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.

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 any practical exercise Wood Training must be provided with a copy of one of the following, confirming the student:

• (a) Possesses a valid, current offshore medical certificate or
• (b)  Possesses an employing company approved medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate, or
• (c)  Undergoes medical screening by completing the medical screening form provided by Wood Training.

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 MEDICAL is MANDATORY prior to course commencement.  All students who participate in this course which has physically demanding and potentially stressful elements must be physically and mentally capable of participating fully.