Emergency Response

This Product provides learners with the opportunity to practise and demonstrate emergency response skills which are not possible to practise during drills, exercises and emergency training offshore. 

On successful completion of the course, delegates will be provided with an OPITO Approved certificate which is valid for 4 years.

OPITO

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

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

4 years

This Product is to meet the further offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel new (or returning) to the offshore oil and gas industry who will be supplied with a rebreather emergency breathing system (EBS) during offshore helicopter travel.

Price On Request

This Product is to prepare learners that intend to travel to and from offshore oil and gas installations and

vessels by helicopter by providing specific training in pre-flight and in-flight requirements and to equip learners with the basic emergency response knowledge and skills required in the event of a helicopter emergency – with a specific focus on escaping from a helicopter following ditching.

Price On Request

here delegates successfully meet the Learning Outcomes of the course, they will be issued with an OPITO Approved Certificate which is valid for 4 years

OPITO

Learning Outcomes

To successfully complete this module, delegates must be able to understand:

• Helicopter Travel
• Helicopter Emergencies
• Use of Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)

Delegates must also be able to perform:

• Use of Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)
• Practical Helicopter Escape Techniques
• Additional CA-EBS Training (In water)

OPITO-approved training centres are required to ensure that prior to participating in in-water CA-EBS practical exercises the learner: Please see prerequisites below

a) Possesses a valid, unexpired Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) offshore medical certificate confirming the learner’s fitness for offshore work* OR possesses a valid, unexpired offshore medical certificate issued by a body outside of the UK which is recognised as equivalent to the OGUK medical certificate of fitness for offshore work* OR possesses a valid, unexpired, medical certificate of fitness to work at sea*, AND

b) Possesses a certificate of fitness to undertake shallow water CA-EBS training issued by a registered OGUK examining doctor*, OR, where the medical fitness certificate for work at sea includes a restriction or is subject to conditions, possesses a statement from an appropriately registered practitioner that the restriction or condition does not result from a respiratory or ENT condition and there is no absolute contraindication to the shallow water learner’s participation in the training*, AND

c) On the date on which the learner is to undertake shallow water CA-EBS training, and prior to entering the water in which the training takes place, the learner gives to the OPITO-approved Centre a statement, that to the best of the learner’s knowledge and belief, the learner has no (current or past) medical condition which makes the learner unfit to participate in the training. Learners must not participate in Additional CA-EBS Training (In-Water) practical exercises if they are unable to meet the requirements of a) b) and c) above.

4 Years

This Product is to meet the initial offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel new (or returning) to the offshore oil and gas industry who will be supplied with a compressed air emergency breathing system (CA-EBS) during offshore helicopter travel

This course is for personnel who are appointed to, or to be appointed to, the role of an Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader. The oil and gas industry recognises that a major objective is to prevent incidents occurring, and if they do occur to control them and minimise their effect. It is important therefore to set common standards in emergency response and to ensure that they are maintained. Before personnel can be assessed against the standards they will require the knowledge and skills to enable them to carry out the emergency response tasks involved. They will require emergency response training and practice before being assessed. The purpose of this Product is to set out the basic training, further practice and assessment requirements for Offshore Emergency Response Team Leaders which will be conducted at an onshore training centre. The learner should recognise that this is only part of a broader training programme. There will also be company and installation-specific emergency response training, most of which will be conducted offshore on a regular basis as offshore drills and exercises.

On successful completion of the training programme delegates will be issued with an OPITO approved certificate and entered onto OPITO’s Central register. Validity 2 years.

• Delegates attending this course must possess a valid Offshore Emergency Response Team Member Training (OERTM) certificate.
• Due to certain aspects of the course being physically demanding and potentially stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement

OPITO

• Define the role and explain the key responsibilities of the Fire/Emergency Response Team Leader.
• State the main priorities of the Fire/Emergency Response Team Leader.
• Explain the purpose of site ER arrangements and procedures. 
• Identify the typical elements of emergency response planning. 
• Identify the emergency response PPE requirements for the OFERTL and the OFERTM.
• Explain the purpose of setting priorities and objectives in response to an incident.
• Explain the importance of monitoring environmental conditions during an incident.
• Explain the importance of monitoring human factors during an incident.
• Explain the reason for dynamic risk assessment during an emergency response
• Learner tasks to the OFERT members effectively.
• Communicate effectively with relevant emergency response personnel.
• Give clear and concise instructions to the OFERT members during the emergency.
• Lead the OFERT in a clear and confident manner.
• When safe to do so, direct the OFERT members into the incident area – continually assessing how the changes in the emergency could impact on the safety of the OERT members.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments throughout the incident.
• Look for and respond accordingly to signs of stress in individual OFERT members during the emergency.
• Effectively monitor breathing apparatus (BA) control.
• Lead the OFER team during non-fire incidents effectively.
• Lead the OFER team during firefighting operations effectively.
• Conduct missing persons and casualty management effectively during the emergency.

