Hlo Hda Training Standards

OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines

OPITO

HLO & HDA Standards

Training and Competence Guidelines

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Table of Contents

Introduction and rationale for change .................................................................................... 3

The HLO ............................................................................................................................... 3

Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) Training & Competence ...................................... 5

HLO Training Prerequisites ................................................................................................... 6

Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA) Training & Competence ................................................. 7

HDA Training Prerequisites ................................................................................................... 8

Additional Non OPITO Training for HLO and HDA ................................................................ 9

HLO Training Programmes ................................................................................................. 10

HDA Training Programmes ................................................................................................. 11

Appendix 1 -Transition from standards issued pre 15th July 2013 to revised standards issued post 15th July 2013 .............................................................................................................. 12

Appendix 2 OPITO HLO/HDA FAQs.12-14

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Introduction and Rationale for change

Rationale for Change

The OPITO helideck standards have been revised to reflect the current roles of offshore helideck operations, It was found that previous standards did not adequately cover industries current practices, in particular, the role of Helideck Assistant (HDA) and that specific skills and knowledge required for this role, this document reflects industries expectation of these two distinct and separate roles namely Offshore Helideck Landing Officer (HLO) and Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA).

The HLO role

The Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) is responsible for the day-to-day management of the helideck, associated helideck operations and supervision of the Helideck Assistants (HDAs) The HLO is responsible for leading the initial response to a helicopter emergency on an offshore fixed, mobile or floating installation and supervising the HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Members (HERTM) in their role as Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) The HDA role 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. HDAs will also perform the role of HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) when preparing for helicopter landings and form the initial respond to helicopter emergencies. Training and competence assessment of HLOs and HDAs will comprise of demonstrating both onshore training competence and offshore workplace training and assessment. Appointment of HLOs and HDAs The Installation, MODU or vessel Duty Holder is responsible for ensuring that personnel appointed to the HLO and HDA role have received sufficient training and gained relevant experience to undertake the role safely. The Duty Holder must ensure that, apart from the provision of onshore training:

a) Workplace training is provided and workplace competence assessment is conducted And,

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b) Any required statutory, regulatory and company-specific training e.g. Radio Operator,

Dangerous Goods by Air (DGbA), Helideck Re-fuelling etc. is provided for the HLO/HDA role.

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Offshore Heli-operations Roles

Two Heli-operations roles:

1. Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) 2. Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA)

Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) Training & Competence

*OPITO-certified Training

1 HLO Initial Training* 18hrs duration valid 2 years refreshed by HLO and

HERTL Further training

2 Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training*

(HERTM) 26 hrs duration valid 2 years refreshed by HDA and HERTM Further training

3 Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training*

(HERTL) 26 hrs duration valid 2 years refreshed by HLO and HERTL Further training

4 HLO Workplace Experience & Competence Assessment

5 HLO and HERTL Further Training* 12hrs 30mins duration valid 2

years refreshed by HLO and HERTL Further training every 2 years

6 HLO Workplace Drills and Competence Reassessment

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HLO Training Prerequisites

HLO Initial Training Prerequisites

No prerequisites for this training course

HLO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) Training Prerequisites Delegates must possess all of the following Pre-requisite 1 A valid OPITO HLO Initial Training Certificate Pre-requisite 2 A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member

Certificate

HLO and HERTL Further Training Prerequisites

Delegates must possess all of the following Pre-requisite 1 A valid OPITO HLO HERTL Training Certificate or valid OPITO HLO

and HERTL Further Training Certificate Note 1: Personnel that revolve between HLO and HDA roles as required by their

company: Gaining the HLO and HERTL Further certificate will mean that they dont

have to renew their HDA and HERTM Further Training certificates.

