Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET) with EBS

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Firefighting and self-rescue.
• Emergency first aid.
• Emergency breathing systems (EBS).
• Helicopter safety and escape.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students 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 self rescue techniques in low visibility and completely obscured visibility situations e.g. smoke filled areas.
• Demonstrate that they can perform basic first aid.

Course structure

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.

Course prerequisites

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.

Medical requirements

Prior to undertaking any practical exercise we must be provided with a copy of one of the following, confirming the student:

• (a) Possesses a valid, current offshore medical certificate or
• (b) Certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate, or
• (c) Undergoes medical screening by completing the medical screening form provided by Wood Training.

Assessment process

Practical assessments which 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.

Revalidation

Valid for 4 years. Must be renewed within 4 years prior to expiry date otherwise a full BOSIET is required.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in practical exercises.
• Swimming attire and towel.
• Thermal top to wear under dry suit (optional).
• Covered-in footwear. (Safety footwear optional otherwise gumboots can be provided)
• Spare pair of socks.
• Water bottle

Health

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.