SMC 2 – Site Main Controller Award (Accredited)
Purpose
To train and assess candidates’ ability and competence to undertake the responsibilities of a Site Main Controller (SMC).
Duration
3 days
Available Options
| Location | Course dates | Places | Price | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At your site | Dates to suit you - Please call us to enquire | 1 in Places | £6,800 | ||
| Hathersage | 5-7 Nov 2024 | 1 in Places | £1,085 | ||
| Hathersage | 1 - 3 Apr 2025 | 5 in Places | £1,085 | ||
| Hathersage | 22 - 24 Jul 2025 | 5 in Places | £1,085 | ||
| Hathersage | 2 - 4 Dec 2025 | 5 in Places | £1,185 |
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for anyone identified as responsible for the overall emergency response at their site, as described in Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (COMAH) and associated Guidance on COMAH (L111) and Emergency Planning for Major Accidents (HSG191).
Course content
- Emergency management principles
- Emergency management structure and process
- Roles and responsibilities of the SMC
- Command and control of tactical incident management teams
- Situational awareness and decision-making
- Liaison with the emergency services
- Stakeholder management and communications
Method
In the first part of this course, candidates develop their knowledge of the principles and practice of emergency response. In the second part, candidates build their skill and experience through experiential learning in simulations, in preparation for a practical assessment. Candidates are assessed against competencies for the SMC role, as defined in COMAH regulations and guidance. Candidates pass or fail this assessment and a report is provided, containing quantitative and qualitative feedback.
Why work with us?
We believe compliance not only satisfies the regulator, but also benefits business risk management. In fact, if establishments are going to comply, they might as well ensure good practice at little or no extra cost. We believe in an evidence-based approach, using competencies extracted from The Regulations and Guidance. We believe in competence development, which involves experiential learning more than just transfer of information; and we believe in gaining assurance on competence through assessment under realistic conditions.
