Bosiet+Huet Courses In Thailand

[IrishIvan]

Or you could do the same course at MOGIT in Laem Chabang and have easier commute from any hotel in the Pattaya area.

 

and believe MOGIT even pick you up and drop you off if your staying at certain hotels

Anywhere in Pattaya. So you get to mix business with pleasure

[ScottFtr]

OK, Got the course booked for Wed-FRi this week, got my medical at Bumrungrad on Tuesday morning. Still not booked any hotels yet.

[ScottFtr]

Also what is appropraite footwear, i'm assuming that training shoes are ok?

Swimwear, again i'm assuming that a pair of shorts are adequate?

Can dress shorts be worn to the course or does it have to be trousers.

I did ask FN these questions but never got a direct answer.

[KarenBravo]

Also what is appropraite footwear, i'm assuming that training shoes are ok?

Swimwear, again i'm assuming that a pair of shorts are adequate?

Can dress shorts be worn to the course or does it have to be trousers.

I did ask FN these questions but never got a direct answer.

1. You will need to buy a pair of safety shoes (steel toe-cap). You need these for work anyway, so, don't buy cheap.

2. All exercises in the water will be with coveralls on which are supplied. Swim shorts underneath are good.

3. You can wear anything you want.........you're the customer.

[ScottFtr]

Thanks for the reply. One more question if anyone can answer please. The medical required before I can take the BOSIET, does that have to be the same as one that I would need to go offshore?

I have an appointmnet at Bumrungrad for tomorrow but my friend said that would not be required and one from a local hospital would suffice.

Any help would be much appreciated.

[KarenBravo]

Thanks for the reply. One more question if anyone can answer please. The medical required before I can take the BOSIET, does that have to be the same as one that I would need to go offshore?

I have an appointmnet at Bumrungrad for tomorrow but my friend said that would not be required and one from a local hospital would suffice.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Best you get your Offshore Medical (UKOOA approved).

Why take two medicals?

[IrishIvan]

Also what is appropraite footwear, i'm assuming that training shoes are ok?

 

Swimwear, again i'm assuming that a pair of shorts are adequate?

 

Can dress shorts be worn to the course or does it have to be trousers.

 

I did ask FN these questions but never got a direct answer.

1. You will need to buy a pair of safety shoes (steel toe-cap). You need these for work anyway, so, don't buy cheap.

 

2. All exercises in the water will be with coveralls on which are supplied. Swim shorts underneath are good.

 

3. You can wear anything you want.........you're the customer.

Sometimes its wise to take your own coveralls because they dont have farang sizes

[Soutpeel]

Thanks for the reply. One more question if anyone can answer please. The medical required before I can take the BOSIET, does that have to be the same as one that I would need to go offshore?

I have an appointmnet at Bumrungrad for tomorrow but my friend said that would not be required and one from a local hospital would suffice.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Most training schools want you to have your offshore medical in place before you do the training, if you dont have it, you will have to sign an indemnity form in case some thing happens to you medically while doing the training..

[NanLaew]

Also what is appropraite footwear, i'm assuming that training shoes are ok?

Swimwear, again i'm assuming that a pair of shorts are adequate?

Can dress shorts be worn to the course or does it have to be trousers.

I did ask FN these questions but never got a direct answer.

1. You will need to buy a pair of safety shoes (steel toe-cap). You need these for work anyway, so, don't buy cheap.

2. All exercises in the water will be with coveralls on which are supplied. Swim shorts underneath are good.

3. You can wear anything you want.........you're the customer.

Sometimes its wise to take your own coveralls because they dont have farang sizes

Just reworked my full BOSIET at MOGIT. They have 3XL coveralls but man! are they heavy when waterlogged! I opted to use my own 3XL coveralls (I am tall, NOT fat!) which were a lighter material for the final day of "inverted underwater controlled panic" HUET training. It made my egress through the Thai-sized chopper windows a tad easier!

Good course, excellent instructors and since we had a smaller class, we were done by 3PM the first couple of days and lunch time on the last day.

