OPITO Courses

OPITO is the industry’s focal point for skills, training and workforce development. It is a self-sustaining, employer and trade union led organization committed to developing and sustaining a safe, skilled and effective workforce now and in the future. This is achieved by working in collaboration with: industry employers, learning and training providers, education and academia and partnership organizations.

OPITO has been established by businesses and employers in the industry to respond to its demands for a safe and effective workforce in line with its current and future business plan. Operating for more than 30-Years, OPITO is an industry owned, not-for-profit, standard setting body Committed to improving Safety and Competence in the Industry

OPITO Standards are driven by the needs of industry through industry workgroups, once standards are agreed they are delivered by the learning supply chain, this process is quality assured by OPITO. All OPITO-Approved training providers are audited annually by OPITO

All OPITO Certificates are entered into the “Vantage” database systems, the Oil and Gas Industry can access ‘Vantage’ (online) to check authenticity of training records

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T-BOSIET – Tropical Basic Offshore Survival Induction & Emergency Training – 18.2-Hours

Pre Course Requisites

 – Must be over 18-Years of Age

 – Medical requirements established by the Authority having Jurisdiction

Target Group

This training module is designed to meet the initial offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel new to the offshore oil and gas industry in a tropical environment.

Aims & Objectives

The aim of the T-BOSIET is to introduce delegates 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 delegates 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 practice self-rescue techniques in low visibility situations, to include smoke filled areas.

Training Type – Ratio Theory 1:16 – Ratio Practical 1:3 & 1:4

Theory Based & Practical Based Training

Certification Validity – 4-Years

Pre-Course Requisites

– Must be over 18-Years of Age
– Medical requirements established by the Authority having Jurisdiction

Target Group

The target group is personnel traveling to oil and gas installations/facilities via helicopter in a tropical environment

Aims & Objectives

The aim of the Tropical HUET training program is to prepare delegates that intend to travel to and from offshore oil and gas installations and vessels by helicopter in a tropical environment by providing specific training in pre-flight and in-flight requirements and to equip delegates with the basic emergency response knowledge and skills required in the event of a helicopter emergency – with specific focus on escaping from a helicopter following ditching.

The objectives of the T-HUET Training are that delegates will be able to:

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.

Demonstrate Sea Survival Techniques

Training Type – Ratio Theory 1:16 – Ratio Practical 1:3 & 1:4

Theory Based & Practical Based Training

Reference: Standard Code 5195

Pre-Course Requisites

 -Must be over 18-Years of Age

– Medical requirements established by the Authority have Jurisdiction

– The T-FOET is open to persons who have a valid (in-date) OPITO-approved T-BOSIET or T-FOET or BOSIET or FOET certificate

– Training providers must provide evidence that the pre-requisite requirements were met by the delegates, if requested by OPITO

Target Group

This program is designed to meet the further offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel working in the offshore oil and gas industry in a tropical environment.

Aims & Objectives

The aim of the T-FOET is to provide the delegates with the opportunity to practice and demonstrate emergency response skills, which are not possible to practice during drills, exercises and emergency training offshore.

The objectives of the T-FOET are that delegates will be able to:

(a) 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.

(b) Demonstrate that they can use basic firefighting equipment effectively, and use self-rescue techniques in low visibility and completely obscured visibility situations e.g. smoke filled areas.

(c) Demonstrate that they can perform basic first aid.

Training Type – Ratio Theory 1:16 – Ratio Practical 1:3 & 1:4

Theory Based & Practical Based Training

Reference: Standard Code 5814

Pre-Course Requisites

Delegates must possess a valid BOSIET/FOET/HUET or T-BOSIET/T-FOET/T-HUET certificate prior to attending the Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Initial Deployment Training program.

Target Group

The Target group is personnel that are issued with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) whilst traveling to work by helicopter and may be required to use a CA-EBS in the event of an emergency.

Aims & Objectives

The aims and objectives of the training are to ensure that the delegate gains the required knowledge and understanding of the particular hazards and properties of a Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) and appropriate practical emergency response actions to take should the requirement for emergency deployment arise. During the training programme, delegates will be required to demonstrate their skills and understanding of the following key areas.

To successfully complete this training delegates must able to explain:

– The fundamental differences between re-breather and compressed air systems (technology and use)
– The rationale and use of compressed air emergency breathing systems in helicopter emergency situations
– The hazards associated with compressed air emergency breathing systems

To successfully complete this training delegates must able to demonstrate:

– A Pre-Flight inspection of the life jacket and CA-EBS
– Donning the life jacket with CA-EBS correctly, including ‘buddy check’
– An emergency deployment of the CA-EBS in a dry environment

This program has been developed to address initial equipment introduction training requirements only and is designed to be delivered in a ‘dry’ training environment.

Training Type & Code

Theory Based & Practical Based Training

Reference: Standard Code: 5902

H2S – Basic Hydrogen Sulphide Training – 4.2-Hours – OPITO

Pre Course Requisites

– Must be over 18-Years of Age

– Medical requirements established by the Authority having Jurisdiction

Target Group

The Target group is personnel that are, or could be, working in an environment that could become contaminated by H2S Gas

Aims & Objectives

The aims and objectives of the training are to ensure that the delegate gains the required knowledge and understanding of th particular hazards and properties of H2S, and appropriate emergency response actions to take should a H2S related incident arise

To successfully complete this training delegates must able to explain:

(1) Hydrogen Sulphide – how it is formed and where it is found

(2) Other names used to describe H2S

(3) Properties and characteristics of H2S

(4) Parts per million (PPM) as a measurement parameter

(5) Occupational exposure limits to H2S

(6) Factors affecting individual susceptibility to H2S

(7) Types of detector equipment

(8) Types of respiratory equipment

(9) Pre-use checks of personal detection devices and EBA

Training Type – Ratio Theory 1:16 – Ratio Practical 1:4

Theory Based & Practical Based Training

Reference: Standard Code 9014

Certification Validity – 2-Years

Cost Code:  Available on request from National Academy for Professional Training