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Issue #21: Jun 2014

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Dear Jeslyn, In the blink of an eye, we are almost in the third quarter of the year. KBA Group has been bustling as usual with new consultancy contracts awarded in Asia, Australia, Holland, Middle East, South Africa and the UK, in the field of diving specialist personnel and equipment assurance; with this, we have recruited six new staff to join KBA Team, and will be introducing to you in this news update. KBAT has launched four New Diving Training courses over the past three months to meet the local and global needs of the diving industry: 1. Commercial Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (CSCUBA) Diver 2. Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) Diver 3. Surface Supplied Diving Equipment Supervisor (also named as Inland/Inshore Diving Supervisor) 3. Dive Technician Course - Modular Programme In May, we are pleased to announce that both KBA Training and KB Access have received over 500 delegates attending various training from safety, diving, IRATA rope access and work at height. We are ecstatic of this great achievement and will continue to maintain a high level of quality training and customer service to our clienteles. KBA Group has exhibited in two major trade exhibitions (OS+H Asia 2014 and Safety & Health Expo 2014), where we have seen over 1000 visitors who are keen to attend and learn more about our training courses in the upcoming months so as to upgrade their skills in order to maintain their competencies. These two events have been an excellent opportunity for us to continue to maintain contact with our current clients, reaching out to those who haven't known us as well as network with the industry experts. With this, we have already made

plans for 2015 where we have just confirmed our participation in Safety & Health Expo 2015 once again and for the first time we will be present at Intersec Dubai 2015 and Offshore Europe 2015 - we are very excited indeed! Check out for more details below. Have a great pleasure reading! Please feel free to contact us for more information. Yours Sincerely,

Darren Brunton Managing Director KB Associates Group of Companies

IN THIS ISSUE Top News

Industry & Course Updates

1. Upcoming Participating Events

2. Participated Events

3. Safety Department NEWs

4. Diving Department NEWs

5. Access Department NEWs

Training With Us

About Us KB Associates Pte Ltd (KBA) specialises in providing consultancy services to the offshore oil and gas industries and onshore terminals construction industries. KBA consists of a group of companies, each offering specialised services to synergistically fulfill the industry as a quality "One Stop" solution provider.

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Top News 1. KBA: A Total Quality Management System Company for 3 Consecutive Years! In our recent SGS Recertification audits for ISO9001:2008 & OHSAS18001:2007 standards requirements during April, KBA Team has competently demonstrated the knowledge in our daily business operations in order to maintain a good OHS & QAQC system by providing all relevant evidences and full cooperation with the auditors. Conclusion: The SGS audit team recommends that based on the results of this audit, the management system certification shall be granted and continued. Once again, we've made KBA Group of Companies - A Total Quality Management System Company for 3 straight years!

2. KBAT: Our Students are awarded Best Candidate for NEBOSH ITC in Oil & Gas Operational Safety for two consecutive years! KBAT is proud to share that one of our candidates on the NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety has been awarded the Best Candidate 2013 internationally by NEBOSH. This is an international award to give recognition to students who have achieved the overall highest aggregate score and we are extremely proud of our students who have proven themselves! [NEBOSH Graduation & Awards Ceremony was held on the 23 June 2014, Monday at University of Warwick.]

3. KBA Europe: Sponsoring 'Coastal Commando Cycle Challenge' - a HOWRM event 2014 marks the 350th Anniversary of the Royal Marines, in order to commemorate this milestone - The Coastal Commando Cycle Challenge will be a 350 mile, 5-day cycle challenge starting in Chatham

as well as in Arbroath and ending at Lympstone. KBA Europe hopes that our small contribution aids the 'Help Our Wounded Royal Marines and Supporting Arms For Life 1150893' (HOWRM) to continue providing help and support those who need it most. Check out the cycle challenge here.