Nice facility and only 25 minutes drive from my base on the Pattaya dark-side.

Edited June 19, 2013 by NanLaew

[merijn]

Did last February both UKOOA medical at Bumrungrad and BOSIET at Flack Nutec. ( both refreshers )

Both without any problem and within two days.

I stayed at the Landmark hotel at Sukhumvit.

First day medical at Bumrungrad, started at 10:00 and walked out with my certificate around 11:15.

Second day Bosiet at Falck Nutec, No requirements to take anything with you as they have everything there. Class ( total 4 person ) started at +/- 10:00 and finished at 14:30.

The training center picked me up from the hotel in the morning and brought me to the airport after the training. ( private car both ways )

I received the certificate and CC style card at end of the training.

Not one time was i asked if i worked in Thailand yes or no.

The training was in a very relaxed way and the Thai trainer spoke perfect English and was also very realistic about the need of the course for us.

Besides myself there where 2 Aussies and 1 Filipino while the youngest had more then 24 years off-shore experience.

As the company paid for everything ( even the bar bill from the hotel ) i did not look at the price so maybe this option is not the cheapest one available.

[skorchio]

I am in the process of booking Bosiet at Falck now. A buddy of mine, another Client Rep (seismic) did his course there, and paid 34k which included hotel and airport transfers. He was happy with it, course, accommodation the lot. If I find it to be otherwise, I will come back here and let y'all know why.

Now remember fellas, safety is everyone's responsibility

[TexasRanger]

Is Bumrungrad still the only place to get a OGUK medical?

[cloghead]

NO. It can be done at Bangkok Rayong Hospital. The doctor is in the "Wellness Center" on (I think) the 2nd floor. He gave me a two-year certificate for ~4000 baht...

[TexasRanger]

NO. It can be done at Bangkok Rayong Hospital. The doctor is in the "Wellness Center" on (I think) the 2nd floor. He gave me a two-year certificate for ~4000 baht...

And that's definitely the OGUK and not ENG1?

[damohowarth]

Hi guys,
I've read this forum and there is some great advice being given.

I currently live in Sriracha as an English teacher but I want to get myself BOSIET qualified and get working on the rigs ASAP. Laem Chabang is only a 5 minute drive away which would be perfect.

If anyone could help me out with a few questions it would be much appreciated:

1: Do I only need the BOSIET / OGUK medical to start looking for work?

2: How easy is it to get work over here?

3: Is there anything else I need to know / be aware of?

Cheers guys!

[Toosetinmyways]

Regarding Thailand are you an expat? Thailand offshore is 99% Thai manned

Have you any oilfield experience?

Have you any relevent oilfield qualifications?

Looking for toolpusher, oim, chief mechanic, chief electric position?

Sorry but anyone who has to look on a forum for advice on how to secure an oilfield job has not a chance, unless there best mate is a rig manager.

[richard_smith237]

Hi guys,

I've read this forum and there is some great advice being given.

I currently live in Sriracha as an English teacher but I want to get myself BOSIET qualified and get working on the rigs ASAP. Laem Chabang is only a 5 minute drive away which would be perfect.

If anyone could help me out with a few questions it would be much appreciated:

1: Do I only need the BOSIET / OGUK medical to start looking for work?

2: How easy is it to get work over here?

3: Is there anything else I need to know / be aware of?

Cheers guys!

A lot will depend on your contacts and experience and education (mostly in that order of importance).

Walking into an Offshore role appears very difficult, but for some, being in the right place at the right time and knowing the right people helps.

Ultimately you will get advice from guys who work in the industry who will tell you to go to your home country and get your 'break out' there.

Access to the Oil industry in Thailand is probably very difficult. Without existing experience perhaps impossible.

One aspect of the industry is Drilling which involve the following:

Jobs for Rig Companies:

1) Roustabout, Roughneck etc - Filled by locals only

2) Assistant Drillers, Tour Pushers - Mostly filled by those who have gained experience overseas (home).