Learders of the OER team

2 years

£1600 excl. VAT

This course is for personnel who are appointed to, or to be appointed to, the role of an Offshore Emergency Response Team Member. The purpose of this course is to set out the basic training, further practice and assessment requirements for Offshore Emergency Response Team Members which will be conducted at an onshore training centre. The learner should recognise that this is only part of a broader training programme. There will also be company and installation-specific emergency response training, most of which will be conducted offshore on a regular basis as offshore drills and exercises.

• The role and key responsibilities of the Offshore Emergency Response Team Member (OERTM)
• Factors which may affect the safety of the OER team and individual team members
• Typical communication hierarchy and processes used during an incident
• Typical communication methods and their limitations
• Typical offshore emergency response arrangements
• Hazards, hazard recognition and mitigation associated with typical fire and non-fire incidents
• The key elements of incident planning and progress monitoring 
• The purpose, operation, performance and limitations of typical fixed fire-fighting systems used offshore
• Typical OER team mobilisation procedures
• The key elements included in an incident brief Delegate must be able to demonstrate:
• How to select and operate the correct firefighting equipment and media to extinguish different types of fires
• Breathing apparatus control board procedures
• How to identify and don the appropriate emergency response PPE required for the OER team member
• The operation, donning and wearer checks of working duration breathing apparatus
• Participation in an incident brief
• Participation as an OER team member in a specified range of fire and non-fire related incidents under the direction of the Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader (OERTL) following safe working practices and procedures
• Selection and use of correct portable fire-fighting equipment 
• Selection, operation and flushing of foam firefighting equipment 
• Extinguishing of different types of fire and securing the area 
• Effective communication with OERTL and OER team members during an incident
• The key considerations and actions whilst entering and working in the incident area
• Correct search and rescue procedures and techniques
• The correct steps involved in initial casualty assessment and recovery
• Participation in a post-incident debrief.

OPITO OERTM

OPITO

2 years

Members of the OER Team

£1500 excl. VAT

This is a look at helicopter emergencies, LSA and self rescue techniques.

SMT Helicopter Underwater Escape

Stream Marine Training

• Drill brief
• Dry Drill
• LSA
• Ditching Procedure
• Escape from Helicopter
• Boarding aviation liferaft

£250 excl. VAT

This is a rescue boat and marine rescue course for emergency response teams using small rescue boats. It will look at The use of the boats and rescue of the casualty.

• Launch & Recovery
• Off load hooks/release mechanism
• Slow speed boat handling
• Holding position
• Outboard Engine Failure
• Communication
• Man overboard
• First Aid/Casualty recovery
• Boat Handling in prevailing weather
• Capsize procedures

Stream Marine Training

SMT Marine Rescue Training

Small vessels, such as shipyard and similar facilities, and close coastal rescue boat courses.

No.

No.

£175 excl. VAT

Learners will develop a basic awareness of working at height, focusing on key principles such as: safety considerations, legal obligations, hierarchy of control measures, reporting procedures for defective equipment and much more. 

SMT Working at Height and Rescue

Stream Marine Training

• Understand legislation, regulation, roles and responsibilities when working at height
• Understand safe working practices when working at height
• Understand the types of equipment and testing requirements associated with working at height
• Rescue at Height basics

£195 excl. VAT

If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Update Webinar

The STWC Advanced Firefighting course is set up to offer teaching to personnel, that are authorised to control firefighting operations on a vessel, with a focus on organisation, tactics and command. 

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Advanced Firefighting certificate, after a short exam.  

5 years.

You must

• Wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans or clothes with metal attached.
• Bring a towel, and toiletries.

£635 excl. VAT

This course is part of the mandatory updating certification requirements under the STCW 2010 amendments for all seafarers with designated safety duties who hold an advance firefighting certificate. This course will provide the delegate with the necessary refresher training under the STCW 2010 amendments for Advance Fire Fighting.

This is a theoretical class room based course; and it covers a range of subjects. It deals with firefighting procedures, communication and coordination, ventilation control, fire precautions, management and control of injured persons, procedure for communicating with shore side fire fighter.

Once completed, candidates will be awarded with the MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Firefighting certificate. 

5 years.

MCA

£165 excl. VAT

This course is part of the mandatory updating certification requirements under the STCW 2010 amendments for all seafarers with designated safety duties who hold an advance firefighting certificate. This course will provide the delegate with the necessary refresher training under the STCW 2010 amendments for Advance Fire Fighting.

