Course code:
Duration: 1 day
Trainees per class: 6
Certificate validity: 4 years
HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) is a practical training course for personnel travelling by helicopter to offshore oil and gas installations. The course provides essential knowledge and skills to recognize hazards, follow helicopter safety procedures, and escape safely in the event of a helicopter emergency or ditching.
Course Content
The course focuses on the following key areas:
Helicopter Travel Safety: Recognizing hazards and following safety requirements before, during, and after a helicopter journey.
Emergency Response: Recognizing emergency situations and taking appropriate action during a helicopter incident.
Underwater Escape Techniques: Practising escape from a helicopter cabin simulator in a controlled ditching scenario.
Escape and Survival Equipment: Becoming familiar with and practising the use of relevant equipment in accordance with the training programme.
Target Participants
The course is intended for personnel working in the offshore oil and gas industry or regularly travelling by helicopter to offshore installations, in accordance with their employer’s training requirements.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants will have a foundation to:
Recognize hazards and safety requirements associated with helicopter travel.
Take appropriate action during helicopter emergencies.
Practise escape from a helicopter cabin in a simulated environment.
Use survival equipment and follow safety instructions during escape.
Training Enquiries
The Safety and Environmental Protection Division (SEPD), Vietsovpetro, provides course information and supports training arrangements according to customer requirements.
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