Helicopter Underwater Escape & Sea Survival (HUET)
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| Course Length: | 1 day | |
| Course Times: | 7.30am to 5.00pm (7.15am registration. Finish times may vary depending on group size) | |
| Cost: | $800.00 per participant | |
| Competencies: | PMAOHS214B | Undertake Helicopter Safety and Escape |
| PMAOHS215A | Apply Offshore Facility Abandonment and Sea Survival procedures and practices | |
Course Overview
The HUET course is designed to improve an individual’s chance of surviving a helicopter ditching. Training includes both classroom lectures and practical application of underwater escape training and sea survival training, where participants experience a simulated helicopter ditching in our purpose built facilities.
Dress
Participants must wear enclosed shoes (thongs and sandals are prohibited). Please bring bathers & towel. Coveralls and footwear are provided for water based activities. Showers are available on site. Failure to wear the correct clothing may result in training being refused.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Alcohol cannot be consumed on Accrete premises. In the opinion of management, if a participant is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, then management shall remove that person from Accrete premises. Notification to the person’s employer may be made if the employer paid for the course.
Prerequisites
Participants must produce a current Medical Certificate (no older than 3 months) as proof of fitness for training. Download blank medical certificate
Key Topics
- Legislation
- Flight preparation
- Boarding a helicopter
- Preparation for helicopter ditching
- Evacuation from helicopter
- Facilitate the recovery process
- Control hazards
- Offshore facility abandonment and preparation
- Manage the survival process
Assessment
Participants are assessed by our qualified facilitators based upon their level of participation in addition to one written assessment and practical activities.
