Objective

To provide personnel who have the responsibility of communicating with aircraft offshore with relevant information and correct phraseology and technical information to communicate effectively and in a safe and controlled manner.

Target Group

This course is designed to enable HLOs, HDAs and other personnel required to operate radios to effectively communicate with helicopter pilots during routine and emergency flights.

Examination

Delegates will be examined by a suitably qualified assessor according the UK Civil Aviation Authorities International Standard of Competency. UK Civil Aviation Authority International will validate all successful delegates with an Offshore Radio Operators Certificate of Competence on completion of both the Theoretical and Oral examinations.

Course Contents

Correct speech techniques Standard speech abbreviations Aircraft call signs Readability of transmissions Reporting of helideck movement Correct terminology Aircraft distress and urgency response procedures Candidates will be provided with a copy of Cap 452 Aeronautical Radio Station Operators Guide on enrolment. Delegates will be competent in operating Offshore Radios during communication with aircrafts offshore incorporating the correct phraseology and technical information in a safe and controlled manner.