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Helideck Operations Initial Training (HOIT)
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Helideck Operations Initial Training (HOIT)
The objective of a Helideck Operations Initial Training Course is to provide personnel with the knowledge, understanding, and skills required to perform their roles safely and effectively during helicopter operations in offshore environments.
Key objectives include:
- Understanding the principles and safety requirements of helicopter operations.
- Familiarizing participants with emergency procedures and the use of safety equipment.
- Learning roles and responsibilities during passenger embarkation and disembarkation.
- Understanding communication protocols between the helicopter crew and helideck personnel.
- Practicing safe loading and unloading procedures for cargo and passengers.
- Developing practical skills for handling emergencies such as helicopter ditching, fire, or evacuation.
The course aims to ensure that personnel can contribute to safe helicopter operations and respond effectively to both routine and emergency situations.
DURATION
3 Days
VALIDITY
N/A
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Written Examination
Practical Exercises
TARGET AUDIENCE
For personnel who are to be appointed to the role of an Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and/or Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Learners must meet basic medical fitness requirements such as: A. A valid, current offshore medical certificate OR B. An operator approved medical certificate AND C. Undergoes medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided by IMOSTI, Inc.
TRAINING PRE-REQUISITE
As a minimum, learners must have completed Dangerous Goods by Air training course in accordance with Part 1 of the ICAO Technical Instructions and sub section 1.5 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, Functions 7.2, 7.4 and 7.5, previously categories 7, 8 or 9 or state aviation approved dangerous goods awareness training course.
The objective of a Helideck Operations Initial Training Course is to provide personnel with the knowledge, understanding, and skills required to perform their roles safely and effectively during helicopter operations in offshore environments.
Key objectives include:
- Understanding the principles and safety requirements of helicopter operations.
- Familiarizing participants with emergency procedures and the use of safety equipment.
- Learning roles and responsibilities during passenger embarkation and disembarkation.
- Understanding communication protocols between the helicopter crew and helideck personnel.
- Practicing safe loading and unloading procedures for cargo and passengers.
- Developing practical skills for handling emergencies such as helicopter ditching, fire, or evacuation.
The course aims to ensure that personnel can contribute to safe helicopter operations and respond effectively to both routine and emergency situations.