IMIST is the International version of the Minimum Industry Safety Training, an OPITO-approved course, although developed for the global standard for Health and Safety. The course covers all job roles for personnel working in the Oil and Gas Industry across the world. If you wish to use this qualification in the UK, you would need to check if the operator of the vessel / rig you are going to accepts it.

Aim and objectives: The aim of the IMIST programme is to introduce delegates to the key safety elements required by all employees working in the oil and gas industry. It also ensures the knowledge and understanding of these basic safety elements are maintained and current amongst the existing workforce.

Target audience: This introductory safety training programme is designed to introduce the fundamental safety elements of the oil and gas industry to new starts, giving an appreciation of the potential hazards and controls that might be encountered by personnel working within the oil and gas industry. 

The OPITO “International Minimum Industry Safety Training” (IMIST) is highly recommended for all employees in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Delegate pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites.

Validity: 4 years

Course fee includes OPITO registration fee.

Hotel: if you need hotel, please book hotel while filling in the course booking form. The high quality Tallink Express hotel is located in centre of the city of Tallinn. If you book the hotel on our web site, hotel fees are lower than on the hotel web page and the transfer from hotel to training centre is complimentary. We shall send you hotel booking confirmation.

Instruktorid/Instructors/Инструкторы: Ragnar Klaamas; Raivo Männik; Ivari Sarapuu; Urmas Piir; Tanel Hinno