Industry & Course Updates 1. Upcoming Participating Events

a. KBA Europe > IMCA Annual Seminar 2014 Date : 19 - 20 Nov 2014 Venue : The Landmark Hotel, London UK KBA exhibited the 18th Annual Seminar hosted by IMCA at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore in November last year. With the theme 'Addressing the Challenges of New Frontiers' with fantastic programme featuring keynote addresses, presentations, workshops and discussions with a record attendance of almost 500 delegates. This year, KBA will continue to show our support and will exhibit in the upcoming Annual Seminar in November at London. We shall see you there! Click here to register for the seminar.

b. KB Associates > The 20th International Oil & Gas Industry Exhibition & Conference (OSEA 2014) Date : 2 - 5 Dec 2014 Venue : Marina Bay Sands Singapore Stand no.: 1F6-01

2. Participated Events

a. The 9th Occupational Safety + Health Exhibition for Asia (OS+H Asia 2014) ~ Singapore, 7 - 9 May 2014 KBA Training Centre exhibited OS+H Asia 2014 on the 7 - 9 May 2014 at Suntec City Singapore where we saw many safety professionals who expressed interest in self-upgrading their skills which has proven critical in their job nature. During the 3-day exhibition, we have launched and announced our upcoming Commercial Diver Training - Level 1 to Level 4, and were glad that in the Welcome Speech by Mr. Heng Chiang Gnee (Chairman of Singapore WSH Conference 2014 Steering Committee) in the

WSH conference, he has stressed the importance of safety in the commercial diving industry which is often neglected.

This year, we have introduced a new Game 'KBAT Wheel of Safety' and received over-whelming responses. Congratulations to our 3 lucky winners (Luah Si Min, Jeffery Yeo and Roy Chiam) who won themselves each a S$100 shopping voucher.

Overall, the OS+H Asia 2014 has once again succeeded as one of Asia's leading exhibition for the workplace safety and health sectors. 5,800 visitors were captivated with the wide range of excellent display, product demonstrations, high-quality products and innovative technology and safety equipment to move the workplace and health sector. If you have missed this year, don't forget to pen down the next run on 31 August - 2 September 2016.

b. Safety & Health Expo 2014 ~ ExCel London, 17 - 19 June 2014 KB Associates (Europe) exhibited Safety & Health Expo 2014 on the 17 - 19 June 2014 at ExCel London, UK. This is the first exhibition when we were all geared up to meet the safety professionals from all over the world. The Expo was well attended with over 10,000 visitors from Nigeria, Kenya, UK, Kazakhstan, Italy, Greece among many. It was great to meet up with old friends and many new ones. Our Wheel of Safety has once again proven to be very popular with shopping vouchers won each day and many other prizes. Click here for more photos in our Facebook.

3. Safety Department NEWs

a) Courses Conducted Over the Past 3 months

i) NEBOSH International General Certificate ~ 19 - 31 May 2014 in Singapore KBAT held its NEBOSH IGC in Singapore on the 19 - 31 May 2014. Here are some of the feedbacks from past students.

"Nurul and Keith were both very knowledgeable and engaging. Keith always tried to calm us down with a good sense of humor." - Anonymous "Thanks to Keith for the great help and advice.´- Sylvester Linus "The tutor Keith has done a great job in delivering the course and the interactivity was good." - Anonymous The next training has been scheduled in Brunei on 4 - 16 Aug; Singapore on 18 - 30 Aug; Bali-Indonesia on 1 - 13 Sep; Aberdeen-UK on 8 - 20 Sept; Manila-Philippines on 15 - 27 Sept or Pattaya-Thailand on 29 Sep - 11 Oct 2014. Click Here for the flyer.

ii) NEBOSH International Technicial Certificate in Oil & Gas Operational Safety ~ 28 Apr - 3 May in Perth - Australia and 28 Apr - 03 May 2014 in Singapore.

