Course overview

This course is designed to meet the requirements of the basic offshore safety induction and emergency training for oil and gas industry personnel. The learning outcomes are identical to BOSIET (with EBS). In order for learners to better prepare for, and progress to the practical session at the training centre, the online component includes a range of multimedia including safety orientated videos.

Course structure

The theory component is undertaken online by the student, prior to attendance at our centre to undertake formal theory assessments before undertaking practical demonstrations. Students are assessed continuously during the course.  If a student is deemed not competent, the process for reassessment will be advised by the instructor.

Course prerequisites

Digital learning must be completed in full before students attend the practical day. (Practical must be undertaken within 90 days of completing all online elements.)

Medical requirement

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 OEUK (formerly OGUK) medical (for going offshore), OR

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

We must receive these documents no later than 48 hours before course commencement. If not received within this time-frame you may be declined entry to the course. This decision will be taken on a case by case basis.    

Certification

An OPITO approved BOSIET with EBS Digital Delivery certificate will be awarded to students who successfully completes all course components. Results will be submitted to OPITO.

Revalidation/Refresher

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

Items to bring

• Photo ID - Government Issued 
• Comfortable clothing for theory sessions.
• Swimming attire, towel, thermal top for under dry suit (optional).
• Personal toiletries (for shower).
• Appropriate streetwear can be worn. Safety boots are required to enter Port Taranaki for TEMPSC activity.
• 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