Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)

This programme is designed to meet the offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel working in the offshore oil and gas industry who will be supplied with a compressed air emergency breathing system (CA-EBS) during offshore helicopter travel.

A valid Offshore Energies UK Medical or an industry equivalent

This course is to prepare learners that intend to travel to and from offshore installations and vessels by helicopter by providing specific training in pre-flight and in-flight requirements and to equip learners with the basic emergency response knowledge and skills required in the event of a helicopter emergency – with a specific focus on escaping from a helicopter following ditching. The objectives of the HUET (with CA-EBS) Training are that learners will be able to: • Demonstrate, in a simulated environment, that they can use the safety equipment, and follow procedures in preparing for, and during helicopter emergencies – with particular focus on escaping from a helicopter following ditching.

Assessments are carried out against the OPITO standard Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS); OPITO Standard Code: 5295 During these assessments candidates must demonstrate competence across the following Modules: Helicopter Safety and Escape CA-EBS During the training programme, learners will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and skills following key areas: Helicopter Safety and Escape CA-EBS Knowledge - The learner will understand: Outcome 1: Helicopter Travel Outcome 2: Helicopter Emergencies Outcome 3: Use of Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)