Some of the feedbacks gathered:

"Very happy with course lecturer. Very good interaction with one to one basis." - Thomas Davies "Good course and venue." - Beat Paracharan "The facilitator showed great industry experience and communicated with excellence to the group." - Carlin Hughes "Great course content which really does exercise your brain. A very intense course but made understandable by Melissa with real life experience examples. You definitely get your money's worth on this course." - Rob Daley "The contents of the course is very relevant with the job scope on site. The course opened my eyes widely about HSE." - Edy Sucipto

This popular training has been scheduled in Melbourne-Australia on 14 - 18 Jul; Manila-Philippines on 25 - 30 Aug; Singapore on 21 - 26 Jul or 15 - 20 Sept; Cape Town-South Africa (NEW location) on 25 - 30 Aug or Aberdeen-UK on 1 - 6 Sept 2014. Click Here for the flyer.

iii) IOSH Managing Safely ~ 2 - 4 April and 23 - 25 June in Singapore

Group photo taken after the delegates completed their IOSH Managing Safely training in Singapore.

Some of the feedbacks gathered

"Trainer is very knowledgeable, patient and approachable." - Tan Khien Boon Erick "It was very informative." - Melvyn Morais "Good coach and interesting session." - Simon Tan The next training is scheduled in Perth-Australia on 11 -13 Aug; Singapore on 29 - 31 Sept; Aberdeen-UK on 29 - 31 July 2014. Click Here for the flyer.

iv) IOSH Accident Investigation ~ 14 - 15 April 2014 in Brunei and 16 - 17 June in Singapore

A group photo was taken after the delegates completed their workgroup investigation on the IOSH Accident Investigation course in Brunei. Investigation is an essential skill for all

HSE professionals and operation managers in any industry. Other than in Brunei, this training is also available in Bali-Indonesia, Singapore on the 18 - 18 Nov and Aberdeen-UK on the 29-30 Jul 2014. Click Here for the flyer.

4. Diving Department NEWs

a) Announcements

i) Factory Acceptance Testing of New Diving Control In May, Darren made a visit to Unique Hydra UAE to conduct a factory acceptance testing of the new diving system dive control and Deck Decompression Chamber (DDC); these are purchased so as to deliver the commercial diver training in

Singapore. Click Here for more photos in our Facebook.

b) New Training Course

ii) Commercial Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (CSCUBA) Diver ~ New Training (Pending accreditation from MOM Singapore)

This competency standard outlines the minimum requirements that must be achieved to ensure that occupational divers are trained / certified as competent commercial divers. This competency standard details the level of knowledge, theory requirements and practical application of the diving techniques needed by divers while using Commercial SCUBA (CSCUBA) to a maximum depth of 30m (99fsw) with no decompression diving. Click Here for the flyer.

iii) SSDE or Inland/Inshore Diving Supervisor ~ New Training (Pending Accreditation from MOM Singapore)

This competency standard outlines the minimum requirements for commercial diving supervisors to work safely and competently, and to be trained/certified as a SSDE Diving Supervisor. It is intended to provide understanding, describes the theory requirements, practical application of diving knowledge, techniques required to supervise dives while using SSDE to a maximum depth of 30msw (metres of sea water).

We have conducted our first run on the 2 - 6 June 2014 and received very positive testimonials; "The explanation of diving concepts was good. I will be sending staff for courses." - Devadason Edmund Daniel "The explanation given was good." Ross Allan

Click Here for the flyer.

iv) Dive Technician Course - Modular Programme

A modular programme that will develop the all-round competence of the dive technician in support of the diving system maintenance and equipment. It covers the 'soft skill' knowledge and understanding specifically with respect to IMCA 'Dive Technician Competence and Training IMCA D001 Rev. 2 ' as well as documentation for ongoing and management of change process. The training goes on to develop

'hard skills' practical training including working at height, oxygen clean systems, high pressure regulator service, cylinder inspections, KMB DSI Helmet technician training and more. Module One: S$2,200 | Module Two: S$2,400 | Module Three: S$2,200 Course Fee: S$6,800 (Special Rate: S$6,300*) * Special Rate is only applicable for delegate who has registered all three modules and completed the course consecutively in 3 weeks. * Course Fee subject to 7% GST

Click Here for the flyer.

c) Courses Conducted Over the Past 3 months

i) IMCA Trainee Air Diving Supervisor ~ 25 - 29 Mar 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore KBA Training held the IMCA Trainee Air Diving Supervisor training in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this training, we are glad to have the first qualified Sudanese IMCA Divers - Mo and Khalid who have completed their Trainee ADS and their next goal is to complete IMCA Diver Medic Technician. We look forward to receiving them and wish them all the best in their diving career.

