Objective

-This course is intended for everyone who is designated to act as HLO or HDA
at a mining installation and is required to act during a helicopter incident as
stated in their scope of responsibilities. The objective of this training is to gain
knowledge by practical training in helicopter firefighting and rescue actions.

The objectives are that delegates will gain knowledge about and be able to
demonstrate:
a) Hazards of helicopter operations, dangerous areas, entry and escape routes
(helideck and helicopter), (personal) protective equipment to be used, cleaning,
maintenance and completion of available equipment.
b) Command and control the preparation of the helideck and associated (firefighting)
equipment for landing and take-off of a helicopter.
c) Performance and registration of exercises regarding various emergency
situations.
d) Leading the performance of normal and emergency procedures during
landing and take-off of helicopters.
e) Radio procedures during arrival and departure.
f) Processing documentation after landing concerning passengers and freight
(including dangerous materials).
g) Leading and acting as controller for boarding and disembarking of persons
and the loading and the loading and unloading of freight (including dangerous
materials).
h) Leading and acting as controller for loading the helicopter and the collection
of data for determination of the weight of the helicopter.
i) Leading and acting as controller during the performance of procedures and
actions for starting helicopter engines and any other support provided.
j) Leading and acting as controller during helicopter fuel loading operations, as
well as keeping the relevant register.
k) Carrying out fuel quality checks.

Learning targets: Performing fire-fighting and rescue actions in relation to helicopters

Target Group

- Persons designated to act as Helicopter Landing Officer or
Helicopter Deck Assistant at a mining installation and is not in the possession of a valid registration in the Personal Safety Logbook (Member Fire-fighting and Rescue team Offshore - 2.6) and for personnel being assigned as new HLO

Prerequisites

-Valid medical certificate.
The delegate shall be medically fit for the use of a breathing apparatus
registered in the Personal Safety Logbook

Examination

-The delegate should efficiently perform all techniques mentioned in the learning
targets under continuous observation by the instructor during practical
exercises and will be assessed, against the learning outcomes using direct
observation.

Validity: 2 years

Course Contents

-- Introduction to HLO
- Introduction to helideck and refuelling
- Documentation and Dangerous Goods
- Refuelling exercise
- Emergency response exercise
- Drill development and execution

Practice:
- Fighting helicopter fires with monitors, fire hoses and portable extinguishers;
- Rescuing crew and passengers from a burning helicopter.