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You will now receive your certificate digitally

You will now receive your certificate digitally

General CS-OOO DELTA DNV GWO Orange Cross NIBHV NOG (OLF) NOGEPA OPITO SIR SOG STCW VCA
3 March 2022

From now on, you will receive your certificates digitally!

We are constantly looking for ways to reduce ourcarbon footprint. For example, 25% of our fleet is now fully electric. In tenders from large multinationals and government organisations, we have also noticed that ourCO2 reduction approach has (partly) contributed to our winning the tender.

We print thousands of certificates every year, which are then collected by PostNL and delivered to our customers.
A while ago, we therefore started sending our certificates both digitally and in hard copy. Now that we do so, it appears that our customers actually no longer attach any value to a paper certificate.

We have also noticed that certifying bodies now only send digital certificates, or are in the process of doing so.

In addition toCO2 reduction and environmental benefits, not sending paper certificates anymore also results in cost savings (labour, toners, paper, postage). By only issuing certificates digitally, we achieve cost savings that prevent us from having to raise our selling prices.

See below for each type of certificate what a duplicate paper certificate costs, or where you can look up the validity of various certificates online.

DELTA

GWO

OPITO

NOGEPA

STCW

VCA & SOG

  • How can I check the validity or authenticity of an SCC or SOG certificate?

    To do so, visit the Central Diploma Register (CDR) of the Safety Cooperation Foundation (SSVV). Have the surname and date of birth at hand, or the personal VCA diploma number.
  • Will I receive a paper SCC or SOG certificate?

    No. For an additional charge of EUR 40 per SCC or SOG certificate excluding VAT, we will send a paper certificate by mail.
  • Will I receive a digital SCC or SOG certificate?

    Yes, you will receive a certificate in .pdf format in your email. You will also be able to request the results (with the exception of Twin Ferrule Fittings) and a digital pass and save it on your phone, often as early as the first working day after the exam. Have the last name and date of birth ready. Fill in the surname without the prefixes. If you have passed, you can scan the QR code that appears or click on 'digital pass' and take a screenshot of the pass with your phone as proof. Alternatively, you can put the link to the digital pass on your phone as a shortcut. Note: the digital pass only works for SOG and VCA exams taken by our examination bureau PBNA. The following passes are included: - All VCA diplomas obtained at PBNA after 1-1-2015; - All SOG diplomas obtained at PBNA after 1-1-2018.

NIBHV

Het Oranje Kruis

DNV

SIR

CS-OO

NOG (OLF)

Medical examinations

  • When do I book a compressed air/breathing air examination?

    If you are going to follow SOG training (this applies to the training course Independent Respiratory Protection Basic and Independent Respiratory Protection Review), it is compulsory to have either a compressed air examination or a respiratory air examination before the training. It is also compulsory to have been inspected before you carry out your final work.
  • Is it compulsory to have a safety passport (PSL)?

    No, it is not compulsory to have a safety passport (PSL) before you can participate in a training course. It is also not compulsory to have a PSL in order to carry out your work.
  • When should I take a Chester Step Test?

    A Chester Step Test is not mandatory before participating in the training courses. If you are going to follow one or more of the training courses below, it is mandatory that you have had a Chester Step Test before your final work. This concerns the following training courses: GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Refresher, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Refresher, GWO Working at Heights Basic, GWO Working at Heights Refresher, GWO First Aid Basic, GWO First Aid Refresher, GWO Sea Survival Basic, GWO Sea Survival Refresher, GWO Fire Awareness Basic, GWO Fire Awareness Refresher, GWO Manual Handling Basic, GWO Manual Handling Refresher, GWO Advanced Rescue Training Basic, OPITO BOSIET, NOGEPA 0.5A, OPITO FOET, NOGEPA 0.5B, OPITO HUET
  • When do I need a NOGEPA Offshore inspection?

    If you are going to participate in a NOGEPA training course, it is mandatory to have a NOGEPA Offshore rating. When participating in OPITO training, it is not mandatory to have an Offshore rating before attending an OPITO training course. It is mandatory to have an offshore examination before starting to work offshore. If you are attending one of the following courses, you are required to have an offshore medical before starting to work offshore: OPITO BOSIET, NOGEPA 0.5A, OPITO FOET, NOGEPA 0.5B, OPITO HUET.
  • When do I need to undergo a Working at Height Inspection - G41 (GWO)?

    If you are going to follow one or more of the following courses, it is mandatory to have had a G41 examination before your final work: GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Refresher, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Refresher, GWO Working at Heights Basic, GWO Working at Heights Refresher, GWO First Aid Basic, GWO First Aid Refresher, GWO Sea Survival Basic, GWO Sea Survival Refresher, GWO Fire Awareness Basic, GWO Fire Awareness Refresher, GWO Manual Handling Basic, GWO Manual Handling Refresher, GWO Advanced Rescue Training Basic.
  • How can I check the validity or authenticity of a medical examination certificate?

    The certificate is issued by the doctor immediately after the examination. Please contact us to explore whether we can still help you with a validity or authenticity issue.
  • Will I receive a digital certificate of my medical examination?

    No, you will only receive a paper certificate immediately after your examination by the doctor.