The next training is scheduled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 25 - 29 Aug 2014; Singapore on 04 - 08 Aug; Aberdeen-UK on 18 - 22 Aug; Portsmouth-UK on 22 - 26 Sept 2014. Click Here for the flyer.

ii) IMCA Trainee Bell Diving Supervisor ~ 30 Mar - 2 Apr 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia KBA Training held the IMCA Trainee Bell Diving Supervisor training in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Brian Brockwell, our newly recruited IMCA trainer for courses in Aberdeen - UK also attended this course as co-trainer to Alan Rhodes. This initiative is deemed as essential to ensure the continuous uphold of quality training regardless where the course will be held. The next training is scheduled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 30 Aug - 2 Sept; Singapore on 11 - 14 Aug; Aberdeen-UK on 20 - 23 Oct 2014.

Click Here for the flyer.

iii) IMCA Trainee AIR & BELL Diving Supervisor ~ Combined 9 - 19 June in Lake Charles USA and ADS on 17 - 21 June and BDS 22 - 25 June at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi India

KBA Training held the IMCA Trainee Air and Bell Diving Supervisor training at both Lake Charles, USA and Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, India. We saw a good record of attendees in both locations. In New Delhi, the final revision and exam was held in the large auditorium, which is a clean venue, with good air-con ventilation

and sound system.

With the over whelming response and positive feedbacks, the next training in New Delhi is scheduled for ADS on 14 - 18 Oct and BDS on 19 - 22 Oct 2014.

iv) OGP Client Worksite Representative Course ~ 12 - 16 May in Aberdeen, UK and 2 - 6 June in Lake Charles, USA

The next training is scheduled in Singapore on 11 - 15 Aug or 22 - 26 Sept; Aberdeen UK on 7 - 11 July 2014; Portsmouth UK on 15 - 19 Sept 2014. Click Here for the flyer.

v) KMDSI Technician Training ~ 26 - 28 May 2014, in Singapore KBA Training conducted KMDSI Technician Training in May Singapore and some feedbacks gathered.

"A very well run course. Professional & hands-out". - David Wild "Good instructor, very good and well taught." Ben Sibley

This next training is scheduled in Singapore on 21 - 23 July or 18 - 20 August 2014. Click Here for the flyer.

vi) Client Diving Safety Awareness ~ 7 - 11 Apr 2014 in Jakarta, Indonesia for Pertamina In April, Alan Rhodes flew to Jakarta to conduct an in-company workshop - Client Diving Safety Awareness specially for PERTAMINA.

We saw a total of 18 delegates and overall there has been fantastic interactivity

among the delegates. Contact us if you want more information for in-company or bespoke programme.

vii) Failure Mode & Effect Analysis ~ 20 - 21 June 2014 in Aberdeen, UK KBA Europe have successfully completed another FMEA/FMECA awareness course at our facility in Aberdeen with students from South Africa, Holland, UK and Bulgaria who were industry experienced personnel from both the technical and procedural side of the diving and marine industry. The class was very interactive and a pleasure to hold. Going through the lesson plans, students were tasked to produce a mini FMECA on an item at three stages of the process. Increasing class participation in this way forces the knowledge held by those attendees into the open in much the same way as would happen on an actual project.

The class is aimed not only at those wishing to be part of an FMECA team but also at those whose job role entails understanding what is expected, what is gained and how to best use the process. KBA Europe thank the participants for their enthusiasm and commitment to the process.

