Courses

The aim of this module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training so that delegates can use basic personal protective equipment and perform safe work at heights and safe and comprehensive basic rescue from heights. Furthermore, to encourage positive manual handling and ergonomic behaviour, encourage delegates to consider alternatives to manual handling through planning and to train delegates ability to perform Manual Handling tasks in a safe manner in the wind turbine industry/environment.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

• GWO BSTR Working at Height Refresher
• GWO BSTR Manual Handling Refresher

• Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with Working at Heights in a WTG.

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of European / Global Standard markings on harness, hard hats, lanyards and other PPE. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate the knowledge of and skills to correctly pre-use inspect, service, store and correct fitting of harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, work positioning lanyards and other PPE. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of the relevant PPE, e.g. harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arresters and work positioning lanyards. These include correct identification of anchor points and correct ladder conduct. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently 

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of the importance of carrying out work duties in a safe and sound manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic work location 

• Delegates are able to identify aspects of their job tasks that could increase their risk of developing muscular/ skeletal injuries 

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of safe practices of Manual Handling, including the correct handling of equipment 

• The Delegates are able to identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor Manual Handling techniques and have knowledge of reporting methods 

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach to Manual Handling in a wind turbine environment 

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate Manual Handling risk reduction techniques 

2 years

People continuing a career in the offshore wind and renewables industry

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.

• Furthermore, Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for Working at height and Manual Handling prior to attending BSTR training.

• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

£220 excl. VAT

The aim of this BSTR Working at Heights Module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training so that Delegates can use basic personal protective equipment and perform safe work at heights and safe and comprehensive basic rescue from heights in the wind turbine industry/ WTG environment.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

GWO BSTR Working at Height Refresher

• Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at heights in a WTG. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of European/ Global Standard markings on harness, hard hats, lanyards and other PPE. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate the knowledge of and skills to correctly pre-use inspect, service, store and correct fitting of harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, work positioning lanyards and other PPE. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of the relevant PPE, e.g. harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arresters and work positioning lanyards. These include correct identification of anchor points and correct ladder conduct. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently. 

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.

• Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for the Working at Height prior to attending BSTR training.

• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

2 years

People continuing a career in the offshore wind or renewables industry.

£170 excl. VAT

Unlock vital emergency response skills beyond standard drills and exercises! Our cutting-edge Product offers learners a unique opportunity to practice and demonstrate essential capabilities that traditional offshore training may not cover. Get equipped for real-world challenges with our OPITO Further Offshore Emergency Training. Enrol now and elevate your emergency preparedness to new heights!

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

OPITO - (Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation)

Gain Essential Skills with FOET (with CA-EBS) for Emergency Offshore Training

The FOET (with CA-EBS) program is meticulously designed to equip learners with crucial abilities in handling helicopter emergencies and basic first aid in challenging offshore environments.

Learning Objectives:

A) Mastering Helicopter Emergency Procedures

In a simulated environment, participants will demonstrate their proficiency in using safety equipment and following procedures during helicopter emergencies. The program places particular emphasis on effective escape techniques following helicopter ditching scenarios.

B) Effective Firefighting and Self-Rescue Techniques

Learners will showcase their ability to utilise basic firefighting equipment efficiently and employ self-rescue techniques in conditions with low visibility or complete obscurity, such as smoke-filled areas.

C) Acquiring Basic First Aid Skills

The FOET (with CA-EBS) includes practical training in basic first aid, ensuring participants are capable of providing initial medical assistance during emergencies.

Our comprehensive FOET (with CA-EBS) program will help you gain the necessary skills and confidence to excel in emergency situations offshore and boost your preparedness and safety standards.

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 comprehensive course is specifically designed for individuals working in the offshore oil and gas industry and requiring further safety and emergency response training. It is particularly beneficial for those who will be provided with a compressed air emergency breathing system (CA-EBS) during offshore helicopter travel. Join this training program to enhance your skills for offshore helicopter travel and meet the essential requirements for FOET certification. Prepare yourself for any emergency situation with our expert-led FOET training. 

Price On Request

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 course 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.

Learning Outcomes

The Delegate’s learning outcomes are specified below:

1.1 Implement an appropriate initial response plan by conducting an effective Incident Brief for the

emergency in a clear and concise manner, confirming ER team’s understanding.

1.2 Establish and maintain effective communications with all relevant ER personnel.

1.3 Direct ER team’s response and entry to the incident area with due regard to emergency response team safety and operability emergency response equipment (e.g., fixed, or portable firefighting equipment and rescue equipment).

