Course code: HMS-0503

UiT's regulations for field work and sea-going expeditions

Campus Online course
Semester / Year Spring 2027
Level Lavere grad, redskapskurs
Credits 0

About the course

Course for UiT employees and students who, based on risk assessment, must have documented safety training.

This training involves regulations, responsibilities, preventive measures and risk assessments

Objectives of the course

The course presents UiT`s HSE regulations which apply to fieldwork and sea expeditions including specific rules for outdoors research activities on Svalbard. After the course you will be familiar with of the conditions essential for assessing risk when working in the field and on board a research vessel. The training needs to be completed before you engeage in fieldwork or sea -going expeditions.

Teaching methods

Online course.

Language of instruction and examination

Norwegian and English.

Schedule

The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.

It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.

Examination

Exams
Off campus exam Grade:
Passed / Not Passed

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Re-sit examination

There is no re-sit examination.

Previous years and semesters

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