OPITO Swimming Assessment (5772)

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OPITO Swimming Assessment (5772) is designed for personnel in the energy sector who must demonstrate their ability to swim and stay afloat both with and without a personal flotation device, making it essential for offshore workers, marine crew, and anyone required to meet in-water survival standards for safety and emergency preparedness.

Certification

Swimming Assessment (OPITO code 5772)

Duration

1 hour

Validity

2 years

Prerequistes

None

Prices & locations*

VAT (if applicable) is excluded. Lunch, coffee/tea, course materials, and the registration fee may be included depending on the training location. Payment is made in the currency of the training location. Prices shown in other currencies are indicative and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.

More information about OPITO Swimming Assessment (5772)

Our OPITO Swimming Assessment (5772) is specifically designed for personnel working across the energy sectors who need to demonstrate their swimming ability and in-water survival skills. The course focuses on assessing each participant’s capability to enter and move through water both with and without a personal floatation device (PFD). Participants will also develop a clear understanding of basic in-water survival techniques, which are essential for safety in offshore and marine environments. More information about the course can be found on the OPITO Swimming Assessment page.

During the OPITO Swimming Assessment, learners are guided through practical exercises that confirm their ability to stay afloat, swim, and perform survival actions in water. The assessment covers both the use of PFDs and unaided swimming, ensuring that participants are prepared for a variety of emergency scenarios. This course is suitable for anyone who is required to meet OPITO standards for swimming competency as part of their job role in the energy sector.

The OPITO Swimming Assessment does not specify prerequisites or medical requirements in the provided information. The main objective is to ensure that all participants can safely and confidently demonstrate the necessary swimming and survival skills. Upon successful completion, learners will have proven their competence in line with OPITO’s recognized standards.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Understand the function and importance of PFDs.
  • Demonstrate safe water entry using a ladder without a PFD.
  • Demonstrate safe water entry by stepping off with a PFD.
  • Demonstrate that they can remain afloat in a controlled manner and move through water with and without a PFD.
  • Demonstrate that they can be fully submerged and conduct an underwater breath hold.
  • Understand and perform basic in-water survival techniques.
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The certificate(s) for OPITO Swimming Assessment (5772) remain valid for 2 years.

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After successfully completing OPITO Swimming Assessment (5772), the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): Swimming Assessment (OPITO code 5772).

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