Version no: 2
Date: 16 March 2017
Norwegian Oil and Gas training
curriculum
Basic helicopter landing officer (HLO)
course
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FOREWORD
This training curriculum has been compiled for course providers approved by
Norwegian Oil and Gas to provide the basic HLO course.
The training is intended to provide competence in the HLO function.
In this context, competence means the ability to perform tasks and master complex
challenges.
The contact for this training curriculum in Norwegian Oil and Gas is the manager,
expertise development.
Norwegian Oil and Gas training curricula are owned by Norwegian Oil and Gas.
See Norwegian Oil and Gas 002 Recommended guidelines for safety and emergency
preparedness training and requirements for safety and emergency response training.
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Contents
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................... 2
1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. 4
Purpose ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Learning outcomes ............................................................................................................... 4
Target group ............................................................................................................................ 4
2 CONTENT .......................................................................................................................... 5
Parameters for conducting the course .......................................................................... 5
Teaching materials ................................................................................................................ 5
Prior knowledge .................................................................................................................... 5
Instructor competence ........................................................................................................ 5
Facilities and equipment .................................................................................................... 5
Training curriculum ............................................................................................................. 6
3 ASSESSMENT AND DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING ................................. 20
Assessment ........................................................................................................................... 20
Documentation .................................................................................................................... 20
4 REVISIONS ...................................................................................................................... 21
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1 INTRODUCTION
Purpose
This training curriculum describes requirements for the content and execution of the
basic helicopter landing officer (HLO) course.
The training is designed to provide competence on:
• organisation of emergency response
• legislation and statutory regulations
• weather reporting, communication and routines
• helideck regulations and guidelines
• dangerous goods
• aviation fuel
• emergencies and normal operations on the helideck
• helicopter types
• fire theory
• extinguishing agent theory
• fire-fighting practice
• protective equipment (for personnel who must have this competence)
Learning outcomes
After completing the training, the participant must be able to:
• describe the organisation of emergency preparedness on offshore facilities
and the purpose of such organisation
• use the helideck manual
• communicate with and provide weather reports to helicopters
• describe helideck regulations and guidelines
• handle dangerous goods
• describe and supervise the fuel system
• perform the HLO’s duties in emergencies and in normal operations on the
helideck
• outline helicopter types
• apply their knowledge about fires and extinguishing agents to put out a fire
• use the correct extinguishing agent to put out a fire
• use personal and respiratory protective equipment (for personnel who require
this competence)
Target group
The target group for the training is personnel who are to exercise the helideck crew
function.
Protective equipment is a separate module taken only by personnel who require this
competence.
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2 CONTENT
Parameters for conducting the course
Teaching at the course centres must reflect a good safety culture.
Theory: one instructor per 24 course participants.
Practical exercises: one instructor per six course participants.
Protective equipment
The protective equipment module takes two hours
Duration of the course is four days, including the protective equipment module.
• One course day is eight hours with a minimum of six hours of effective training
• One hour is 60 minutes
A minimum of 10 hours of practical exercises.
During practical exercises, the challenges and degree of difficulty must be increased
in line with the rising level of mastery.
During practical exercises, the instructor will observe the participants and give
immediate feedback, and time must be allotted for feedback and guidance after the
exercise is over.
Teaching materials
The helideck manual must be used as a teaching tool, other teaching materials used
during the course must be tailored to the competence objectives specified in this
training curriculum.
Prior knowledge
Basic safety and emergency preparedness training.
Instructor competence
A helicopter pilot or technician with offshore experience is required for teaching
competence objectives 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3
Facilities and equipment
The training can be conducted through classroom teaching, e-learning, simulator use
and use of other appropriate facilities and equipment.
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Training curriculum
Participants must be given an introduction before the course starts which reviews the
purpose of the course, assessments, the timetable and safety measures.
See the training curriculum set out in table 1 below.
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Table 1: Training curriculum
Topic
1.0 ORGANISATION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
1.1
Outline a typical emergency response
organisation
The participant must be able to outline;
• the structure of an emergency response
organisation and explain the HLO’s role and
responsibility in it
• the purpose of lines of command in an emergency
response organisation
• other emergency response teams on the facility,
their roles and responsibilities
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
1.2
Outline the commonest behavioural
patterns in emergencies, and which
factors affect these.
