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Course overview

The objective of the course is to provide training to Helicopter Landing Assistants on performing various activities related to helicopter operations at an offshore mining installation. The course covers various aspects related to helicopter operations at an offshore mining installation, including hazards associated with helicopter operations, identifying dangerous areas, entry and escape routes for both the helideck and helicopter, and the use of personal protective equipment.

Delegates can learn about cleaning, finishing touch of equipment required for safe helicopter operations. Finally, delegates can be skilled at the techniques and movements required to start the helicopter engines, along with any essential help supplied for the duration of the method. Upon a hit finishing touch of the direction, delegates will get of a certification as a Helicopter Landing Assistant..

What will I learn?

1. Topics include risks in helicopter operations (e.g., hazardous zones, entry/exit paths), required personal protective gear, and equipment upkeep/utilization.
2. Getting the helideck ready and ensuring the readiness of associated fire-fighting gear for helicopter landings and take-offs.
3. Execution of standard and emergency protocols pertaining to the arrival and departure of helicopters.
4. Embarking or disembarking passengers and loading or unloading cargo (including hazardous materials).
5. Loading the helicopter and gathering data to determine its weight.
6. Procedures and actions for initiating helicopter engine startup and any accompanying support.
7. Objective: Loading fuel into the helicopter.

Requirements

FAQs

1. What is a Helicopter Landing Assistant (HLA) course?
HLA training prepares personnel to assist the Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) with safe helicopter landing, take-off and helideck operations at offshore installations.
2. What does a Helicopter Landing Assistant do?
An HLA supports helideck operations by helping prepare the deck, assisting with passenger and cargo movement, following safety procedures and supporting the HLO during helicopter operations.
3. Who should take the HLA course?
The course is suitable for personnel who are working or planning to work in offshore helicopter and helideck operations, particularly those assigned HLA duties.
4. What is covered in Helicopter Landing Assistant training?
Training covers helideck hazards, landing and take-off procedures, PPE, emergency response, passenger and baggage handling, cargo, dangerous goods and related helicopter safety practices.
5. Does HLA training include helicopter emergency procedures?
Yes. The training introduces the emergency procedures and actions an HLA needs to understand while supporting helicopter operations.
6. What is the difference between HLA and HLO training?
An HLO is responsible for managing and coordinating helicopter landing operations, while an HLA assists the HLO with helideck preparation and operational duties.
7. Is HLA training required for offshore helideck work?
Where a person is assigned the HLA role, appropriate HLA training or an accepted equivalent may be required by the relevant operator, installation or regulatory framework.
8. Does the HLA course cover passenger and cargo handling?
Yes. HLA training can cover the safe handling of passengers, baggage, freight and dangerous goods during offshore helicopter operations.
9. Does Helicopter Landing Assistant training include firefighting and refuelling awareness?
HLA programmes commonly include basic helideck firefighting responsibilities and awareness of helicopter refuelling procedures, depending on the course syllabus.
10. How long does the Helicopter Landing Assistant course take?
Course duration varies between training providers and programmes; Elite Offshore currently lists its HLA course as 24 hours.