Objective

Training delegates in theory and practice in performing activities related to helicopter operations at a mining installation, both under normal conditions and emergency situations.

Target Group

Persons designated to act as Helicopter Deck Assistant at a mining installation.

Prerequisites

Conditions for participation:
- Valid offshore medical certificate
- The delegate shall be in the possession of a valid registration in the
Personal Safety Logbook of the:
- Basic or Refresher Course Fire-Fighting Helicopters (2.9a/b) or Basic or Refresher course Member Fire-fighting and Rescue team (2.6a/b)

Examination

Assessment:
Study targets given are test criteria for:
- written or oral assessment of the theoretical knowledge;
- final assessment by the instructor of the practical exercises;
If all the learning targets are tested and assessed with a pass (responsibility of the institute) the course will be registered in the Personal Safety Logbook.

Course Contents

Learning targets:
- 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;
- preparation of the helideck and associated (fire-fighting) equipment for the landing and take-off of a helicopter;
- performance of normal and emergency procedures, connected with the landing and take-off of helicopters;
- embarkment or disembarkment of persons and loading or unloading of freight (including dangerous materials);
- the loading of the helicopter and the collection of the data for the determination of the weight of the helicopter;
- procedures and actions for starting the helicopter engines and any support provided.

Learning targets loading fuel:
- fuel installation operations;
- refuelling a helicopter;
- carrying out fuel quality checks.