3) Crane Operators Electricians and Mechanics - Filled by those with existing industry / trade experience.

Jobs Service Companies:

1) Catering - Room staff, Cooks etc - Locals only

2) Specialised services (mudlogging / MWD / Wireline etc) - Require Specific education (Geology / Engineering)

3) Other Services (Directional Drilling / Mud Engineer) - Require Specific experience (lots of it).

Jobs for Client / Oil Company:

1) Company Man - Experience Lots of it (+ Education in many cases these days)

2) Engineer - Education

3) Logistics - Experience

4) Well Site Geologist - Education and Experience

Ultimately: You will need either plenty of experience for a Rig Company to take you on in a senior role, A trade specific education for a Rig Company to take you on as a specialised role (Eng, Mech), A Job Specific University Education (Engineering / Geology / Chemistry) for a Service Company to take you on and train you.

Or, Uni Education Education and / or Decades of Experience for an Oil company to take you take you on in an Offshore Supervisory Role.

Edited November 19, 2013 by richard_smith237

[damohowarth]

Regarding Thailand are you an expat? Thailand offshore is 99% Thai manned

Have you any oilfield experience?

Have you any relevent oilfield qualifications?

Looking for toolpusher, oim, chief mechanic, chief electric position?

Sorry but anyone who has to look on a forum for advice on how to secure an oilfield job has not a chance, unless there best mate is a rig manager.

I am 26 years old and have lived in Thailand for 2 years.

I have no experience at all and that's the reason why I am on here... I am trying to gather as much information as possible so I know what direction I need to go.

To be completely honest I am going by advice given to me by people back in the UK who I know who work for Global Energy Group and many Norwegians I meet in Sriracha where I live...

I have the money ready to invest in courses but I need to know with what to start with...

Any advice given would be much appreciated.

[damohowarth]

Hi guys,

I've read this forum and there is some great advice being given.

I currently live in Sriracha as an English teacher but I want to get myself BOSIET qualified and get working on the rigs ASAP. Laem Chabang is only a 5 minute drive away which would be perfect.

If anyone could help me out with a few questions it would be much appreciated:

1: Do I only need the BOSIET / OGUK medical to start looking for work?

2: How easy is it to get work over here?

3: Is there anything else I need to know / be aware of?

Cheers guys!

A lot will depend on your contacts and experience and education (mostly in that order of importance).

Walking into an Offshore role appears very difficult, but for some, being in the right place at the right time and knowing the right people helps.

Ultimately you will get advice from guys who work in the industry who will tell you to go to your home country and get your 'break out' there.

Access to the Oil industry in Thailand is probably very difficult. Without existing experience perhaps impossible.

One aspect of the industry is Drilling which involve the following:

Jobs for Rig Companies:

1) Roustabout, Roughneck etc - Filled by locals only

2) Assistant Drillers, Tour Pushers - Mostly filled by those who have gained experience overseas (home).

3) Crane Operators Electricians and Mechanics - Filled by those with existing industry / trade experience.

Jobs Service Companies:

1) Catering - Room staff, Cooks etc - Locals only

2) Specialised services (mudlogging / MWD / Wireline etc) - Require Specific education (Geology / Engineering)

3) Other Services (Directional Drilling / Mud Engineer) - Require Specific experience (lots of it).

Jobs for Client / Oil Company:

1) Company Man - Experience Lots of it (+ Education in many cases these days)

2) Engineer - Education

3) Logistics - Experience

4) Well Site Geologist - Education and Experience

Ultimately: You will need either plenty of experience for a Rig Company to take you on in a senior role, A trade specific education for a Rig Company to take you on as a specialised role (Eng, Mech), A Job Specific University Education (Engineering / Geology / Chemistry) for a Service Company to take you on and train you.

Or, Uni Education Education and / or Decades of Experience for an Oil company to take you take you on in an Offshore Supervisory Role.

Thank you very much for this... I really need to look into this...

I intend to stay in Thailand for another 2 years then move back to the UK... before that I wanted to possibly work somewhere like here or Singapore... maybe even Oz...

