Objective

During the course delegates gain 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

This course is aimed at 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

ITEMS TO BRING: All delegates must bring Photographic I.D. and PASSPORT only (original or copy)

HEALTH: All delegates will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.

Examination

RelyOn Nutec approved certification for Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) will be issued on successful completion of the training programme.

Course Contents

Rationale or using a compressed air emergency breathing system (CA-EBS)

The advantage of a Compressed Air EBS
The disadvantages of a compressed air EBS
The hazards associated with compressed air EBS
The components and elements of the CA-EBS
The operation of the compressed air EBS equipment in conjunction with other survival equipment
The operation of the life jacket
The pre-donning checks on the life jacket and compressed air EBS
How to don the life jacket complete with compressed air EBS
Deployment of CA-EBS out of water and when submerged in water