The participant must be able to outline;
• the commonest behavioural patterns in an
emergency
• examples of stress factors which could influence
their own level of performance and that of others
• measures for mastering their own stress
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
1.3
Outline terms and expressions related to
emergency response
The participant must be able to outline;
• defined situations of hazards and accidents (DSHA)
• performance requirements
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
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Topic
2.0 LEGISLATION AND STATUTORY REGULATIONS
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
2.1
Describe necessary legislation and
statutory regulations
The participant must be able to describe those parts of the
Norwegian Petroleum Act which regulate the heliguard
service.
The participant must be able to describe those parts of the
Norwegian regulations for civil aviation (BSL) which regulate
the heliguard service.
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
BSL D 5-1
2.2
Describe the responsible regulators
The participant must be able to describe the role of the
Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, the Norwegian Maritime
Authority and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority in
relation to the heliguard service.
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
2.3
Outline the helideck manual
The participant must be able to outline the main elements in
the helideck manual.
The participant must be able to use the manual as a reference
work, with the emphasis on;
• responsibilities
• requirements and operational regulations
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
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Topic
3.0 WEATHER REPORTING, COMMUNICATION AND ROUTINES
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
3.1
Outline an offshore flight
The participant must be able to outline the planning and
execution of an offshore flight, including the normal procedure
for landing and take-off.
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
3.2
Describe weather factors which can
affect risk during landing and take-off
The participant must be able to convey a general weather
report to the helicopter pilot;
• wind
• turbulence
• visibility
• cloud base
• temperature differences
• pressure
Theory lesson(s)
Group discussions
Classroom
E-learning
3.3
Carry out relevant communication with
the helicopter
The participant must be able to communicate with the
helicopter;
• through the use of radio discipline
• through the use of emergency signals
• with hand signals
Theory lesson(s)
Practical exercises
Classroom
E-learning
3.4
Outline human factors which could
influence helideck crew behaviour/
performance in various circumstances on
the helideck
The participant must be able to outline;
• communication
• understanding the conditions
• decisions
• stress
• attitudes
• behaviour in abnormal circumstances
Theory lesson(s)
Group discussions
Classroom
E-learning
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Topic
4.0 HELIDECK REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
4.1
Describe official requirements for the
helideck’s specifications
The participant must be able to describe requirements for the
helideck;
• location and design
• size
• obstacle-free sector
• obstacles
• helideck’s ID marking
• D value
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
4.2
Describe official requirements for
helideck outfitting
The participant must be able to describe requirements for
helideck outfitting;
• meteorological equipment
• windsock
• emergency response equipment
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
4.3
Describe the organisation, division of
responsibility between, and duties of the
helideck crew
The participant must be able to outline;
• official requirements on staffing
• organisation of the helideck service
• the HLO’s responsibilities and duties
o day-to-day leadership on the helideck
o inspection of the helideck
o leadership during take-off and landing
• the heliguard’s responsibilities and duties
• the fire watcher’s responsibilities and duties
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
4.4
Describe requirements for dress on the
helideck
The participant must be able to describe requirements for
dress and clothing norms.
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
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Topic
5.0 DANGEROUS GOODS
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
5.1
Outline requirements for carriage of
dangerous goods
The participant must be able to outline the IATA (ICAO)
requirements for carriage of dangerous goods by taking the
dangerous goods awareness course;
• identification
• reception
• storage
• loading/unloading
• inspection
• checking documents
• emergency procedures
Group discussions
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Topic
6.0 AVIATION FUEL
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
6.1
Describe the regulations
The participant must be able to describe the regulations which
are normative for fuel and fuel system on the facility.
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
6.2
Describe responsibilities for operating
and maintaining the fuel system on the
facility
The participant must be able to describe;
• the HLO’s responsibility
• the oil company/rig contractor’s responsibility
• the pilot’s responsibility
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
6.3
Outline the risk factors for fuel and the
fuel system
The participant must be able to outline the risk factors;
• fire (static electricity)
• water
• particles
• microorganisms
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
6.4
Inspect and check fuel and the fuel
system
The participant must be able to;
• conduct daily, weekly and monthly inspections
• undertake light troubleshooting of filters
• measure pressure variations in and pollution of fuel
• fill out logs and check certificates
The participant must be able to verify that the system is
certified and operational.
