Personal Descent Device Training

This Product is for any learners who require precautionary training on a personal descent device for potential escape from a height in an emergency

This Product is to equip learners with the required knowledge and skills in order to be able to use the device safely and effectively in the event of an emergency. It is targeted at new learners and as a refresher for learners who have undertaken previous training.

Medical Entry Requirements 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. OPITO-approved Centres are therefore required, as a minimum, to ensure that prior to participating in practical exercises the learners must either: (a) Possess a valid, current offshore medical certificate or (b) Possess an employing company approved medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate, or (c) Undergoes medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided by the OPITO-approved centre. The OPITO-approved Centre shall keep a record of the learner’s declaration of fitness in accordance with their document control policy(s) or procedures. This information, along with summary details of the type of physical activities the learner will be asked to perform, will be given to learners by the OPITO-approved Centre and, if applicable, to their sponsoring company as part of the joining instructions. The responsibility for declaring any known current or pre-existing medical conditions that could have adverse effects to the individual’s state of health while undertaking the training activities lies with the learner and/or company sponsoring the learner. Where doubt exists regarding the fitness of any learner, the OPITO-approved Centre should direct the individual to consult a medical officer familiar with the nature and extent of the training. Note: Practical exercises must be designed and delivered solely to meet this Product, and must not place on the learner any demands other than those required to meet the Product.

To achieve the Personal Descent Device Training the learner will need to complete the 1 mandatory unit.

3 hours, (on request, employers can specify that this Unit is delivered in conjunction with existing OPITO BOSIET and FOET training standards)

N/A

4 years 

Please note: If the expiry date on the learners previous certificate is within 3 months prior of the course enrolment date then the date of the new certificate should correspond with the expiry date of the existing/previous certificate unless stated otherwise by the Duty Holder or Asset Owner or Operator.