Objective

Upon successful completion of all training components, in accordance with the Training Standard, trainees will receive a RelyOn Nutec Canada certificate that is valid for three (3) years and a electronic wallet card certificate. The certificate indicates "Aircrew Survival Training with EBS".

Target Group

Offshore and Marine

Prerequisites

No current prerequisites for this course.

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR TRAINING:

- When checking in for training, please have your GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID with you (ie: Passport or Drivers Licences, etc.)
- Shorts, T-Shirt, and Socks for pool exercises
- Aircrew immersion suit
- Towels, shower facilities on site
- Lock for locker
- A change of clothes for Sea Day (in the winter bring warm clothes such as a sweatshirt and sweatpants)

PLEASE NOTE: Certificates CANNOT be issued unless valid Government issued ID has been presented on Day 1 of training for all RONC courses, including OPITO approved training.

Course activities will involve various physical activities.

Course Contents

The AST course is designed to provide emergency response training specific for helicopter aircrews transporting workers to offshore vessels and platforms.

This course will provide realistic helicopter ditching scenarios that will include both upright surface abandonments and inverted Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) with and without a compressed air Emergency Breathing System (EBS).

In addition, the course will also provide training specific to offshore emergency response procedures and equipment. This includes: offshore hazards introduction; offshore platform abandonment/survival equipment; basic fire extinguisher training with SCBA review; and simulated practical sea survival exercises.