsibilities. Specify a competence assurance framework showing how proficiency can be developed, demonstrated, accepted and maintained. Provide a reference document detailing the procedures, criteria and recording system to be applied when assessing the competence of personnel engaged in safety-critical positions. 3 Overview 3.1 Background IMCA s Competence Assurance & Assessment guidance was launched in January 1999. When launched, it set out an ambitious timetable for implementation, which included the allocation of all existing personnel into the scheme by January 2001 and the setting-up of ongoing assessment arrangements. 3.2 Implementation Guidance 3.2.1 New Personnel Since January 2001, the process for all new personnel entering the industry has been and is for them to enter at the basic grade for that safety-critical position. Existing personnel are subject to the ongoing assessment arrangements set out in this guidance. IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1 July 2003 1

3.2.2 Experienced Personnel There may be instances where experienced personnel, for some reason, missed being grandparented into a company s scheme during the grandparenting period (see section 6). Such personnel may be eligible to enter a more senior position than the basic grade, but this would be seen as a temporary, unsubstantiated position, requiring an additional focus for supervision for a suitable period. The length of this period will depend on demonstration of competence in that position. Such personnel would be subject to the ongoing assessment arrangements set out in this guidance. 3.2.3 Existing Personnel 3.3 Recording Progress Existing personnel are subject to the ongoing assessment arrangements set out in this guidance. As people receive training, broaden their skill base, gain experience or attain more knowledge their ability to demonstrate their competence will be reviewed and assessed against specified criteria. Progress could be recorded in an IMCA Record of Competence. Each company s scheme would be expected to improve operational practice throughout the industry while encouraging both upward and lateral career progression. 3.4 Auditing As part of its scheme each company should have internal auditing arrangements in place to check compliance with these guidelines and ensure that all assessors apply the criteria in a consistent and appropriate manner. The internal auditing arrangements will usually be the same as those required as a minimum by the external auditing programmes involved with, for example, the International Standards Organisation (ISO) 9000 or the International Safety Management Code (ISM). Internal auditing arrangements should be verified by appropriate external auditors. 3.5 Reviewing Competences The specifications for particular competences are reviewed and updated regularly. and the reference tables included within this Guidance updated accordingly. This updated release of the guidance documentation includes the revision of reference tables carried out in 2002 by the TCPC Core Committee. 4 Competence Assurance IMCA s Competence Assurance & Assessment guidance offers a range of criteria including academic and vocational qualifications, demonstrable experience, technical skills, medical certification and appropriate training. Please see the section 8 for a list of identified safety-critical positions and section 10 for full details of all criteria to be applied in different operational sectors covered by the IMCA divisions: Marine, Diving, Remote Systems & ROV and Offshore Survey. 5 Competence Assessment 5.1 Core Competences Certain core competences are considered essential to all safety-critical personnel working at any level in the oil and gas industry. These include safety issues, behavioural factors including communication, and emergency response. Knowledge and demonstrable skill levels in these competencies will also vary with a person s seniority and level of operational responsibility. 2 July 2003 IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1

5.2 Key Competences For each safety-critical position there may be additional job-specific key competences where assessors apply specified criteria to determine whether a person has the required knowledge and can demonstrate their ability to complete the task. 5.3 IMCA Record of Competence The IMCA Record of Competence covers personal details, qualifications, certificates, training, specialist experience and details of all competence assessments. Where IMCA logbooks already exist, the IMCA Record of Competence pages have been and are being incorporated at the first opportunity: Dynamic Positioning Logbook Professional Diver s Logbook Diving Supervisor s Logbook Inspection Diver s Logbook Life Support Technician s Logbook Diving Technician s Logbook ROV Personnel Logbook Offshore Survey Personnel Logbook Every competence carries a unique identifier or code (see section 10) which can be used in the IMCA Record of Competence by assessors when they sign off the achievement of a specified competence. Specific guidance on completing the IMCA Record of Competence can be found in section 9. In some cases specific training courses may be recommended or essential for the achievement of certain competences. Likewise, in other cases e.g. diving supervision, there are minimum work experience requirements to be logged before competence can be assessed or recorded. 5.4 Assessment and Review Assessors need to be satisfied that personnel have demonstrated their competence on the job. Generally such assessments are made with reference to in house or industry-developed approved assessment or performance criteria. Section 7 provides additional guidance for assessors. Assessors may be any supervisor or manager with the necessary knowledge and training to apply the criteria in a fair and consistent manner. As part of their scheme every IMCA company should identify its own assessors and train them where required. They should also put in place an adequate grievance procedure. Guidance on assessor training is available (IMCA C 007). In most cases competences will be reviewed automatically in the course of standard management evaluations and where job responsibilities, work sites, tasks or roles change. To maintain client confidence in the scheme all IMCA companies should audit their competence assurance and assessment systems to check the appropriate procedures are in place and work effectively. Where personnel move employment to another IMCA company, it may be appropriate for competences to be reviewed and reassessed. 6 Grandparenting Arrangements The IMCA Competence Assurance & Assessment guidance set out proposals for grandparenting of existing personnel. However, this ceased on 31 December 2000. Grandparenting was intended to cover the numerous skilled and experienced personnel who were working in the industry at that time. All existing personnel working in safety-critical positions were eligible for grandparenting and, in most cases, people were grandparented into the scheme by being allocated their appropriate safety-critical position, which usually reflected their most recent appointment or activity. IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1 July 2003 3

