Lesson 1Choosing right clothes for cold, wet, windy conditions (layers, materials, shoes)This part shows how to pick clothes for harsh offshore weather that's cold, wet, and windy, covering layering methods, good fabrics, and shoes that fit well with immersion suits and lifejackets without causing bulk or getting caught.
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 readiness 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, including drinking enough water, managing sleep and fatigue, effects of medicines, and strict bans on alcohol and drugs that could affect your thinking, balance, or ability in emergencies.
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 using checklists: actions and common mistakes to dodgeThis part gives a practical routine based on checklists for before boarding, from arriving to getting on, including errors like loose things, bad fitting, or forgetting to declare, and ways 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 there) and personal breathing tools: how they work, connections, checksThis part explains how helicopter emergency breathing systems and personal ones function, how to connect to seats or suits, checks for maintenance before flight, and safe use in underwater escape practice or real happenings.
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 teaches selecting the right size and type of immersion suit, donning it fast and properly, checking zippers and seals, and balancing warmth with ease of movement for escaping and surviving tasks.
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 others and telling crew about weaknesses (hurts, pregnancy, movement issues) before boardingThis part shows how to share important health and movement info with crew before getting on, briefing companions on duties and limits, and communicating quietly but clearly about injuries, pregnancy, or hard movement.
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, sickness from motion, weight and size rules, and when to get doctor okay or delay the 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 explains required and suggested PPE for offshore flights, like immersion suits, lifejackets, helmets, gloves, boots, and how to check, fit, and care for each to ensure 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 extras: whistle, lights, mirror, personal locator beacon (PLB) basics and battery checksThis part introduces personal signaling items like whistles, strobes, mirrors, PLBs, covering basic use, battery checks, and carrying them right 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 personal lifejacket: putting on, adjusting, using inflation valves, crotch strapThis part details parts and uses of the offshore lifejacket, how to put on and adjust it right, use mouth and hand inflation, and fit the crotch strap to stop it riding up in crashes 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: health notes, medicines, emergency contactsThis part covers needed health declarations, showing health notes and medicines, noting emergency contacts, and making sure key health info is ready, clear, and matches operator needs.
Required medical disclosure itemsCarrying and labeling medicationProviding emergency contact detailsConfidential handling of health dataUpdating records before each tripConsequences of false declarations
