
TARGET GROUP
This training programme FOET (with EBS) (OPITO code 5858) is designed to meet the further 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.
The objectives of the Training are that delegates will be able to:
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 that they can use basic firefighting equipment effectively, and use selfrescue techniques in low visibility and completely obscured visibility situations e.g. smoke filled areas.
Demonstrate that they can perform basic first aid.
ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION
- Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified in OPITO Approved Standard 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.
- Helicopter Safety and Escape
- Firefighting and Self Rescue
- Emergency First Aid
PRE REQUISITE : The FOET (with EBS) is open to persons who have a valid (in-date) OPITO-approved BOSIET (with CA-EBS/EBS), TBOSIET, FOET (with CA-EBS/EBS) or TFOET certificate.
Training activities contained within this Product may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully. Delegates should complete Self-Declaration of Medical Fitness Form.
COURSE DURATION : 01 day
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:
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- Possess a valid, current offshore medical certificate or
- Possess an operator approved medical certificate, or
- 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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