7 Assessors and Internal Verifiers The guidance proposes that all safety-critical personnel demonstrate that they have the required competences for their specific job function. This is usually done by work place assessors. To carry out assessments successfully both the person being assessed and the assessor need to be fully familiar of the assessment process. The following points are normally considered to be good practice in conducting assessments: The assessor should provide a list showing both the elements of competence being assessed and the criteria against which they are to be assessed The person being assessed should be able to demonstrate on a number of separate occasions that he/she can satisfactorily perform the task being assessed. The person being assessed should be observed, where appropriate, demonstrating the attainment of the competence by the assessor The assessor should gather and record evidence (e.g. noting date and time observing candidate performing task) The person being assessed should receive prompt, accurate and constructive feedback on any assessment conducted Assessors should be competent to carry out assessments of the personnel being assessed. The assessor should be a supervisor or manager with the necessary knowledge and experience to be able to judge competence being assessed, and should also have been provided with suitable training on assessment. Training for assessors should usually cover the following aspects: Identifying evidence and criteria against which to judge competence How to plan assessments using different sources of evidence Collecting and recording evidence Making assessment decisions and recording assessment outcome Providing feedback on assessment An internal verifier may be used as part of a company s in-house audit arrangements. In such cases, it is the internal verifier s responsibility to ensure that the company assessors apply their assessments in a fair and consistent manner. Further guidance on the training of assessors is available in IMCA C 007 Guidance on Assessor Training. 4 July 2003 IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1

8 Competence Codes Competence codes are arranged as follows: Division/Job Function/Activity/Competence (key or core) e.g. M/A01/B01/001 8.1 Division Codes M D S R Marine Diving Offshore Survey Remote Systems & ROV 8.2 Job Function Codes Activity Codes Marine (see section 10.1 for usage) M A01 Master 000 All Activities A02 Chief Mate A03 Bridge Watchkeeper B01 DP Operations A04 DP Operator B02 Anchoring A05 Ballast Operator B03 Heavy Lift A06 Chief Engineer B04 Diving A07 Engineer i/c Watch B05 Pipelay A08 Radio Operator B06 Well Servicing A09 Superintendent B07 Survey/ROV A10 Project Engineer/Field Engineer B08 Semi-submersibles A11 Rigger Shift Forman B09 Construction A12 Rigger Foreman A13 Rigger A14 Heavy Lift Crane Operator A15 Crane Operator A16 Crawler Crane Operator A17 Welding Supervisor A18 Operations Supervisor A19 Derrickman/Roughneck A20 Electrician A21 Electrical Technical Officer (ETO)/Electronic Radio Operator (ERO)/Instrument Technician A22 Senior Systems Technician A23 Systems Technician Diving (see section 10.2 for usage) D D01 Diving Superintendent 000 All activities, all positions D02 Bell Diving Supervisor D03 Air Diving Supervisor D04 Bell (Saturation) Diver D05 Air (Surface) Diver D06 Life Support Supervisor D07 Life Support Technician D08 Assistant Life Support Technician D09 Tender D10 Senior Dive Technician D11 Senior Dive Technician (Surface Supplied only) D12 Dive Technician IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1 July 2003 5

