11-05-2024 - Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher - Norfolk, VA

Training Provider: Marine Chemist Service, Inc

Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 8:00am to 4:30pm

Location: Norfolk, VA

4.8   reviews average 11 reviews
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$225.00
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Why Should You Take This Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher course?

In order to be recognized as a qualified Marine Shipyard Competent Person to work on a US Navy vessel, one must successfully complete an initial 3-day course and receive annual 1-day classes taught by an NFPA certified Marine Chemist. Specific requirements can be found in NAVSEA 009-07 Standard Items. 

Briefly, the Marine Shipyard Competent Person must be able to understand the directions and instructions left by the NFPA certified Marine Chemist; have knowledge of the Subparts of 29 CFR 1915; know the structure and location where work is to be performed on vessels and within shipyard location; must understand how to use testing equipment and how to accurately interpret the results of required instrumentation as well as knowing how to post results and maintain records.

 

Who should take the Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher course?

Professionals looking to work on a US Navy vessel should take this course to maintain their status as a Marine Shipyard Compentent Person.

 

The following represent a minimum, but not limited to, list of topics that may be reviewed during the class. Topics are updated to reflect changes in regulations as they may occur:

Hazard Description and Recognition:

  • Relevant terms, fire and explosion theory, relevant chemistry (including concepts of flash points, explosive range, the role of oxygen, classification of fuels and solvent vapor pressure)
  • Relevant shipboard structures, locations and system
  • Toxicity and Industrial Hygiene concepts
  • Toxicity resources, guidance and standards: OSHA maritime standards
  • MSDS information and skills

 

Hazard Evaluation and Measurement:

  • Instrumentation, theory, operation, maintenance, calibration, limitation of testing equipment
  • Preparation for and the execution of shipboard confined space testing

 

Hazard Prevention, Control and Elimination:

  • Regulations: Scope and application of OSHA 1915 and NFPA 306
  • The responsibilities and interaction of the competent person and NFPA certificated Marine Chemist.
  • NFPA Marine Chemist's standard safety designation
  • Control of ignition sources
  • Ventilation theory and application
  • Key aspects of respiratory protection
  • The fire watch
  • Written competent person records
  • The Marine Chemist certificate

 

Practical exercises and applications:

  • Practice exercises in testing, recordkeeping and MSDS
  • Review of key elements
  • Examination

 

Course Includes:

  • Interactive refresher training
  • Hands-on classroom experience
  • Personal instruction from an experienced professional
  • Tips and strategies for use in the field

Hazard Description and Recognition

  • Relevant terms, fire and explosion theory, relevant chemistry (including concepts of flash points, explosive range, the role of oxygen, classification of fuels and solvent vapor pressure)
  • Relevant shipboard structures, locations and system
  • Toxicity and Industrial Hygiene concepts
  • Toxicity resources, guidance and standards: OSHA maritime standards
  • MSDS information and skills

 

Hazard Evaluation and Measurement

  • Instrumentation, theory, operation, maintenance, calibration, limitation of testing equipment
  • Preparation for and the execution of shipboard confined space testing

 

Hazard Prevention, Control and Elimination

  • Regulations: Scope and application of OSHA 1915 and NFPA 306
  • The responsibilities and interaction of the competent person and NFPA certificated Marine Chemist.
  • NFPA Marine Chemist"s standard safety designation
  • Control of ignition sources
  • Ventilation theory and application
  • Key aspects of respiratory protection
  • The fire watch
  • Written competent person records
  • The Marine Chemist certificate

 

Practical exercises and applications

  • Practice exercises in testing, recordkeeping and MSDS
  • Review of key elements
  • Examination
COURSE LOGISTICS
CertificatesSame day as course completion
ParkingFree parking available on site
FoodCoffee and donuts provided
100% Verified Reviews
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
Average rating: Average Rating stars out of 5 stars ( 4.8 out of 5 stars - 11 11 student reviews)


Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher
review userDavid K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 6, 2024
Very informative a must for anyone looking to get their Marine Shipyard Competent Person certification. Very informative a must for anyone looking to get their Marine Shipyard Competent Person certification.
Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher
review userDonald M.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 5, 2024
Good instructor very good Good instructor very good
Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher
review userCarmine I.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 4, 2023
excellent course instructor was exceptional on providing all updated standards and information on a course that can be very... excellent course instructor was exceptional on providing all updated standards and information on a course that can be very boring at times. Instructor kept the class engaged and constantly ask for input ad comments from the participants
Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher
review userRyan C.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 10, 2022
good informative course, good instructor good informative course, good instructor
Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher
review userJose R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 9, 2022
The new information was helpful.. The new information was helpful..
Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher
review userCarmine I.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 7, 2022
• Excellent information, well presented, • Instructor covered a great deal in a shirt time without making it redundant or... • Excellent information, well presented, • Instructor covered a great deal in a shirt time without making it redundant or uninteresting. • Information was up to date and covered all aspects of the SCP responsibilities both commercial and Military. BZ to the instructor.
Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher
review userWesley A.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 12, 2022
Very Happy with Mr. Chou. Very Happy with Mr. Chou.
Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher
review userRobert H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 12, 2022
The course was very informative and helpful. The instructer was very knowledgable. The course was very informative and helpful. The instructer was very knowledgable.
Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher
review userRonald M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 12, 2022
Course was extremely effective and conducted by a very knowledgeable instructor. Highly recommend it. Course was extremely effective and conducted by a very knowledgeable instructor. Highly recommend it.
Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher
review userMichael L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 6, 2021
The course was informative. The instructor kept the topic interesting by including actual events, causes and details. It... The course was informative. The instructor kept the topic interesting by including actual events, causes and details. It was a good refresher course.
Marine Shipyard Competent Person Refresher
review userTracy H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 6, 2021
Course was very informative and well instructed. Course was very informative and well instructed.
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 8:00am to 4:30pm
ABOUT THE TRAINING PROVIDER
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Marine Chemist Service is a highly diversified Virginia corporation that has two separate facilities, 11 different products and services, and 46 years of experience. The corporation also has one of the longest, continuously operating asbestos analytical laboratories. Throughout its history, MCS has trained approximately 13,500 student/employees, analyzed over 398,000 samples, and performed countless inspections aboard ship and within the facilities of land-side operations. This remarkable achievement has been made possible through the efforts of 30+ biologists, chemists, geologists, industrial hygienists, inspectors, safety professionals, trainers, and a group of very efficient support personnel.

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