Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training(BOSIET)

The Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training course prepares personnel for the hazards and emergencies associated with offshore oil and gas operations. It combines theoretical instruction with practical training in survival, helicopter escape, firefighting, first aid, evacuation, environmental awareness, and emergency teamwork.

1. Understand offshore operations, safety standards, and personal responsibilities
2. Identify and control common offshore hazards
3. Follow helicopter travel and emergency-escape procedures
4. Use firefighting equipment and apply self-rescue techniques
5. Provide basic first aid, CPR, and AED assistance
6. Use personal survival equipment and manage life rafts
7. Follow offshore evacuation and muster procedures
8. Respond responsibly to spills and environmental incidents
9. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
10. Apply teamwork and communication during practical emergency drills

• Offshore oil and gas workers
• New recruits preparing for offshore assignments
• Experienced personnel requiring refresher training
• Safety officers and emergency-response team members
• Personnel involved in offshore operations and project management

• Understand offshore safety standards and working requirements.
• Recognise and reduce common offshore risks.
• Perform helicopter escape and emergency procedures.
• Use firefighting equipment and self-rescue methods.
• Provide basic emergency first aid and CPR.
• Apply sea-survival and life-raft procedures.
• Complete installation evacuation activities.
• Respond appropriately to environmental incidents.
• Use PPE correctly and support a positive safety culture.
• Work effectively with others during emergencies.

Learners may attempt the course assessment after studying the learning materials and completing the module quizzes. Multiple-choice questions from an extensive question bank evaluate understanding.

Assessment pattern:

• The open-book assessment must be completed within two hours.
• A minimum score of 65% is required to pass.
• An unsuccessful assessment may be attempted again.
• A maximum of three attempts is permitted within a 48-hour period.
• After the third attempt, learners must wait 48 hours before trying again.
• A passed assessment cannot be repeated solely to improve the score.
• No separate final programme examination is offered; all required assessments must be passed.