This is a theoretical online course; and it covers a range of subjects. It deals with firefighting procedures, communication and coordination, ventilation control, fire precautions, management and control of injured persons, procedure for communicating with shore side fire fighter.

Once completed, candidates will be awarded with the MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Firefighting certificate. 

MCA

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting

5 years

Officers on Merchant Navy Vessels

£165 excl. VAT

Our individual dates for STCW Basic Safety courses are still currently being arranged if you require to book separately.

Under STCW, all new entrants to the maritime industries are required to complete an STCW Basic Safety Training Week before joining a vessel.

It is made up of the following courses,

Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)

Elementary First Aid (EFA)

Security Awareness (PSA)

Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)

These courses can be taken individually or can be taken together in this cost saving package.

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW certifications (EFA, FPFF, PST, PSSR and PSA) after a short exam. 

Every 5 years for PST and FPFF elements.

A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving licence or a valid discharge book (not more than 10 years old).   

STCW requires all seafarers to receive familiarization and basic safety training or instruction in accordance with section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. The minimum requirements for familiarization and basic safety training are contained within the Basic Safety Training Week (BSTW) and meet the appropriate standard of competence.

£825 excl. VAT

The STCW Elementary First Aid course is set up to configure part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training (BST) for seafarers. This teaching will give prospective seafarers’ basic knowledge of the immediate response to give when faced with medical emergencies or accidents whilst at sea.  

1. Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book). 

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) certificate, after a short exam. 

No.

£125 excl. VAT

You will need writing materials, Towel, toiletries and change of clothing are required.

You must wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans and not clothing with metal built in.

5 years.

£525 excl. VAT

5 years. 

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update (FPFFU) certificate, after a short exam. 

You must wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans or clothes with metal in them.

We recommend you bring a towel and toiletries.

£195 excl. VAT

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Medical Care Onboard certificate, after a short exam.  

5 years.

£595 excl. VAT

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Medical Care On-board Update (MCOBU) certificate, after a short exam. 

5 years.

£340  excl. VAT

The STCW Medical First Aid course is set up to offer seafarers the relevant knowledge and skills to give medical first aid on board a vessel, in accordance with Regulation V1/4 of the annex to the STCW convention and section A-V1/4 (1-3) of the STCW code.  

1. Aged 16 or over.
2. Delegates must be physically capable to complete all aspects of this course and must fill in a medical self-declaration form. 
3. Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
4. If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.   

Successful candidates will be awarded with an STCW Medical First Aid certificate, after a short exam. 

No.

£400 excl. VAT

The STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher Training is set up to offer prospective delegates with the necessary training to maintain proficiency as required in the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments. The half a day course is comprised by a blend of theory development and practical experience. Non-swimmers are permitted on this course and will always be supervised by fully qualified instructors.  

Successful candidates will receive an MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques award, after a short exam. 

5 years.

£99 excl. VAT

1. Delegates must be 16 years or older to undergo the STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) training course. 
2. Elements of the training are physically demanding, because of this you must return a medical self-declaration form before commencement of your participation on the course. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions.
3. Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
4. If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.   

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Personal Survival Techniques certificate, following a short exam. 

5 years.

• Swimwear & towel

Anyone who is core crew on a merchant vessel.

£140 excl. VAT

A 2.5 day approved Polar survival/Polar code course, and the first of its kind in the United Kingdom.  

We use an indoor ski centre here in Glasgow during the practical hands-on tent building exercise. This exercise on the snow utilises the equipment contained within the Personal survival Kits (PSKS), Group Survival Kits (GSKS), tents and immersion suits which are onboard. This gives the opportunity for the crew to build the tents, and use the equipment in a realistic, safe environment thus giving crews training using the same survival equipment as onboard the ships. During the last exercise we also have a medical emergency for the teams to treat whilst erecting tents. This whole exercise is also a team building which can be extremely advantageous especially for new crews.

The course has a focus on medical emergencies. 

As well as survival, the course discusses operational issues, human factor issues, firefighting capabilities, utilising the vessels’ Polar Water Operational Manual. The course also gives an explanation on the Polar Code. At present the course is open to all Officers & ratings.

STCW Polar Survival Training

Change of cloths, towel, toiletries

The whole course is structured around individuals with no experience or limited experience working within ice covered areas. 

• • Keeping safety equipment, escape routes and survival craft clear of snow and ice accumulation;
  • Instructing passengers in the use of survival equipment and the actions to take in an emergency;
  • Training the crew in the use of personal and group survival equipment; and
  • Training each crew member in the procedures and equipment described in the Polar Water Operational Manual relevant to their assigned duties

A medical declaration will be required when attending the course. The practical exercises may be physically demanding.

£750 excl. VAT