Standard Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• knowledge of: safe movement in and around a helicopter; onboard safety equipment; responsibilities of pilot, co-pilot and passenger in the event of an emergency; helicopter emergency landing hazards and actions.
• demonstrating preparatory actions prior to a helicopter ditching.
• demonstrating egress from a submerged and capsized helicopter simulator with and without windows or doors.
• 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 and describe helicopter safety and escape equipment, techniques, and procedures
• demonstrate escape and emergency techniques for a helicopter in the sea, for an offshore installation environment.

Course structure

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.

Medical requirements

Prior to undertaking the course we must be provided with a copy of one of the following:

1. a) a Wood Training OPITO Medical Declaration and Screening form – with a sign off from a General Practitioner, OR
2. b) a Wood Training OPITO Medical Declaration and Screening form accompanied by a current company medical certificate.

Assessment process

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

Assessment involves two submerged, capsized escapes with and without windows or doors 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.
• Comfortable clothing for theory sessions.
• Swimming attire and towel.
• Thermal top to wear under dry suit (optional).
• Covered-in footwear.
• Water bottle.

Health

A current company 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.