OPITO Digital – Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (TBOSIET) 5507 Perth · Melbourne · Darwin
ONLINE & PRACTICAL OPITO Approved Safety Course for Offshore Workplaces in Tropical Waters
This course is delivered through the use of an interactive online learning platform and a day of practical and written assessments at your chosen centre. This blended learning is beneficial to those who have limited time away from their worksite or are restricted to come into our training facility for the full course duration.
The overall course content covers offshore-specific safety induction, helicopter safety and escape, sea survival, fire fighting and self-rescue. It is essential for personnel who are new to the offshore oil and gas industry, working in warm water environment.
Online Components : You would need access to computer with internet to complete the online elements of the course. It allows the trainee to learn at their own pace, progressing through the modules in their own time with the opportunity to stop and restart as required. In total the online module will take approx. 8 hours to complete, with the opportunity to repeat content if desired.
Practical components : It employs the knowledge acquired through the online portal, putting it into practice and developing practical skills before trainees complete their written and practical assessments via attendance at one of ERGT’s training centre within 90 days of completing the online elements.
BOOKING PROCESS : To book a Digital BOSIET please choose a date on our website to attend the practical training day. Alternatively please call the National Sales and Service team for assistance with booking. Upon booking, you will receive two emails:
One, from ERGT with your booking confirmation and joining instructions for the practical training day. The second email from admin@atlasknowledge.com with information on how to log in to the OPITO Digital Portal and complete the online training.
Please note, that you can do the practical training, only upon completion of the online training.
If you are unsure if this is the correct course for you, please check with your employer for specific training requirements for your role or call us if you have any queries before booking online.
Learning Objectives
The expected learning objectives for the OPITO ONLINE TBOSIET are the ability 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 (aviation life jacket), 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 practise self-rescue techniques in low visibility situations, to include smoke filled areas
Medical and Health Standards
A current offshore or industry equivalent medical is required for this course. Please refer to the ERGT HUET Medical Form located under the Trainee Resources page for accepted medicals and requirements.
Additional Requirements
Please bring swimwear and towel for in water activities.
Government issued photo identification is required for course registration.
Structure and Assessment
This course is delivered through OPITO’s interactive online learning portal, followed by a day at our training centre where practical components are completed in our simulated workplace environment. Trainees will demonstrate their competence through written assessment and practical exercises and assessment.
ERGT incorporate the use of Modular Egress Training Simulators (METS®) for HUET.
Skills Maintenance
To maintain this certificate it is an OPITO requirement to revalidate every 4 years (FOET or TFOET).
Authority / Regulator
This training is regulated and endorsed by OPITO, which is the global, not-for-profit, skills body for the energy industry.
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