Designed to meet the OPITO standard for training Offshore Helicopter Landing Officers (HLO) for NUI Operations.

Prerequisite training

a) A valid Dangerous Goods By Air Certificate AND
b) A valid Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (ROCC) – UKCS Operations only

Course content

The aim and objectives of the Offshore Helicopter Landing Officers (HLO) for NUI Operations programme are: 

• HLOs to understand the importance of pre-planning for and the main elements of the response requirement for a range of helideck and helicopter emergencies.
• HLOs to understand the importance of emergency response practice via onshore training and offshore drills.
• HLOs to understand the requirement for different types of emergency response systems and controls.
• Understand how the limited emergency response capability on an NUI can affect NUI helideck emergency response.
• The roles and responsibilities of both the HLO and the Helideck Emergency Response Team during a helicopter-related emergency.
• Understanding the human factors issues during emergencies and how to manage them.
• Leading the Helideck Emergency Response Team during a range of typical helideck simulated emergency scenarios – some of which involve live fires, in a safe and controlled manner. 

Recommended refresher training

• Currently OPITO require you to carry out refresher training every 2 years.

Course fees include:

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