LINE TRAINING (offshore) - How much???
The range of time allocated to line training seems to vary around the World, with often only broad guidance by regulators. While competency is the essential determining factor, with line training forming an important part of the foundation, how much is viewed as necessary/reasonable? It appears that with the on-going financial pressures on training departments, yet another area is suffering from cut-backs. Seems ironic, since line training is amongst the most efficient, yet cheapest, considering that the bulk of it is covered on routine commercial operations.
Raises the philosophical question - for offshore operators, what do you folks think is a reasonable min. amount of line training (hours/sectors), what is done in your company or an operator you have worked for, and what are your thoughts?
Non-offshore colleagues, inputs from your fields mostly welcome.