Michael Woodgate

6th February 2013 Newmarket

A skilled and professional workforce essential for the safe and efficient operation of jack-up barges

Develop and issue Barge worker’s log book to record details of job roles and tasks performed by June 2011

Develop and deploy a Bargemaster’s log book to record assessments of competence and knowledge by September 2011

To design an internationally recognised qualification for bargemasters and develop appropriate learning supply by January 2012

A skilled and professional workforce essential for the safe and efficient operation of jack-up barges

Develop and issue Barge worker’s log book to record details of job

roles and tasks performed by June 2011

Develop and deploy a Bargemaster’s log book to record

assessments of competence and knowledge by September 2011

To design an internationally recognised qualification for bargemasters and develop appropriate learning supply by January

2012 + X

“Blue books” launched summer 2012

Combine records of service, training, certification etc with barge master assessment

10 barge companies using them – 120 logbooks issued

“Brown” Crane books also available

Optional “hello this is IJUBOA and what we do” letter from John Howard to Blue Book holders

Positive feedback but...

All comments & suggestions for improvements welcome

Section 5a of Official Logbook

Two companies – 12 barge masters

Two assessors approved – ISM companies can nominate their own

Reports produced include a statement on the extent of competence endorsed

Report goes to: ◦ Barge master

◦ Employer

◦ IJUBOA

Report + STCW Basic Training Certs + VHF licence IJUBOA register of competent barge masters

Four National Occupational Standards now on UK database

◦ Prepare the jack-up barge for offshore operation ◦ Transit the (non-propelled) jack-up barge to and from operational site ◦ Position and refloat the jack-up barge ◦ Maintain the stability of the jack-up barge at the operational site

Qualification units (learning outcomes and assessment criteria) written from each of these

Plus three more on:

◦ Transfer personnel to/from and between vessels and the jack-up barge offshore

◦ Plan and carry out jack-up barge loading and discharge of cargo offshore ◦ Plan and carry out jack-up barge loading and discharge of bulk liquid cargo

offshore

Together with generic maritime units:

◦ Provide fire fighting response on board a vessel

◦ Control operation of survival craft and rescue boats

◦ Respond to emergencies on board a vessel

◦ Provide medical first aid on board a vessel

◦ Interpret meteorology in the near coastal area

◦ Maintain safe and environmentally responsible working practices on board a vessel

Covers all that a barge master needs to learn, based on what they have to know and do

The “IJUBOA guide to sourcing training” written to illustrate how to use these to purchase relevant training

For those who manage or procure jack-up barges

Focussed on risks and how to manage them

Physical/environmental/geotechnical plus human elements (relationships with barge crews and clients)

Two day pilot course well received – has been reviewed to improve

Issues with availability of suitable course leaders/teachers

Training provider forum held in July:

◦ Lowestoft College

◦ Maersk

◦ STC

◦ South Shields Marine School

Main target groups identified:

◦ Existing barge workers who need more underpinning knowledge

◦ New entrants to the industry

◦ Managers and procurers

Positive noises but little action due to commercial uncertainty

Training supply will only respond to visible employer demand

Examples of best practice in identifying and meeting training needs

We know what people need to learn but..

Employers will want to know how long a course will take, how much it will cost, and how it will be structured

Training provider will want to know how many learners there will be and how much they are going to pay

IJUBOA needs to co-ordinate demand and assemble viable groups of learners

“To design an internationally recognised qualification for bargemasters and develop appropriate learning supply by January 2012”

1. Assemble a critical mass of barge workers with broadly similar learning needs and source a training programme for them.

2. Mobilise the demand for the managers training course and find an organisation to deliver it.

3. Design & produce training log book for those new(ish) to the job

4. Identify opportunities to fund research to produce Labour Market Intelligence on future demand for skilled barge workers

5. Promote the use of and demand for IJUBOA Learning & Skills products by offshore construction sector