Objective

The objectives of the T-FOET Training are that learners will be able to:

a) Demonstrate, in a simulated environment, that they can use the safety equipment and follow procedures in preparing for and during helicopter emergencies with particular focus on escaping from a helicopter following ditching.

b) Demonstrate that they can use basic firefighting equipment effectively, and use self-rescue techniques in low visibility and completely obscured visibility situations e.g. smoke filled areas.

c) Demonstrate that they can perform basic first aid.

Target Group

This Product is to meet the offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel new (or returning) to the offshore oil and gas industry in a tropical environment

Prerequisites

Training entry and medical entry requirements must be met. The T-FOET is open to persons who have a valid (in-date) OPITO-approved BOSIET, BOSIET (with CA-EBS), TBOSIET, FOET, FOET (with CA-EBS) or TFOET certificate.

Training activities contained within this Product may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements.

All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully. Trainees will undergo a medical screening by completing an appropriate medical declaration form at center.

Examination

The learners will need to complete the 3 mandatory T-FOET units

Course Contents

The following units covered during this course are:

1. Further Helicopter Safety and Escape - Tropical
2. Further Firefighting and Self Rescue
3. Further Emergency First Aid