Helicopter Ditching & Survival Training Program (HDSTP) – Advanced
Course Outline – Theory Only
The Helicopter Ditching & Survival Training Program (HDSTP) provides detailed information ranging from governmental and industry aviation standards to specific survival techniques associated with a helicopter ditching event. The HDSTP was developed by leading experts in aviation safety, training, and competency assessment.
The program is a must for anyone who flies over water and meets or exceeds the industry standard requirements for ditching theory. As part of a blending learning program, you will be required to demonstrate your ability to prepare for a ditching, egress from a capsized helicopter underwater egress simulator using breath-hold and an emergency breathing system, and surface survival techniques at a recognized practical training provider after completing this online program.
Price: US$425
Target Group – All Personnel /Crew Travelling by Helicopter to Off-shore Oil & Gas Platforms
Duration – At own pace
Module 1 – HDSTP Introduction and Overview
Module 2 – Regulations and Industry Standards
Module 3 – Primary Risk Controls
Module 4 – Crashworthiness and Protective Equipment
Module 5 – Heliport Administration and Passenger Movements
Module 6 – Events leading to the Ditching
Module 7 – Ditching Statistics
Module 8 – Ditching as a Process
Module 9 – Personal Life-saving Equipment
Module 10 – EGRESS
Module 11 – The Four Phases of Cold-water Emersion
Module 12 – Search and Rescue
Module 13 – The Provision of appropriate care
Module 14 – Offshore Accident Report 1 – Example of Controlled Ditching
Module 15 – Offshore Accident Report 2 – Example of Auto-rotation to Ditching
Module 16 – Offshore Accident Report 3 – Example of Controlled to Uncontrolled Ditching
Module 17 – Offshore Accident Report 4 – Example of Catastrophic Mechanical Failure
Module 18 – Reading List and Resources