From January 1st 2018 this course is for those who are to be appointed to the role of an Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and/or Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA).

Prerequisite training

As a minimum, delegates must have completed Dangerous Goods By Air training course in accordance with Part 1, Chapter 4 of the ICAO Technical Instructions and sub sections 1.5 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, Category 7, 8 or 9 or state aviation approved dangerous goods awareness training course.

Delegates must possess a valid, current offshore medical cert or an operator approved medical.

Course content

Delegates successfully completing the course will have gained knowledge and skills of:

• Contributing to helicopter landings and departures
• Handling cargo
• Refuelling helicopters
• Recognise and manage the special hazards associated with Offshore Helicopter Operations and to act to prevent incidents occurring
• Supervise the safe refuelling of helicopters on an offshore Helideck
• Co-ordinate the Emergency Team in action against Helideck emergencies
• Co-ordinate rescue operations in helicopter emergencies

Recommended refresher training

Holder should undertake Further Training in line with the Oil & Gas UK Guidelines.

Course fees include:

• Issue of OPITO certificate on completion
• OPITO registration
• Vantage registration
• Course certification in Log Book