Subjects: Petroleum, Oil, Gas

CEO Stian Martinsen and CM Peter Svarrer in Trainor Group. Photo: Heidi S. Middleton.

Trainor acquires Teknikutbildarna in Sweden

- We have been observing Teknikutbildarna for quite some time, and see that its business, culture and philosophy are aligned with Trainor’s, says Stian Martinsen, CEO of Trainor.

Sverre Isaksen in Trainor has extensive experience with teaching Ex-themes. Close collaboration with the e-learning team ensures high Ex-academic quality in the new course. Photo: Heidi Storm Middleton, Trainor.

New course in Ex-equipment markings - specifically for electrical professionals

The markings on Ex equipment can be confusing, but it is vitally important that you know what they mean. A brand new course from Trainor will help you get the grip of it.

Be in control of your email accounts and protect your business from fraud and spam. Illustration from the e-learning course Digital Security, by Trainor.

Why you should not use your work email privately

Be in control of your private content!

Don't let working from home challenge your digital security. Illustration from the e-learning course Digital Security, by Trainor.

Home officed? Know this about digital security:

5 things to be aware of when working from your home office.

The new e-learning course is highly relevant at a time when many work from home with temporary office solutions. Illustration taken from the course "Digital Security", Trainor.

Launches Digital Security e-learning course

A 10 minute long e-learning course aims to increase people's awareness of digital security.

Practical exam in lab will be postponed, but theoretical exam can be conducted via PC. Photo: Trainor

Offers online certification exams

it is now possible to complete several units of IECEx Personnel Certification without physical attendance in the examination room.

Classroom courses cancelled - increased focus on digital learning solutions. Photo: Trainor

All classroom courses cancelled

​Based on the authorities' recommendations for measures to limit the spreading of coronavirus, all of our scheduled classroom courses have been canceled until March 26th 2020. E-learning and webinar solutions replace traditional classroom training where possible.

Brand new e-learning course for those of you working in potentially explosive atmospeheres. Illustration: Trainor

NEW E-LEARNING COURSE – SAFE BEHAVIOUR IN HAZARDOUS AREAS

New e-learning course aims to secure work in hazardous areas.

Interested participants were eager to learn more about Ex work during the seminar. Photo: Trainor Vietnam

SUCCESSFUL ATEX & IECEx SEMINAR 2019

The annual seminar held in the Sheraton Saigon Hotel on the 30th of August, brought together over 120 participants who works in potential explosive atmospheres (Ex), to share their knowledge, the overview of Vietnamese industry and the challenge of how to bring the national industry to a higher level of safety.

Trainor Vietnam expects at least 100 participants to join the ATEX and IECEx Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City August 30th. Photo: Trainor Vietnam

The third annual ATEX & IECEx Seminar coming up in August

Hosted by Trainor Vietnam, personnel working in potential explosive atmospheres (Ex) will gather in the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers, Ho Chi Minh City, August 30th 2019, for the 3rd annual ATEX & IECEx Seminar.

VR demonstration: Kåre Vegar Sund from Trainor demonstrates VR in Trainor VR studio.

Norwegian e-learning and VR-solutions highly relevant in South Korean market

Koshipa visited Trainor headquarters in Norway to learn more about the possibilities with safety training in virtual reality (VR)

An international standard of competency for all personnel working in the Ex industry means a safer industry, according to Trainor. Photo: Trainor AS

​Accounts for the highest number of personnel certifications worldwide.

"Our goal is to highlight what we think is the best tool for improving the safety of the Ex industry globally," says Managing Director of Trainor Certification, Einar Thorén.

Representatives from the Norwegian Embassy, The Trainor Group and Trainor Vietnam. Photo: Trainor Vietnam

Norwegian Ambassador, Ms. Grete Løchen, visited the office of Trainor Vietnam

The embassy officials and Trainor discussed challenges and opportunities regarding Ex safety work in Vietnam and globally.

Many people attended the ATEX & IECEx Seminar 2018. Photo: Trainor Vietnam.

​The ATEX & IECEx Seminar 2018 was organized successfully

On 31st of August, Trainor Vietnam held successfully the ATEX & IECEx Seminar for the second consecutive year at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel.

IECEx certification of personnel is a step forward for safety in Ex areas, according to Geir Larsen (image) and Trainor. Photo: Trainor AS.

Trainor raises the bar of Ex competence - Approved International Certifying Body by IECEx.

Trainor Certification will initially serve the international Ex industries to the markets in Norway, Vietnam and Korea.

Can practical exercises in a virtual world improve safety? In "Electri City", professionals will get practical training using VR glasses. ill: Trainor AS

Believes VR can revolutionize practical training

Testing and developing new forms of electrical safety training in VR. "Clearly see potential," says Andre Denk, of Veidekke, who was invited to test Trainor's in-house VR-lab.

Trainor colleagues from 4 countries meet at IECEx International Conference in Shanghai this week. Here, Thaison Vu (Vietnam) and Einar Thorén (Norway). Photo: Trainor AS

Joint forces for safety in Ex areas

Trainor colleagues from 4 countries meet to speak up for Ex safety work at IECEx International Conference in Shanghai this week.

- Pleased with the agreement, says Einar Thorén (right) and Stian Martinsen from Trainor. Photo: Trainor AS

​Norwegian training provider signed global frame agreement with Kongsberg Group

Trainor Elsikkerhet AS will deliver Ex- and Electrical Safety (FSE) training to the Kongsberg Group for the next 5 years. The new framework agreement is global and includes all companies and locations within the Kongsberg Group. –We are pleased to land this agreement, which will strengthen our operations in Norway, South Korea and China, says Managing Director in Trainor Elsikkerhet, Einar Thorén.

EINAR THORÉN (LEFT), TERJE GRAVDAL AND THAISON VU SEE POSSIBILITIES IN VIETNAM. Photo: Trainor AS

Trainor launches Ex-training in Vietnam

"We have no guarantee of success, but daring to take chances is the Trainor way", remarks CEO, Terje Gravdal on the company's Ex-training venture in Vietnam.The company believes they have found the right man for the job in Swedish-Vietnamese Thaison Vu, and aims to open a local training centre at the beginning of 2017.

SATISFIED: (FROM LEFT) TOMMY LUNDEKVAM FROM TRAINOR WITH TERJE ØKLAND, THOMAS MALM AND BIRGER G. HOLT FROM EB KRAFTPRODUKSJON. PHOTO: TRAINOR AS

INCREASED SECURITY WITH UNIFIED HSE TRAINING

May 4th is marked in the calendar at EB Kraftproduksjon. Their course HSE instructions and procedures for all stakeholders who will work on the company's operating, building and construction work is being delivered. Last week, they saw the course for the first time at Trainor.

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Committed to safety

Trainor is an internationally recognized company setting new standards for safety training. Based in Norway, we provide training services, digital solutions and technical consultancy services to offshore, maritime and land-based industries worldwide.

For more than 30 years we have trained professionals domestically and abroad, offshore and onshore.
And we were among the very first players in the market when we launched our first e-learning course in 1996. Since then, traditional and digital education have gone hand in hand, and we have developed digital training solutions that meet the needs of a broad energy industry.

We work closely with authorities and industry organizations to ensure the safety of the individual workplace, and take pride in delivering courses which are always professionally updated and well communicated in a user-friendly platform. Always committed to safety.

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