An Introduction to Risk Assessment Process for Ship’s Crew

Online Course Serving as an Introductory Guide to the Risk Assessment Process Tailored Specifically for Seafarers

The Online Introduction to Risk Assessments for Ship’s Crew course provides essential training for crew members in understanding and conducting risk assessments in a maritime context. This course covers key concepts, including hazard identification, risk evaluation, and control measures, empowering crew members to proactively manage safety on board.

About the Course

Our Online Introduction to Risk Assessments for Ship’s Crew Course is designed to empower maritime personnel with the skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks on board ship. This course demystifies the risk assessment process, guiding crew members through practical steps to enhance safety and prevent incidents. Through real-world examples and interactive content, participants learn how to recognise potential hazards, implement control measures, and contribute to a proactive safety culture on their vessel. Perfect for crew members new to risk assessment or seeking to strengthen their knowledge, this flexible, self-paced course equips seafarers with the confidence to make safer, more informed decisions every day.

The Aims of the Course

The Online Introduction to Risk Assessments for Ship’s Crew Course aims to provide crew members with a foundational understanding of risk assessment processes specific to maritime environments.

Target Audience

To provide those of the ship’s crew and staff who possess security-related duties with a detailed understanding and introduction to risk assessments.

Course Learning Outcomes

The course consists of the following Learning Outcomes:

The learner will understand the principles of risk assessments
The learner will understand what should be assessed
The learner will know the elements of a risk assessment
The learner will understand what a risk assessment pro-forma is
The learner will know how to classify work activities
The learner will understand how to identify hazards and estimate risk
The learner will learn when to assess
The learner will appreciate the need for thoroughness in a risk assessment

Course Subjects

The course includes the following subjects:

Introduction to Risk Assessments
Elements of Risk Assessment
Principles of Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Pro-Forma
Risk Assessment in Practice
Who has to Carry out the Assessment
What Should be Assessed
Classifying Work Activities
Identify Hazards & Risk Controls
Estimate & Determine the Tolerability of the Risks
Preparing & Evaluating the Risk Control Action Plan

Course Duration

The course lasts for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the learner’s abilities and reading speed. However, you can enter and exit this course as often as you require.

Course Certificate

About the Certificate

Upon successfully finishing this entirely online course, participants will obtain a digital Certificate of Completion in PDF format from VIRSEC. This certificate serves as evidence of their completion of the online course and the related assessment.

Accessing the Certificate

Participants will have the option to download and save the certificate to their computer or preferred directory from the system. Subsequently, certificates must be printed and signed by the learner in either black or blue ink in the designated space provided.

Certification Renewal

Currently, learners are not required to undergo refresher or re-certification unless mandated by their employer.

Bulk Purchases

Book your Online Introduction to Risk Assessment Process for Ship’s Crew Course at VIRSEC. If you have any questions about the course or any of our other Maritime Training Courses, please contact us to inquire about bulk purchasing and associated discounts. You can also call us on +44 (0)161 763 4427 and ask for Olivia or Cathy who will happily assist you.