OPITO HUET – Helicopter Underwater Escape Training

OPITO HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) is a specialized training program designed to equip offshore personnel with the essential skills for helicopter underwater escape. Our OPITO-approved product provides comprehensive training for helicopter emergency situations, focusing on underwater escape techniques and survival skills.

Product Overview

OPITO HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) is a specialized training program designed to equip offshore personnel with the essential skills for helicopter underwater escape. This product provides comprehensive training for helicopter emergency situations, focusing on underwater escape techniques and survival skills.

Our OPITO-approved HUET training is delivered using our state-of-the-art helicopter underwater escape simulation equipment at our Deep Water Simulation Training Center (DSTC). Learners gain hands-on experience in realistic underwater escape scenarios.

Product Aims

The OPITO HUET training programme aims to:

• Develop helicopter underwater escape skills – Providing learners with the skills to escape from a helicopter following ditching.
• Build confidence in emergency situations – Through realistic simulations and hands-on practice.
• Meet international safety standards – Ensuring learners are compliant with OPITO requirements.
• Enhance survival capability – Providing essential safety skills for offshore helicopter travel.
• Promote a culture of safety – Instilling the importance of helicopter safety and emergency preparedness.

Product Objectives

By the end of this OPITO HUET product, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of helicopter safety procedures and pre-flight checks.
• Correctly use safety equipment including life jackets and survival suits.
• Perform helicopter emergency drills including brace positions and emergency exits.
• Escape from a helicopter following ditching using approved HUET techniques.
• Demonstrate sea survival techniques following helicopter escape.
• Perform life raft boarding, emergency signaling, and rescue procedures.
• Understand emergency breathing techniques during underwater escape.
• Apply helicopter safety protocols in offshore operations.

Product Modules

Our OPITO HUET product covers the following key modules:

Target Audience

This product is designed for:

• All personnel traveling to offshore oil and gas installations via helicopter.
• New entrants to the offshore industry requiring helicopter safety training.
• Personnel requiring OPITO-approved HUET certification for offshore operations.
• Anyone seeking essential helicopter underwater escape training.

Certification

On successful completion of the OPITO HUET product, learners will receive:

• OPITO-approved HUET Certificate – Valid for 4 years from the date of completion.
• Personalized training record – Detailed record of training and competencies achieved.
• Digital certificate – Downloadable version for easy access and sharing.
• Recognition – Accepted by all major oil and gas companies worldwide.

✅ OPITO Approved Training Provider

Our OPITO HUET program is fully approved by OPITO and meets international safety training standards for helicopter underwater escape.

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