AVIF0039 Utilise emergency breathing system (EBS)

Develop vital skills using Emergency Breathing Systems

Prepare for the unexpected. LifeFlight’s AVIF0039 Utilise Emergency Breathing System 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 Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS). This course combines theoretical insights with hands-on practical training in our custom designed simulators. To ensure you have the skills needed to save your own life and others, our simulators replicate a wide range of conditions and challenges.

Graduates of this course receive a Statement of Attainment for unit AVIF0039 Utilise emergency breathing system upon successful completion.

Gain proficiency in operating Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) during emergency water landings. Learn essential techniques to ensure your safety and that of others in challenging environments.

  • About different types of EBS and their characteristics
  • How to deal with malfunctions
  • EBS clearing operations
  • How to conduct before flight and after flight checks and procedures
  • How to safely breathe compressed air
  • How to use an EBS in an inverted position to safely exit a submerged helicopter

The course also trains you to cope with a variety of ditching situations including:

  • Upright submersion
  • Underwater inversion
  • Night time simulation (blindfold)
  • Combination day and night simulation
  • Secondary exits (cross cabin procedures)
This course is designed for HUET qualified professionals in the aviation industry, including air crew, marine pilots, firefighters, policing personnel, and aviation medical professionals. If your role involves operations over or near water, this training is essential to enhance your safety skills.

The course includes both a practical and theoretical component.

The practical component will be assessed through observation of your performance in the simulator, where you’ll use Emergency Breathing Systems in a variety of escape situations.

The theoretical component will be assessed using a written questionnaire at the end of the course.

Once you’ve passed both components, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. Statements of Attainment will be issued within 30 days of achieving competency.

Utilise emergency breathing system (EBS)

Duration: 10hr 30 mins
Locations: Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville
Delivery: Face to face
Code: AVIF0039

LifeFlight Australia Limited t/a LifeFlight Training Academy, RTO Code: 2762.

Simulators

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.

Frequently asked questions 

Enrol now and secure your spot in our upcoming HUET training session. Equip yourself with essential emergency response skills to navigate critical situations with proficiency and assurance.

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.

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.

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, please reach out to our team. Course payment is required prior to commencing any course activity.

Training packages can be arranged for group bookings. Speak to our team to find out more or discuss a customised training proposal.

Upcoming programs

Upcoming Programs

Name Course Start Date Course End Date Cost
18th of Feb - EBS ONLY (Q-Health) 18/02/2025 18/02/2025 $630.00
5th of March (EBS ONLY) 05/03/2025 05/03/2025 $630.00
11th of March - EBS ONLY (Q HEALTH BNE) 11/03/2025 11/03/2025 $630.00
15th of April - EBS Only 15/04/2025 15/04/2025 $630.00
16th of April - 2024 (EBS only) 16/04/2025 $630.00

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