Falcon Safety Services is an OPITO, GWO and CAAM-approved training provider in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, offering BOSIET, T-BOSIET, HUET, FOET, MOME, MEMIR, Fire Fighting, HSE, CASS, IWCF, GWO wind turbine safety courses to offshore and renewables personnel — including a growing number of trainees from Australia, New Zealand, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.
How much does OPITO training cost compared to Australia?
Falcon’s T-BOSIET (with CA-EBS and Travel Safely by Boat) starts from USD 500. By comparison, ERGT’s 2026 National Price List — a major OPITO-accredited provider in Australia — lists BOSIET with CA-EBS at AUD 2,420 (approximately USD 1,700). That’s roughly a third of the cost on the course fee alone, before travel is even factored in.
Is there OPITO training available in New Zealand?
No — New Zealand currently has no OPITO-approved offshore safety training centre. NZ-based workers needing BOSIET, HUET or FOET certification must train overseas, typically in Australia or Asia. Therefore, Falcon Safety Services in Malaysia would be 1 of the best choices overall.
Does Falcon Safety Services train workers from the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries?
Yes. Falcon already trains personnel for operators including Mubadala Energy (UAE), alongside Petronas, PTTEP and Petrofac, and welcomes individual and company-sponsored trainees from the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and across the wider Gulf region.
Is Kuala Lumpur the nearest OPITO training option for Australian offshore workers?
For workers based in Western Australia, it’s genuinely close: Kuala Lumpur is a direct flight of around 5.5–6 hours from Perth (served by AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines) — comparable to flying domestically to some east-coast Australian training centres. Australian passport holders also get visa-free entry to Malaysia for up to 90 days.
How far is Malaysia from New Zealand for OPITO training?
Auckland to Kuala Lumpur is a single direct flight with Malaysia Airlines, around 11.5 hours — only 4 hours longer than flying to Perth, but still a direct, one-flight journey with no transit stop. New Zealand passport holders get visa-free entry to Malaysia for up to 90 days.
Is Kuala Lumpur accessible from the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries?
Yes — direct flights connect Kuala Lumpur with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha in roughly 7 to 7.5 hours, and citizens of UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait get visa-free entry to Malaysia for up to 90 days.
What is it like training in Malaysia as an overseas participant?
English is widely used in Malaysia for business and daily communication, and all training at Falcon Safety Services is delivered in English, so there’s no language barrier. The climate is warm and tropical year-round (typically 27–32°C), and Kuala Lumpur is a modern, easy-to-navigate city. One recent overseas participant, who has completed offshore safety training at centres across several different continents, said Falcon and Malaysia were his favourite training experience so far: “I’ve done this training in a few different countries now, but the facility and the team here in Malaysia have been the best experience yet.”
Why Kuala Lumpur?
- OPITO, GWO & CAAM-approved certification, recognised internationally
- The only training centre in the region with an environmental pool simulating tropical storm conditions (wind, rain, waves, lightning)
- 15 minutes from KL city centre, with airport transfer, accommodation and medical check-ups arranged on request
- English-speaking instructors, visa-free entry for Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and other GCC passport holders, warm tropical climate year-round
Looking for something else?
Beyond BOSIET, T-BOSIET, HUET and GWO, Falcon offers a wide range of additional OPITO, GWO and CAAM-approved training services — including HSE, STCW, First Aid, HAZMAT, Mechanical Joint Integrity and more. Not sure which course you need? Just reach out to our team — we’re happy to help with course info, scheduling support and advice.
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