Objective

To ensure that the learner gains the required knowledge and understanding of the particular hazards and properties of a Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) and appropriate practical emergency response actions to take should the requirement for emergency deployment arise.

Target Group

The target group is personnel that are issued with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) whilst travelling to work by helicopter and may be required to use a CA-EBS in the event of an emergency.

Prerequisites

- RG and CPF;
- Passport (expatriates);
- Valid BOSIET / FOET / HUET / T-BOSIET / T-FOET / T-HUET (or equivalent certification accepted by industry).

Examination

Learners will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified using direct observation and written questions. Learners will be assessed using written questions for UNIT OIS-77 (Outcome 1-2). Learners will be assessed using direct observation of practical exercises for UNIT OIS-77 (Outcome 3). To achieve the Dry (CA-EBS) Initial Deployment Training the learners will need to complete the mandatory unit, correctly answering all written questions and successfully completing all practical exercises specified.

Validity: There is no expiry date for the OPITO-approved Dry CA-EBS Initial Deployment Training certificate.
Note: It is the learner’s employing company’s responsibility to determine the validity and revalidation requirements of this certificate. It is recommended that training be revalidated with the appropriate OPITO Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET) certificate upon expiry of their current BOSIET or FOET Certificate. This ensures the relevant and appropriate knowledge and skills of the learner are maintained on a recurring basis.

Course Contents

Dry Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Initial Deployment Training
UNIT OIS-77 Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Initial Deployment Training
Outcome 1 The rationale and use of compressed air emergency breathing systems in helicopter emergency situations, including the fundamental differences between re-breather and compressed air systems (technology and use);
Outcome 2 The hazards associated with compressed air emergency breathing systems;
Outcome 3 Use of the Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS).

Theory: 45 min Practice: 30 min Total Contact Time: 75 min
Technical Reference: OPITO Registration Code 5902