The (HLO) Initial training is designed to give the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the role of Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and/or Helideck Assistant (HDA) with high level of safety and efficiency.
HLO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the helideck, associated helideck operations and supervision of the Helideck Assistants (HDAs). The HLO is responsible for leading the initial response to a helicopter emergency on an offshore fixed, mobile or floating installation
Target Audience
Any person designated as a Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and/or Helideck Assistant (HDA)
Content
- Theoretical lessons together with practical exercises in a Helicopter simulator:
- Offshore Helideck regulations and guidelines
- Helicopter and Helideck Hazards and Management Systems
- HLO responsibilities during helicopter landing and departure
- Supervision of passengers and cargo handling
- HLO Normally Unattended Installations. HLO Responsibilities
- Supervision of HDA’s
- Helicopter refuelling awareness
Objectives
Participants should demonstrate ability to understand and perform the basic responsibilities of a Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)
