Target Group

This course is designed for personnel designated as Helideck team members on offshore installations.

Course Objectives

During the course participants will learn and demonstrate to a level of competence on how to operate fire fighting and fire protection equipment and how to deal with various fire situations on Helideck. Emphasis will be on working as a team under the control of a Helicopter Landing Officer.

Course Outline

Unit 1: 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

Unit 2: Supervise helicopter landing and departure

Element 2.1: Prepare for helicopter landing
Element 2.2: Prepare for helicopter departure

Unit 3: Supervise cargo handling

Element 3.1: Co-ordinate preparation of freight
Element 3.2: Supervise loading and unloading of passengers, baggage and freight

Unit 4: Supervise the refuelling of the helicopter

Element 4.1: Prepare for refuelling
Element 4.2: Refuel the helicopter
Element 4.3: Shut down the refuelling system

Unit 5: Control the response to emergencies

Element 5.1: Respond to appropriate alarms
Element 5.2: Prepare to enter the incident area
Element 5.3: Enter the incident area and work safely
Element 5.4: Control the rescue of personnel
Element 5.5: Control firefighting operations
Element 5.6: Control non firefighting operations

Course Duration                   4 days 

Validity                                 2 years

Pre Course Requirement
All participants must be in possession of a valid medical and current BOSIET certificates