8 accredited centres · OPITO standard
Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training — the primary safety certificate required to work on oil and gas platforms. Issued by OPITO-accredited training centres, it covers helicopter underwater escape (HUET), CA-EBS breathing systems, sea survival, firefighting, and first aid. Required for platform access in the UK, Norway, and most international oil and gas regions. Valid for 4 years; renewed via FOET. More about BOSIET →
8 OPITO-accredited BOSIET centres in United Kingdom, listed below with contact details.
Duration
2–3 days (1-day digital BOSIET available at some centres)
Certificate validity
4 years
Cost
Not listed here — course fees are set by each centre and vary by location. See centres & contact them directly ↓
AIS Survivex (3t Group)
📍 Aberdeen
One of the largest OPITO facilities in the North Sea region; 1-day digital BOSIET available.
Visit website →AIS Survivex (3t Group)
📍 Newcastle
RelyOn Nutec UK
📍 Teesside
Petans
📍 Norwich (Great Yarmouth area)
Convenient for the Southern North Sea and East Anglia wind sector.
Visit website →Maersk Training UK
📍 Newcastle
Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool & The Fylde College)
📍 Fleetwood
Long-established maritime college on the north-west coast.
Visit website →Warsash Maritime School (Solent University)
📍 Southampton
How long does the BOSIET course take?
2–3 days (1-day digital BOSIET available at some centres).
How long is BOSIET valid?
BOSIET is valid for 4 years.
How many accredited BOSIET centres are there in United Kingdom?
8 OPITO-accredited BOSIET centres are listed on this page, each with contact details.
How do I book BOSIET training in United Kingdom?
Contact one of the accredited centres listed above directly to check course dates, availability, and pricing — each centre sets its own fees and schedule.
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