looking for offshore jobs

[Dee59]

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.

[Buenchico]

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]

Thanks will getl him to check the websites,

[mosesg]

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.