Location

Institute of Maritime Safety

Objectives

• This Product is to meet the initial offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel new (or returning) to the offshore oil and gas industry who will be supplied with a rebreather emergency breathing system (EBS) during offshore helicopter travel and who choose to complete the underpinning knowledge of the BOSIET programme via the BOSIET (with EBS) on-line programme prior to attending an OPITO approved training centre to be formally assessed against all outcomes.

Outcomes

Training are that learners will be able to:(a) Identify the generic hazards which are specific to offshore oil and gas installations, potential risks associated with those hazards, and how controls are put in place to eliminate or reduce risks.(b) Identify key offshore related safety regulations and explain the basic safety management concepts(c) Demonstrate, in a simulated environment, that they can use the safety equipment, and follow procedures in preparing for, and during helicopter emergencies – with particular focus on escaping from a helicopter following ditching(d) Demonstrate sea survival and first aid techniques(e) Demonstrate that they can effectively use basic firefighting equipment, and practise self-rescue techniques in low visibility situations, including smoke-filled areas.

Course Contents

Unit Code Unit TitleOIS-69 Safety Induction - Digital deliveryOIS-70 Helicopter Safety and Escape - EBS - Digital DeliveryOIS-71 Sea Survival and First Aid - Digital DeliveryOIS-72 Firefighting and Self Rescue - Digital DeliveryOPITO approved course according to the OPITO standard.