This course is designed to meet further offshore emergency training requirements for personnel working in the offshore oil and gas industry who will be supplied with a rebreather emergency breathing system (EBS) during offshore helicopter travel.
Unit Standard: FOET with EBS OPITO Standard Code 5858
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.
The FOET (with EBS) is open to those who have a valid (in-date) OPITO-approved BOSIET (with CA-EBS), BOSIET, TBOSIET, FOET (with CA-EBS), FOET or TFOET certificate.
If prior training done at another centre we must receive their current certificate so we can verify it in the OPITO Central Register.
Refresher training (FOET with EBS) can be undertaken up to three months prior to the expiry date marked on your existing in-date valid BOSIET or FOET certificate. This allows you to book in advance at a time to suit your schedule without losing any time.
Prior to undertaking the course we must be provided with a copy of one of the following:
Medicals to be received no later than 48 hrs before course commencement.
A multi choice assessment is undertaken after delivery of the first aid and helicopter theory components. Practical assessments takes place when the student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required. If a student is deemed not competent, the process for reassessment will be advised by
the instructor.
Valid for 4 years. Must be renewed within 4 years prior to expiry date otherwise a full BOSIET is required.
A current MEDICAL is MANDATORY prior to course commencement. All students who participate in this course which has physically demanding and potentially stressful elements must be physically and mentally capable of participating fully.
1 Day
Wood Training Centre
26 Manadon St
New Plymouth
$1460 + GST per person
Group rates available
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If working offshore not in NZ waters, you may require a CA-EBS certification; the Wood Training course covers EBS.
Instructing in First Aid from mid-2006, Jon is an experienced first aid instructor. Jon’s sense of humour and on the job stories ensure engaging and relevant training whenever he delivers. Jon has extended his safety training skills over the years now also delivers our Helicopter Underwater Escape Training courses and continues to deliver training with freshness and relevance
Coming from a business background, Ryan worked in the offshore industry before moving onshore to pursue a career as a fire and marine trainer. He has Emergency Care, Fire and Rescue qualifications as well as in the areas of Adult Education and Training. Ryan volunteers his time to work with St John Ambulance as an ambulance officer and as a senior fire fighter with Fire Emergency New Zealand. Ryan stands out as a well-rounded emergency response professional with experience across multiple areas.
Qualified Off-Shore Master, Deckhand, Fast Rescue Boat to name just a few, Chris is our lead Marine Trainer. He holds a qualification in Adult Education and is a qualified OPITO instructor with years of experience at sea as well as in the training and management arena. His expertise in things marine is without parallel and his passion for health and safety places him at the top of his game.
Steve’s background includes serving with the Royal Marines Commando, a teacher of Art and Design, Fire Fighter (NZFS), Ship Security Officer maintaining security. His personal passion lies with mountaineering and climbing, bringing valuable rope skills and rescue to the Industrial rope access industry. Steve has a strong understanding of teams working under high pressure in high hazard and high stress environments. He holds a postgraduate Certificate in Education as well as qualifications in Training, Assessment, Rope Access and Occupation and Health and Safety.