Offshore Client Representative
FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION
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Topic: Renewable Offshore Client Representative - RECOA Fundamental Education
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Estimated study time: 30 hours of self-paced studies - To be completed in 6 months from enrolment.
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Price: € 1,100 single payment
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Language: English
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Instructor: Chris Weaver
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* VAT is subject to student and/or client's country of origin. VAT exemptions may apply.
Hear from our alumni
"Currently, there is no such training course to be a professional OCR in the world. This is the ONLY one."
This course training coupled by
real life application as an OCR,
is invaluable to projects and
clients. I have learned so much
from my mentors (Martin,
Jesper and Chris) through this
course and in work. Currently,
there is no such training course
to be a professional OCR in the
world. This is the ONLY one.
The course is well organised
and covers a wide range of
fundamental topics. I hope that
successful completion of this
course will be the mandatory
requirement for any Client to
select a professional OCR to
work in OWF in the future! An
endorsement by a reputable
organisation eg GWO will be an
added advantage. I highly
recommend anyone interested
in becoming, or anyone that is
already an OCR, to take this
course!
The OCR education is for you if you can say yes to at least one of the following …
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I have a desire to work offshore
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I have been in similar roles in the oil and gas industry
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I am an experienced offshore or maritime professional
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I am a technical graduate who wants to start an offshore career
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I am involved in managing offshore construction operations
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I am a professional with several years of practical experience in the industry, who wants to refresh my technical and theoretical knowledge.
Learning Goals
Communication
You will be aware of the importance of communication and be able to ask the right questions as an OCR.
Operational safety
You will have a comprehensive understanding of the operational safety aspects you need to deal with as an OCR.
Laws and documentation
You will have obtained knowledge about all the different laws and documentation you need to know as an OCR.
Here’s what offshore
wind professionals say about the course
Currently, there is no such training course to be a professional OCR in the world. This is the ONLY one.
This course training coupled by real life application as an OCR, is invaluable to projects and clients. I have learned so much from my mentors (Martin, Jesper and Chris) through this course and in work. Currently, there is no such training course to be a professional OCR in the world. This is the ONLY one. The course is well organised and covers a wide range of fundamental topics. I hope that successful completion of this course will be the mandatory requirement for any Client to select a professional OCR to work in OWF in the future! An endorsement by a reputable organisation eg GWO will be an added advantage. I highly recommend anyone interested in becoming, or anyone that is already an OCR, to take this course!
by Howard Ong
If I had this knowledge when I first entered the industry, it would definitely make me better at work
If I had this knowledge when I first entered the industry, it would definitely make me better at work. Although I have already worked in this industry for 2 years, the education still gave me some fundamental knowledge I didn’t know. Without hesitation, I can tell you this course will be the easiest way for you to gain knowledge about the offshore wind industry and the role as an Offshore Client Representative.
by Zhan-Zhao Lin
Even with my 30+ years in the subsea cables industry I still found this course very informative.
Even with my 30+ years in the subsea cables industry I still found this course very informative. The course content gave me a lot of knowledge to move positively forward into the next step in my career. I highly recommend this for anyone who has the background and looking to move into a client rep position in the future
by Keith Jones
This Education provides the offshore experience to those who have the eagerness to learn and grow."
The OCR Education opens the door for you to gain extensive knowledge about working in the offshore renewable energy. This Education provides the offshore experience to those who have the eagerness to learn and grow. From day-to-day responsibilities and safety awareness to offshore operations and management, you can clearly benefit from this course and learn more about the offshore renewable energy. I highly recommend this course to anyone who would be interested to move one step forward to be involved in offshore renewable energy
by Tsung-Hsien Wu
RECOA OCR Fundamental Education
The following modules are included
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All Courses, Introductory Courses
IN 01 - Introduction to Renewable Energy
CourseAn introduction to various types of current and future renewable energy technologies, the motives for developing renewable energies and their impact on our world and society.
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IN 02 - Introduction to Offshore Renewable Energy
CourseThis module is an introduction to the design and construction of a typical offshore wind farm.
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IN 03 - Offshore Roles in Renewables
CourseIn this module, we are going to look at the Requirements for Offshore Workers and what experienced personnel can expect.
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IN 04 - Offshore Renewable Energy Zones
CourseWe will discuss the background on why we have specific Renewable Energy Zones and how they are managed from a practical aspect.
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OCR 01 - Roles & Responsibilities of the Offshore Client Representative
CourseThis course fast-tracks newcomers in the renewables industry for junior OCR team roles.
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OCR 02 - Communication
CourseIn this course, we will discuss some communication problems and issues that may arise in the role.
About the OCR Education Programme
The Offshore Client Representative (OCR) is a key role in the Client’s Organisation. OCRs monitor, assess, and communicate their observations to the onshore project management teams during various phases of offshore construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair operations. They will be involved in the earliest pre-construction field surveys and their involvement will culminate in the end-of-life decommissioning operations.
Candidates for the role of OCR will have been in the marine industry for a number of years. Emphasis during this course will focus on refining their observation and communication skills as well as practical advice about their specific function in the Client’s management organisation.
What can you expect from this education programme?
The package is broken down into modules, each forming a presentation between 20 and 60 minutes long. We have focused on Offshore Wind during the current version of the course, as this is by far the most predominant and rapidly expanding marine renewables industry. However, most of the modules in this package have content which is pertinent to other areas of offshore renewable energy, such as seabed tidal turbines, wave power generators and moored energy harvesting systems.
Whereas many courses focus on industry regulation and compliance, we believe this detail needs to be taught by other specialists outside our organisation due to the local and regional variations in the requirements.
We provide practical information and examples of what can go wrong if basic rules and standards are not followed, but not the fine detail prescribed by individual governments or international bodies. We focus on a broad, practical overview that identifies the snags and snares that can quickly halt work if not identified by the OCR.
Our aim is to instill confidence in the OCR candidate that their employer will appreciate from the very first day that they take up their offshore role.
The OCR education programme broadly covers:
- An Introduction to marine renewable energy
- An overview of wind farm development
- Renewable Energy Zones
- Role of the Offshore Client Representative
- Aspects of international maritime law
- Environmental protection / management
- Civil & Contractual law
- Professional behaviour
- Contract compliance
- Communication & interaction between the Client and the Contractor
- Safety
- Risk assessments, method statements and management of change
- Controlled zones & simultaneous operations at site
- Dealing with incidents & accident investigation
What is included in the course
High Quality Video lessons
INTERACTIVE LESSONS & QUIZZES
Case Studies
Downloadable Resource & Glossary
Certificate of Completion
Student Community
Your Instructor
Senior Instructor, RECOA Chris Weaver
Chris Weaver has more than 40 years of seagoing experience, beginning as a marine science student aboard a research vessel in the mid-1970s. His early career included serving in the British Royal Navy as a seaman officer, later specialising as a hydrographic surveyor. He then worked on subsea projects for Shell, BP, Total, ENI, and other smaller oil and gas operators before becoming a shipboard project manager for Alcatel Submarine Networks.
Between 2006 and 2016, Chris was involved in various West African oil field projects, managing offshore construction and maintenance work in Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, and Ghana during the winter, and power cable installation at various European offshore wind farms during the summer months.
Chris became involved in training in 2014 when he designed the Renewables Offshore Client Representative course and presented it as classroom training in the UK over the following four years. He has a long association with Martin Schnoor Warming, founder of the Renewable Construction Academy, and they have collaborated on various renewable projects since 2010.
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