Course overview

This course is designed to meet the requirements of basic offshore safety induction and emergency training for the oil and gas industry personnel.

Course structure

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

Medical requirements

Prior to undertaking the course we must be provided with a copy of one of the following:

a)    a Wood Training  OPITO Medical Declaration and Screening form – with a sign off from a General Practitioner, OR

b)   a Wood Training  OPITO Medical Declaration and Screening  form – with a current OGUK medical (for going offshore), OR

c)    a Wood Training  OPITO Medical Declaration and Screening form - with an approved equivalent of an offshore medical (organisation specific). 

Certification

An OPITO approved BOSIET certificate (and ID Card) will be awarded to students who successfully complete theory and practical course components. Results will be submitted to OPITO.

Revalidation/Refresher

Valid for 4 years. Must be renewed prior to expiry date by attending a FOET course otherwise a full BOSIET is required.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Comfortable clothing for theory sessions.
• Swimming attire and towel.
• Thermal top to wear under dry suit (optional).
• Covered-in footwear (Note safety boots are required for entry to Port Taranaki when conducting TEMPSC activity).
• Safety boots and a spare pair of socks.
• Water bottle.

Health  

A current Medical Certificate accompanied by a Wood Training Medical Self Declaration and Screening form OR  GP-signed Wood Training Medical Self Declaration and Screening form is MANDATORY prior to course commencement.  All students participating in this course which has physically demanding and potentially stressful elements must be physically and mentally capable of participating fully.

Eligibility

Students eligible to study with Wood Training are:

• Permanent Residents,
• Australian Citizens, or
• Holders of work-visas who are required to undertake training by their employer.

Proof of eligibility is required. Please do not book people into this course if they do not meet these criteria, If uncertain, please call Wood Training on 06 751 1101 to discuss.less