Objective

The objectives of the training are to ensure that the delegate gains the required knowledge and understanding of the particular hazards and properties of a Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) and appropriate practical emergency response actions to take should the requirement for emergency deployment arise.

Target Group

Personnel being issued with Compressed Air Breathing System (CA-EBS) whilst travelling to work by helicopter and may be required to use a CA-EBS in the event of an emergency

Examination

All delegates will need to complete a short knowledge assessment and practical assessment. All succesful delegates will be awarded the OPITO approved Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System Initial Deployment Training Certificate, and have their vantage account updated to reflect this. This course can be conducted at our Ostend training center.

Course Contents

- Rationale for using CA EBS - Advantages/Disadvantages of CA EBS - Hazards associated with CA EBS - Components of CA EBS - Operation of CA EBS and Lifejacket - Practice of pre-use checks/donning and operation of CA EBS