ELEMENT 2.1 Helicopter Travel

Training staff to explain:

2.1.1 Pre-flight briefings

2.1.2 The *procedures and requirements for pre-boarding, safe boarding, in-flight and safe

disembarkation including:

(a) Arrival time

(b) Correct dress

(c) Documentation

(d) Prohibited articles

(e) Check-in procedures

(f) Safe boarding

(g) Pre-flight video

*This is in addition to the information detailed during pre-flight briefings.

2.1.3 *Delegates must be made aware that they should ensure they familiarise themselves

with the aviation transit suit they are expected to use before boarding a helicopter.

*Note: there are various types of aviation transit suits being used in the industry. Although one type

of aviation transit suit will be used in the training centre where the delegate is trained, it is

important that the delegate is made aware that other types will be used in other regions/areas.

ELEMENT 2.2 Helicopter Emergencies

Training staff to explain:

2.2.1 Informing the crew of suspected or observed helicopter emergencies, to include:

(a) Discovering a fire

(b) Smoke

(c) Fuel leaks

(d) Abnormal conditions which the crew may not be aware of.

2.2.2 In-flight procedures to include:

(a) Don hood – ensure survival suit is zipped up

(b) Check seat belt is tight and lifejacket is secure

(c) Following crew instructions.

2.2.3 Aircraft basic flotation characteristics.

2.2.4 Aircraft escape routes for ditching and emergency landing.

2.2.5 Independent action.

2.2.6 Survival techniques following ditching and emergency landing either on land or in water

ELEMENT 2.3 Use of Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)

Training staff to explain:

2.3.1 The principles of compressed air emergency breathing systems (CA-EBS)

2.3.2 The principles of other typical emergency breathing systems (EBS) used in the oil and

gas industry (i.e. re-breather systems)

2.3.3 The components and elements of the CA-EBS, including:

(a) Hose (if fitted)

(b) Mouthpiece

(c) Cylinder

(d) Demand Valve

(e) Pressure indicator

(f) On/Off ratchet/knob (if fitted)

(g) On/Off Status Indicator (if fitted)

(h) Purge button

(i) Nose clip (if fitted)

(j) Charging Port

2.3.4 The operation of the compressed air EBS equipment in conjunction with other

survival equipment:

(a) Life jacket

(b) Survival suit (including importance of correctly sized suit)

(c) Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

2.3.5 The hazards associated with compressed air EBS:

(a) Medical hazards associated with lung over-expansion injuries

(b) Gasp reflex associated with cold water entry shock

(c) Coughing

(d) Dislodged mouthpiece (accidental or intentional)

(e) Accidental or deliberate loss of air including purging and hazards of incorrect purging

(f) Running out of air