The next training is scheduled on 25 - 26 Jul or 26 - 27 Sep 2014 in Aberdeen, UK. Click Here for the flyer.

viii) Diver Medic Technician Training / Refresher ~ Singapore, Chichester - UK The next DMT training is scheduled in Singapore on the 21 July - 01 Aug or 11 - 22 Aug; Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia on 18 - 27 Sep; Chichester-UK on 18 - 29 Aug 2014. Refresher is scheduled in Singapore on 7 - 11 July, 11 - 15 Aug or 1 - 5 Sep; Chichester - UK on 14 - 18 July 2014. Click Here for the flyer. "Instructors interactive focus made learning easy. Excellent course and very happy with what we learnt over past days." - James Parkinson "Hands-on experience, extremely knowledgeable trainer. The instructor has made this a very enjoyable course." - Allan Boyle

DMT, Chichester (14 - 25 April 2014)

DMT, Malaysia (18 - 29 May 2014)

KBA Europe, DMTR, 5-9 May 2014

KBAT, DMTR, 23-27 June 2014

5. KB Access Department NEWs a) Announcements i) HIT Record in May KBAX is pleased to announce that in May we have trained over 400 delegates in various MOM approved training for work at height course from workers, supervisors, assessors and managers. We take this opportunity to thank our delegates for the trust in us as well as our trainer - Jason Yap and coordinator Angelica who have been working very hard to ensure the delegates are well taken care of during the training sessions.

ii) WSHC announcement below on equivalent training options where existing competent persons holding CSOC, BCSS, SSSC, CSCPM, SICPM, WSHO can qualify to carry out work at height works as listed below

Training With Us 1. Upcoming KBAT courses: Jul to Sep 2014

COURSES Jul 2014

Aug 2014

Sep 2014

HEALTH & SAFETY : safetyadmin@kbassociates.org NEBOSH - NEBOSH International General Certificate in OSH - Brunei - Indonesia, Bali - Philippines, Manila - Thailand, Pattaya - Singapore - United Kingdom, Aberdeen - NEBOSH ITC in Operational Oil and Gas Safety - Australia, Melbourne - Philippines, Manila - Singapore - South Africa, Cape Town - United Kingdom, Aberdeen - NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management - United Kingdom, Aberdeen - NEBOSH Health & Safety at Work Qualification - Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - Singapore - NEBOSH Health, Safety & Environment in the Process Industries - Singapore - United Kingdom, Aberdeen - NEBOSH Int'l Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management ~ Singapore

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Schedule for NEBOSH International Diploma in Occ. Health & Safety (Blended Learning) United Kingdom: Unit IA > 14 - 18 July 2014 Indonesia, Bali: Unit IA > 8 - 12 September 2014 Brunei Darussalam: Unit IB > 22 - 26 September 2014 Singapore: Unit IC > 13 - 17 October 2014 IOSH - Directing Safely, Singapore - Managing Safely - Australia, Perth - Singapore - United Kingdom, Aberdeen - Working Safely ~ United Kingdom, Aberdeen - Working at Height Training ~ Singapore

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CIEH Environmental - Level 2 Award in Environmental Principles and Best Practices ~ Aberdeen, UK Fire - Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness - Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles

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- Level 3 Award in Fire Safety Risk Assessment and Control ~ Singapore First Aid - United Kingdom, Aberdeen - Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work - Level 3 Award in First Aid Food Safety - Level 2 Award in Food Safety ~ Singapore Health and Safety - Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the workplace ~ Singapore - Level 2 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) ~ Singapore - Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the workplace ~ Singapore - Level 2 Award in Manual Handling ~ Singapore - Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment ~ Singapore - Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice ~ Singapore - Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the workplace ~ Singapore - Stress Awareness ~ Singapore

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COMPETENCY / AUDITING COURSES - Business Continuity ISO 22301 Auditor/Lead Auditor - Business Risk Management Awareness (ISO 31000) - Energy Management System ISO 5001 Auditor/Lead Auditor - Environmental Management System ISO 14001 Auditor/Lead Auditor - Food Safety Certification ISO 22000 Auditor/Lead Auditor - Information Technology ISO 27001 Auditor/Lead Auditor - Integrated Management System (QEHS) Internal Auditing (9001, 14001, 18001) - Medical Devices Lead/Internal Auditor (ISO 13485) - Occupational Health & Safety Management System OHSAS 18001 Auditor/Lead Auditor ~ Singapore - Understanding Food Allegens