1.4 Effective delegation of tasks to ER team members.

1.5 Conduct dynamic risk assessment throughout the emergency.

1.6 Obtain situational updates against the initial plan and adjust plan accordingly, where appropriate, ensuring changes are communicated clearly to ER team.

1.7 Effectively monitor breathing apparatus (BA) control.

1.8 Recognize and effectively deal with stress in the OERTM.

1.9 Request and brief ER support teams prior to deployment.

1.10 Ensure casualties receive appropriate due care and attention.

1.11 Conduct post-incident debrief and ensure operational readiness.

2.1 How to select and operate the correct firefighting equipment and media to extinguish different types of fires

• Maintaining relevant communications
• Effectively directing the team's duties and tasks during emergency response exercise
• Monitoring the team's progress, evaluating, adjusting, and communicating the response plan
• Briefing and debriefing the team at appropriate points
• Monitoring stress in team members
• On completion of the exercises, confirming and checking that the emergency is under control and ER team and relevant personnel are accounted for.

OPITO

OPITO FOERTL

OPITO OERTL

2 years

OER Team Leaders

£275.00 excl. VAT

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.

Learning Outcomes

The Delegate’s learning outcomes are specified below:

To successfully complete this training, delegates must be able to:-

1. How to select and operate the correct firefighting equipment and media to extinguish different types of fires.
2. Breathing apparatus control board procedures.
3. How to identify and don the appropriate emergency response PPE required for the OER team member.
4. The operation, donning and wearer checks of working duration breathing apparatus.
5. Participation in an incident brief.
6. Selection and use of correct portable fire-fighting equipment.
7. Selection, operation and flushing of foam firefighting equipment.
8. Extinguishing of different types of fires and securing the area.
9. Effective communication with OERTL and OER team members during an incident.
10. The key considerations and actions whilst entering and working in the incident area.
11. Correct search and rescue procedures and techniques.
12. The correct steps involved in initial casualty assessment and recovery.
13. Participation in a post-incident debrief.

OPITO FOERTM

OPITO

• 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

2 years

Members of the OER team

£275.00 excl. VAT

1. Proof of completing the STCW Advanced Fire Fighting training course (STCW Reg VI/3 para 1 & Sec A-VI/3) or recognised equivalent pre 31 January 2000 (i.e. MNTB 4 Day Fire Fighting Course ).

2. You must also complete/show evidence of the updating training in Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting as per MSN1865.

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). 

Successful candidates will be awarded with the MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting certificate, after a short exam. 

Yes.

Prospective delegates must hold a valid STCW Advance Fire Fighting Certificate. Exceptions apply. 

£195 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 classroom 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. 

MCA

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting

5 years

Officers on Merchant Navy Vessels

£165 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 Proficiency in Medical Care On-board Update (MCOBU) certificate, after a short exam. 

5 years.

£340  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

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW certificate Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat, after a short exam.

5 years.

• Swimwear and Towel
• Please note the capsize and re-boarding exercise is a pass/fail part of the course. If you cannot board a FRB from the water unaided, we will not be able to allow you to progress further on the course.

• Familiarisation of launch davits 

• FRB maintenance and contingency repairs 

• Pre-use checks of FRB and PPE

• Briefing crew for recovery duties

• Carry out post capsize procedures, including righting of FRB whilst swimming in appropriate equipment and then re-boarding FRB

Must have taken part in an FRB drill within last 5 years covering:

• Launching and recovery
• Carrying out search patterns
• Boat handling
• Use of communication equipment
• Use of emergency equipment

Must have an FRB or FRBU certificate issued within last 10 years.

For crew designated for manning of a fast rescue boat.

£150 excl. VAT

The STCW Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats is designed for seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boat and crew on a Merchant Navy vessel who make up part of the FRB crew. This training is exclusively for delegates that hold an STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate, within five years of issue.  This STCW course at Stream Marine Training is held at our state-of-the-art facilities based next to Glasgow Airport.

Not the right course for you?  Find out about FRBU Route 1 here

Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) course within five years of attainment.

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW certificate in Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat, after a short exam.  

5 years.

• Swimwear and Towel
• Please note the capsize and re-boarding exercise is a pass/fail part of the course. If you cannot board a FRB from the water unaided, we will not be able to allow you to progress further on the course.

• Fast rescue boat handling 

• Manoeuvring at speed and capsize recovery 

• Familiarisation of launch davits 

• Search and rescue techniques 

• FRB maintenance and contingency repairs 

• Pre-use checks of FRB and PPE

• Briefing crew for recovery duties

• Carry out post capsize procedures, including righting of FRB whilst swimming in appropriate equipment and then re-boarding FRB

Persons designated for manning fast rescue boats.

