Lesson 1Choosing right clothes for cold, wet, windy conditions (layers, materials, shoes)This part helps you pick clothes for cold, wet, windy offshore work, explaining how to layer up, use good materials, and choose shoes that fit well with immersion suits and lifejackets without causing bulk, snags, or trapping risks.
Base, mid, and outer layer rolesAvoiding cotton and bulky garmentsFire-resistant and quick-dry fabricsFootwear compatible with suitsManaging overheating during transitStowing spare clothing safelyLesson 2Mental prep and fitness before flight: staying hydrated, handling tiredness, medicine effects, no alcohol or drugsThis part covers getting your mind and body ready for the flight, like drinking enough water, managing sleep and fatigue, watching out for medicine side effects, and following strict rules against alcohol and drugs that could affect your thinking, balance, or emergency response.
Recognizing fatigue and stress signsHydration planning before boardingMedication timing and side effectsAlcohol and drug restriction rulesSimple pre-flight stretching routineCoping strategies for flight anxietyLesson 3Step-by-step pre-boarding routine with checklist: actions and mistakes to avoidThis part gives a practical checklist for pre-boarding, from arriving at the site to getting on board, pointing out common errors like loose items, bad adjustments, or forgotten declarations, and how to avoid them one by one.
Personal readiness pre-check itemsPPE and clothing verification stepsSecuring loose items and jewelryFinal documentation confirmationLast-minute hydration and restroomBoarding sequence and seat checksLesson 4Helicopter breathing system (if available) and personal breathers: how they work, connections, checksThis part explains how helicopter emergency breathing systems and personal ones function, where they connect to seats or suits, pre-flight checks and upkeep, and safe use in underwater escape practice or real situations.
Types of emergency breathing systemsLocation of connection pointsPre-flight cylinder and hose checksMouthpiece and nose clip useBreathing technique underwaterServicing intervals and reportingLesson 5Picking immersion suit, putting it on right, checking zippers and seals, thinking about movementThis part shows how to choose the right size and type of immersion suit, put it on fast and properly, check zippers and seals, and balance warmth with the movement needed for escaping and surviving offshore.
Choosing the correct suit sizePre-use zipper and seal inspectionStep-by-step donning procedureEliminating air pockets and foldsMobility checks for escape drillsCleaning, drying, and storage careLesson 6Briefing your mates and telling crew about problems (injuries, pregnancy, movement issues) before boardingThis part explains how to share important health and movement info with the crew before getting on, brief your companions on their roles and limits, and communicate quietly but clearly about injuries, pregnancy, or trouble moving.
Identifying issues that must be reportedWhen and where to inform the crewDiscreet communication of pregnancyDeclaring injuries and pain honestlyReporting mobility or sensory limitsBriefing companions on support rolesLesson 7Personal health and fitness checks for offshore helicopter tripsThis part looks at personal health and fitness for offshore helicopter travel, covering heart and lung limits, motion sickness, weight and size rules, and when to get a doctor's okay or delay your trip.
Cardiovascular and breathing limitsAssessing motion sickness historyWeight, size, and seat constraintsRecognizing illness before travelWhen to seek medical clearanceRecording changes in health statusLesson 8Must-have and suggested personal protective gear (PPE) and inspecting it (immersion suit, lifejacket, helmet, gloves, boots)This part covers must-have and suggested PPE for offshore flights, like immersion suits, lifejackets, helmets, gloves, and boots, and how to check, fit, and care for each to make sure they protect well in emergencies.
Mandatory versus recommended PPEInspecting immersion suits for damageLifejacket compatibility with suitsHelmet fit, visor, and chinstrap checkGlove and boot selection and checksStorage and drying after the flightLesson 9Personal signaling tools and backups: whistle, lights, mirror, personal locator beacon (PLB) basics and battery checksThis part introduces personal signaling tools like whistles, strobe lights, mirrors, and PLBs, explaining how to use them basically, check batteries, and carry them so they stay handy, working, and follow aviation safety rules.
Whistle placement and effective useStrobe light modes and testingSignal mirror aiming techniquesPLB basics and activation stepsBattery inspection and replacementSecuring devices to avoid lossLesson 10Checking and getting to know your personal lifejacket: putting on, adjusting, using inflation valves, crotch strapThis part details the parts and uses of the offshore lifejacket, how to put it on and adjust it right, use mouth or hand inflation, and fit the crotch strap to stop it riding up in impacts or water.
Pre-use visual inspection checklistChecking buckles, straps, and stitchingCorrect donning sequence step by stepAdjusting fit for size and clothingUsing oral and manual inflation systemsFitting and securing the crotch strapLesson 11Papers and pre-flight declarations: medical notes, medicines, emergency contactsThis part covers needed medical declarations, how to show medical notes and medicines, record emergency contacts, and make sure key health info is ready, clear, and matches operator rules.
Required medical disclosure itemsCarrying and labeling medicationProviding emergency contact detailsConfidential handling of health dataUpdating records before each tripConsequences of false declarations
