TOPS School
Training for Optimum Performance in Safety
North American Division

What is the main focus of the TOPS course? 80% of the TOPS training is based on Transocean's safety vision of an accident/incident free workplace, all the time, everywhere. The attendees at the school are provided accident prevention tools, as well as Transocean's commitment and policies regarding Health, Safety & Environment. All new hires are required to attend this course prior to their first offshore assignment in the Gulf of Mexico. How long is the course and where is it conducted? The course is 11 days, 12 hours a day and conducted at the Transocean Training Center in Amelia, Louisiana and at Young Memorial Campus in Morgan City, Louisiana. What is the course content? The course begins with extensive classroom fundamentals and expands to hands-on application in the workshop and at the Transocean Pipe Yard. Some of the specific topics are as follows: The Company's Core Values Determining your Colors (personality type) The HSE Management System (THINK Plan and START process) Fall Protection Hazardous Communication First Aid and Lifting Techniques Rig Skills and Hand/Power Tools Permit to Work & Confined Space Entry Helicopter Safety Accident Prevention, The Cause & Cure (Changing Behavior) Getting ahead at Transocean Water Survival & Helicopter Underwater Escape Training Fire Fighting Training Accommodation Accommodation, meals and laundry service will be provided. You will spend the first seven days at the training center, with the remaining four days at a local hotel while attending external training. During the training period, visitors are not allowed nor are you allowed to leave the training facilities. The intent of this 11-day course is to insure your adaptability to the offshore lifestyle, staying away from your family and offshore working conditions. Address 927 DeGravelle Rd. Amelia, LA 70340 Click here to see Map page