TRAINEE MUST BE CLEAN SHAVEN ON DAY 1 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRACTICAL COMPONENT OF THIS COURSE
-A valid CAPP approved Basic Survival Training Certificate (BST) or Refresher (OFTR) - (Please bring electronic or hard copy with you for registration)
-An Approved Offshore Medical - (Please bring electronic or hard copy with you for registration)
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR TRAINING:
- When checking in for training, please have your GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID with you (ie: Passport or Drivers Licenses, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE: Certificates CANNOT be issued unless valid Government issued ID has been presented on Day 1 of training for all ROC courses, including OPITO approved training.
Course activities will involve various physical activities.
Objective
Upon successful completion of all training components, in accordance with the Training Standard, trainees will receive a RelyOn Canada certificate that is valid for three (3) years and a electronic wallet card certificate. The certificate indicates: "Offshore Fire Team"
Course content
This program is designed to provide all offshore and other designated personnel employed within an emergency fire team with a basic understanding of the chemistry of fire, its hazards and the practical skills required to safely combat fire emergencies onboard offshore vessels and rigs. The program will provide training specific to offshore emergency response procedures and equipment and meets the requirements as listed in the: Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP); Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry: Standard Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Personnel.
Course Contents Include:
- Chemistry of fire
- Fire suppression equipment
- Personal protection and rescue equipment
- Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
- Fire prevention and drills
- Fire detection systems
- Fire assessment
- Firefighting techniques
- Fire scene search and rescue operations
- Gas impinging fires
- Machinery space fires
- Helicopter firefighting and rescue
