“How do I get offshore?” Probably the question I get asked more than any other. There isn’t one course, ticket or certificate that magically gets you offshore — and collecting random qualifications can be a very expensive way of finding that out. Choose the job first. Then work backwards. BTS ByteSized — Episode 10. Click here for Spotify version

Fresh off the press — Episode 10 of BTS ByteSized. This one tackles the question I get asked more than any other: “How do I get offshore?” Premium Members, as always, get this first. It’ll be available to the rest of the community soon. You will find it n the classroom section under Pre-Dive Podcasts Tab. There’s no single ticket or course that gets you an offshore job. In this episode, I look at choosing the role first, finding out what employers actually require, avoiding the trap of collecting expensive qualifications you may never need, and why your reputation matters from the moment you get that first opportunity. Choose the job first. Then work backwards.

I'm looking to get offshore. Here is the complete master list of all the key certifications, trade tickets, and safety standards discussed across the pathways: 1. Height & Access Standards * IRATA Rope Access (Levels 1, 2, and 3): The primary qualification for industrial abseiling, providing access and rescue competence for high-altitude environments. Level 1 is the entry grade, Level 2 handles intermediate rigging and advanced rescues, and Level 3 is the supervisory tier. 2. Offshore Wind Framework (GWO) * GWO Basic Safety Training (BST): Essential safety standards for offshore wind work, covering first aid, manual handling, fire awareness, working at height, and sea survival. * GWO Advanced Rescue (ART) & Enhanced First Aid (EFA): Specialized safety modules for complex turbine rescue and medical response scenarios. * GWO Blade Repair: Specialized technical training for performing structural and composite in-situ repairs on wind turbine blades. 3. Oil, Gas & Subsea Framework (OPITO) * OPITO BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training) with CA-EBS: The mandatory safety and emergency survival standard for offshore oil, gas, and subsea installations. * OPITO MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training): Core safety awareness framework for personnel entering oil and gas environments. * OPITO Slinger / Banksman: Certification for directing crane operations and safely rigging heavy loads on vessel and platform decks. 4. Commercial Marine & Maritime Framework (STCW & MCA) * STCW 95/2010 Basic Safety Training: The international standard for commercial maritime crew, covering fire fighting, personal survival, and safety. * ENG1 Marine Medical / OEUK Offshore Medical: Mandatory medical fitness certificates required to legally mobilise onto ships and offshore energy assets. * MCA Seaman’s Discharge Book: The official logbook used to record time served at sea for commercial shipping and dredging. 5. Heavy Decommissioning, Dismantling & Inspection Trades

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