This course content is primarily designed to complement the Ministry of Defence OME Safety Head of Profession Competency Framework at Awareness level.

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 22 - 25 Apr 2024
    • 03 - 06 Jun 2024
    • 22 - 25 Jul 2024
    • 07 - 08 Oct 2024
    • 04 - 05 Nov 2024
    • 10 - 13 Feb 2025
    • 12 - 15 May 2025
    • 09 - 10 Jun 2025
  • Duration2 days (4 mornings)
  • LocationOnline
  • Cost£770 Concessions available

Course structure

4 x ½ mornings Online MS Teams

  • 22nd – 25th April 24
  • 03rd – 06th June 24
  • 22nd – 25th July 24

 

ONLINE

  • 7th - 8th October 2024 - (2 full days)
  • 4th - 5th November 2024 (2 full days)
  • 10th - 13th February 2025 (4 half days - mornings)
  • 12th – 15th May 2025 (4 half days - mornings)

 

ONSITE

  • 9th – 10th June 2025 (2 full days)

What you will learn

This course is aimed at staff likely to be involved with Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) in their daily work or who may come in contact with OME The course is intended for both MOD civilian and military staff but could benefit contractor's staff working in similar areas.

Core content

The course touches upon the following subjects from an MOD perspective:

  • Health and safety at work
  • Health and safety organisation
  • An introduction to explosives
  • Hazards to and from OME
  • Competency levels within OME
  • Accidents involving OME
  • The storage of OME
  • The transportation of OME
  • General safety and security of OME
  • Live firing demonstration (where practical).

Who should attend

This course is aimed at military and civilian staff who are likely to be involved with Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives. There are no formal entry requirements.

Speakers

Lt Col (Retd) Liz Nelson MSc

Concessions

A limited number of MOD sponsored places are available.

Location and travel

This course is delivered online.

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

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