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

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 or call us to let us know.

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. If the course has already been booked, you can send an e-mail or call us to let us know.