Objective

This Product aims to equip the learner with the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the roles of Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA) safely and effectively.

Target Group

This training course is for personnel who will be appointed to the role of an Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and/or Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA)

Prerequisites

As a minimum, learners must have completed Dangerous Goods by Air training course in accordance with Part 1, Chapter 1.4 of the ICAO Technical Instructions and sub section 1.5 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, Category 7, 8 or 9 or state aviation approved dangerous goods awareness training course

Learners must also hold a valid, current offshore medical certificate or possess an operator approved medical certificate AND complete an appropriate medical screening form provided by RelyOn Nutec.

Examination

The course is a mix of both practical and theoretical sessions during which learners will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and
understanding of the course contents and will undergo direct observation. Upon completion of the course, learners will be awarded with an OPITO approved Helideck Operations Initial Training certificate.

Note: Training activities contained within this Product may include
physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully.

Course Contents

Offshore Helideck Regulations and Guidelines
Outcome 1: Key parts of relevant helideck operations regulations and guidelines

Helicopter and Helideck Hazards and Management Systems
Outcome 1: Offshore helideck landing areas
Outcome 2: Helicopter, helideck equipment and systems
Outcome 3: Helicopter and helideck hazards
Outcome 4: Helicopter refuelling equipment

HLO and HDA Responsibilities during Helicopter Landing and Departure
Outcome 1: The roles and key responsibilities of HLOs and HDAs
Outcome 2: HLO and HDA checks, procedures and communications during helicopter operations
Outcome 3: Carrying out HLO checks, procedures and communications during helicopter operations
Outcome 4: Carrying out HDA checks, procedures and communications during helicopter operations

Cargo and Passenger Handling
Outcome 1: Cargo Handling procedures and protocols
Outcome 2: Handling cargo as an HLO
Outcome 3: Handling cargo as an HDA
Outcome 4: Handling passengers as an HLO
Outcome 5: Handling Passengers as an HDA

HLO and HDA: Normally Unattended Installations
Outcome 1: HLO and HDA responsibilities on a NUI

*Note: Some parts of this training are stressful and physical demanding.