[IrishIvan]

 

Hi guys, 

I've read this forum and there is some great advice being given. 

 

I currently live in Sriracha as an English teacher but I want to get myself BOSIET qualified and get working on the rigs ASAP. Laem Chabang is only a 5 minute drive away which would be perfect. 

 

If anyone could help me out with a few questions it would be much appreciated:

 

1: Do I only need the BOSIET / OGUK medical to start looking for work?

2: How easy is it to get work over here?

3: Is there anything else I need to know / be aware of?

 

Cheers guys!

 

A lot will depend on your contacts and experience and education (mostly in that order of importance).

 

Walking into an Offshore role appears very difficult, but for some, being in the right place at the right time and knowing the right people helps. 

 

Ultimately you will get advice from guys who work in the industry who will tell you to go to your home country and get your 'break out' there. 

 

 

Access to the Oil industry in Thailand is probably very difficult. Without existing experience perhaps impossible. 

 

 

One aspect of the industry is Drilling which involve the following:

 

Jobs for Rig Companies:

1) Roustabout, Roughneck etc - Filled by locals only

2) Assistant Drillers, Tour Pushers - Mostly filled by those who have gained experience overseas (home).

3) Crane Operators Electricians and Mechanics - Filled by those with existing industry / trade experience.

 

Jobs Service Companies: 

1) Catering - Room staff, Cooks etc - Locals only

2) Specialised services (mudlogging / MWD / Wireline etc) - Require Specific education (Geology / Engineering)

3) Other Services (Directional Drilling / Mud Engineer) - Require Specific experience (lots of it).

 

Jobs for Client / Oil Company:

1) Company Man - Experience Lots of it (+ Education in many cases these days)

2) Engineer - Education

3) Logistics - Experience

4) Well Site Geologist - Education and Experience

 

Ultimately: You will need either plenty of experience for a Rig Company to take you on in a senior role,  A trade specific education for a Rig Company to take you on as a specialised role (Eng, Mech), A Job Specific University Education (Engineering / Geology / Chemistry) for a Service Company to take you on and train you.

 

Or, Uni Education Education and / or Decades of Experience for an Oil company to take you take you on in an Offshore Supervisory Role. 

 

 

Thank you very much for this... I really need to look into this...

 

I intend to stay in Thailand for another 2 years then move back to the UK... before that I wanted to possibly work somewhere like here or Singapore... maybe even Oz...

You are best off going to your home country and move to the biggest oil town, go and knock on all the shipping company doors.. and try to get on a rig as a roustabout. Once your in the door you will find it hard to get out. Or another way in is to do a cadetship as an officer or engineer on merchant ships then switch to offshore

[Soutpeel]

 

Hi guys, 

I've read this forum and there is some great advice being given. 

 

I currently live in Sriracha as an English teacher but I want to get myself BOSIET qualified and get working on the rigs ASAP. Laem Chabang is only a 5 minute drive away which would be perfect. 

 

If anyone could help me out with a few questions it would be much appreciated:

 

1: Do I only need the BOSIET / OGUK medical to start looking for work?

2: How easy is it to get work over here?

3: Is there anything else I need to know / be aware of?

 

Cheers guys!

 

A lot will depend on your contacts and experience and education (mostly in that order of importance).

 

Walking into an Offshore role appears very difficult, but for some, being in the right place at the right time and knowing the right people helps. 

 

Ultimately you will get advice from guys who work in the industry who will tell you to go to your home country and get your 'break out' there. 

 

 

Access to the Oil industry in Thailand is probably very difficult. Without existing experience perhaps impossible. 

 

 

One aspect of the industry is Drilling which involve the following:

 

Jobs for Rig Companies:

1) Roustabout, Roughneck etc - Filled by locals only

2) Assistant Drillers, Tour Pushers - Mostly filled by those who have gained experience overseas (home).

3) Crane Operators Electricians and Mechanics - Filled by those with existing industry / trade experience.

