Objective

The aim of the HUET with EBS training programme is to prepare learners that intend to travel to and from offshore oil and gas installations and vessels by helicopter by providing specific training in pre-flight and in-flight requirements and to equip learners with the basic emergency response knowledge and skills required in the event of a helicopter emergency – with a specific focus on escaping from a helicopter following ditching.

Target Group

This training programme is designed to meet the offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel new (or returning) to the offshore oil and gas industry who will be supplied with a rebreather emergency breathing system (EBS) during offshore helicopter travel.

Examination

Learners will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified using direct observation and verbal questions. Learners will be assessed using verbal questions for UNIT OIS-02 (Outcomes 1-2). Learners will be assessed using direct observation of practical exercises for UNIT OIS-02 (Outcome 3). To achieve the HUET with EBS Training the learners will need to complete the mandatory unit, correctly answering all verbal questions and successfully completing all practical exercises specified. Validity: 04 years

Course Contents

Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) with Emergency Breathing System (EBS) UNIT OIS-02 Helicopter Safety and Escape - EBS Outcome 1 - Helicopter Travel Outcome 2 - Helicopter Emergencies Outcome 3 - Helicopter Escape Techniques Theory: 3h40. Practice: 4h20. Total Contact Time: 8h. Technical Reference: OPITO Registration - Code 5095