Objective

(JAR-OPS3/EASA) The delegates will acquire knowledge of preparation for an emergency landing on water as well as being able to evacuate efficiently unassisted from a helicopter both above and below water. Participants must be able to: -Evacuate out of a helicopter underwater both with and without the use of HABD -Lead evacuation of passengers and crew from an emergency landing helicopter - Facilitate and carry out life-saving first aid, as well as be able to extinguish / fight minor fires on board the helicopter. Offshore Norway -Evacuate unassisted out of a helicopter using a breathing apparatus -Carry out life-saving first aid, extinguish minor fires, use of rescue equipment in accordance with the Offshore Norway curriculum.

Target Group

Civilian helicopter crew/SAR service who need to go offshore.

Examination

A written test is carried out prior to the practical training with the use of HABD. A certificate is issues in accordance with JA OPS 3/EASA and Offshore Norway. All modules need to be completed to obtain a certificate.

Course Contents

Theory: - Preparations for emergency landing for crew -Evacuation procedures -The helicopter's emergency systems and equipment -Rescue at sea and use of rescue equipment. Practical: -Organised evacuation from helicopter -Underwater evacuation from helicopter simulator with breathing apparatus -Exercises in shallow water with and without HABD -Underwater evacuation drills from helicopter simulator with and without the use of HABD -Life-saving first aid with CPR -Fire extinguishing with hand extinguishers and fire hose -Stay at sea with life jacket -Use of rescue equipment