Objective

Provide knowledge and verify theoretical and practical competences of helicopter passengers, in aircraft emergency situations and abandonment, in the water or on land.

Target Group

Workers and professionals in the maritime and offshore segment, who use helicopter as transportation in their work activities.

Prerequisites

- RG and CPF;
- Passport (Expatriate);
- Occupational Health Certificate (ASO) or certificate of good physical and mental health conditions.

Examination

To be considered approved, the student must demonstrate competence in all the practical exercises provided in the training curriculum.

Validity: 5 years

Course Contents

The content of this training follows English (UK) standards, and covers the types of helicopters used offshore.

Theory: 4h
• Pre-shipment procedures;
• Security procedures for shipment;
• Procedures in flight;
• Safety procedures for disembarkation;
• Hazards associated with the helicopter;
• Safety measures applied to helicopters;
• Hazards in case of emergency landing;
• Additional problems in case of water landing;
• Preparation for emergency landing in the water;
• Preparation for emergency ground landing;
• Actions to be taken after emergency ground landing controlled;
• Actions to be followed after controlled landing in the water.

Practical: 4h
• Helicopter evacuation practice on the surface;
• Submerged helicopter escape practice;
• Submerged upside down with 180º overlap with window without stopping.