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  • Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) Day 1
     
    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.

    Course Price:  $182

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    Safety Management Systems           
    2916 N. University Avenue
    Lafayette, LA 70507
     
    Deliveries:
    P.O. Box 98000
    Lafayette, LA 70509-8000