Aims and Objectives:

The aims and objectives of the Helideck Operations Initial Training Programme are 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.

Note: Additional training, as determined by the Duty Holder, in offshore site-specific elements is required before appointment to the HLO and/or HDA role. Duty Holders will need to check the statutory, regulatory and company-specific HLO and HDA training requirement for the particular region of operations, so that the HLO and/or HDA candidate receives all of the required training for the HLO and/or HDA role. TARGET AUDIENCE:

The target group for Offshore Helideck Operations Initial Training Programme is personnel who are to be appointed to the role of an Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and/or Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA).

LEARNER PRE-REQUISITES: As a minimum, learners must Complete an IATA, HCA, CAA or state aviation approved dangerous goods awareness training course

Modules and Elements:

Module 1 Offshore Helideck Regulations and Guidelines

Element 1.1 Regulations and Guidelines

Module 2 Helicopter and Helideck Hazards and Management Systems

Element 2.1 Offshore Helideck Landing Areas

Element 2.2 Helicopters, Helideck Equipment and Systems

Element 2.3 Helicopter and Helideck Hazards

Element 2.4 Helicopter Refueling Equipment

Module 3 HLO and HDA Responsibilities during Helicopter Landing and Departure Element 3.1 The roles and key responsibilities of HLOs and HDAs

Element 3.2 HLO and HDA checks, procedures and communications during helicopter operations

Module 4 Cargo and Passenger Handling

Element 4.1 Cargo Handling

Element 4.2 Passenger Handling

Module 5 HLO and HDA: Normally Unattended Installations

Element 5.1 HLO and HDA responsibilities on an NUI