Lesson 1Selecting proper attire for cold, wet, and windy conditions (layering, materials, shoes)This part guides you on picking clothes suitable for chilly, damp, and breezy offshore settings, covering layering techniques, appropriate fabrics, and footwear that pair well with immersion suits and life vests without causing bulkiness, snags, or trapping hazards during emergencies.
Roles of base, mid, and outer layersSteer clear of cotton and bulky clothesFire-retardant and fast-drying materialsShoes that work with suitsPreventing overheating while travellingSafely packing extra clothesLesson 2Pre-flight mental readiness and fitness: staying hydrated, handling tiredness, medication impacts, alcohol and drug limitsThis part covers mental preparation and physical condition for flying, including hydration tips, managing fatigue and sleep, effects of medicines, and strict guidelines on alcohol and drugs that might affect decision-making, balance, or performance in crises.
Spotting signs of fatigue and stressPlanning hydration before boardingTiming medications and their side effectsRules on alcohol and drug restrictionsBasic pre-flight stretching exercisesWays to handle flight nervousnessLesson 3Checklist-based pre-boarding routine: step-by-step tasks and typical pre-flight mistakes to dodgeThis part outlines a practical, list-guided pre-boarding process, breaking down actions from arrival to boarding, spotting common slip-ups like unsecured items, improper fittings, and overlooked declarations, and ways to avoid them methodically.
Personal readiness checklist itemsSteps to verify PPE and clothingSecuring loose items and jewelleryFinal paperwork verificationLast-minute hydration and toilet breakBoarding order and seat inspectionsLesson 4Helicopter breathing apparatus (if available) and personal breathing gear: how it works, connection spots, upkeep checksThis part explains the purpose of helicopter emergency breathing systems and personal units, connection methods to seats or suits, pre-flight inspections and maintenance, and safe application in underwater escape drills and actual incidents.
Kinds of emergency breathing systemsWhere connection points are locatedPre-flight checks on cylinders and hosesUsing mouthpieces and nose clipsBreathing methods underwaterMaintenance schedules and reportingLesson 5Picking immersion suits, proper wearing, zip and seal inspections, mobility factorsThis part covers selecting the right size and type of immersion suit, quick and correct donning, checking zips and seals, and balancing warmth with the mobility required for escape and survival activities offshore.
Selecting the right suit sizePre-use zip and seal checksStep-by-step donning guideRemoving air pockets and creasesMobility tests for escape exercisesCare for cleaning, drying, and storingLesson 6Briefing fellow passengers and reporting issues (injuries, pregnancy, mobility) to crew before boardingThis part explains sharing vital health and mobility details with crew prior to boarding, briefing companions on responsibilities and constraints, and communicating sensitively yet clearly about injuries, pregnancy, or limited mobility.
Issues that need reportingTiming and place to tell the crewDiscreetly sharing pregnancy infoHonestly declaring injuries and discomfortReporting mobility or sensory limitationsBriefing companions on helping rolesLesson 7Personal health and fitness assessments for offshore helicopter journeysThis part reviews health 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 the trip.
Heart and breathing limitationsEvaluating motion sickness backgroundWeight, size, and seat limitsSpotting illness before travellingWhen to get medical clearanceNoting health changesLesson 8Required and suggested personal protective gear (PPE) and inspection methods (immersion suit, life vest, helmet, gloves, boots)This part explains essential and optional PPE for offshore flights, such as immersion suits, life vests, helmets, gloves, and boots, and demonstrates inspection, fitting, and maintenance to guarantee dependable protection in emergencies.
Required vs suggested PPEChecking immersion suits for damageLife vest compatibility with suitsHelmet fitting, visor, and chin strap checksGlove and boot choices and inspectionsStorage and drying post-flightLesson 9Personal signalling tools and backups: whistle, strobes, mirror, personal locator beacon (PLB) essentials and battery inspectionsThis part introduces personal signalling items like whistles, strobes, mirrors, and PLBs, covering basic use, battery checks, and proper carrying to keep devices handy, working, and in line with aviation safety standards.
Whistle positioning and effective useStrobe light settings and testsSignal mirror targeting methodsPLB basics and activationBattery checks and replacementsSecuring devices to prevent lossLesson 10Inspecting and getting familiar with personal life vest: wearing, adjusting, oral/inflation valve operation, crotch strap useThis part covers the components and functions of the offshore life vest, correct wearing and adjustment, using oral and manual inflation, and fitting the crotch strap to stop it from riding up during impact or immersion.
Pre-use visual inspection listChecking buckles, straps, and seamsStep-by-step wearing sequenceAdjusting for size and clothingOperating oral and manual inflationFitting and securing crotch strapLesson 11Paperwork and pre-flight declarations: medical records, medications, emergency contactsThis part addresses necessary medical declarations, presenting medical notes and medications, recording emergency contacts, and ensuring key health info is accessible, readable, and matches operator standards.
Required medical disclosure itemsCarrying and labelling medicationsProviding emergency contact infoHandling health data confidentiallyUpdating records per tripConsequences of false declarations