Training Course Duration HLO Initial Training 18 hrs. Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training 26 hrs. Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training 26 hrs. HLO and HERTL Further Training 12hrs.30min

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Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA) Training & Competence

*OPITO-certified Training

1

HDA Initial Training * 18hrs duration refreshed by HDA and HERTM

Further training

2 Helideck Emergency Response Team Member

(HERTM) Training* 26 hrs duration valid 2 years refreshed by HDA and HERTM Further training

3 HDA Workplace Experience & Competence Assessment

4 HDA and HERTM Further Training * 12hrs 30mins duration valid 2

years refreshed by HDA and HERTM Further every 2 years

5 HDA Workplace Drills and Competence Reassessment

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HDA Training Prerequisites

HDA Initial Training Prerequisites

Delegates must possess the following Pre-requisite 1 No prerequisites required for this training course

HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Training Prerequisites Delegates must possess the following Pre-requisite 1 No prerequisites required for this training course

HDA and HERTM Further Training Prerequisites

Delegates must possess all of the following Pre-requisite 1 A valid OPITO HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member

Training Certificate AND valid HDA Initial certificate OR

A valid OPITO HAD and HERTM Further Training Certificate

Note 1: It is recommended that the HDA HERTM be completed within two years of obtaining HDA Initial Training.

Training Course Duration HDA Initial Training 18 hrs. HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training 26 hrs. HDA and HERTM Further Training 12 hrs. 30min

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Additional Non OPITO Training for HLO and HDA

Examples of Additional Training

1 Radio Communications Competence

2 Dangerous Goods by Air (DGbA)

3 Helicopter Refuelling

4 Others - as geographically required Note 1: The Duty Holder (or equivalent) is responsible for ensuring that competent persons are appointed to the Helideck roles and hold the appropriate competencies for safe helideck operations. Note 2: Helicopter refuelling is not covered in detail within the OPITO standards. It is recommended that the HLO and HDA receive the same Helicopter Refuelling training.

Note 3: The Industry Work Group stated their preference for appropriate DGbA classroom based training to be provided by the Training Provider prior to or after the OPITO HLO/HDA initial and further training courses, or using Computer Based Training or e-learning.

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HLO Training Programmes

The HLO Initial Training Programme Module 1 Offshore Helideck Regulations and Guidelines Element 1.1 Regulations and guidelines Module 2 Helicopter and Helideck Hazards and Management Systems Element 2.1 Offshore helideck landing areas Element 2.2 Helideck equipment and systems Element 2.3 Helicopter and helideck hazards Element 2.4 Helicopter refuelling awareness Module 3 HLO Responsibilities during Helicopter Landing and Departure Element 3.1 The role and key responsibilities of an HLO Element 3.2 HLO checks, procedures and communications during helicopter operations Element 3.3 Supervise HDAs Module 4 Supervision of Passenger and Cargo Handling Element 4.1 Supervise cargo handling Element 4.2 Supervise passenger handling Module 5 HLO: Normally Unattended Installations Element 5.1 HLO responsibilities on an NUI

The HLO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) Training Programme Module 1 Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness Element 1.1 Helideck emergency response pre-planning Element 1.2 Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls Module 2 NUI HLO Emergency Response Element 2.1 NUI emergency response requirements Module 3 HLO: Leading and Controlling Helideck Emergency Response Element 3.1 HLO HERTL emergency response responsibilities and requirements Element 3.2 Practical exercises for HLO Emergency Response

The HLO and HERTL Further Training Programme Module 1 HLO and HERTL Further Training Element 1.1 HLO and HERTL further theory training Element 1.2 HLO and HERTL further practical training in emergency response.

