Unite In Cape Quality of Training Questionnaire

Unite needs to know more about the training Cape Offshore afford employees

Unite In Cape recently ran a general members survey to find out what is happening for you at work and what you would like to see Unite campaigning on to change.

As part of an Organising Strategy in Cape Offshore, we want to work with you on the issues that are unique to Cape members and employees, as well as the bigger issues that affect many offshore workers.

The general survey showed that a lot of our members take issue with the way Cape manage training. Unfortunately, the general survey did not give us quite enough info to help mount a campaign. We would appreciate it if as many members and non-members as possible could take 5-10 minutes to let us know their thoughts on the quality and type of training Cape offer workers.

Please remember: Unite are taking a multi-layered approach to our work with offshore workers at present. We are also campaigning against the return of the Super Pumas to service on the UKCS. Shortly, we will also be launching a campaign on the 3&3.

Please note: Your answers are strictly private & confidential and will not, at any time, be shared with Cape management or HR.

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* 1. Your Contact details

Name

Email address

Contact Number (mobile)

House Number

Post Code

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* 2. Trade Union membership. Are you a member of:

Unite

RMT

GMB

No union

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* 3. Are you resident or ad hoc?

Resident

Ad Hoc

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* 4. Which Rig/Installation do you normally mobilise to?

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* 5. It has been suggested that there is a lack of training to help mitigate redundancies at Cape. We need to find out how true this suggestion is. Please tick the box that best describes your situation.

I have been offered training or re-training by Cape to help secure suitable alternative employment

I have not been offered any training or retraining to help with a redundancy situation

I would be willing to undertake training/re-training to help mitigate the prospect of redundancy.

This issue doesn't affect me.

Please add any further comments on this

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* 6. It has been suggested that there is a lack of investment in CPD (Continuous Professional Development) Training at Cape. We need to get a view of how true this suggestion is. Please tick the box that best describes your view/situation.

I have had adequate CPD Training while working for Cape

I have had some, but not enough, CPD Training while at Cape

I have had no CPD Training while at Cape

This is not something that affects me or that I'm interested in

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

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* 7. It has been suggested that Cape are paying expenses for workers to attend at short courses (courses that last less than 3-4 hours) but not paying the hourly rig rate for the duration of the course. It is vital that we get an accurate view of what is going on here. Please tick the box that best applies to your situation

I get expenses and I get paid for attending a short training course

I get expenses but don't get paid for attending a short training course

I get neither expenses nor a wage for attending a short training course

I get no training at all so this does not apply to me.

This is not something that concerns

Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about this matter?

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* 8. It has been suggested that new starts with Cape have not been fully trained/are poorly prepared to undertake contracted work safely and effectively. We need to hear what your experiences are in relation to this assertion.

I have had no issue with new starts. They are adequately trained and competent to do their jobs safely and effectively

I have no issue with any new starts. However, I am concerned that Cape are taking on new starts when long serving workers are on notice.

I have concerns that new starts are not adequately trained to be able to do their jobs safely and effectively.

This is not an issue that affects me

Can you tell us anything else about this matter?

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* 9. It has been suggested that Cape are not supporting employees to gain accreditation or reaccreditation in the trade in which they are employed. We have heard that Cape are now requiring employees to meet the costs associated with maintaining professional accreditations themselves. It is vital that you give us your views on this.

I have had no problem with this. It is not an issue for me.

I have had problems with this matter. I have been told that it is my responsibility to maintain my accreditations and thus I have to pay for this myself.

Can you tell us anything else about this matter?

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* 10. Can you help Unite In Cape in any of the following ways?

I would join a Unite In Cape WhatsApp Group (Please note that by ticking this box you are giving your consent to be added to the existing Unite In Cape WhatsApp Group.

I would hand out Unite info and materials on my unit/installation

I would like more information on becoming a Unite Rep

I would be a point of contact of my unit/installation

None of the above

Is there anything else you'd like to add just now?