Objective

In the 5-day training delegates receive both theoretical and practical training. In accordance with the standard of NOGEPA .

This NOGEPA course is only accepted in the Dutch continental self of the North Sea. The course provides the delegate with a range of knowledge and skills relevant to helicopter operations and working on an offshore helideck.

Target Group

Persons who will be part of the Emergency Response Team onboard a mining installation, responsible for firefighting and rescue or 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 specified in section `Learning targets' of the NOGEPA 1.1 HLO standard, using direct observation.

Course Contents

2.6A
- The role of a fire-fighting and rescue team
- Reacting to alarms e.g. proceeding to muster station, selecting and donning the required PPE
- Principles and procedures of a fire-fighting and rescue team
- Working with breathing equipment
- Rescue of victims
- Use of fire-fighting equipment
- Fire-fighting on indoor, plant and helicopter fires
- Assistance at incidents, e.g. gas escapes, oil and chemicals spills, etc.
- Cleaning and maintenance of used equipment
- Maintaining effective communication
- Escape from smoke filled areas by using an escape mask

1.1A
- Introduction to HLO
- Introduction to helideck and refueling
- Documentation and Dangerous Goods
- Refueling exercise
- Emergency response exercise
- Drill development and execution