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HDA Training Programmes

The HDA Initial Training Programme Module 1 Offshore Helideck Regulations and Guidelines Element 1.1 Regulations and guidelines Module 2 Helicopter and Helideck Hazards and Management Systems Element 2.1 Offshore helideck landing areas Element 2.2 Helideck equipment and systems Element 2.3 Helicopter and helideck hazards Element 2.4 Helicopter refuelling awareness Module 3 Preparation for Helideck Operations Element 3.1 The role and responsibilities of the HDA Element 3.2 Preparing for helideck operations Module 4 Assisting with Passenger and Cargo Handling Element 4.1 Cargo handling Element 4.2 Passenger handling Module 5 HDA: Normally Unattended Installations Element 5.1 Hazards and HDA duties on an NUI

The Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Training Programme Module 1 Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness Element 1.1 Helideck emergency response pre-planning Element 1.2 Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls Module 2 NUI HDA Emergency Response Element 2.1 NUI HDA emergency response requirements Module 3 HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Element 3.1 HDA HERTM response in helideck and helicopter emergencies Element 3.2 Practical Exercises for the HDA Emergency Response Team Member

The HDA and HERTM Further Training Programme Module 1 HDA and HERTM Further Training Element 1.1 HDA and HERTM Further theory training Element 1.2 HDA and HERTM Further practical training in emergency response.



Appendix One - Transition from the old OPITO standards to the revised standards issued 15th July 2013

Yes

No

Undertakes the Job Role of an

HLO?

No Undertakes the job role of an HDA / Helideck ERTM?

Yes

Old OEHTM (code 4710) or OEHTM Further (code 4751) still valid?

Undertake new HDA and HERTM Further (code 7024) prior to expiry of current OEHTM or FOEHTM 4710/4751

Yes

Undertake new HERTM (code 7022).Optional - to take HDA initial prior to new HERTM.

To revalidate, undertake HDA and HERTM Further (code 7024) every 2 years


NEW HLO?Yes

No

Undertake new HLO (code 7018), new HERTM (code 7022) as pre-requisite for new HERTL (code 7017), AND new HERTL (code 7017)

To revalidate HLO and HERTL certs, undertake new HLO Further (code 7021) every 2 years

Old OEHTM (code 4710) or OEHTM Further (code 4751) still valid?

Yes

No OHLO (Code 7012) valid?

Yes

No Further live fire scenarios training (code 7016) valid?

(Further HLO)

No

OHLO (Code 7012) valid?

No

Yes

Further live fire scenarios training (code 7016) valid?

(Further HLO)

No

Yes

Yes

Undertake new HERTM (code 7022) and HLO and HERTL Further prior to the expiry of the 'old' OHLO (code 7012). Revalidate with HLO and HERTL Further (code 7029) every 2 years.

Undertake new HLO and HERTL Further (code 7029) prior to the expiry of the 'old' Further live fire scenarios (code 7016). Revalidate with HLO and HERTL Further (code 7029) every 2 years.

Undertake new HLO (code 7018), new HERTM (code 7022) as pre-requisite for new HERTL (code 7017), AND new HERTL (code 7017). Revalidate with HLO and HERTL Further (code 7029) every 2 years.

Undertake new HERTL (code 7017) prior to the expiry of the 'old' OEHTM / FOEHTM (Codes

To revalidate, undertake HLO and HERTL Further (code 7029) every 2 years

Undertake new HLO HERTL (code 7017) prior to the expiry of the 'old' OHLO (code 7012). Revalidate with HLO and HERTL Further (code 7029) every 2 years.

Undertake new HLO and HERTL Further (code 7029) prior to the expiry of the 'old' Further live fire scenarios (code 7016). Revalidate with HLO and HERTL Further (code 7029) every 2 years.

NEW HDA?Yes

No

Undertake new HDA Initial (code 7019), and subsequently new HERTM (code 7022)




Appendix Two - OPITO HLO/HDA Standards Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Helideck Assistant (HDA) Scenarios

1. I am a new HDA who is required to be a member of the Helideck Emergency Response team. What training should I undertake? Complete HDA Initial and HERTM then revalidate both through HAD and HERTM Further in future

2. I am a new HDA but I will not be required to be a member of the Helideck Emergency Response team. What training should I undertake? Complete HDA Initial only

3. I am an existing HDA and I hold a valid OEHTM/Further OEHTM. What training should I undertake? Complete HDA and HERTM Further prior to expiry of OEHTM/Further OEHTM