£275 excl. VAT

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved  STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate, after a short exam. 

5 years. 

Any member of crew on a vessel that has a PSCRB certificate. 

£150 excl. VAT

Once completed, candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate. 

5 years.

£225  excl. VAT

The route 1 updates are an update cycle available to experienced and active seafarers, whose knowledge is current.

This covers all of the STCW Basic Safety Training except Fast Rescue Boats.

• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and rescue Boats other then Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB) Updating
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Updating
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) Updating

MCA

• Certification per MIN 535

and

• Having carried out on board training within last 5 years.

5 years

£444 excl. VAT

The approved GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) refreshes, reviews and builds on Delegates existing skills and tools obtained during BST courses, which include Fire Awareness, First Aid, Working at Heights and Manual Handling. To enable Delegates to work in the offshore environment, an additional GWO Sea Survival training shall be completed.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

• GWO BSTR Manual Handling Refresher
• GWO BSTR Fire Awareness Refresher
• GWO BSTR Sea Survival Refresher
• GWO BSTR Working at Height Refresher
• GWO BSTR First Aid Refresher

• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• Working at Height
• Sea Survival
• Fire Awareness

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
• Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for the all 5 safety training modules prior to attending BSTR training.
• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

2 years

People continuing a career in the offshore renewables industry

£380 excl. VAT

The aim of this course is to give the delegates the basic knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training.
Delegates should be able to prevent fires, make appropriate judgements when evaluating a fire, manage evacuation of personnel and ensure all are safely accounted for in the event of an unmanageable fire. If the incident is judged to be safe, the delegates should be able to efficiently extinguish an initial fire by using basic hand held firefighting equipment.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

GWO Fire Awareness Refresher (FAWR)

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the causes of fires in wind turbines and the related dangers
• The Delegates are able to identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment, including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct actions for discovering a fire including correct use and fire extinguishing using firefighting equipment in a WTG 

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
• Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for the Fire Awareness prior to attending BSTR training.
• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

2 Years

Persons continuing a career in the offshore wind and renewables industry

GWO

£50 excl. VAT

The aim of this BSTR First Aid Module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from BST First Aid through theoretical and practical training so that Delegates can administer safe and effective First Aid, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the wind industry / WTG environment.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
• Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for First Aid prior to attending BSTR training.
• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

2 years

People continuing a career in the offshore wind and Renewables industry

GWO BSTR First Aid Refresher

• Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of the importance of safely and correctly carrying out First Aid in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location and according to the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) e.g. European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines 

• Delegates are able to identify and explain normal function, normal signs and symptoms of injuries and illness related to the human body 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding and correct order of management in emergency situations in a wind turbine work environment 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of lifesaving First Aid using the Primary and Secondary Survey (“C”-A-B-C-D-E) 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of First Aid equipment in First Aid scenarios 

£70 excl. VAT

The aims of this BST Sea Survival course are, by theoretical and practical training to give the participants the basic knowledge and skills to act safely and take the correct preventive actions in all aspects of offshore operations from shore to installation vessel or WTG and vice versa, both during normal operation and in an emergency in an offshore wind energy environment.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

GWO BSTR Sea Survival Refresher

• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed awareness of the site organisation and relevant legislation to ensure that the candidates are aware of the roles, responsibilities and rules that apply to offshore wind farms.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed knowledge to understand the importance of correct clothing and conduct in an offshore wind farm environment. Further to enable skills of detecting and treating stages of cold shock, hypothermia and drowning related to exposures to the human body in an offshore wind environment.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed knowledge and skills to recognise the advantages and limitations of personal LSA and PPE and usage in a correct and safe manner.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed knowledge related to GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems) and SAR (Search and Rescue).
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed skills individually and collective to enhance the chance of survival in an emergency at sea.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed knowledge to recognise the hazards and risks of transfer and take the correct preventive measures into account by following procedures and use the available LSA and PPE in a correct and safe manner.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed knowledge to ensure safe conduct on installations, vessels and WTG´s during normal operations and in case of emergencies and evacuation.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed skills to conduct safe transfer of themselves and equipment between dock and vessel and WTG and vessel. Furthermore, to give the Delegates skills to assist in MOB situations.
• The Delegates can reflect on and process their learning outcome and key takeaways from the module, aiming to achieve a high learning transfer from the module to his/her way of work. 

• From the 1st of April 2023 a GWO Working at Height certificate must be held before attending any GWO Sea Survival courses.
• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.
• GWO BST or BSTR certificate or WINDA training Record

2 years

Personnel continuing a career in the offshore wind and renewables industry

£150 excl. VAT