Objective

The aim and objective of the program is to give Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and practice certain elements of their role which they cannot reasonably practice offshore.

Target Group

This program is designed to meet the further practice requirements not able to be met offshore for an Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain in the oil and gas industry.

Prerequisites

Attendance on this program is open to delegates who are in possession of a valid Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET) with Emergency Breathing System (EBS) certificate, Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) certificate, TBOSIET (Tropical BOSIET) certificate, Further Offshore Emergency Training (with Emergency Breathing System) certificate, Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) certificate or TFOET (Tropical FOET) certificate and a valid Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Initial Training Certificate (Single Fall, Twin Fall or Free Fall) or a valid Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Further Training certificate (Single Fall, Twin Fall or Free Fall).

Examination

Assessments are carried out against the OPITO standard 5182 and delegates will be assessed against the Learning Outcomes specified in the Content Section using direct observation

Course Contents

To successfully complete this Further Training Program, delegates will cover following learning outcomes through the content:

(1) Correct use of the sea anchor
(2) How to maintain the safety of the TEMPSC passengers

Delegates must be also able to demonstrate:

(3) How to check the external and internal integrity of the safety craft
(4) How to remove mechanical restraints to enable launch of the TEMPSC
(5) How to start the engine using both primary and secondary start systems
(6) How to board passengers as quickly as possible
(7) How to confirm the launch area is clear
(8) How to brief the crew and obtain permission to launch
(9) How to release the Lowering/launching mechanism
(10) Securing the hatches and turning on the air and water spray protection systems
(11) Clearing the installation on course for a safe area
(12) Pacing alongside a vessel for transfer of personnel
(13) Man overboard procedures if any personnel are in the water
(14) How to tow another vessel
(15) How to be towed by another vessel
(16) The order for disembarkation and how to get passengers to the rescue craft