Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)

Helicopter travel is the main mode of transport to an offshore facility. Helicopter Landing Officer training is required to help guide the safe landing of a helicopter, the ability to relay weather conditions to the pilot and the skills to safely guide passengers and luggage off the landing platform.

DURATION:
1 day.

DESIGNED FOR:
Personnel working offshore who are responsible for the duties of Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) .

CONTENT:
It is essential that competence be demonstrated throughout the duration of the course:

  • Offshore helicopter operations and general safety
  • Features of Helideck landing areas
  • Helideck safety equipment and procedures
  • Role of the HLO and Helideck team
  • Communication procedures
  • Helideck emergencies
  • Basic meteorology
  • Relevant Legislation & Acts.

DELIVERY METHOD:
4 hours of classroom theory PowerPoint presentations, including audio-visual material, practical desktop activities and discussion. 3 hours of practical components using specialised equipment in a range of simulated scenarios.

ASSESSMENT:
Trainees will demonstrate/explain/identify their level of knowledge, skills and understanding through oral and/or written questioning and practical activities. Assessment for this unit will involve simulated scenarios involving helicopter operations.

CERTIFICATION:
On successful completion trainees will be issued with a Certificate of Training in Helicopter Landing Officer.

PREREQUISITES:
It is recommended that the HLO’s attain current qualifications in:

  • Dangerous Goods Awareness Certification
  • Senior First Aid
  • Offshore / Maritime Fire Fighting and BA
  • Helideck Fire Fighting and Rescue
  • Offshore Helicopter Refuelling
  • Aircraft Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency (AROCP)
  • Emergency Response Team Leader (highly recommended)