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OPITO Shoulder Breadth Measurement (9365)

OPITO Shoulder Breadth Measurement (9365)

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Shoulder Breadth Measurement Training is an OPITO product for personnel who are due to fly offshore by helicopter and are required to have their shoulder breadth measurement registered before departure. The training covers why shoulder breadth is used to determine passenger size, how the measurement is correctly undertaken, and how the result affects helicopter seating arrangements. Learners are classified as either Regular or Extra Broad (XBR) based on their measured shoulder breadth. The training includes the required theoretical knowledge and a practical shoulder breadth measurement conducted using approved callipers.

Certification

OPITO Shoulder Breadth Measurement 9365

Duration

2 hours

Validity

4 years

Prerequisites

No prior training required.

Prices & locations*

VAT (if applicable) is excluded. Lunch, coffee/tea, course materials, and the registration fee (€7.00) may be included depending on the training location. Payment is made in the currency of the training location. Prices shown in other currencies are indicative and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.

More information about OPITO Shoulder Breadth Measurement (9365)

Shoulder Breadth Measurement Training is an OPITO Standard product designed for personnel who will travel offshore by helicopter and are required to register their shoulder breadth measurement before departure.

Shoulder breadth is recognised as the anatomical dimension that imposes the greatest limitation when exiting through a confined space or push-out window. The measurement is taken across the deltoid muscles using approved callipers and is performed directly against the skin surface to provide a more reliable measurement than measuring over clothing.

Learners with a shoulder breadth of less than 55.9 cm (22 inches) are classified as Regular, while learners with a measurement of 55.9 cm (22 inches) or greater are classified as Extra Broad (XBR). At least 30% of seats on helicopter types are suitable for XBR passengers, although this varies depending on the aircraft.

The training covers passenger size classification, armband assignment and donning, helicopter seating layouts, underwater escape exit positioning and the impact of shoulder breadth measurements on relevant OPITO helicopter training.

The practical measurement requires the learner to stand correctly, position their hands appropriately and remain still while three measurements are taken and recorded. Upon successful completion, the learner receives a shoulder breadth measurement certificate identifying them as Regular or XBR.

COURSE CONTENT

What is shoulder breadth measurement and why it is required
Legislative and regulatory requirements for shoulder measurement
CAP1145, IOGP690 and EASA requirements
Why shoulder breadth is a reliable measurement for helicopter egress
Passenger size classification: Regular and XBR
What happens if you are classified as XBR
Armband assignment and donning
Passenger size and helicopter seating layouts
Impact of shoulder breadth measurements on other OPITO helicopter training
How shoulder breadth measurement is undertaken
Correct use of approved callipers
Measuring between the lateral points of the right and left deltoid muscles
Practical shoulder breadth measurement
Recording three measurement readings
Recording the final passenger classification as Regular or XBR

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There are no formal prerequisites for Shoulder Breadth Measurement Training. Learners must wear a sleeveless top or regionally appropriate equivalent to allow the measurer to access the upper arm and take the measurement correctly.

Contact FMTC to arrange a new Shoulder Breadth Measurement assessment. The OPITO product has a validity period of 4 years

The Shoulder Breadth Measurement Training product is valid for 4 years. The OPITO specification does not state a separate renewal window

No specific PPE is identified in the OPITO product specification. You must wear a sleeveless top or regionally appropriate equivalent so the measurer can access the upper arm.

We understand that the industry can be unpredictable, which is why we offer a flexible cancellation policy. At FMTC, you can cancel or reschedule your training free of charge up to 24 hours before the course start date.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team. We are happy to assist you.

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After successfully completing OPITO Shoulder Breadth Measurement (9365), the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): OPITO Shoulder Breadth Measurement 9365.

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