OPITO T-FOET (Code 5614)

TARGET GROUP

This training programme is designed to meet the 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 re-breather emergency breathing system (EBS) during offshore helicopter travel.

The objectives of the Training are that delegates will be able to:

• 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.
• Identify key offshore related safety regulations and explain the basic safety management concepts
• 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
• Demonstrate sea survival and first aid techniques
• Demonstrate that they can effectively use basic firefighting equipment, and practice self-rescue techniques in low visibility situations, to include smoke filled areas.

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

• Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified in OPITO Approved Standard T-FOET using direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate.

COURSE CONTENT

This course consists of four modules: Safety Induction, Helicopter Safety and Escape, Sea Survival and First Aid, Fire Fighting and Self Rescue.

1. Safety Induction

2. Helicopter Safety and Escape

3. Sea Survival and First Aid

4. Firefighting and Self Rescue

PRE REQUISITE : Valid (in-date) OPITO-approved T-BOSIET or T-FOET or BOSIET or FOET certificate.

COURSE DURATION : 01 day

METHOD OF TRAINING

• • Safety Induction part is 100% theory. An approximate ratio of 40% theory to 60% practical is appropriate for the remaining modules. Following explanations and demonstrations by Trainer: delegates to practise and demonstrate exercises.

• • Utilising training centre classrooms, swimming pool, METS simulator (HUET), fire ground, lifeboat and smoke house facilities.

MEDICAL CLEARANCE REQUIRED:

Training and/or assessment activities contained within this course may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be physically and mentally capable of participating fully. Prior to participating in practical exercises the delegate either:

1. 1. Possess a valid, current offshore medical certificate or
   2. Possess an operator approved medical certificate, or
   3. Undergoes medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided by PVD Training

VALIDITY

Four years minus one day following the date that the delegate successfully completes the course.

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