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OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial Training

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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 Banksman and Slinger Initial Training

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

This course is for personnel wishing to become competent in the Banksman & Slinger role in the energy industry. The course aims to equip the learner with the basic knowledge of activities associated with the combined Banksman and Slinger roles, and the safety and regulatory requirements of those activities.

Prerequisites

Training activities contained within this course may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully. Delegates must:

  • Possess an employing company approved medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate.
    OR
  • Undergo medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided by the OPITO-approved Centre
Objective

This course covers the safety and regulatory requirements of Banksman and Slinger activities. Delegates will learn to direct a crane operator during lifting activities and prepare and ‘sling’ loads for lifting before releasing the loads at their destination. The course includes practical exercises and a theory test to ensure delegates can demonstrate the knowledge required to safely participate in or supervise lifting operations.

Course Content

By the end of the OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial Training, the delegate will have demonstrated the ability to;

  • Identify potential hazards associated with the lifting operation and implement control measures
  • Be aware of the relevant regulations pertaining to lifting operations (e.g. LOLER and PUWER)
  • Be able to assess loads in terms of their weight and centre of gravity
  • Have an understanding of SWLs and colour coding
  • Be able to carry out pre-use inspections on equipment to ensure safe lifting
  • Be able to sling loads and ensure they are secure and ready for lifting
  • Be conversant with the correct hand and radio signals to be used
  • Be aware of the correct use of different lifting equipment (e.g. slings, shackles and chains)
  • Familiar with the correct packing and stowage of containers, half heights and correct securing methods
  • Be aware of all safety precautions to be taken whilst working with cranes in terms of issues such as safe
Exam

Learners will be assessed against the outcomes specified in accordance with the assessment guidance detailed in each unit. If a learner is unsuccessful then they will be required to retake the Banksman and Slinger initial training programme.

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