Offshore Survey (see section 10.3 for usage) S S01 Party Chief 000 All activities, all positions S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S20 S21 S22 S23 S24 S25 S30 S31 S32 S33 S34 S35 Senior Grades Senior Grade Core Competences Senior Surveyor Senior Survey Engineer Senior Geophysicist Senior Data Processor Senior Pipeline Inspection Engineer Grade I Positions Grade I Core Competences Surveyor Grade I Survey Engineer Grade I Geophysicist Grade I Data Processor Grade I Pipeline Inspection Engineer Grade I Grade II (Junior) Positions Grade II Core Competences Surveyor Grade II Survey Engineer Grade II Geophysicist Grade II Data Processor Grade II Pipeline Inspection Engineer Grade II Remote Systems & ROV (see section 10.4 for usage) R R01 ROV Supervisor 000 All activities, all positions R02 ROV Senior Pilot Technician R03 ROV Pilot Technician Grade I R04 ROV Pilot Technician Grade II 8.3 Example Competence Codes DP Operator, pipelay competence 2 Life Support Technician, competence 4 ROV Supervisor, competence 3 Senior Survey Engineer, competence 5 M/A01/B05/002 D/D08/000/004 R/R01/000/003 S/S12/000/003 for example: Master M A01 B05 002 Competence Level Refer to competence assessment element lists for details Marine Division Pipelay (Activity) 6 July 2003 IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1

9 The IMCA Record of Competence 9.1 Guidance on Completion The following examples are suggestions of how the record, or its equivalent which exists as the front section of a number of updated IMCA logbooks, can be filled in. The guidance is intended to be suitable for all individual company schemes, however they may be configured, that are based on the scheme guidance document (IMCA C 001-5), but should not be seen as an IMCA requirement, rather as guidance for those members who feel it would be useful. Two examples are given, dependent on the capability of a company scheme to record the individual satisfactory completion of each competence element within the job function allocated for assessment. Example 1: For company schemes which embody the capability to record the individual satisfactory completion of each competence element within the job function allocated for assessment. Taking a Marine Division position as an example: Job Function: Chief Mate Function: DP Operations Element Code M/A02/B01/01 M/A02/B01/02 M/A02/B01/03 M/A02/B01/04 M/A02/B01/05 M/A02/B01/06 Competence Take charge of the deck and navigational watch Take charge of the vessel in DP mode Manage initial stages of a DP failure and support Master in emergency situation Safety awareness Emergency preparedness Human factors Section 4 of the record of competence need not be endorsed until elements 01-06 are all completed and this may be done using one line only. It should be noted that this is accomplished by utilising the activity code 000 as indicated in section 8.2. IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1 July 2003 7

Example 2: For company schemes which do not embody the capability to record the individual satisfactory completion of each competence element within the assessed job function. For the same position as for Example 1, Section 4 of the Record of Competence could initially be populated with the competence codes 01-06 prior to any assessments being undertaken. This could be done by virtually anyone with a knowledge of the scheme, although it would be best allocated to the assessor undertaking the initial assessment. The example below shows these competence codes for a specific function within a job category all being kept together and the possibility of a border to segregate them from any other group of codes for any other function being assessed for. When completed it may then look something like the example below which could be further identified as company specific by utilising a company/vessel endorsing stamp over the assessor s signature. 8 July 2003 IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1

9.2 IMCA Record of Competence The following pages show the IMCA Record of Competence. IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1 July 2003 9

10 July 2003 IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1 IMCA The International Marine Contractors Association IMCA The International Marine Contractors Association Competence Assurance & Assessment Introduction RECORD OF COMPETENCE Contents Part 1 Personal Details Part 2 Qualifications/Certificates Part 3 Training Record Part 4 Competence Assessment Record

IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1 July 2003 IMCA The International Marine Contractors Association IMCA Record of Competence Full Name:... Signature:... Date of Birth:... Nationality:... First Language:... Second Language:... Photograph COURSE CERTIFICATE/ REFERENCE (if applicable) Y/ AWARDING BOD ORGANISATION IMCA Record of Competence Part 2 Qualifications/Certificates Stamp to be placed over photograph SUBJECT Positions Assessed for:............ QUALIFICATION/ CERTIFICATE 11 DATE

IMCA Record of Competence IMCA Record of Competence Part 3 Training Record Part 4 Competence Assessment Record DATE TRAINING RECEIVED TRAINING BODY/ ORGANISATION LOCATION AUTHORISATION DATE COMPETENCE CODE COMMENTS ASSESSOR NAME ASSESSOR COMPANY & POSITION ASSESSOR S SIGNATURE/ STAMP Comments:......... 12 July 2003 IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1

