COURSE: OFFSHORE HELICOPTER LANDING OFFICER
COURSE CODE: HLO 201

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) on an offshore installation is the person in charge of the operations on the helicopter deck prior to landing, during the landing and take-off of a helicopter, including the boarding of passengers, and handling of freight, and refueling if the case may be. The HLO is also responsible for response to emergency situations on the helideck.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
 Effectively carry out the functions of HLO.
 Manage the helideck and helideck assistant effectively.
 Communicate with signs, sounds and visuals during helicopter landing and take off.
 Understand helideck markings, sizes and limitations Coordinate activities during helicopter fueling.
 Understand the requirements for helideck checks.
 Be able to list minimum equipment required.
 Understand hand signals in use on the helideck.
 Understand the need for control of cranes and vessels.
 Have discussed the minimum requirements for PPE.
 Have an understanding of safety implications for movement on the helideck.

COURSE CONTENT
1.0 MAINTAIN A STATE OF READINESS
       Element 1.1: Identify and locate helicopter operational hazards, hazardous areas, access routes and points.
       Element 1.2: Identify, locate and operate all relevant equipment and controls
       Element 1.3: Conduct emergency exercises
2.0 SUPERVISE HELICOPTER LANDING AND DEPARTURE
      Element 2.1: Prepare for helicopter landing, both routine and emergency.
      Element 2.2 Prepare for helicopter departure
3.0 SUPERVISE CARGO HANDLING
      Element 3.1: Co-ordinate preparation of freight
      Element 3.2 Supervise loading and unloading passengers, baggage and Freight
4.0 SUPERVISE THE REFUELLING OF THE HELICOPTER
     Element 4.1: Prepare for refuelling
     Element 4.2: Refuel the Helicopter
     Element 4.3 Shutdown refuelling process
     Element 4.4 Refueling operations
5.0 CONTROL THE RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES
    Element 5.0 On-Site Accident Preparedness Planning
    Element 5.1 Briefing/Debriefing Checklist
    Element 5.2 Types of emergencies
    Element 5.3: Respond to appropriate alarms
    Element 5.4: Prepare to enter the incident area
    Element 5.5: Enter the incident area and work safely
    Element 5.6 Control the rescue of personnel
    Element 5.7 Control firefighting operations
    Element 5.8 Control non firefighting operations

Target Audience
All offshore personnel appointed to Heli landing areas, Helideck Assistant, Roustabout called to attend on the helideck, personnel who are to be appointed to the role of Helicopter Landing Officer, safety Officers.

DURATION
Two Days

Methodology:
Class room session,
Course manual for all participants
Digital in-focus projector to display lecture slides
At the end of the course, participants shall be issued certificates.

Participant per Class
Minimum 6

Revalidation:
Every three years

Health:
All delegates will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.

Commencement Date:
Course scheduled on request – please contact our Training Manager on 08038873527 or visit www.workplacesafetynig.com/calendar to view our training calendar