Primelift Safety Resources Ltd

HELIDECK ASSISTANT (HDA) TRAINING

Course Description: The aim of the Helideck Assistant (HDA) training is to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and practical competence required to safely perform the duties of a Helideck Assistant (HDA) during offshore helicopter operations, supporting the Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) in ensuring safe aircraft movements, passenger handling, cargo operations, and emergency response on offshore helidecks. 

Course Duration: 2 Days

• Course Objectives: By the end of the HDA training, participants should be able to:
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of a Helideck Assistant (HDA) during offshore helicopter operations.
• Recognize helicopter hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Prepare the helideck for safe helicopter landing and take-off operations.
• Conduct pre-arrival, arrival, departure, and post-departure helideck checks.
• Demonstrate effective radio communication and standard hand signals used during helicopter operations.
• Safely manage passengers, baggage, cargo, and dangerous goods.
• Assist in helicopter refueling operations in accordance with approved procedures.
• Select and correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE) for helideck operations.
• Respond effectively to helideck emergencies, including aircraft incidents, fire, fuel spills, and medical emergencies.
• Demonstrate safe teamwork and coordination with the Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO), flight crew, and offshore personnel.
  
  

Course Content: 

• Introduction to Offshore Helicopter Operations
• Regulations and Industry Standards
• Duties of Helideck Assistant (HDA)
• Helideck Layout and Equipment
• Helicopter Familiarization
• Helideck Hazards and Risk Management
• Helideck Preparation Procedures
• Helicopter Arrival and Departure Operations
• Radio Communication and Hand Signals
• Passenger and Cargo Handling
• Helicopter Refueling Awareness
• Emergency Response