Aviation Aircraft Underwater Escape and Survival

AVI_AUES

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$1120*

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0.5 days

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11 Dec

Melbourne Safety Training Centre

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Course Overview

The half-day Aviation Aircraft Underwater Escape and Survival course at ERGT Australia builds the skills to safely escape and survive in a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft ditching event.

The Aviation Aircraft Underwater Escape and Survival course at ERGT Australia provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively in the event of an aircraft ditching over water. Learners build confidence through realistic training in underwater escape, post-ditching survival, and the safe use of life support and flotation equipment.

This half-day course delivers the nationally recognised outcome AVIF0048 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival and is often completed alongside AVIF0049 Utilise emergency breathing systems as part of ERGT’s Aviation Combination course.

This training is physically demanding and includes extensive in-water activities. A current industry-approved or HUET medical is required for participation.

Upon successful completion learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in:
AVIF0048 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival
Principles of aircraft ditching and underwater escape
Use of safety and survival equipment
Underwater egress techniques and breathing system use
Post-escape survival strategies
Emergency communication and rescue procedures

This course is delivered through a blend of:

Practical water-based training in purpose-built facilities.

Facilitator-led demonstrations of survival and escape techniques.

Hands-on scenario-based exercises simulating aircraft ditching emergencies.
The half-day Aviation Aircraft Underwater Escape and Survival (AVI_AUES) course at ERGT Australia is designed for personnel who regularly travel over water by air in support of offshore or remote operations. This includes:

Flight crews, maintenance or support personnel, and passengers visiting offshore facilities.

Domestic emergency services or agency staff who travel by helicopter but do not work or reside on offshore installations.

Individuals who are required to demonstrate competence in escaping from a downed aircraft and surviving at sea for a protracted period of time.

Learners will benefit from coming to the course with knowledge and experience in either helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft. They should also be compliant with their operator’s CASA-approved training and checking system, which includes the aircrew member’s emergency procedure proficiency training. In addition, learners should be familiar with their company’s aircraft, particularly inflight emergency procedures, and should have completed the following workplace training:

Company induction training

Organisational hazard identification and hazard reporting

Company risk assessment processes

If learners do not have these proficiencies, ERGT recommends familiarising themselves with the generic standards outlined in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule 2 Part 61 Manual of Standards Instrument 2014.

A current industry-approved or HUET medical is required for this course. Please refer to this link for more information: HUET Medical Information

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for leaners is available on request. More information is available on our website.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Prepare for aircraft ditching
Undertake evacuation from an aircraft
Conduct rescue recovery process
Control survival hazards

Prerequisites

Medical Requirements:

This training is physically demanding and includes extensive in-water activities. A current industry-approved or HUET medical is required for participation. Please refer to this link for more information: HUET Medical

Medicals must be provided to ERGT Australia as soon as possible after enrolling, but no later than 48 hours prior to your course commencing. Your medical can be submitted through your Learner Onboarding in aXcelerate or emailed to info@ergt.com.au

Government issued photo identification
Protective Clothing & Footwear - For courses with practical components, overalls/long pants and safety boots must be worn. If you don’t have your own, ERGT can provide these for you on the day.
Please bring swimwear and towel for in water activities.
Unique Student Identifier (USI):
You are enrolling in a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) course.
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be provided and verified for NRT. Please refer to http://www.usi.gov.au to create a USI. It is strongly recommended that you grant ERGT permission to access your USI transcript to assist with verification.
ERGT is prohibited by law to issue a Statement of Attainment without a verified USI.
A USI must be provided and verified within 30 days of course completion otherwise an alternative non NRT certificate will be issued.
Training Standards Pre-requisites:
There are no pre-requisites from the training standard for this course.

Health & Fitness:
There is an increased risk of decompression sickness if you fly at altitude after breathing compressed air underwater. As per the Divers Alert Network (DAN) Revised Flying After Diving Guidelines for Recreational Diving – May 2002, a minimum pre-flight surface interval of 12 hours is suggested. Please take this into consideration when arranging for travel after course completion and refer to your company’s Health and Safety department for further advice.

What to expect

Free Parking at all ERGT facilities
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Any additional PPE required for your course will be supplied by ERGT on the day.
Lunch for Full-Day Courses – Lunch is provided. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements.
Showers & Change Facilities
Alcohol, illicit drugs
Smoking outside the designated smoking area
Singlets, shorts, clothing displaying offensive slogans/images, open toed shoes, high heels

Frequently asked questions

ERGT has a clear Complaints and Appeals process. You can access this policy on our website or request assistance from our National Sales and Service team
Yes. ERGT supports RPL and Credit Transfer for eligible learners. Contact our team during enrolment for guidance on the process.
If competency is not achieved, ERGT will explain your options, which may include rebooking, reassessment or additional training support.
ERGT offers LLND support during training. Please let us know before your course so we can provide appropriate assistance.
All learners must have a USI to enroll into Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) courses .You can create or verify your USI at usi.gov.au. ERGT will assist you during enrolment if needed.
Each course has specific pre-requisites, recommended prior skills, and knowledge. These are listed on the course page and confirmed during booking.
If ERGT cancels or reschedules a course, we will notify you promptly and provide options for rebooking or a refund in line with our policies.
Learners can withdraw or cancel by contacting our National Sales & Service team on 1300 374 828 or email info@ergt.com.au
Please review our Withdrawal & Cancellation Policy for timelines and charges that may apply.
Our refund policy outlines the conditions under which a refund can be requested, including timeframes and any applicable fees. Full details are available in our Booking Terms and Conditions.
You will be marked Not Yet Competent (NYC) if you do not complete all required training or assessment components. Certification cannot be issued until every element has been successfully completed.
Valid reasons for receiving an NYC outcome include:
• not yet demonstrating the required skills, knowledge, or competence to perform tasks safely and effectively
• being unable to complete training due to medical reasons, a family emergency, or other serious or unavoidable circumstances
ERGT will support you to complete any outstanding requirements within 90 days, at no additional cost.

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