4. I am an existing HDA but my OEHTM/Further OEHTM has expired. What training should I undertake? Complete HERTM and revalidate through HDA and HERTM Further in future

Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) Scenarios

5. I am a new HLO and I will be required to be a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader. What training should I undertake? Complete HLO Initial followed by HERTL and revalidate both through HLO and HERTL Further in the future

6. I am an existing HLO who is required to be a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader. I hold a valid OHLO and a valid OEHTM/Further OEHTM. What training should I undertake? Complete HERTL prior to expiry of OEHTM/Further OEHTM and revalidate through HLO and HERTL Further in future

7. I am an existing HLO and Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader with a valid OHLO, OEHTM/Further OEHTM and Further Scenarios. What training should I undertake? Complete HLO and HERTL Further prior to expiry of Further Scenarios

8. I am an existing HLO who is required to be a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader. I hold a valid OHLO and a valid Further Scenarios but my OEHTM/Further OEHTM has expired. What training should I undertake? Complete HLO and HERTL Further prior to expiry of Further Scenarios

9. I am an existing HLO who is required to be a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader. I hold a valid Further Scenarios but my OHLO and OEHTM/Further OEHTM have expired. What training should I undertake? Complete HLO and HERTL Further prior to expiry of Further Scenarios

10. I am an existing HLO who is required to be a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader. I hold a valid OEHTM/Further OEHTM but my OHLO and Further Scenarios have expired. What training should I undertake? Complete HLO Initial and subsequently the HERTL prior to expiry of the OEHTM/Further OEHTM. Revalidate through HLO and HERTL Further in the future.



11. I am an existing HLO who is required to be a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader. I hold a valid OEHTM/Further OEHTM and a valid Further

Scenarios but my OHLO has expired. What training should I undertake? Complete HLO and HERTL Further prior to expiry of Further Scenarios 12. I am an existing HLO who is required to be a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader. I hold a valid OHLO but my OEHTM/Further OEHTM and

Further Scenarios have expired. What training should I undertake? Complete the HERTM and subsequently, the HERTL prior to expiry of the OHLO cert. Revalidate through HLO and HERTL Further in the future.

13. I am an existing HLO who is required to be a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader. My OHLO, OEHTM/Further OEHTM and Further Scenarios have all expired. What training should I undertake? Complete the HLO Initial, HERTM, HERTL and revalidate through HLO and HERTL Further in the future.

14. I am an existing HLO who is required to be a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader. I hold a valid OHLO but I have never completed OEHTM. What training should I undertake? Complete HERTM and HLO and HERTL Further prior to expiry of OHLO

15. I am an existing HLO who is required to be a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader. I hold a valid OEHTM but my OHLO has expired and I have never completed Further Scenarios. What training should I undertake? Complete HERTL prior to the expiry of OEHTM and revalidate through HLO and HERTL Further in the future

Note: Basically, as long as the OHLO Further Scenarios cert is still valid, personnel can refresh their training with HLO and HERTL Further prior to expiry of the Further Scenarios.

Combined HDA/HLO Scenarios

16. I am a new entrant who will be required to perform both HDA and HLO roles. What training should I undertake? Complete the HLO Initial, HERTM, HERTL and revalidate through HLO and HERTL Further in the future.

17. I am an existing worker who is required to perform both HDA and HLO roles. I hold a valid OHLO, OEHTM and Further Scenarios. What training should I undertake? Complete HLO and HERTL Further prior to expiry of Further Scenarios


Introduction and Rationale for changeRationale for ChangeThe HLO roleOffshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) Training & CompetenceHLO Training PrerequisitesOffshore Helideck Assistant (HDA) Training & CompetenceHDA Training PrerequisitesAdditional Non OPITO Training for HLO and HDAHLO Training ProgrammesHDA Training ProgrammesAppendix One - Transition from the old OPITO standards to the revised standards issued 15th July 2013Appendix Two - OPITO HLO/HDA Standards Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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