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OVERVIEW

The one-day OPITO approved FOET with CA-EBS course is designed to meet the further offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel working in the offshore oil and gas industry who will be supplied with a compressed air emergency breathing system (CA-EBS) during offshore helicopter travel.

 

The FOET with CA-EBS Course includes 3 Modules

  • Further Helicopter Safety and Escape with CA-EBS
  • Further Firefighting and Self Rescue
  • Further Emergency First Aid

 

On completion of the course an OPITO approved certificate is issued and is valid for 4 years.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

The FOET with CA-EBS is open to persons who have a valid (In date) OPITO approved BOSIET, TBOSIET, FOET or TFOET certificate.

 

All learners are required provide proof of Identity i.e. Passport, National ID Card or Driver’s License.

Learners will require the following certification to meet the medical requirements of the course.

 

A valid, current offshore medical certificate.

 

Or

 

A valid, current employing company medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate,

 

Learners will also require a valid “Fit to Train” certificate (Issued on request from an approved OG/UK Doctor).

 

Learners who have a valid ENG1 Seafarers Medical without restrictions may also carry out the training.

 

Should a learner with an ENG1 Seafarer Medical certificate have a restriction – The learner will require a statement from an appropriate registered medical practitioner that the restriction or condition does not result from a respiratory or ENT condition and there is no absolute contradiction to the learner’s participation in shallow water CA-EBS training.

Training activities on this course may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully.

If you require any more information, please contact us on tel: 0191 427 3772 or by emailing MarineBooking@tynecoast.ac.uk
FURTHER INFORMATION

Full joining instructions will be issued via email on completion of course booking.

 

Please note: If you are not an EU passport holder, you will require a Student Visitor Visa to attend any course at South Tyneside College.

Please contact the Marine Booking office on tel: 0191 4273772 or email: MarineBooking@tynecoast.ac.uk to book your place and arrange your Visa letter.

The College accepts no responsibility if you book your place online but have not obtained a Student Visitor Visa resulting in non-attendance. Refunds will not be given in this instance.

The College provides all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the course.

Please bring the following on the first day:

  • Towel and toiletries
  • Clothing (tee shirt and shorts or tracksuit bottoms) suitable to wear under immersion suit and fire suit.
  • Waterproof bag to carry wet clothing.

Refreshments and Lunch are provided with this course.

 

 

 

 

 

DATES & FEES

Contact us for current course dates and fees by tel: 0191 427 3772 or by emailing: MarineBooking@tynecoast.ac.uk

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