IMCA Record of Competence IMCA Record of Competence Part 4 Competence Assessment Record Part 4 Competence Assessment Record DATE COMPETENCE CODE COMMENTS ASSESSOR NAME ASSESSOR COMPANY & POSITION ASSESSOR S SIGNATURE/ STAMP Comments:......... DATE COMPETENCE CODE COMMENTS ASSESSOR NAME ASSESSOR COMPANY & POSITION ASSESSOR S SIGNATURE/ STAMP Comments:......... IMCA C 001-005 Rev. 1 July 2003 13

10.1 Competence Tables Marine Division Please refer to the front cover of this document. Guidance in this section is presented only for the division(s) listed on the title pages. Division Code Job Function D D01 Diving Superintendent M A01 Master 000 All Activities A02 Chief Mate A03 Bridge Watchkeeper B01 DP Operations A04 DP Operator B02 Anchoring A05 Ballast Operator B03 Heavy Lift A06 Chief Engineer B04 Diving A07 Engineer i/c Watch B05 Pipelay A08 Radio Operator B06 Well Servicing A09 Superintendent B07 Survey/ROV A10 Project Engineer/Field Engineer B08 Semi-submersibles A11 Rigger Shift Forman B09 Construction A12 Rigger Foreman A13 Rigger A14 Heavy Lift Crane Operator A15 Crane Operator A16 Crawler Crane Operator A17 Welding Supervisor A18 Operations Supervisor A19 Derrickman/Roughneck A20 Electrician A21 Electrical Technical Officer (ETO)/Electronic Radio Operator (ERO)/Instrument Technician for example: Chief Mate M A02 B07 000 Competence Code Refer to competence assessment element lists for details Marine Division ROV/Survey Please note that in the Marine tables, STCW refers to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended in 1995 by the STCW Convention IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 July 2003 M-1

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Job Function: Master Job Category: A01 Entry Level Qualifications Less than 500 GRT More than 500 GRT Medical Fitness for Duty Survival Training Safety, Health & Environmental Training Medical Care Safety/Risk Awareness Human Factors Emergency Preparedness/Situations Acceptance Criteria Valid flag state certificate in accordance with STCW Reg. II/3 and appropriate seagoing service Valid flag state certificate in accordance with STCW Reg. II/2 and appropriate seagoing service Valid flag state medical certificate In accordance with STCW Reg. VI/2 IMCA Record of Competence section shall be in accordance with STCW Reg. VI/1 and MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1 Personnel Survival Techniques, Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Elementary First Aid and Personnel Safety and Social Responsibilities In accordance with STCW Code Section A-VI/4 (Table A-VI/4-2) IMCA Record of Competence to be a Vessel Master which needs to take cognisance of flag and coastal state requirements at a management level IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries/acceptance to be a Vessel MasterAdequate knowledge of English language in accordance with STCW Code Table A-II/1 IMCA Record of Competence to be a Vessel Master, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures. IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 M-3

Job Function: Chief Mate Job Category: A02 Entry Level Qualifications Less than 500 GRT More than 500 GRT Medical Fitness for Duty Survival Training Safety, Health & Environmental Training Medical Care Safety/Risk Awareness Human Factors Emergency Preparedness/Situations Acceptance Criteria Refer to Category A03 Valid flag state certificate in accordance with STCW Reg. II/2 and appropriate seagoing service Valid flag state medical certificate In accordance with STCW Reg. VI/2 IMCA Record of Competence section shall be in accordance with STCW Reg.VI/1 and MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1 Personnel Survival Techniques, Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Elementary First Aid and Personnel Safety and Social Responsibilities In accordance with STCW Code Section A-VI/4 (Table A-VI/4-2) IMCA Record of Competence to be a Chief Mate which needs to take cognisance of flag and coastal state requirements at a management level IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries/acceptance to be a Chief Mate Adequate knowledge of English language in accordance with STCW Code Table A-II/1 IMCA Record of Competence to be a Chief Mate, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures. Assessment of evidence obtained from approved fire-fighting training and experience as set out in STCW Code Section A- VI/3 M-4 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1