 

Jobs Service Companies: 

1) Catering - Room staff, Cooks etc - Locals only

2) Specialised services (mudlogging / MWD / Wireline etc) - Require Specific education (Geology / Engineering)

3) Other Services (Directional Drilling / Mud Engineer) - Require Specific experience (lots of it).

 

Jobs for Client / Oil Company:

1) Company Man - Experience Lots of it (+ Education in many cases these days)

2) Engineer - Education

3) Logistics - Experience

4) Well Site Geologist - Education and Experience

 

Ultimately: You will need either plenty of experience for a Rig Company to take you on in a senior role,  A trade specific education for a Rig Company to take you on as a specialised role (Eng, Mech), A Job Specific University Education (Engineering / Geology / Chemistry) for a Service Company to take you on and train you.

 

Or, Uni Education Education and / or Decades of Experience for an Oil company to take you take you on in an Offshore Supervisory Role. 

 

 

Thank you very much for this... I really need to look into this...

 

I intend to stay in Thailand for another 2 years then move back to the UK... before that I wanted to possibly work somewhere like here or Singapore... maybe even Oz...

Based on the skill set you have given......forget offshore Thailand you don't have a chance ....sorry to piss on that parade based on your remarks it appears you are a British citizen then the north sea would be your starting point you also mention Oz, if your an oz citizen or PR oz would be the best place to try and get a start ie on projects such as gorgon or Wheatstone there is plenty of work

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[IrishIvan]

I cant even get a start in wheatstone, gorgon or inipex and thats with contacts and experience

[IrishIvan]

Another way in is to be a paramedic. I have met a few of them around

[Soutpeel]

I cant even get a start in wheatstone, gorgon or inipex and thats with contacts and experience

I mentioned both these projects as I thought they were quite easy to get on, as although I haven't pursued the options have had "standing" job offers on both by people I know are not bullshitting me

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[IrishIvan]

Yes obviously my quals would be different to yours. Are you Aussie?

[Soutpeel]

Yes obviously my quals would be different to yours. Are you Aussie?

Nope not an aussie , but as you know for people with marketable skills in O&G ,nationality is not a hindrance

Only mentioned this with reference to the posters question as he doesn't appear to have any background in the game there companies will not be inclined to arrange work permits or work visa

[damohowarth]

I am a UK citizen...

It's looking like the best option is to do my courses here as MOGIT is only a stones throw from my house, move back to the UK and start looking for positions in the North Sea. All this information and advice is much appreciated and I'm glad I found this forum.

Can you recommend any good UK/Europe based companies I should be looking at?

Thanks

[DMC1]

I am a UK citizen...

It's looking like the best option is to do my courses here as MOGIT is only a stones throw from my house, move back to the UK and start looking for positions in the North Sea. All this information and advice is much appreciated and I'm glad I found this forum.

Can you recommend any good UK/Europe based companies I should be looking at?

Thanks

Damo unless you have any skills to offer offshore it is a waste of money doing your BOSIET. Once you have the required skills for offshore you will be sent on this course free of charge by your sponsoring company.

[Soutpeel]

I am a UK citizen... 

 

It's looking like the best option is to do my courses here as MOGIT is only a stones throw from my house, move back to the UK and start looking for positions in the North Sea. All this information and advice is much appreciated and I'm glad I found this forum.

 

Can you recommend any good UK/Europe based companies I should be looking at?

 

Thanks

Huet/bosiet training alone will not get you a job, what marketable skills you got ? I really wouldn't waste you money on this training unless you have something lined up as a start, better using this cash towards something that will give you some marketable skills

[KarenBravo]

Have to agree with the two posts above.

The business has changed a lot over the last twenty years. Back then, you could get a job for one of your mates. Connections were king.

Now its:-

Skills & Experience

Connections

Qualifications.

The first is by far and away the most important.

If you don't have the first two, then you can get a job with the third IF they are the right qualifications and if you come straight from a university and it's your first job.

There are thousands of unqualified people trying to get a foot in the door due to the good pay and lots of time off.

I wish the OP luck because he needs loads of it.