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OPITO FOET with EBS (5858) + CA-EBS (5902)

OPITO FOET with EBS (5858) + CA-EBS (5902)

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Course details

FOET with EBS and CA-EBS stands for Further Offshore Emergency Training with Emergency Breathing System and Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System, designed for offshore oil and gas personnel who travel by helicopter and require rebreather EBS training. This course is essential for workers returning to or currently employed in offshore environments, ensuring they meet industry safety and emergency response standards for helicopter transit.

Certification

OPITO FOET with EBS
OPITO CA-EBS
Escape Chute & Norwegian Suit

Duration

1 day

Validity

4 years

Prerequistes

A valid BOSIET (with CA-EBS), BOSIET(with EBS), TBOSIET, FOET (with CA-EBS), FOET(with EBS) or TFOET certificate or a valid NOGEPA 0.5a or 0.5b certificate

Prices & locations*

VAT (if applicable) is excluded. Lunch, coffee/tea, course materials, and the registration fee (€47.00) 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 FOET with EBS (5858) + CA-EBS (5902)

Our OPITO FOET with EBS (5858) + CA-EBS (5902) course is designed to meet the further offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel who are new to or returning to the offshore oil and gas industry. This training is essential for anyone who will be supplied with a rebreather emergency breathing system during offshore helicopter travel. The course provides a valuable opportunity for learners to practise and demonstrate critical emergency response skills that cannot be safely or effectively practised during regular offshore drills or exercises.

During the OPITO FOET with EBS (5858) + CA-EBS (5902) course, participants will gain hands-on experience in using safety equipment, following emergency procedures, and responding to helicopter emergencies, with a particular focus on escaping from a helicopter after ditching. The training also covers the effective use of basic firefighting equipment, self-rescue techniques in low and zero visibility environments, and the application of basic first aid. Our course is suitable for offshore workers who require certification to travel by helicopter and use EBS and CA-EBS systems.

Upon successful completion, participants receive certification that is valid for four years. Please note that if the expiry date on a learner’s previous certificate falls within three months prior to the course enrolment date, the new certificate’s validity will correspond with the expiry date of the existing certificate unless otherwise specified by the Duty Holder, Asset Owner, or Operator.

COURSE CONTENT

Helicopter Safety and Escape techniques
Practical Helicopter Escape Techniques
Raising the alarm and operation of hand-held extinguishers
Self-Rescue Techniques
Emergency First Aid
Immediate first aid techniques

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Escape Chute & Norwegian Suit

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Helicopter Safety and Escape techniques
Practical Helicopter Escape Techniques
Raising the alarm and operation of hand-held extinguishers
Self-Rescue Techniques
Emergency First Aid
Immediate first aid techniques

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Helicopter Safety and Escape techniques
Practical Helicopter Escape Techniques
Raising the alarm and operation of hand-held extinguishers
Self-Rescue Techniques
Emergency First Aid
Immediate first aid techniques

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Helicopter Safety and Escape techniques
Practical Helicopter Escape Techniques
Raising the alarm and operation of hand-held extinguishers
Self-Rescue Techniques
Emergency First Aid
Immediate first aid techniques

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FOET with EBS and CA-EBS stands for Further Offshore Emergency Training with Emergency Breathing System and Compressed Air Emergency Breathing…

from 0.00

Certification(s)

OPITO FOET with EBS

OPITO CA-EBS

Escape Chute & Norwegian Suit

4 years validity

View course

Modules

Helicopter Safety and Escape techniques
Practical Helicopter Escape Techniques
Raising the alarm and operation of hand-held extinguishers
Self-Rescue Techniques
Emergency First Aid
Immediate first aid techniques

FAQ

OPITO stands for Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation. FOET stands for Further Offshore Emergency Training. OPITO FOET is a refresher course for OPITO BOSIET. CA-EBS stands for Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System, which is practiced with in this training.

The training consists of a multitude of modules, including helicopter safety, sea survival and First Aid, as well as a module on the Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System.

The OPITO FOET with CA-EBS consists of a theoretical and practical part.

OPITO FOET is meant as a refresher course for OPITO BOSIET or OPITO E-BOSIET. Like OPITO BOSIET, it will allow the delegate to understand the dangers and risks in the offshore oil and gas industry and how to act accordingly in emergency situations. The delegate will also learn how to save themselves, provide First Aid and fight fires. At succesful completion of the course, the delegate’s OPITO FOET (5858) certificate will be renewed.

OPITO FOET: The certificate is only valid for 4 years. After that, the training must be repeated, so the delegate stays sharp and is made aware of new developments.

CA-EBS: The certificate is always valid.

OPITO FOET: When your OPITO FOET certificate is expired, it is possible to make a request for dispensation. You can fill out this form and send it to info@fmtc.nl

CA-EBS: The certificate is always valid.

Yes. In order to work offshore, OPITO BOSIET/FOET or NOGEPA 0.5 basic Offshore Safety are the minimum. CA-EBS is mandatory for all helicopter flights in the UK.

The training starts at 7:30 (AM).

Lunch is provided by FMTC. Tea and coffee are also available.

You are required to bring your (current) valid certificate. If you have a Personal Safety Logbook and/or Seaman book, you must bring them in order to have them updated. The required safety materials are provided for by the FMTC.

Note that you will be notified of all required materials in the confirmation e-mail when booking the course.

All our courses are taught in English.

All the green dates on the calendar on the course page are available. This is a real-time display of the available dates.

We advise you to book your flight 2 hours after the end of the course, at a minimum.

OPITO courses do not require an examination.

When a physical examination is required, this can be noted on the same booking form. If the course has already been booked, you can send an e-mail to info@fmtcsafety.com or call +31 (0) 85 130 74 61 so we can help you further.

After the booking, you will receive a confirmation. In the meantime, a request will be sent to the doctor. The doctor will plan the physical examination. On the following work day at the latest, you will receive the confirmation of your appointment with date, time and location.

When a hotel is required, this can be indicated on the same booking form as when you book the course. If the course has already been booked, you can send an e-mail to info@fmtcsafety.com or call +31 (0) 85 130 74 61 so we can help you further.

After successfully completing OPITO FOET with EBS (5858) + CA-EBS (5902), the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): OPITO FOET with EBS, OPITO CA-EBS & Escape Chute & Norwegian Suit.

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