The Training Institute is working on a new, unique resource for training dredge operators and maintenance personnel. The Web-Based Training will allow them to improve their dredging knowledge, skills and experience at their own computer on location. A demo of the Cutter suction dredger training was presented at the Europort Maritime fair in November 2009, and was very well received. The first two modules will be available in the beginning of 2010; the trailing suction hopper dredger programme will later in the year.

Web-Based Training makes it possible to train yourself from your own home, office or vessel, without travelling and accommodation expenses and without interruptions to the normal work cycle.

What you learn can be put straight into practice on the job, and this definitely enhances the solidity of newly acquired knowledge, skills and experience. Trainees can simply log in on an Internet portal, with immediate access.

Web-Based Training is a fully interactive training programme for dredging contractors’ technical and operational staff. Web-Based Training is a fully interactive modular training programme dealing with the main aspects of dredging. Any module can be accessed from the home page and every module is a complete mix of training resources: objectives, goals, information, tests etc.

This e-learning includes the provision of information, facts and concepts. The Web-Based Training can train operators to a first, basic, level of performance. The Web-Based Training will also be a really good start in preparation for full-scale training. Trainees who have completed Web-Based Training will benefit much more from the ‘live’ full-scale programme, simply because they have practiced with the equipment, the procedures, the jobs and the simulator in virtual reality time and again; they have already acquired experience.

If you are interested in learning more about the possibilities our Web Based training offers, please contact us!