General Common Questions

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Life Raft Simulation Common Questions

What is Life Raft training? - Part of an Airlines training programme for prospective cabin crew, is simulating what its like to ditch in the sea and being able to survive in a life raft. We provide the same, just like an airline conducts their training.

Do the students wear life jackets? - Yes, Life jackets are provided, along with all other survival equipment.

How long does the exercise last? - Normally around 2 hours, however this can vary due to the number of students who participate. It can be tailor-made however to suit your college.

Where is it conducted? - Either at your college if a swimming pool is available or at your local leisure centre.

What skills do the students learn? - Why it is so important to work in a team especially in an emergency situation, basic principles of survival, the emergency procedure when ditching at sea, survival equipment carried on-board a life raft and how it is used and the different types of life rafts on-board an aircraft.

Can this be included with the training course? - Either as a stand-alone exercise or included in the holiday rep or cabin crew course.

How many students can attend? - As many as you want to

Is it fun? - Without a doubt, we have in the past used the life raft for our one-day courses and the feedback has been fantastic.