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Prepare for the unexpected. LifeFlight’s Emergency Breathing System (EBS) course focuses on equipping participants with essential skills and knowledge to handle submerged aircraft scenarios.
Learn the critical skills required to safely escape from a submerged helicopter or aircraft using EBS. This course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical training in our custom designed underwater escape training simulators. To ensure you have the skills required to survive an aircraft ditching, our simulators replicate a wide range of conditions and challenges.
Gain confidence and develop proficiency in operating EBS during an emergency underwater aircraft ditching. Learn essential techniques that increase your safety in challenging environments.
When completed concurrently with HUET, the course also trains you in a variety of ditching situations including:
The EBS course includes both a practical and a theoretical assessment.
The practical component is assessed through observation of your performance in the underwater escape training simulator, where you’ll use EBS in a variety of situations.
The theoretical component is assessed via a written exam at the end of the course.
Once you’ve been deemed competent in your overall performance, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment in AVIF0039 Utilise emergency breathing system.
Our underwater escape training simulators have been specifically designed and certified to instruct you on how to escape a submerged aircraft using a range of different exits. They carry up to six students in a replica cockpit and rear area and feature sliding doors, push out windows and doors with a jettison facility, to recreate the conditions you would encounter in the field.
Before commencing the course, students must complete enrolment forms and waivers. Additionally, a Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be provided. Details can be found under Unique Student Identifier below.
For Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), assessments must be submitted for marking before the course date.
Please inform us if you are unable to swim, have a fear of water, or confined spaces, as this information helps us ensure your well-being during training.
Course content may be tailored to suit specific company or organisational operations. Discuss your needs with us during enquiry.
HUET courses are conducted over one day and the normal duration is approximately eight hours.
EBS courses are conducted over half a day and the average duration is approximately four hours.
For all other courses, please contact us directly as the duration may vary depending on location, units selected and number of participants involved.
Knowledge of theoretical components of training will be assessed through the use of written questionnaires. Practical competency will be conducted through observing skills. Both assessments will be conducted at the end of each component of training. Notification of results will be given at the completion of the days training.
All assessment and practical resources are provided by the LifeFlight Training Academy.
You will be notified upon course confirmation if you’re required to bring any wet gear for pool training.
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required by all Australians undertaking nationally recognised training. It allows students to link to a secure online record of all qualifications gained regardless of the provider. This system was implemented by the Australian Government in 2015, so it will show student achievements from 1 January 2015 onwards. As an RTO, The LifeFlight Training Academy cannot issue Statements of Attainment without a USI. Therefore, it is mandatory that all students supply their USI upon enrolment.
If a student does not have a USI, they can visit https://www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi for more information, and instructions on how to apply.
Invoices are currently organised once enrolments have been received and your placement is confirmed on a course.
Once invoiced, you have the option to pay via credit card or bank transfer.
Please note, credit card payments over $1500 will incur a 1.15% surcharge fee (employer).
Individual students are not charged more than $1500 in advance or at any stage during the course.
No, unfortunately we are not an OPITO accredited facility. We do offer Nationally Recognised Training Qualifications for EBS & HUET competencies, but we don’t have OPITO accreditation which is required of most employees working in the offshore industry.
Before commencing the course, students must complete enrolment forms and waivers. Additionally, a Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be provided. Details can be found under Unique Student Identifier below.
For Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), assessments must be submitted for marking before the course date.
Please inform us if you are unable to swim, have a fear of water, or confined spaces, as this information helps us ensure your well-being during training.
Course content may be tailored to suit specific company or organisational operations. Discuss your needs with us during enquiry.
EBS courses are conducted over half a day and the average duration is approximately four hours.
Our courses are primarily delivered face to face with an Instructor/s with the exception of any Recognition of Prior Learning assessments to be completed at home before the course date. All assessment and practical resources are supplied by the LifeFlight Training Academy. You’ll be notified if any specific wet gear is required for pool training upon course confirmation.
Each course cost may vary, and we have recently made adjustments to some course pricing that is effective as of 1 July 2025. Please reach out to our team to enquire. Course payment is required prior to commencing any course activity.
All course materials, handouts, and personal protective equipment will be provided.
Training packages can be arranged for group bookings. Speak to our team to find out more or discuss a customised training proposal.
Candidates undertaking the EBS course will need to bring the following items with
them on the day:
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a unique education number made up of a combination of 10 letters and numbers. You only need to create it once and it stays with you for life.
It is required for any nationally recognised training course and it also provides you with access to an authenticated record of all of your vocational education and training achievements since 2015.
| Name | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Cost | |
| 17 Feb 2026 - EBS only course | 17/02/2026 | 17/02/2026 | $650.00 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 - EBS only (Brisbane) | 17/03/2026 | 17/03/2026 | $650.00 |