Job Function: Bridge Watchkeeper Job Category: A03 Entry Level Qualifications Less than 500 GRT More than 500 GRT Medical Fitness for Duty Survival Training Safety, Health & Environmental Training Medical Care Safety/Risk Awareness Human Factors Emergency Preparedness/Situations Acceptance Criteria Valid flag state certificate in accordance with STCW Reg. II/3 and appropriate seagoing service Valid flag state certificate in accordance with STCW Reg. II/1 and appropriate seagoing service Valid flag state medical certificate In accordance with STCW Reg. VI/2 IMCA Record of Competence section to be a bridge watchkeeper shall be in accordance with STCW Reg. VI/1 and MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1 Personnel Survival Techniques, Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Elementary First Aid and Personnel Safety and Social Responsibilities In accordance with STCW Code Section A-VI/4 (Table A-VI/4-2) IMCA Record of Competence to be a Bridge Watchkeeper which needs to take cognisance of flag and coastal state requirements at an operational level IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries/acceptance to be a Bridge Watchkeeper Adequate knowledge of English language in accordance with STCW Code Table A-II/1 IMCA Record of Competence to be a Bridge Watchkeeper, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures. Assessment of evidence obtained from approved fire-fighting training and experience as set out in STCW Code Section A-VI/3 IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 M-5

Job Function: DP Operator Job Category: A04 Entry Level Qualifications Dynamically Positioning Operator Medical Fitness for Duty Survival Training Safety, Health & Environmental Training Safety/Risk Awareness Human Factors Emergency Preparedness/Situations Acceptance Criteria Comply with IMCA guidance for Training and Experience of Key DP Personnel Valid in-date IMCA DP logbook Valid flag state medical certificate In accordance with STCW Reg. VI/2 Personnel Survival Techniques, Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Elementary First Aid and Personnel Safety and Social Responsibilities IMCA Record of Competence as a trainee DP Operator which needs to take cognisance of flag and coastal state requirements at an operational level IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries/acceptance as a DP Operator Adequate knowledge of English language in accordance with STCW Code Table A-II/1 IMCA Record of Competence as a trainee DP Operator, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures; formal training and assessment for assisting in an emergency situation Note: Senior DP Operator shall always be a qualified Navigational Watchkeeper M-6 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1

Job Function: Ballast Operator Job Category: A05 Entry Level Qualifications Ballast Control Medical Fitness for Duty Survival Training Safety, Health & Environmental Training Safety/Risk Awareness Human Factors Emergency Preparedness/Situations Acceptance Criteria Comply with the UKOOA guidelines for Ballast Control Room Operators Satisfactorily completed a ballast simulator assessment Valid flag state medical certificate In accordance with STCW Reg. VI/2 Personnel Survival Techniques, Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Elementary First Aid and Personnel Safety and Social Responsibilities IMCA Record of Competence as a trainee Ballast Operator which needs to take cognisance of flag and coastal state requirements at an operational level IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries/acceptance as a trainee Ballast Operator Adequate knowledge of English language in accordance with STCW Code Table A-II/1 IMCA Record of Competence as a trainee Ballast Operator, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures; formal training and assessment for assisting in an emergency situation IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 M-7

Job Function: Chief Engineer Job Category: A06 Entry Level Qualifications Propulsion Power less than 750 to 3000 kw Propulsion Power of 3000kW or more Medical Fitness for Duty Survival Training Safety, Health & Environmental Training Medical First Aid Safety/Risk Awareness Human Factors Emergency Preparedness/Situations Acceptance Criteria Valid flag state certificate in accordance with STCW Reg. III/3 and appropriate seagoing service Valid flag state certificate in accordance with STCW Reg. III/2 and appropriate seagoing service Valid flag state medical certificate In accordance with STCW Reg. VI/2 IMCA Record of Competence section as a Second Engineer shall be in accordance with STCW Reg.VI/1 and MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1 Personnel Survival Techniques, Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Elementary First Aid and Personnel Safety and Social Responsibilities In accordance with STCW Code Section A-VI/4 (Table A-VI/4-1 to 3) IMCA Record of Competence as a Second Engineer which needs to take cognisance of flag and coastal state requirements at a management level IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries/acceptance as a Second Engineer Adequate knowledge of English language in accordance with STCW Code Table A-II/1 IMCA Record of Competence as a Second Engineer, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures; formal training and assessment for assisting in an emergency situation M-8 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1

Job Function: Engineer In Charge of a Watch Job Category: A07 Entry Level Qualifications Propulsion Power of 750kW or more Medical Fitness for Duty Survival Training Safety, Health & Environmental Training Medical First Aid Safety/Risk Awareness Human Factors Emergency Preparedness/Situations Acceptance Criteria Valid flag state certificate in accordance with STCW Reg. III/1 and appropriate seagoing service Valid flag state medical certificate In accordance with STCW Reg. VI/2 IMCA Record of Competence section as a trainee Engineer shall be in accordance with STCW Reg.VI/1 and MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1 Personnel Survival Techniques, Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Elementary First Aid and Personnel Safety and Social Responsibilities In accordance with STCW Code Section A-VI/4 (Table A-VI/4-1 to 3) IMCA Record of Competence as a trainee Engineer which needs to take cognisance of flag and coastal state requirements at an operational level IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries/acceptance as a trainee Engineer Adequate knowledge of English language in accordance with STCW Code Table A-II/1 IMCA Record of Competence as a trainee Engineer, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures; formal training and assessment for assisting in an emergency situation IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 M-9

