Philcamsat Bosiet with EBS

Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training

(BOSIET)

with Emergency Breathing

System (EBS) Digital Delivery (B.O.S.I.E.T. with E.B.S. Digital Delivery) OPITO Standard Code: 5703

B.1 Target Group for the Digital Delivery of BOSIET (with EBS)

This training programme is designed to meet the initial offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel new (or returning) to the offshore oil and gas industry who will be supplied with a rebreather emergency breathing system (EBS) during offshore helicopter travel and who choose to complete the underpinning knowledge of the BOSIET programme via the BOSIET (with EBS) on-line programme prior to attending an OPITO approved training centre to be formally assessed against all learning outcomes and to equip them with the basic emergency response knowledge and skills for travelling to and from offshore installations by helicopter.

Delegate pre-requisites for the Digital Delivery of BOSIET (with EBS) Delegates must complete all online elements contained in the BOSIET (with EBS) on line programme prior to attending an OPITO-approved training centre to be formally assessed against all learning outcomes.

Aim and objectives of the Digital Delivery of BOSIET (with EBS) The aim and objectives of the Digital Delivery of BOSIET (with EBS) are identical to those contained in the BOSIET (with EBS) Standard.

Learning outcomes of the Digital Delivery of BOSIET (with EBS)

• The Learning Outcomes of the Digital Delivery of BOSIET (with EBS) are identical to those contained in the BOSIET (with EBS) Standard.

Aim and objectives of the Digital Delivery of BOSIET (with EBS) Delegate Performance Assessment

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There is no formal assessment of learning outcomes via the BOSIET (with EBS) On-Line Programme.

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Delegates must attend an approved training centre for formal assessment of all learning outcomes within 90 days of completing the online elements.

Duration and timing of the Digital Delivery of BOSIET (with EBS)

• The optimum ‘contact time’ for this the assessment is seen as 8 hours based on a maximum of 8 delegates.

Safety Induction – 30 mins (Written Assessment) Fire Fighting and Self Rescue - 105 Mins (Practical Assessment) Sea Survival and First Aid - 150 Mins (Practical Assessment) Helicopter Safety and Escape - 195 Mins (Practical Assessment) GRAND TOTAL (excluding registration and certification) - 480 Mins

Note: The contact time must not exceed 8 hours in any one day and the total programme day must not exceed 10 hours.

BOSIET Digital FAQ

• Is there a separate course code for Digital BOSIET? Yes, the Digital delivery has different codes.

• Is the Digital BOSIET available in other languages other than English? The Digital BOSIET is currently only available in English.

• Can the Digital BOSIET be delivered separately i.e. as a one day course or do the delegates need to enroll on the three-day BOSIET and just appear for the practical sessions? The assessment day for the Digital delivery delegates contains a specific timetable based upon a maximum of 8 delegates.

• Can a delegate register themselves without going through a Training Provider? No - the delegate must contact an approved Training Provider who can deliver the Digital BOSIET.

BOSIET Digital FAQ Is there a requirement for the delegate who has registered to provide valid identification (ID)?

• During the booking stage, the delegate must provide the following details: First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Telephone number and e-mail address.

• The unique log-in details will then be automatically e-mailed to the candidate, who then needs to validate these details.

• When this candidate has completed the online course and presents himself/herself at the training provider for the assessment process, they will be required to show appropriate government issued identification which must match the registration details.

• The training provider will verify the candidate’s ID before they embark on the assessment process which tests them against the learning outcomes. These learning outcomes are both knowledge based and practical demonstrations.

BOSIET Digital FAQ •

How long does it take for the student to complete each of the online modules?

This will depend on the delegate, however in general it will take around the same time or less than if it was delivered in a classroom by an instructor.

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What IT requirements are required to access the portal? Delegates may access the portal from any web enabled device, including mobile and tablets.

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Where is the online learning hosted? The online learning is located on the Atlas Knowledge servers, hosted by Rackspace in the UK. There is no requirement for any training provider to host the online learning.

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When does the delegate’s login to the portal expire? Once a delegate is registered for the online Digital BOSIET, they will be able to access the content of the course at any point. There is currently no time limit on this access.

BOSIET Digital FAQ •

Is it solely the responsibility of the Training Providers to make the registrations / enrollments to the online learning?

Yes. •

The Training Provider User Guide mentions that course instructions for Digital learning will be sent to the delegate’s email address. Will it be possible to have details sent to the employer’s training department for distribution to the delegate?

This will be sent directly to the email address provided when making a booking.

BOSIET Digital FAQ •

If a delegate doesn’t successfully complete the practical training / assessment, do they need to be re-enrolled to the online learning programme again?

Delegates will need to return to the training provider within the 3 months period of commencing the practical session to repeat the modules that were incomplete, or deemed Not-Yet-Competent.

Should this extend beyond the 3 months grace period, the training provider will need to re-register the delegate on the portal. This is in-line with existing requirements.