Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)
The Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) is in charge of all Helideck operations starting from routine helicopter operations such as landing, embarkation/disembarkation, loading/unloading and up to emergency response in case of fire or crash. Therefore, the HLO course is developed and supervised by OPITO in order to provide the all-round training for the offshore personnel assigned to work as Helicopter Landing Officers.
Objectives:
• During the course delegates are provided with basic knowledge regarding helicopter safety rules;
• Upon successful completion of the Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) training students will have acquired necessary skills in visual means of communication to enable them perform their professional duties;
• They will also be able to respond initially to the emergency situation on the Helideck whether it is fire or crash and assist in evacuation of passengers and helicopter crew;
• Another important course objective is raising competence in helicopter cargo handling; in particular with the aspect of Transporting Dangerous Goods by Air (DGbA).
Course content:
• Offshore Helideck regulations and guidelines;
• Introduction to Helideck equipment;
• Helideck preparation for helicopter landing;
• Types of helicopter used in the offshore industry;
• Visual means of communication between HLO and pilot;
• HLO duties and responsibilities during helicopter landing and departure;
• Fuel control and refueling operations;
• Passenger and cargo handling, transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air (DGbA);
• Emergency procedures on the Helideck; fire fighting operations, crash onto the Helideck, platform, ship or into the sea;
• Normally Unattended Installations (NUI)*.
Assessment: Direct observation throughout the course and oral or written questionnaire.
Target Audience: Offshore personnel appointed to work as Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO).
Pre-requisites: None.
*Note: Normally included only in the syllabus of OPITO approved training courses.
Validity: 2 years.
Duration: 2.5 days