Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)
OPITO Standard Code 5295
To develop knowledge and skills in helicopter safety procedure, impact preparations, escape and survival techniques.
Certification
Standard: HUET with CA-EBS OPITO Standard Code 5295
Course Content
The course focuses on:
- Demonstrating various escape techniques from a helicopter simulator.
- Operating survival equipment.
- Boarding an aviation liferaft from water.
- Knowledge of and use of CA-EBS.
- boarding an aviation life raft from water.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students 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.
Course structure
The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.
Medical requirements
All students participating in this course which has physically demanding and potentially stressful elements must be physically and mentally capable of participating fully.
Prior to undertaking the course we must be provided with a copy of one of the following:
- a) a Wood Training OPITO Medical Declaration and Screening form – with a sign off from a General Practitioner, OR
- b) a Wood Training OPITO Medical Declaration and Screening form – with a current OEUK (formerly OGUK) medical (for going offshore), OR
- c) a Wood Training OPITO Medical Declaration and Screening form – with a current and approved equivalent of an offshore medical (organisation specific).
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.
Note: On the date you undertake shallow-water CA-EBS training, and prior to entering the water in which this takes place, each student must read and sign a statement, that to the best of their knowledge and belief, they have no (current/past) medical condition which makes them unfit to participate in the training.
Assessment process
A multichoice assessment is undertaken at the end of the theoretical learning session followed by practical assessments which takes place when the student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required. If a student is deemed not competent, the process for reassessment will be advised by the instructor.
Revalidation
Valid for 4 years.
Items to bring
- Photo ID (Government Issued).
- 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 current Medical Certificate accompanied by a Wood Training Medical Self Declaration and Screening form, OR GP-signed Wood Training Medical Self Declaration and Screening form 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.
Forward Dating
This course can be sat again up to 90 days prior to the expiry date marked on your existing in-date valid OPITO HUET certificate. This allows you to book in advance at a time to suit your schedule without losing any time.
Course Length
1 Day
Location
Wood Training Centre
26 Manadon St
New Plymouth
Price
$1555 + GST per person
Group rates available
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Important Information
Post Training Warning
There is an increased risk of decompression sickness if you fly at altitude after breathing compressed air underwater. The Divers Alert Network (DAN) published Revised Flying After Diving Guidelines for Recreational Diving – May 2002, recommends a minimum pre-flight surface interval of 12 hours. Students should take this into consideration when arranging for travel after course completion and refer to their company HSE department for advice.
Meet The Trainers
Richard Martin
Richard Martin
Richard has been involved in training as a career since 2015, when Fonterra started an inhouse NZQA level 3 and 4 Milk Processing qualification. He was a tanker driver and dairy process management before moving into teaching. Working as a coach in this environment gave Richard the skills to support leaners in online learning as well as in person. This included delivery of technical information, assisting literacy-challenged leaners and tracking progress up to a regional level.
When talking to Richard about his teaching perspectives, he says “the student hasn’t learnt until the teacher has taught, but that doesn't define who the teacher is…. experiences are usually great teachers, by people sharing their experiences we all learn”.
Richard has had a varied work history initially training in applied art and design as well as agriculture. His time working in graphic design and print gives him a good eye for instructional material that supports his work as a trainer and online facilitator. His background as a tour driver operator and guide in New Zealand and Australia along with his agricultural experience gives him plenty of experience in the field and authentic work stories to demonstrate the importance of health and safety no matter the sector.
He continues to blend these interests of arts and the outdoors in his leisure time with cartoon work, photography, DIY and outdoor activities such as surfing and snow boarding. All of which makes him well placed to be a trainer with Wood.
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