This training programme is designed to meet the initial offshore safety and emergency response training
requirements for personnel new (or returning) to the offshore oil and gas industry who choose to complete the
underpinning knowledge of the T-BOSIET programme via the T-BOSIET online programme prior to attending an
OPITO approved training centre to be formally assessed against all learning outcomes.
Prerequisites
Learners must complete all online elements contained in the BOSIET (with CA-EBS) online programme
A valid Offshore Energies UK Medical or an industry equivalent
Objective
This course introduces learners to the specific safety issues and regimes relevant to offshore
installations, and to equip them with the basic emergency response knowledge and skills for
travelling to and from offshore installations by helicopter in a tropical environment.
The objectives of the T-BOSIET Training are that learners will be able to:
(a) Identify the generic hazards which are specific to offshore oil and gas installations,
potential risks associated with those hazards, and how controls are put in place to
eliminate or reduce risks.
(b) Identify key offshore related safety regulations and explain the basic safety
management concepts.
(c) 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.
(d) Demonstrate sea survival and first aid techniques.
(e) Demonstrate that they can effectively use basic firefighting equipment, and practise self-rescue techniques in low visibility situations, including smoke-filled areas.
Course content
*E-Learning Theory – Recommended at least seven (7) days after registration
Assessment at RON facility – One (1) day
NOTE: Assessment must be done within ninety (90) days of completing E-Learning Theory.
Assessments are carried out against the OPITO standard Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction and
Emergency Training; OPITO Standard Code: 5507
During these assessments candidates must demonstrate competence across the following Modules:
Safety Induction
Helicopter Safety and Escape
Sea Survival
Fire Fighting and Self Rescue
Basic Safety Induction
Knowledge - The learner will understand:
Outcome 1: Typical offshore oil and gas activities
Outcome 2: The main offshore hazards
Outcome 3: The potential environmental impact of offshore installation operations
Outcome 4: The principles of managing safety on offshore installations
Outcome 5: Hazard effects and consequences; their associated risks, and how they are controlled
Outcome 6: Key offshore installation safety regulations and the basic concept of these regulations
Outcome 7: Key information and policies to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of those living and
working offshore.
Helicopter Safety and Escape Training
Knowledge - The learner will understand:
Outcome 1: Helicopter Travel
Outcome 2: Helicopter Emergencies
Skills - The learner will perform:
Outcome 3: Practical Helicopter Escape Techniques
Sea Survival Training
Knowledge - The learner will understand:
Outcome 1: Evacuation Methods and Procedures
Outcome 2: Emergency First Aid
Skills - The learner will perform:
Outcome 3: Muster and actions upon boarding a survival craft (TEMPSC)
Outcome 4: Sea Survival and emergency In-water actions
Outcome 5: Immediate First Aid Actions
Fire Fighting and Self Rescue Techniques
Knowledge - The learner will understand:
Outcome 1: Common causes of offshore fires and actions to be taken
Outcome 2: Self-rescue equipment and techniques
Skills - The learner will perform:
Outcome 3: Raising the alarm and operation of hand-held extinguishers
Outcome 4: Self-Rescue Techniques
Exam
Learners will be assessed against the Learning Outcomes specified in the Content Section using direct
observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate. Learners will be required to undertake a
written test at the end of Module 1 (Safety Induction). This test will be ‘open-book’ and all learning
outcomes must be achieved.
Should a delegate encounter challenges to meet these Learning Outcomes, RON shall provide additional
coaching as an opportunity to meet those requirements.