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DIVING : divingadmin@kbassociates.org IMCA Assistant Life Support Technician ~ Singapore ~ Aberdeen, UK IMCA Trainee Air Diving Supervisor ~ Singapore ~ United Kingdom, Aberdeen ~ Portsmouth, UK ~ Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur IMCA Trainee Bell Diving Supervisor ~ Singapore ~ Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur IMCA Diver Medic Technician Course ~ Singapore ~ UK, Chichester IMCA Diver Medic Technician Refresher ~ Singapore ~ UK, Chichester Assessor Skills Dynamic Positioning (DP) Awareness Training Dive Technician Course (NEW Training)

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Diving System Assurance Training ~ Singapore ~ United Kingdom, Aberdeen Failure Mode & Effect Analysis Gauge Calibration High Pressure Regulator Training High Voltage Safety Awareness OGP Client Worksite Representative Training ~ Singapore ~ United Kingdom, Aberdeen ~ United Kingdom, Portsmouth ROV Training Kirby Morgan DSI Basic Maintenance & Repair Technician

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MOM Approved Training Singapore only- trainingadmin@kbassociates.org MOM Occupational First Aid Develop a WDA Risk Management Implementation Plan

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2. Upcoming KB Access Training: Jul to Sep 2014 Schedule

COURSES Jul 2014

Aug 2014

Sep 2014

IRATA Rope Access Training (Level 1 - 3) MOM Work-at-Height Course for Workers MOM Work-at-Height Course for Supervisors MOM Work-at-Height Course for Assessors MOM Work-at-Height Course for Managers

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KBA NoticeBoard 1. Welcome New Staff on Board Carlos Kennerley Operations Support Carlos was previously in the Royal Marine Commando's (UK) for six years until moving into Commercial Diving in 1991. He has worked extensively as an Air/Saturation Diver and Diving Supervisor mainly in SE Asia in the Construction and Inspection & Maintenance fields. In 2000 he took up the position of Project and Yard manager for a Singapore based Diving Company. Carlos has obtained the IMCA Part 1 & 2 - Air and Saturation qualification and PERTAMINA (PHE) Area Authority and Risk assessment training.

He then moved into the IT industry as a Corporate Email, Network & Security consultant spending 3 years with a BP Joint Venture in Algeria and Dubai. He has a Diploma in Computing and is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) with a Cisco CCNA Computer Networks Certificate. In 2009 he returned to the Diving industry as an OCM and Oil Company Diving Representative for the national oil company of Indonesia, Pertamina Hulu Engeri.

Nurul Sumaiyah Mazlan Accounts Assistant Nurul obtained her Honour degree in Psychology from the International Islamic University Malaysia. She has been teaching children ever since she was an undergraduate. She has worked as a Personal Assistant to Director of a training organization after graduation and has been in the education/ training field for 5 years before pursuing her career in accounts. She is now using her audit experience to handle the full set of accounts for KB Access Pte Ltd - A

subsidiary of KB Associates which provides industrial training.

Tanuja Barik Trainee Administrative (Accounts Assistant) Tanuja joins the KBA in Accounts Department supporting KB Associates for issuing of Cheques, Invoices & Contractor Salary. She finished her MBA with specialisation in Hospital Administration from Institute of Health Management & Research, Jaipur, INDIA. As part of curriculum having a carried out her internship in a large hospital administration department. Having worked for the World Health Organization (WHO) Geneva, as an intern promoting Patient safety guideline book in various Universities Tanuja joins us with a wealth of administration and accounting experience.

Hafiz Sulaimi Dive Technician Hafiz was previously in the aviation MRO industry for 8.5 years. He has attended the Air Transport Training College and obtained an Aviation Technician in Engine Overhaul certification. Hafiz worked as an Advanced Technician handling the Trent series engines in a Rolls Royce joint venture company. He has also attained his National Trade Certificate in Mechatronics and several general WSQ as well as tools and machine handling competencies. He will be providing support to KBA Training - Diving team as a Dive Technician.

