Course overview

To develop knowledge and skills in helicopter underwater escape techniques including impact preparations, egress with and without push out windows or doors, to then be rescued by fitting a strop during a winch.  You will also learn about and use a compressed air emergency breathing system (CA-EBS) underwater.

Course structure

The course consists of online theoretical learning modules that you work through at your own pace before undertaking a written assessment. You need to successfully complete this before the practical. This theory component should take two hours to complete which is then followed by an online theory assessment. 

Students are assessed continuously during the practical component.

After you contact Wood Training, we will send you a confirmation email with a link to the course and a self-enrolment key. You will be prompted in the system to set up a profile, with information that we need for your enrolment.

 You will need to have:

• Access to a computer and stable internet (see page 2 of catalogue or website for specifications).
• An email address.

Alternative delivery: To attend a separate Standard HUET, and a CA-EBS Familiarisation face-to-face course delivered at our training centre.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course students will be able to:

• Identify and describe helicopter safety and escape equipment, techniques, and procedures. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of CA-EBS systems in helicopter emergency situations.
• Identify the fundamental differences between re-breather and compressed air systems.
• Identify hazards associated with CA-EBS.
• Undertake a pre-flight inspection of CA-EBS. 
• Use CA-EBS equipment underwater and troubleshoot.
• Demonstrate escape and emergency techniques for a helicopter in the sea.

Course prerequisites

The online learning and assessment must be completed in full before students attend the practical day.

Medical requirements

Prior to undertaking the course we must be provided with a completed Wood Training HUET with CA-EBS (Non OPITO) Medical Self-declaration and Screening form.

If you answer “yes” to any of the questions in this form we recommend you talk to a registered medical practitioner to ascertain your fitness for the training OR provide a valid recent medical certificate.

We must receive these documents no later than 48 hours before course commencement. If not received within this timeframe you may be declined entry to the course. This decision will be taken on a case by case basis.    

Assessment process

Theory assessment takes place online, which is followed at a later date by practical assessments which takes place at our marine training centre when the student is ready/has shown that they can perform all the tasks required.

Assessment involves submerged and capsized escapes with and without windows or doors followed by inflation of a lifejacket and donning of a spray hood. Students also don a double strop and are winched. 

If a student is deemed not competent, the process for reassessment will be advised by the instructor.

Certification

After successful completion of the online course, you will be issued with an electronic badge.  A Standard HUET with CA-EBS certificate will be awarded to students who successfully complete the online and practical components of the course including the wearing of CA-EBS during practical exercises. 

Revalidation/Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. Depending on the industry you work in this may vary.  Current Wood Training recommendation is every two years.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Appropriate streetwear can be worn.
• Swimming attire and towel.
• Thermal top to wear under dry suit (optional).
• Personal toiletries (for shower).
• Water bottle.

Health  

A Wood Training HUET with CA-EBS (Non OPITO) Medical Self-declaration and Screening form (as a minimum) is mandatory prior to course commencement.

All students participating in this course which has physically demanding and potentially stressful elements must be physically and mentally capable of participating fully.

Post-training warning

There is an increased risk of decompression sickness if you fly at altitude after breathing compressed air underwater. As per the Divers Alert Network (DAN) published Revised Flying After Diving Guidelines for Recreational Diving – May 2002, a minimum pre-flight surface interval of 12 hours is recommended.  Students should take this into consideration when arranging for travel after course completion and refer to their company's HSE department for advice.

Eligibility

Students eligible to study with Wood Training are:

• Permanent Residents,
• Australian Citizens, or
• Holders of work-visas who are required to undertake training by their employer.

Proof of eligibility is required. Please do not book people into this course if they do not meet these criteria. If uncertain, please call Wood Training on 06 751 1101 to discuss.less