Screening test

Fit to Train (CA-EBS) Assessment

Fitness assessment for in-water survival training with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) — required before first offshore trip and every four years.

Duration

15 min

What It Involves

Confirms you are medically safe for the in-water survival training component of BOSIET/FOET courses, including CA-EBS (Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System) exercises in a pool. OEUK Issue 8 requires this before your first offshore trip and every four years — it is a separate certificate from your main offshore medical, though many clinics combine both in one visit.

What to Bring

Valid photo ID (passport or driving licence) (and 2 more items)

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Frequently Asked Questions

No — it is a separate OEUK certificate for in-water CA-EBS survival training, required before your first trip and every four years.

Unstable asthma, significant ear/sinus problems, previous pneumothorax, or conditions that make pool exercises unsafe — even if you are otherwise fit for offshore work.

Health questionnaire

If your clinic requires a pre-visit health form, we'll email you their link. You complete it directly with the clinic — we never see or store your answers.