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Here are the most common questions that our clients and interested organizations have asked us during the last year.  Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions.

 


What are the topics that “Basics of Oil Spill Response” training application covers?
Can IOSTC’s training applications be customized?

What is the certificate received after the completion of the training program?
How long does it take to complete the Basics of Oil Spill Response training course?
Would the training application replace either classroom or field training?
Who are the target audiences?
Can we run the training application on local Intranet?
What is the required system configuration?
Are IOSTC training applications compatible with learning management systems?
Can IOSTC develop other interactive training or educational applications?
Is “Basics of Oil Spill Response” training application available in other formats?

 

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What are the topics that “Basics of Oil Spill Response” training application covers?

 
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Basics of Oil Spill Response training application covers eight topics: 

  • Properties of Oil

  • Behaviour of Oil

  • Oil Spill Management

  • Response Strategies

  • Response Techniques

  • Spill Response Equipment

  • Surveillance and Monitoring

  • Safety at Oil Spills

 Click here for more information about the application contents.

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  Q Can IOSTC’s training applications be customized?  
  A Yes, our applications are designed as modular structure to allow for future customization.  Level 1 customization includes modifying logos and introduction video.  Level 2 customization includes modifying the application contents (for example, adding your contingency plan or specific equipment that is used by your organization.  

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  Q What is the certificate received after the completion of the program?  
  A At present the only certificate provided is the completion of the program.  We are in the process of exploring with a number of international organizations the potential of offering other certificates.  In addition, we are working with Capilano College to offer a Certificate in Oil Spill Management.

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How long does it take to complete the Basics of Oil Spill Response training course?

 
  A The complete course requires approximately six hours. The application tracks the modules that were completed, the user can take the course at one session or can progress on a step-by-step basis through the individual modules and spread the training over a period of time.

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  Q Would the training application replace either classroom or field training?  
  A No, our training applications are designed to augment both classroom and field training.  Our clients found the best use of IOSTC training applications is as an introductory or refresher training tool.  Some are using our programs as a training tool during classroom training and during briefing prior to any oil spill response activities.

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Who are the target audiences?

 
  A All levels from executives to field workers and as an educational tool to other support staff using IOSTC training applications.

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  Q Can we run the training application on local Intranet?  
  A Yes, our training applications are designed to operate on standalone computers or as an Intranet; however, each terminal will require a user license.

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What is the required system configuration?

 
  A The hardware configuration is a Personal Computer with 100 MB free hard disk, minimum of 256 MB RAM, Pentium Processor and sound card.  Our training applications work under any Microsoft Windows operating systems.  IOSTC training applications were tested on Win95, Win98, Win ME, Win NT, Win2000 Professional, Win XP Home, Win XP Professional and Windows 2003 Server operating systems.  Internet access is required to register the training applications.

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Are IOSTC training applications compatible with learning management systems?

 
  A Yes, IOSTC training applications have strong standards support (e.g. SCORM, AICC). You can easily launch and track content with a standards-compliant learning management system (LMS).  The applications are also designed for simple integration with custom built learning management systems.  IOSTC could also assist you to develop your own LMS system.

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  Q Can IOSTC develop other interactive training or educational applications?  
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Yes, IOSTC senior staff have more than fifteen years of experience in developing interactive training and educational applications.  For more information about these applications please visit www.hncl.com.

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  Q Is “Basics of Oil Spill Response” training application available in other formats?  
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In addition to the stand-alone CD-ROM and Intranet, the training application will be available in DVD format and as a Web-based application so users can access the training on a per use basis.

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