201408 - Offshore Survival Introduction (OSI)

Course Description

This course is targeted towards visitors to an offshore installation who have not completed a course in Basic Survival Training (BST), and who will not spend more than seven (7) days offshore during a 12- month period.

To provide participants with an awareness of the hazards associated with the marine environment, an understanding of their responsibilities during an offshore emergency and the ability to care for themselves in a survival situation, as required by C-NLOPB and CAPP regulations.

Learning Outcomes

To provide participants with updated knowledge, skill, and proficiency regarding:

• Hazards associated with the marine environment, offshore petroleum installations, and helicopters
• Personal responsibilities during an offshore emergency
• Caring for self in a survival situation

Credential Awarded

Certificate of Achievement

Notes

Copy of valid CAPP medical required for this training. Medicals should be provided to administration prior to course start date but students can bring the medical along the morning of registration. (Should you have a valid medical from another jurisdiction, please contact administration to have the medical validated for training.)

Please bring 2 changes of clothes and 2 towel for practical sessions. 

Please be advised that the OSSC daily course schedules are subject to change and all participants should be prepared for course deliveries outside normal business hours (i.e. evenings and weekends). You will be notified if any such change is necessary. In the event of inclement weather, students should visit www.mi.mun.ca for important announcements regarding class cancellations and rescheduling. Announcements regarding class cancellations will also be on local radio stations.

If you are eligible to receive a T2202A for tax purposes, they will be available on Short Course Registration in February of the following year. Students are advised to log into your Destiny account in order to print a copy of your T2202A form.

Information regarding Marine Institute cancellation policy is provided during checkout. Should you have any questions in this regard, please contact shortcoursehelp@mi.mun.ca

If you have any questions regarding your account with the Marine Institute, please contact the Finance Department at (709) 778-0200.