Objective

Instruct and train crew and passengers on safety procedures, escape from a submerged helicopter and sea survival.

Target Group

Offshore workers and professionals.

Prerequisites

- RG and CPF;
- Passport (Expatriate);
- Occupational Health (ASO) or certificate of good physical and mental Health conditions.

Examination

To be considered approved, the delegate must obtain the minimum of 100% of attendance in the classes taught in the course and demonstrate minimal competence in practical exercises.

Validity: 2 years

Course Contents

Theory: 3h
? Objectives;
? Safety and protection equipment;
? Physical and psychological problems in survival;
? Available resources onboard of helicopter liferaft;
? Personal survival techniques; Individual swimming/Group swimming;
? Hypothermia/thermal shock;
? Prevention of hypothermia/Help position/Group huddle/Survival circle;
? Procedures to board the liferaft/Initial actions/Vital actions;
? Rigthing the capsized liferaft;
? Signalizing, Search & Rescue;
? Aircraft abandon and evacuation/Emergency landing/Brace positions;
? Controlled evacuation after emergency landing in water, land and on helideck;
? Helicopter underwater escape procedure.

Practical: 5h
? In water survival practical exercises;
? Helicopter underwater practical exercises.

Technical Reference:
In accordance with IS 135-003D / RBAC 135 of the National Civil Aviation Authority recomendations.