Lesson 1Choosing right clothes for cold, wet, windy conditions (layers, materials, shoes)This part helps you pick outfits for chilly, damp, breezy offshore settings, covering layering methods, appropriate materials, and shoes that pair well with immersion suits and life vests without causing bulk, catches, or trapping risks in Zambian waters.
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 mind prep and fitness: staying hydrated, handling tiredness, medicine impacts, no alcohol or drugsThis part covers mental readiness and body fitness for flying, with tips on hydration, managing fatigue and sleep, medicine side effects, and firm rules against alcohol and drugs that could affect thinking, balance, or emergency responses in offshore scenarios.
Recognizing fatigue and stress signsHydration planning before boardingMedication timing and side effectsAlcohol and drug restriction rulesSimple pre-flight stretching routineCoping strategies for flight anxietyLesson 3List-based pre-boarding steps: actions one by one and mistakes to dodge before flightThis part outlines a hands-on, list-driven routine before boarding, breaking down steps from arriving to getting on, spotting common slip-ups like loose stuff, bad fits, or forgotten reports, and ways to avoid them systematically for safe travel.
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 setup (if available) and personal breathers: how they work, connection spots, upkeep checksThis part describes helicopter emergency breathing systems and personal units, their connections to seats or suits, pre-flight checks and maintenance, and safe handling in underwater escape drills and actual incidents offshore.
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 proper size and type of immersion suit, don it fast and correctly, inspect zippers and seals, and balance warmth with the mobility required for escape and survival duties in rough seas.
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 mates and telling crew about weaknesses (hurts, pregnancy, movement issues) before getting onThis part explains sharing key health and mobility details with crew pre-boarding, briefing companions on duties and limits, and communicating quietly but clearly about injuries, pregnancy, or limited movement for group safety.
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 needs for offshore helicopter journeys, covering heart and lung limits, motion sickness, weight and size rules, and when to get doctor 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 8Required and suggested personal safety gear (PPE) and inspecting it (immersion suit, life vest, helmet, gloves, boots)This part covers must-have and advised PPE for offshore flights, like immersion suits, life vests, helmets, gloves, and boots, and demonstrates inspecting, fitting, and caring for each to guarantee protection in crises.
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 extras: whistle, 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 them handy, working, and following aviation safety guidelines.
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 life vest: putting on, adjusting, using mouth/inflation valve, crotch strapThis part breaks down the components and roles of the offshore life vest, correct donning and adjustment, using mouth and hand inflation, and fitting 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 11Paperwork and pre-flight reports: health notes, medicines, emergency contactsThis part handles needed health reports, showing medical notes and meds, noting emergency contacts, and ensuring vital health info is ready, readable, and matches operator standards for safe flights.
Required medical disclosure itemsCarrying and labeling medicationProviding emergency contact detailsConfidential handling of health dataUpdating records before each tripConsequences of false declarations
