Objective

This training programme is designed to bridge the differences between the Tropical BOSIET/FOET and the BOSIET/FOET. This includes use of transit type survival suits and emergency breathing systems during helicopter evacuation and escape

Target Group

Personnel who have undergone training in OPITO Tropical BOSIET/FOET and require the extra elements to bridge the gap between the Tropical BOSIET/FOET and OPITO BOSIET/FOET

Examination

Persons successfully completing the bridging modules will be issued with an OPITO certificate for BOSIET or FOET and the details will be registered with the industry database. The validity of the OPITO certificate is four years.

Course Contents

Delegates will receive theoretical and practical knowledge in the following areas: - Donning a transit type survival suit, aviation lifejacket and emergency breathing system equipment. - Operation and use of emergency breathing system equipment during pool exercises. - Actions in preparation for a helicopter ditching. - Actions following a ditching on water, responding and reacting to scenarios both partially submerged and capsized. - In-water survival techniques.