Objective

The aim and objectives of the HLO and HERTL Further Training Programme is to refresh elements of HLO training that cannot be completed in the workplace and updating HLOs on key changes to helicopter operations, systems, relevant legislation and regulation over the previous 2 years (approx.)

Target Group

This training is designed for currently-appointed OPITO-certified Offshore Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs) that require their OPITO certification to be revalidated by refreshing and updating their knowledge and skills in aspects of their role that they cannot practice in the workplace.

Prerequisites

Those attending this training course will require to be in procession of: a valid OPITO Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer Initial Training Certificate and a valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Certificate.

Examination

N/A

Course Contents

State the general firefighting safety goals and objectives
Explain the purpose of typical helideck emergency systems and controls
Communicate effectively with relevant emergency response personnel
Direct the helideck emergency response team in a clear and confident manner
When safe to do so, direct the HERT members to the incident area – continually assessing how the changes in the emergency could impact on the safety of the HERT members – dynamic risk assessment.
Give clear and concise instructions to HERT members during the emergency
Effectively monitor BA control
Control helideck and helicopter-related firefighting operations effectively
Control the HERT during non-fire helideck incidents
Utilise the ER back-up team via the Team Leader – as required
Effectively manage missing persons and casualties during the emergency.
Look for and respond accordingly to signs of stress in individual HERT members during the emergency.