OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines
OPITO HLO & HDA Standards Training and Competence Guidelines
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OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines
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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OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines 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 (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 enger embarkation and disembarkation, as well as transferring freight and enger 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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OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines 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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OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines 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
• HLO Initial Training* 18hrs duration valid 2 years refreshed by HLO and HERTL Further training
1 2 3 4
• Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training* (HERTM) 26 hrs duration valid 2 years refreshed by HDA and HERTM Further training
• Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training* (HERTL) 26 hrs duration valid 2 years refreshed by HLO and HERTL Further training
•
HLO Workplace Experience & Competence Assessment
• HLO and HERTL Further Training* 12hrs 30mins duration valid 2
5 6
years refreshed by HLO and HERTL Further training every 2 years
• HLO Workplace Drills and Competence Reassessment
*OPITO-certified Training
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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 Pre-requisite 1 Pre-requisite 2
Delegates must possess all of the following A valid OPITO HLO Initial Training Certificate A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Certificate
HLO and HERTL Further Training Prerequisites Pre-requisite 1
Delegates must possess all of the following 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 don’t have to renew their HDA and HERTM Further Training certificates. Training Course Duration HLO Initial Training Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training HLO and HERTL Further Training
18 hrs. 26 hrs. 26 hrs. 12hrs.30min
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OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA) Training & Competence
• HDA Initial Training * 18hrs duration refreshed by HDA and HERTM
1
2
3
Further training
• Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Training* 26 hrs duration valid 2 years refreshed by HDA and HERTM Further training
• HDA Workplace Experience & Competence Assessment
• HDA and HERTM Further Training * 12hrs 30mins duration valid 2
4
5
years refreshed by HDA and HERTM Further every 2 years
• HDA Workplace Drills and Competence Reassessment
*OPITO-certified Training
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OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines HDA Training Prerequisites
HDA Initial Training Prerequisites Delegates must possess the following No prerequisites required for this training course
Pre-requisite 1
HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Training Prerequisites Delegates must possess the following No prerequisites required for this training course
Pre-requisite 1
HDA and HERTM Further Training Prerequisites Pre-requisite 1
Delegates must possess all of the following 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 HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training HDA and HERTM Further Training
18 hrs. 26 hrs. 12 hrs. 30min
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OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines 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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OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines HLO Training Programmes The HLO Initial Training Programme Module 1 Element 1.1
Offshore Helideck Regulations and Guidelines Regulations and guidelines
Module 2 Element 2.1 Element 2.2 Element 2.3 Element 2.4
Helicopter and Helideck Hazards and Management Systems Offshore helideck landing areas Helideck equipment and systems Helicopter and helideck hazards Helicopter refuelling awareness
Module 3 Element 3.1 Element 3.2 Element 3.3
HLO Responsibilities during Helicopter Landing and Departure The role and key responsibilities of an HLO HLO checks, procedures and communications during helicopter operations Supervise HDAs
Module 4 Element 4.1 Element 4.2
Supervision of enger and Cargo Handling Supervise cargo handling Supervise enger handling
Module 5 Element 5.1
HLO: Normally Unattended Installations HLO responsibilities on an NUI
The HLO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) Training Programme Module 1 Element 1.1 Element 1.2
Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness Helideck emergency response pre-planning Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls
Module 2 Element 2.1
NUI HLO Emergency Response NUI emergency response requirements
Module 3 Element 3.1 Element 3.2
HLO: Leading and Controlling Helideck Emergency Response HLO HERTL emergency response responsibilities and requirements Practical exercises for HLO Emergency Response The HLO and HERTL Further Training Programme
Module 1 Element 1.1 Element 1.2
HLO and HERTL Further Training HLO and HERTL further theory training HLO and HERTL further practical training in emergency response.
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OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines HDA Training Programmes The HDA Initial Training Programme Module 1 Element 1.1
Offshore Helideck Regulations and Guidelines Regulations and guidelines
Module 2 Element 2.1 Element 2.2 Element 2.3 Element 2.4
Helicopter and Helideck Hazards and Management Systems Offshore helideck landing areas Helideck equipment and systems Helicopter and helideck hazards Helicopter refuelling awareness
Module 3 Element 3.1 Element 3.2
Preparation for Helideck Operations The role and responsibilities of the HDA Preparing for helideck operations
Module 4 Element 4.1 Element 4.2
Assisting with enger and Cargo Handling Cargo handling enger handling
Module 5 Element 5.1
HDA: Normally Unattended Installations Hazards and HDA duties on an NUI
The Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Training Programme Module 1 Element 1.1 Element 1.2
Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness Helideck emergency response pre-planning Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls
Module 2 Element 2.1
NUI HDA Emergency Response NUI HDA emergency response requirements
Module 3 Element 3.1 Element 3.2
HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) HDA HERTM response in helideck and helicopter emergencies Practical Exercises for the HDA Emergency Response Team Member The HDA and HERTM Further Training Programme
Module 1 Element 1.1 Element 1.2
HDA and HERTM Further Training HDA and HERTM Further theory training HDA and HERTM Further practical training in emergency response.
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Appendix One - Transition from the ‘old’ OPITO standards to the revised standards issued 15th July 2013
Undertakes the Job Role of an HLO?
No
Undertakes the job role of an HDA / Helideck ERTM?
Yes
NEW HDA?
Yes
Undertake new HDA Initial (code 7019), and subsequently new HERTM (code 7022)
Yes No NEW HLO?
Yes
Undertake new HLO (code 7018), new HERTM (code 7022) as prerequisite for new HERTL (code 7017), AND new HERTL (code 7017)
Old OEHTM (code 4710) or OEHTM Further (code 4751) still valid?
To revalidate HLO and HERTL certs, undertake new HLO Further (code 7021) every 2 years
No
To revalidate, undertake HDA and HERTM Further (code 7024) every 2 years
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
No Yes Old OEHTM (code 4710) or OEHTM Further (code 4751) still valid?
No
OHLO (Code 7012) valid?
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.
Yes
OHLO (Code 7012) valid?
No
Undertake new HERTL (code 7017) prior to the expiry of the 'old' OEHTM / FOEHTM (Codes
No
Further live fire scenarios training (code 7016) valid? (Further HLO)
No
Undertake new HLO (code 7018), new HERTM (code 7022) as prerequisite for new HERTL (code 7017), AND new HERTL (code 7017). Revalidate with HLO and HERTL Further (code 7029) every 2 years.
Undertake new HDA and HERTM Further (code 7024) prior to expiry of current OEHTM or FOEHTM 4710/4751
To revalidate, undertake HDA and HERTM Further (code 7024) every 2 years
Yes 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.
To revalidate, undertake HLO and HERTL Further (code 7029) every 2 years
Yes
Further live fire scenarios training (code 7016) valid? (Further HLO)
No
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.
Yes 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.
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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.
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OPITO Offshore Heli-operations Role Standards Training Guidelines 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
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