Objective

The objective of this course is to provide all delegates with the opportunity to practice and demonstrate emergency response skills which are not possible to practise during drills, exercises and emergency training offshore.

Target Group

All personnel who hold a valid BOSIET or FOET certificate and are required to have the skills to use both CAEBS and EBS during offshore helicopter travel.

Course Contents

The FOET with CAEBS and EBS training covers the following areas: Helicopter travel: • Practical procedures for helicopter emergencies, with a focus on escaping from a helicopter during ditching. • Use of CAEBS in dry conditions and shallow water. • Use of EBS in underwater ditching scenarios • In water survival techniques First aid: • Emergency first aid procedures including CPR Firefighting and self-rescue: • Practical use of handheld fire extinguishers and self-rescue techniques to aid escape from low visibility and smoke filled areas