Objective

The OPITO approved Compressed Air Emergency Breathing Systemen (CA-EBS) Training is designed for offshore workers travelling to work by helicopter and may be required to use a CA-EBS in the event of an emergency. During the training delegates learn about the fundamental differences between a re-breather and compressed air systems, the rational and use of the CA-EBS in helicopter emergency situations and the hazards associated with CA-EBS.

Objective:
To ensure that delegates gain the required knowledge and understanding of the particular hazards and properties of a 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.

Prerequisites

At the start of the training the delegate should be:
- In possession of a valid ID (passport or drivers licence)
- In possession of a valid OPITO BOSIET/FOET/HUET/T-BOSIET/T-FOET/T-HUET certificate.
- In possession of a Personal Safety Logbook, when applicable.
- Physically fit to attend the course.

Examination

Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes using direct observation and written questions as appropriate.
Delegates will be required to undertake a multiple-choice written test at the end of the programme (duration 5 minutes) as a method of checking that they have met all the knowledge learning outcomes.

On successful completion of the course the delegates will receive the OPITO certificate.

Course Contents

Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Initial Deployment Training
Outcome 1: The rationale and use of compressed air emergency breathing systems in helicopter emergency situations, including the fundamental differences between re-breather and compressed air systems (technology and use)
Outcome 2: The hazards associated with compressed air emergency breathing systems
Outcome 3: Use of the Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)