Overview:  This class instructs the student on safe helicopter operations prior to arrival and departure from an offshore oil installation location.

Course Length: 8 hours

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this training the student will be familiar with:

Key Role: Control the response to offshore helideck emergencies and routine operations (Helicopter Landing Officer)

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: Prepare for emergencies
Element 2.1: Respond to appropriate alarms
Element 2.2: Prepare for helicopter landing
Element 2.3: Prepare to enter the incident area

Unit 3: Control the response to emergencies
Element 3.1: Enter the incident area and work safely
Element 3.2: Control the rescue of personnel
Element 3.3: Control firefighting operations
Element 3.4: Control non firefighting operations

Unit 4: Supervise helicopter landing and departure
Element 4.1: Prepare for helicopter landing
Element 4.2: Prepare for helicopter departure

Unit 5: Supervise cargo handling
Element 5.1: Co-ordinate preparation of freight
Element 5.2: Supervise loading and unloading of passengers, baggage and freight

Unit 6: Supervise the refueling of the helicopter
Element 6.1: Prepare for refueling
Element 6.2: Refuel the helicopter
Element 6.3: Shut down the refueling system

Course Required By:  Employer

Written Exam:  SMSTA requires a minimum score of 70%.  Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

Retraining:  Recommended  re-training every three years.