Lesson 1Selecting proper attire for cold, wet, and windy conditions (layers, materials, footwear)This part guides you on picking clothes for chilly, damp, and breezy offshore settings, covering layering techniques, appropriate fabrics, and footwear compatible with immersion suits and lifejackets, avoiding 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 2Pre-flight mental readiness and fitness: staying hydrated, managing tiredness, effects of medicines, bans on alcohol and drugsThis part covers mental preparation and physical condition for flying, including hydration tips, handling fatigue and sleep, side effects of medications, and strict prohibitions on alcohol and drugs that might affect judgement, 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 3Checklist-based pre-boarding routine: step-by-step tasks and common mistakes to dodge before flightThis part offers a hands-on, checklist-driven pre-boarding process, listing actions from arrival to boarding, highlighting errors like loose objects, improper fitting, and overlooked declarations, and ways to avoid them methodically.
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 breathing aids: how they work, connection spots, upkeep checksThis part describes the role of helicopter emergency breathing systems and personal units, their attachment to seats or suits, pre-flight inspections and maintenance, and safe application in underwater escape drills and actual incidents.
Types of emergency breathing systemsLocation of connection pointsPre-flight cylinder and hose checksMouthpiece and nose clip useBreathing technique underwaterServicing intervals and reportingLesson 5Choosing immersion suit, proper wearing, zip and seal inspections, mobility factorsThis part explains selecting the right size and type of immersion suit, quick and correct donning, checking zips and seals, and balancing warmth with movement required for escape and survival duties.
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 fellow passengers and informing crew of weaknesses (injuries, pregnancy, limited movement) before boardingThis part covers sharing vital health and mobility details with crew prior to boarding, briefing companions on duties and constraints, and communicating sensitively yet clearly about injuries, pregnancy, or mobility issues.
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 journeysThis part examines personal medical and fitness aspects for offshore helicopter travel, covering heart and lung limits, motion sickness, weight and size restrictions, and when to get medical approval or delay travel.
Cardiovascular and breathing limitsAssessing motion sickness historyWeight, size, and seat constraintsRecognizing illness before travelWhen to seek medical clearanceRecording changes in health statusLesson 8Essential and suggested personal protective gear (PPE) and inspection methods (immersion suit, lifejacket, helmet, gloves, boots)This part outlines required and advised PPE for offshore flights, such as immersion suits, lifejackets, helmets, gloves, and boots, and demonstrates inspection, fitting, and maintenance for dependable emergency protection.
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 signalling tools and backups: whistle, flashing lights, mirror, personal locator beacon (PLB) basics and battery testsThis part introduces personal signalling items like whistles, strobes, mirrors, and PLBs, covering basic use, battery checks, and proper carrying to keep devices handy, operational, and compliant with aviation norms.
Whistle placement and effective useStrobe light modes and testingSignal mirror aiming techniquesPLB basics and activation stepsBattery inspection and replacementSecuring devices to avoid lossLesson 10Inspecting and getting familiar with personal lifejacket: wearing, adjusting, oral/inflation valve operation, crotch strap applicationThis part details components and functions of the offshore lifejacket, correct wearing and adjustment, using oral and manual inflation, and fitting the crotch strap to prevent slipping during impact or immersion.
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 11Paperwork and pre-flight disclosures: medical records, medications, emergency contactsThis part addresses necessary medical declarations, presenting medical notes and drugs, noting emergency contacts, and ensuring key health info is accessible, readable, and matches operator standards.
Required medical disclosure itemsCarrying and labeling medicationProviding emergency contact detailsConfidential handling of health dataUpdating records before each tripConsequences of false declarations
