The Training Department at Prince William Sound Community College holds a contract with the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company to provide training under what the company terms its Tier III Fishing Vessel Training Program. In the event of a major spill incident, the College has qualified adjunct instructors on staff ready to provide an 8 hour marine hazmat course to commercial fishing vessel crews mobilized for a response.
Elements of the Training Program
- Introduction and Program Review – Fate and behavior of oil, hazard communications procedures and hazardous materials identification.
- Safety and Health – General safety practices, safe boating operations, towing and line handling, crane safety, site characterization, safety plans and decontamination.
- Incident Command System and Communications – Chain of command, communications procedures, check-in and check-out protocol, and demobilization.
- Response Strategies and Tactics – Response strategies, dispersants, in-situ burning, response and equipment.
- Competency Check – Performance check and review of material presented.
Contact the Training Department for further information on how we can provide customized training services for your industry.
