The course is aimed at those with the responsibility for the control of offshore helidecks and their associated equipment. The course is designed to increase the candidate’s knowledge and to help build self-confidence in their personal ability to lead the helideck crew.
Prerequisites
Offshore emergency helideck fire team member certificate
CAA VHF certificate
Previous offshore Helideck Attendants experience, or have similar experience of working with helicopter onshore.
Objective
On successful completion of this course delegates will have a greater knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities associated with being a HLO and have been assessed on the competency level throughout practical content covered.
Course content
HLO responsibilities
Helideck pre and post landing checks
Helicopter communications and meteorology
Helicopter operations
Helicopter loading/unloading
Maintaining a state of readiness
Helicopter emergency response
Dangerous goods
Helicopter identification
Helicopter refuelling
Exam
On completion of this course, a written assessment will be taken.
