OPITO Combined Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) with CA-EBS & EBS
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- Offshore Survival
Summary
This OPITO approved, combined HUET, will prepare delegates that intend to travel to and from UK offshore oil and gas installation and vessel by helicopter. Providing specific training in pre-flight and in-flight requirements and to equip delegates with the basic emergency response knowledge and skills required in the event of a helicopter emergency. This course is a mix of theoretical and practical sessions, during which delegates will be required to demonstrate their level of knowledge and understanding of the training programme content.
Objectives
By the end of this training programme, delegates will:
- Understand pre-flight and in-flight requirementsUnderstand the key principles behind the use of Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) and be able to deploy the system in simulated dry exercises
- Understand the key principles behind the use of the emergency breathing system (EBS) and be able to use one with confidence in a water environment
- Understand the actions to take during a surface evacuation into an aviation raft
- Be competent in their ability to escape from a ditched helicopter in a submerged and capsized emergency situations using breath holds and EBS
- Be able to board an aviation raft successfully from an in water situation
Target Audience
All personnel who are required to work in or may be transferred by a helicopter over water but are not required to hold a BOSIET or FOET certificate.
Prerequisites
A valid OGUK Medical (or equivalent) and a valid OGUK Fit to Train Assessment (declaring the participant fit or unfit).
Due to certain aspects of the course being physically demanding and potentially stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness and physical ability to participate by completing our centre Medical Self-Screening Form prior to course commencement.
Award
An OPITO approved certificate will be issued upon successful course completion.
Revalidation
The OPITO Combined HUET is valid for a 4 year period.
Delegates should bring
- £1.00 coin for locker
- Government issued photographic ID e.g. Driver's Licence or Passport
- Swimwear and a towel
- Old trainers (which should be clean)
- It is recommended that any delegates that use a reliver inhaler for conditions such as Athsma or COPD bring this with them for the duration of their course.