Job Function: Radio Operator Job Category: A08 Entry Level Qualifications Operate Communications Equipment Medical Fitness for Duty Acceptance Criteria Valid GMDSS certificate in accordance with STCW Code Section A-IV/2 Valid flag state medical certificate Survival Training In accordance with STCW Reg. V1/2 Safety, Health & Environmental Training Safety/Risk Awareness Human Factors Emergency Preparedness/Situations In accordance with STCW Reg. VI/1 and MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1 Personnel Survival Techniques, Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Elementary First Aid and Personnel Safety and Social Responsibilities Needs to take cognisance of flag and coastal state requirements at an operational level Adequate knowledge of English language, both written and spoken, in relation to the communication for the information relevant to the safety of life at sea Knowledge of emergency procedures Formal training and assessment for the provision of radio services in an emergency M-10 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1

Job Function: Superintendent Job Category: A09 Entry Level Qualifications Acceptance Criteria Managing the Construction Process Engineering qualification or a certificate of competence from a nautical college with relevant rank/degree and 3 years experience offshore OR 5 years related experience Survival Training Medical Fitness for Duty Safety, Health and Environmental Training Safety/Risk Awareness Communications Emergency Preparedness/Situations Current and valid survival certificate Current and valid medical certificate IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries as Project/Field Engineer IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries as Project/Field Engineer IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries as Project/Field Engineer IMCA Record of Competence demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures and formal training in emergency response IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 M-11

Job Function: Project Engineer/Field Engineer Job Category: A10 Entry Level Qualifications Acceptance Criteria Operational Professional qualified engineer 1 year offshore experience Survival Training Medical Fitness for Duty Behavioural Factors Emergency Response Safety/Risk Awareness Current and valid survival certificate Current and valid medical certificate IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries as Shift Foreman IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries as Shift Foreman IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries as Shift Foreman M-12 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1

Job Function: Shift Foreman Job Category: A11 Entry Level Qualifications Operational Survival Training Medical Fitness for Duty Acceptance Criteria 3 years offshore experience relevant to discipline Current and valid survival certificate Current and valid medical certificate IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 M-13

Job Function: Rigger Foreman Job Category: A12 Entry Level Qualifications Operational Communication Survival Training Medical Fitness for Duty Behavioural Factors Emergency Response Workplace Health & Safety Acceptance Criteria IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries at Rigger level IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries at Rigger level Current and valid survival certificate Current and valid medical certificate IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries at Rigger level IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries at Rigger level IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries at Rigger level M-14 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1

Job Function: Rigger Job Category: A13 Entry Level Qualifications Survival Training Medical Fitness for Duty Acceptance Criteria Current and valid survival certificate Current and valid medical certificate IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 M-15

Job Function: Heavy Lift Crane Operator Job Category: A14 Entry Level Qualifications Acceptance Criteria Operational 1 year experience offshore as a Crane Operator IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries as a Crane Operator Communication Survival Training Medical Fitness for Duty Behavioural Factors Emergency Response Workplace Health & Safety IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries as Crane Operator Current and valid survival certificate Current and valid medical certificate IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries as Crane Operator IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries as Crane Operator IMCA Record of Competence appropriate entries as Crane Operator M-16 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1

Job Function: Crane Operator Job Category: A15 Entry Level Qualifications Operational Survival Training Medical Fitness for Duty Acceptance Criteria Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from approved training Current and valid survival certificate Current and valid medical certificate IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 M-17

Job Function: Crawler Crane Operator Job Category: A16 Entry Level Qualifications Operational Survival Training Medical Fitness for Duty Acceptance Criteria Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from approved training Current and valid survival certificate Current and valid medical certificate M-18 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1

Job Function: Welding Supervisor Job Category: A17 Entry Level Qualifications Operational Survival Training Medical Fitness for Duty Acceptance Criteria Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from approved training re-welding Current and valid survival certificate Current and valid medical certificate IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 M-19

