looking for offshore jobs

my son is currently working as a cnc machinist but is looking to change to an offshore job, working away or on the rigs. Where can he find more information and what should be his next step. Dee59 (Thu 19:57 02/Jul/09)

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Buenchico		(Thu 20:05 02/Jul/09) You can't work on an oil rig without having completed the necessary safety courses (including fire-fighting and escaping from a ditched helicopter). The oil companies don't pay for these courses; potential employees must fund them out of their own pockets. So the first step for your son would be to to seek out relevant courses. Relevant links: http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/helpwithyou rcareer/jobprofiles/JobProfile?jobprofileid=10 99&jobprofilename=Offshore%20Roustabout&code=- 489041301 and http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/helpwithyou rcareer/jobprofiles/JobProfile?jobprofileid=35 &jobprofilename=Offshore%20Drilling%20Worker&c ode=-1426021984 Chris
Dee59		(Thu 20:11 02/Jul/09) Question Author Thanks will getl him to check the websites,
mosesg		(Fri 12:27 03/Jul/09) Dee59 Just to let you know that the BOSIET (Survival course) costs about �600. There is a downturn in the oil industry at the moment due to the price of oil and credit crunch, so you son may have to persevere to get a job.

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