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OPITO HUET with EBS / CA-EBS

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Duration

8h - 1 day

Timetable

08:00h to 15:00h

Date

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Place

Stier Training Centre

INFO ABOUT COURSE

OPITO HUET with EBS / CA-EBS

The HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) course is essential training for people working in maritime environments, especially in the offshore industry. This course focuses on teaching participants the skills and techniques necessary to survive in the event of an emergency landing of a helicopter on the water and to perform a safe evacuation from the submerged aircraft.

The HUET course usually comprises the following aspects:

  • Theoretical training: Participants receive an introduction to helicopter and aircraft safety procedures prior to take-off. This includes instructions on the use of life jackets, seat belts and other safety equipment on board.
  • Evacuation from helicopter in water: Participants learn how to evacuate a helicopter that has landed in water. This may include opening doors or windows, unfastening seat belts and exiting the aircraft in an orderly manner.
  • Use of survival equipment: Participants are instructed on how to properly use survival equipment such as life jackets, immersion suits, and signalling devices.
  • Floatation techniques: Participants learn how to stay afloat in the water using proper techniques, including the fetal position and the distress position, which minimise heat loss and help conserve energy.
  • Rescue and mutual aid: Basic rescue and mutual aid skills are taught in the water to help other survivors in the event of an emergency landing.
  • Practical simulations: The course includes practical exercises in a pool or water tank, where participants experience simulated emergency situations, such as helicopter rollover and underwater evacuation.
  • In-flight safety procedures: In addition to evacuation techniques, the course may address safety and emergency response procedures while the helicopter is in flight.
Target Audience

All personnel who intend to travel to and from offshore installations and vessels via helicopter and will be required to use the CAEBS during an emergency situation.

Prerequisites

There are no formal training prerequisites for this course. However, delegates must be at least 16 years old and have a good command of the English language.

In addition, delegates must meet one of the following medical requirements:

  • Hold a valid OGUK (or equivalent) medical certificate and a certificate of fitness for shallow water CAEBS training issued by a registered OGUK doctor
    OR
  • Possess a valid ENG 1 Seafarer Medical Fitness Certificate* (or equivalent)


*Please note: If the Medical Fitness Certificate includes any restrictions or conditions, the delegate must also provide a statement from a qualified registered practitioner confirming that the restriction is not due to a respiratory or ENT (ear, nose, throat) condition and that it is safe for the delegate to participate in shallow water CAEBS training.

Objective

The objective of this course is to provide all delegates with knowledge and understanding of helicopter flight procedures with a particular focus on emergency situations.

Course Content

The HUET with CAEBS training covers the following areas:

  • Pre-flight and in-flight procedures
  • Actions to be taken in the event of an emergency ditching
  • Ability to escape from a helicopter that has capsized or submerged in water
  • Deployment and use of the compressed air emergency breathing system
Exam

Learners will be assessed against the outcomes specified in accordance with the assessment guidance detailed in each unit.

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