If you are a Process Operator or Process Engineering Technician  about to be appointed to the position of Control Room Operator, or if you are already working as a CRO and would like to develop your knowledge, this training course is for you.

By the end of the OPITO Control Room Operator Training course participants will be able to: 

• Evaluate operational conditions from the perspective of Control Room Operator (CRO) and respond correctly and appropriately to either prevent or minimise the effects of an incident in a simulated environment.

All Control Room Operator training activities at this level will be simulated in a controlled environment in accordance with approved procedures, test specifications and all other relevant international/ approved standards.  All tasks and subsequent activities will be performed under the supervision of a suitably qualified and experienced trainer. 

At the end of the training course participants will complete a written and practical test to ensure they have the required knowledge and skills specified in the learning outcomes of the following modules:

• Module 1: Maintaining a state of readiness
• Module 2: Control of critical situations
• Module 3: Coordination of the response to emergencies