Brian Brockwell Consultant Brian started his career in the Offshore Diving Industry after leaving the armed forces and has now been in the business for over 35 years holding many different positions worldwide. This includes saturation supervisor / superintendent, operations manager and general manager for a number of major diving contractors.

Keith Rhodes Associate Trainer (NEBOSH, IOSH, CIEH) Keith joins KBAT with 37 years' experience in Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health. He is a fully qualified and experienced UK Environmental Health Officer specialising in Occupational Safety & Health across a wide range of environments. Starting his career as a member of Fleet Health & Safety Inspection Team (British Royal Navy) he has worked as an Enforcement Officer and is the Ex-Head of Health & Safety and Industrial First Aid Faculty at a leading UK educational establishment in addition to being a tutor at a well-known UK University and Radiation specialist.

Having achieved his Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health, Higher Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health, Masters Degree in Business Administration [Distinction in Strategic Management] and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management Studies, Keith has became an independent Health & Safety Consultant working in a wide variety of environments including training and examinations for NEBOSH and IOSH. Keith is also a BSI - Lead Assessor ISO9001 and an Assessor for European Quality Award [EFQM].

2. Delegate Profile KBAT: Best Student 2013 - NEBOSH ITC in Oil & Gas Operational Safety

Mark Anderson International Approvals Auditor at OPITO International Why did you choose KBA Training Centre? I was hunting around trying to decide who was giving the best bang for buck and I wanted to stretch myself mentally by doing some personal development which was relevant to my work. KBA seemed to be offering a professional course which was cheaper than some of the competitors out there. Describe your training experience while you were at KBAT. It was workmanlike with an emphasis on self directed study and self application. I always felt that I could ask a question. The resources were entirely adequate for the task of a short and intense course of study. The tutor they had decided to utilise was a font of unbridled knowledge. How did you find the support from your tutor team? The tutor team did their best to allay any pre exam worries and definitely kept us focused on absorbing as much of the course syllabus as we could in order to pass the exam.

How has this training helped, prepared or benefited you in your career? It gave me a delicious insight into another side of the Oil and Gas Industry and I feel that it demonstrates to future employers that you are focused, pro active and capable of absorbing and making sense of fresh technical information. What is your daily job scope? Presently I am auditing the training standards for the upstream Oil and Gas Industry throughout the Middle east, Russia, India and Africa. What is your advice to those aiming for a career in health and safety? Be dogged and persevere. Challenge yourself first and foremost. You never stop learning and to have any kind of advantage in what is a difficult economic climate for most, you have to actively demonstrate a willingness to life long self development. Looking ahead, is there any other training course you would consider to take on with KBAT? I`m just away to commit to doing my I.S.O Lead Auditor ticket but really want to at some stage soon pursue the NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety.

KBAT - Best Student 2013 (NEBOSH IOG) also

NEBOSH Best Candidate 2013

KBAT: Best Student 2013 - NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Mahyar Erach Jokhi QHSE Superintendent of Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd Why did you choose KBA Training Centre? Our company regularly sends its superintendents for training to KBAT. They had booked the course for me.

Describe your training experience while you were at KBAT. The training was very well conducted. The trainer (Ms. Nurul) was extremely good with the job entrusted to her. How did you find the support from your tutor team? The support extended by the tutor is really recommendable. She had the time and patience to answer all our questions. How has this training helped, prepared or benefited you in your career? It has helped me to know certain rules, regulations and requirements which we normally practiced but didn't know exactly as to why the same was being done.

What is your daily job scope? Working as a QHSE Superintendent in Marine and Offshore field. What is your advice to those aiming for a career in health and safety? A good career. Looking ahead, is there any other training course you would consider to take on with KBAT? I'm looking at doing NEBOSH oil and gas and other offshore related courses.

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