Basic Offshore Safety Induction Emergency Training (BOSIET and CA-EBS) and Escape Chute
Course Code: OE1EC114
Fleetwood Offshore Survival Centre
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Next course dates
| Start Date | Location | Duration / Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 3 Days/ £995 | Enquire |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 3 Days/ £995 | Enquire |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 3 Days/ £995 | Enquire |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 3 Days/ £995 | Enquire |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 3 Days/ £995 | Enquire |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 3 Days/ £995 | Enquire |
| 7 Sep 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 3 Days/ £995 | Enquire |
| 21 Sep 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 3 Days/ £995 | Enquire |
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Course Overview
Aim of this course
This three-day course offers two certificates. One certificate is OPITO approved and includes the BOSIET and CA-EBS, which is valid for UK waters and areas where OPITO courses are accepted. It includes the use of CA-EBS for helicopter travel.
The second certificate includes the use of the Emergency Escape Chute and Norwegian Survival Suit.
Please note - to be eligible to work in the Norwegian Sector you will be required to undertake additional CAT B rebreather emergency training as per OPITO course code 5700 (BOSIET with EBS) – currently not offered at Fleetwood. This additional requirement reflects the Mutual recognition scheme for basic safety training in the North Sea - valid from 4th March 2026.
If in doubt, please check with the Duty Holder/Employer of your Offshore installation.
OEUK Mutual Agreement link
To work in the UK sector the OPITO Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST) is mandatory and can be completed immediately after the BOSIET on the Thursday/Friday. An additional £50 discount on the OPITO MIST course fee is available when booked online at the same time as the OPITO BOSIET, using code MIST50.
Link to MIST here
Validity of certificate
4 years minus one day, including OPITO registration. The certificate must be revalidated before the expiry date or up to 3 months before incurring no loss of time on new certificate start. Certificates should be refreshed with the 1-day Further Offshore Emergency Training with CA-EBS & Escape Chute (FOET CA-EBS & Escape Chute).
Entry Requirements
Parts of the course are of a stressful and physical nature.
Prior to attending the training centre for the BOSIET with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS), delegates must obtain the following:
1. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) Medical and OEUK fitness to undertake ‘in water’ CA-EBS training certificate (available at the time of medical) or
2. Or an unexpired medical certificate to work at sea (e.g. ENG1) without restrictions or
3. Valid Approved Medical Examiner of Diving (AMED) Medical
List of doctors providing this service.
Onsite medicals
We have Dr Steve Parr-Burman on campus each Tuesday to complete fit to train medicals. Please contact the below to book:
07545 022858
Medicals and Fit-to-train examinations must be completed prior to the start date of the course. There is no time permitted during training to complete these once the course has started.
All medical and fitness to train certificates must be valid and in date at the time of training. Delegates are responsible for ensuring certificates have not expired.
More information on OPITO courses.
Prior to the in-water CA-EBS training delegates are required to:
- Complete a medical declaration and
- Self-declaration of fitness to undertake in water CA-EBS
Delegates who do not provide an Offshore Energies UK medical or a ‘Fit’/’Not fit’ for in water CA-EBS certificate or cannot self-declare fitness on the day due to illness have 90 days to return to the training centre to complete the in-water elements of the CA-EBS training.
We reserve the right to charge for returning to complete the in-water elements.
Assessment Methods
- Basic Safety Introduction
- Life Saving First Aid and Hypothermia
- Firefighting
- TEMPSC Survival Craft
- Emergency Escape Chute
- Norwegian Survival Suit
- Installation Overview
- Sea Survival
- Helicopter Safety and Underwater Escape (HUET) & Compressed Air Emergency Breathing Systems (CA-EBS)
Learning Outcomes
All learning outcomes for the course can be found in the course summary.
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
Most of the course is of a hands on practical nature, the usual dress code for theory sessions is smart/casual.
You will also be required to bring:
- Coveralls/boiler suit
- One change of warm clothing
- Personal wash kit
- One pair safety shoes/rig boots
- Swimming wear and towel
- If you are below size 4 or larger than size 12 please bring a clean pair of old trainers (they will get wet)
- Photographic proof of identity - such as a passport or driving license. This is compulsory to attend the course
Expert Tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
