The Offshore Helideck Assistants (HDAs) typically carry out routine helideck operations such as maintenance and testing of helideck systems and equipment. HDAs also assist with passenger embarkation and disembarkation, as well as transferring freight and passenger baggage to and from the helicopter. This training course is designed to give the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the role of an Offshore Helideck Assistant in Helideck Operations with a high level of safety and efficiency.

Content

Theoretical lessons and practical exercises at Helicopter simulator:

• Understand key parts of relevant helideck operation regulations and guidelines
• Understand helideck physical characteristics
• Understand helideck equipment and systems
• Understand typical hazards associated with offshore helideck operations.
• Understand how dangerous goods are identified, packaged and labelled according to IATA and ICAO regulations
• Define the role of the offshore HDA.
• Explain the responsibilities of an HDA during helicopter operations
• State typical routine helideck and helicopter operational procedures prior to landing, helicopter on deck and helicopter take off.
• Use handheld radios correctly, complying with radio communications protocol.
• Assist HLO with communication checks, checking helideck equipment status, safety nets, security and stowage of helideck equipment.
• Ensure they [HDAs] are in the required locations during helicopter operations
Wear appropriate HDA PPE during helicopter operations

Dates: on request