Practical introduction to working and living offshore.
The Satoms Offshore Oil and Gas Training course is designed for people who want to understand what it is really like to work offshore before stepping onto a rig, drillship, or support vessel. Built from real-world offshore experience, this course gives you a clear introduction to offshore safety, daily routines, emergency procedures, permits, helicopter safety, PPE, living offshore, and the expectations placed on personnel in the offshore oil and gas industry.
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In this course, you will gain a practical introduction to the offshore oil and gas working environment, including:
What it is like to work offshore
General offshore safety expectations
Living offshore and daily routines
Offshore emergency alarms and emergency drills
Permit to work systems
Helicopter and helideck safety
Transfer by Billy Pugh
Personal protective equipment
Areas of restricted access
Hot work awareness
Offshore contacts and industry pathways
Lessons learned from major offshore incidents, including Piper Alpha
Why Choose This Course?
Built from real-world offshore experience
Designed for people getting started in the offshore oil and gas industry
Clear introduction to working and living offshore
Helps you understand offshore safety expectations before you arrive
Immediate course access with no waiting
100% online and self-paced
Lifetime course access
Course certificate on completion
Downloadable student notes
Instructor support if you need help
Straightforward, easy-to-understand lessons
60-day money-back guarantee
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Certificate of Completion
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for anyone who wants a clear introduction to working and living offshore in the oil and gas industry. It is especially useful for:
People looking to start a career offshore
New offshore workers preparing for their first trip
Contractors who may need to visit offshore facilities
Support staff working with offshore operations
Personnel working on or around offshore drilling rigs
Workers on offshore support vessels
Rig visitors who need a basic understanding of the offshore environment
Anyone wanting to understand offshore safety, routines, and expectations before going offshore
Important note: This course is an introductory online training course designed to help you understand offshore work, offshore safety, and what to expect when living and working offshore. It does not replace mandatory employer, operator, site-specific, or accredited offshore survival training such as BOSIET where that is required.
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BOSIET stands for Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training, a course to assist in meeting the offshore safety training, emergency response training, and assessment requirements for personnel working in the offshore oil and gas industry.
How long does BOSIET training last?
4 Years. The BOSIET training course is valid for four years. However, some companies will require the certification to be renewed after three years.
How much does BOSIET training cost?
A BOSIET refresher course lasts a day and might cost about $500, and the full course will be up to USD 2000 depending on location.
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Working Offshore
Information about working in the offshore Oil & Gas industry.
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