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