International Petroleum and Maritime Academy (IPMA) Information

The IPMA is Guyana's only dedicated oilfield and maritime training academy, offering a broad range of courses. The IPMA also offers custom courses, built to train your Guyanese workforce to international standards. Safety is our number one priority.  We work collaboratively with companies in Guyana to establish and support a highly competent, skilled, safe local workforce. Our courses are accredited by international bodies, held to the stringent safety standards of the oil and gas industry. In the first two years of the IPMA, over 300 Guyanese men and women graduated with certifications in all areas of maritime and oilfield operations and safety. Oilfield courses include: - Basic Safety / Safe Work Practices - Introduction to Oil and Gas Operations - Offshore Oil & Gas Operations Training - Basic Operational Safety, Health and Environmental - Environmental Stewardship - Emergency Response - Occupational Health & Hygiene - Transport & Cargo Handling - General Operations Practical Training - Banksman & Slinging Operations - Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Advanced Forklift Operator - Advanced Telehandler Operator - Advanced Crane Operator - Advanced Excavator Operator - Advanced Front-End Loader Training - Advanced Skid-Steer Operator - Advanced Bulldozer Operator - Advanced Heavy Truck Driver Maritime courses include: - Basic Safety & Training (STCW VI/1) - Basic Safety & Training (Refresher) (STCW VI/1) - Ship Security Awareness (STCW VI/6) - Ratings Forming Part of An Engineering Watch (STCW III/4) - Ratings Forming Part of A Navigational Watch (STCW II/6) - Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW VI/3) - Training in Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW V/1-1, A-V/1- 1.1) - Training in Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations Refresher (STCW V/1-1, A-V/1- 1.1) - Medical First Aid (STCW VI/4)