Job Function: Operations Supervisor Job Category: A18 Entry Level Qualifications Acceptance Criteria Operational International well control certificate to Drilling Supervisor level International Well Control Forum 2 years experience offshore Survival Training Medical Fitness for Duty Current and valid survival certificate Current and valid medical certificate M-20 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1

Job Function: Derrickman Job Category: A19 Entry Level Qualifications Operational Survival Training Medical Fitness for Duty Acceptance Criteria 1 years offshore experience as a Roughneck Current and valid survival certificate Current and valid medical certificate IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 M-21

Job Function: Electrician Job Category: A20 Entry Level Qualifications Certification Medical Fitness for Duty Survival Training Safety, Health & Environmental Training Medical First Aid Safety/Risk Awareness Human Factors Emergency Preparedness/Situations Acceptance Criteria Recognised relevant academic qualifications or evidence of having completed an appropriate apprenticeship within the electrical trade. Valid flag state medical certificate In accordance with STCW A-VI/1-2. in accordance with STCW A-VI/1. In accordance with STCW A-VI/1-2. IMCA Record of Competence as Electrician (A20) which needs to take cognisance of flag and coastal state requirements at an operational level IMCA Record of Competence as Electrician (A20). Adequate knowledge of English language in accordance with STCW code table A-III/1 IMCA Record of Competence as Electrician (A20), demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures and assessment for assisting in an emergency situation simulation M-22 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1

Job Function: Electrical Technical Officer/Electronic Radio Officer/ Instrument Technician Job Category: A21 Entry Level Qualifications Certification Medical Fitness for Duty Survival Training Safety, Health & Environmental Training Medical First Aid Safety/Risk Awareness Human Factors Emergency Preparedness/Situations Acceptance Criteria Recognised relevant academic qualifications or evidence of having completed an appropriate apprenticeship within the electrical trade. Valid flag state medical certificate In accordance with STCW A-VI/1-2. in accordance with STCW A-VI/1. In accordance with STCW A-VI/1-2. IMCA Record of Competence as ERO/ETO/ Instrument Tech (A21) which needs to take cognisance of flag and coastal state requirements at an operational level IMCA Record of Competence as ERO/ETO/ Instrument Tech (A21). Adequate knowledge of English language in accordance with STCW code table A-III/1 IMCA Record of Competence as ERO/ETO/ Instrument Tech (A21), demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures and assessment for assisting in an emergency situation simulation IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assurance Tables July 2003 M-23

M -24 Competence Assessment Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 00 2 Rev. 1 Code M/A01/B01/01 01 M/A01/B01/02 02 M/A01/B01/03 03 M/A01/B01/04 04 M/A01/B01/05 05 A01 Vessel Master DP Operations B01 Competence Knowledge Demonstration Acceptance Criteria Take command of a vessel Overall command of a vessel in Dynamic Position mode Manage a Dynamic Position failure, including emergency response Refer to A01 competence assurance table Dynamic Positioning operational and functional capability Awareness of DP failure modes and asses the criteria to make the transition from automatic to manual operation of a DP vessel Safety awareness Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements Maintain the safety and security of the crew Emergency preparedness Handle emergency situations Control emergency and critical situations Valid Certificate of Competency Approved and documented inservice experience Comply with the requirements of the IMCA Training and Experience of Key DP Personnel document Section 4.1 Valid IMCA DP operators logbook recording hours of experience DP training drills and vessel familiarisation of DP equipment and software In accordance with STCW Reg. VI/1 and MARPOL Practical drills in emergency response Approved on-the-job assessment Sight of original valid Certificate of Competency by company official Verification of certificate with Flag State Interview by company official Personnel comply in accordance with the IMCA Training and Experience of Key DP Personnel document. Drills in accordance with the IMCA Record of Competence guidelines Familiarisation in accordance with the IMCA Training and Experience of Key DP Personnel document. Approved assessment Approved assessment

IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assessment Tables July 2003 Code Competence Knowledge Demonstration Acceptance Criteria M/A01/B01/06 06 Human factors Leadership and assertiveness Decision making Managing personal emotions and stress Assessment conducted by manager Approved assessment M-25

