Fixed-Wing Egress and Sea Survival 

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• knowledge of: onboard safety equipment; responsibilities of pilot and passenger in the event of an emergency; emergency landing hazards and actions.
• extinguishing small fires.
• demonstrating preparatory actions prior to ditching.
• demonstrating egress from a simulator on and in water.
• sea-survival techniques.
• demonstrating fitting of a strop and correct body posture during winching.
• demonstrating safe boarding of a aviation life raft in water.

Learning Outcomes

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

• identify safety and escape equipment and demonstrate egress techniques from a fixed-wing aircraft in water.
• demonstrate emergency techniques for survival in the sea.

Course structure

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions delivered at our training centre. Students are assessed continuously during the course.

Medical requirements

Prior to undertaking the course we must be provided with a completed Wood Training 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

Practical assessments which takes place when student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required.

Assessment involves submerged, capsized escapes, sea-survival and followed by winching via a strop. If a student is deemed not competent, the process for reassessment will be advised by the instructor.

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 overalls (optional—recommended during winter months).
• Personal toiletries (for shower).
• Water bottle.

Health

A Wood Training 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.