Water Survival / H.U.E.T with M.E.T.S. Simulator Instructor Led

An eight hour course to prepare students to avoid in-the-water incidents while educating them to minimize injuries and help survive in the event of a water evacuation. This course meets international standards for Helicopter Underwater Egress Training [HUET] and utilizes the Modular Egress Training Simulator [METS].

This program exceeds the requirements of API RP T-7.

Attire: Student must wear jeans and a t-shirt or coveralls for class participation.

Course typically offered every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00am, or available upon request. Call us at 877.593.8693 to reserve your seat or for more information.

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Course Outline: 

1. Introduction to Water Survival
2. Effects of Cold Water Immersion
3. Cold Water Shock
4. Hypothermia/Hyperthermia
5. Abandonment Systems
6. Personal Flotation Devices (Types I-V)
7. Clothing Flotation
8. Treading Water
9. Survival Swimming
10. Help/Huddle
11. Location Aids
12. Helicopter Safety, Emergencies and Evacuation – Before Impact
13. Helicopter Safety, Emergencies and Evacuation – After Impact
14. Practical Pool Exercises:

• Survival Swimming
• Clothing Flotation
• Swimming Through Hazardous Environment
• Five Minute Float
• Type I Familiarization
• Helicopter Underwater Escape
• Surviving with FAA Approved Equipment