M -26 Competence Assessment Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 00 2 Rev. 1 Code M/A01/B02/01 M/A01/B02/02 02 M/A01/B02/03 03 M/A01/B02/04 04 M/A01/B02/05 M/A01/B02/06 M/A01/B02/07 A01 Vessel Master Anchoring B02 Competence Knowledge Demonstration Acceptance Criteria Take command of a vessel Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/01 Running and recovery of anchors, including the deployment of anchor buoys and chaser pennants Station-keeping Manage a anchor or mooring line failure, including emergency response Positioning of anchors Understanding anchor-handling equipment, including anchor handlers and anchor winches Deployment of anchors, buoys, chaser pennants and piggy back anchors Survey and positioning of anchors Consequences of single and multiple mooring line failures Awareness of anchor failure modes and assess the vessel station-keeping capability, including effects on stability Safety awareness Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/04 Emergency preparedness Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/06 Human factors Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/07 Approved company procedure to demonstrate in-service experience Interpretation of survey data supplied from positioning equipment Training drills and vessel familiarisation of anchor equipment and software Training drills and vessel familiarisation of anchor equipment Approved assessment by company representative Approved assessment by company representative Drills in accordance with companies set performance and criteria standards

IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assessment Tables July 2003 Code M/A01/B03/01 01 M/A01/B03/01 M/A01/B03/02 02 M/A01/B03/03 03 M/A01/B03/04 04 M/A01/B03/05 M/A01/B03/06 M/A01/B03/07 A01 Vessel Master Heavy Lift B03 Competence Knowledge Demonstration Acceptance Criteria Take command of a vessel Refer to A01 Valid Certificate of Competency Take command of a vessel Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/01 Stability/ballasting Stability theory and ballast arrangements Interaction of the vessel operations with heavy lift operations Stability calculations Criticality of lift. Load failure Effects on vessel and stability of a load failure Constituency procedures for safety of vessel Interface Appropriate communication skills Applicable legislation Safety awareness Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/04 Emergency preparedness Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/05 Human factors Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/06 Ballast/heavy lift simulation, undertaken on a simulator Valid Certificate of Competence, containing a stability module Defining a critical lift. Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from: 1 Practical instruction 2 In-service experience 3 In-house job assessment. Communicating effectively with third parties and personnel involved in lifting operations Sight of original valid Certificate of Competency by company official Verification of certificate with Flag State Interview by company official Approved assessment by company representative Passed simulator test Full understanding of constituency procedures Hazard identification Company assessment of communication skills and successful completion of a relevant management course M-27

M -28 Competence Assessment Tables July 2003 IMCA C 001/C 00 2 Rev. 1 A01 Vessel Master Diving B04 Code Competence Knowledge Demonstration Acceptance Criteria M/A01/B04/01 M/A01/B040/02 02 M/A01/B04/03 03 M/A01/B04/04 M/A01/B04/05 M/A01/B04/06 Take command of a vessel Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/01 Diving operations The principals of deployment and recovery of air, mix gas and saturation divers from a vessel Positioning of diver deployment equipment in relation to the work site in accordance with maximum excursion umbilicals lengths and proximity of deployment equipment to sub-sea hazards Movement of vessel and associated equipment in relation to position of diver Interface between client platform, sub-sea structures and diving location Diving emergency Consequences of vessel loss of position and or power failure Emergency recovery of divers and diver deployment equipment Hyperbaric evacuation Safety awareness Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/04 Human factors Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/05 Emergency preparedness Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/06 Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from: Practical instruction In-service experience In-house job assessment. Drills and In-house familiarisation Approved assessment by company representative Approved assessment by company representative

IMCA C 001/C 002 Rev. 1 Competence Assessment Tables July 2003 Code M/A01/B05/01 M/A01/B05/02 02 M/A01/B05/03 03 M/A01/B05/04 04 M/A01/B05/05 M/A01/B05/06 M/A01/B05/07 A01 Vessel Master Pipelay Rigid & Flexible B05 Competence Knowledge Demonstration Acceptance Criteria Take command of a vessel Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/01 To manage the vessel position for laying and recovery of rigid and flexible pipelines Pipeline behaviour and failure modes Interpreting pipeline survey data ROV and survey operations Limitations of pipeline equipment Correct lay of pipe Initiation of pipeline Lay down target point Interface Appropriate communication skills Applicable legislation Pipeline abandonment Weather forecasting Abandonment methods Safety awareness Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/04 Emergency preparedness Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/05 Human factors Competence satisfied by M/A01/B01/06 Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from: 1 In-service experience 2 Company-specific job assessment Communicating effectively with third parties and personnel involved in pipelay operations Accurate interpretation of weather forecasts Fully conversant with abandonment procedures Approved assessment by company representative Company assessment of communication skills and successful completion of a relevant management course Approved assessment by company representative M-29