Practical
troubleshooting of
the fuel system
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Topic
7. EMERGENCIES AND NORMAL OPERATIONS ON THE HELIDECK
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
7.1
Outline the helideck crew’s duties when
preparing for the arrival of a helicopter
with a notified emergency
The participant must be able to outline the roles and duties of
the helideck crew;
• who does what
• notification
• measures
• review of equipment
The participant must be able to outline;
• relevant abnormal incidents
• relevant emergencies
Theory lesson(s)
Group discussions
Classroom
E-learning
7.2
Use emergency procedures in the event
of a crash on the helideck
The participant must be able to;
• open emergency exits on the helicopter types most
commonly used offshore
o windows and doors
• use emergency equipment/tools for helicopter
evacuation
o equipment and tools as described in the
helideck manual
• perform an emergency stop of helicopter engines
Theory lesson(s)
Practical exercises
Classroom/
training field
Simulator for
emergency
evacuation
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7.3
Outline the helideck crew’s
responsibilities and duties during normal
operations
The participant must be able to outline the helideck crew’s
duties before, during and after landing;
• handle and secure baggage and cargo
• start/stop procedures
• passenger handling
• lashing/securing the helicopter
• cargo hold restrictions
• helicopter weight and balance requirements
• checking manifests
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
7.4
Assess dangers in normal operations
The participant must be able to assess hazardous areas;
• rotor disc
• tail rotor
• noise
• wind
• passengers/unauthorised persons on deck
• helicopter in motion
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
7.5
Evacuate injured people from the
helicopter in an emergency
The participant must be able to evacuate injured people
from the helicopter in an emergency.
Practical exercises
Helicopter/
training
module
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Topic
8.0 HELICOPTER TYPES
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
8.1
Distinguish between the various
helicopter types used offshore today
The participant must be able to outline;
• safety equipment
• emergency exits, their marking and use
• fuel tanks
• earthing and earthing points
• refuelling hoses and filling points
• opening of doors and panels
• removal of seats
• dangerous areas
o pitot tube
o rotor blades
• size, positioning and accessibility of cargo hold(s)
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
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Topic
9.0 FIRE THEORY
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
9.1
Describe relevant fire hazards
The participant must be able to describe the dangers and
properties of fires in different media;
• aviation fuel
• gas
• electricity
• composite materials
• fibre materials
• spreading fire
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
9.2
Describe hazards in the event of a
helicopter fire
The participant must be able to describe;
• the toxicity of the fire smoke
• the combustibility of the fire smoke
• explosion
• development of a volume fire
• temperature escalation.
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
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Topic
10.0 EXTINGUISHING AGENT THEORY
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
10.1
Outline the use of water as an
extinguishing agent
The participant must be able to outline;
• areas of application
• water hose with jet pipe, water cannon, range
• shielding technique
• emulsification
• lowering temperatures with water
• combination of powder/water
• limitations
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
10.2
Outline the use of powder as an
extinguishing agent
The participant must be able to outline;
• areas of application
• range, pressure, capacity
• technique, effect
• limitations
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
10.3
Outline the use of foam as an
extinguishing agent
The participant must be able to outline;
• areas of application
• foam types
• foam hose, foam cannon, range
• application technique
• "Safe Deck"
• limitations
Theory lesson(s)
Classroom
E-learning
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Topic
11.0 FIRE-FIGHTING PRACTICE
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
11.1
Use powder on the helideck
The participant must be able to use powder as an
extinguishing agent;
• practical exercises in using the equipment
Practical exercises
Fire drill field
11.2
Use water/powder in combination on the
helideck
The participant must be able to use water/powder in
combination as an extinguishing agent;
• practical exercises in using the equipment
Practical exercises
Fire drill field
11.3
Use foam on the helideck
The participant must be able to use foam as an extinguishing
agent;
• practical exercises in using the equipment
Practical exercises
Fire drill field
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Topic
12.0 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Competence objectives
After completing the training, the
participant will be able to:
Specification of competence objectives
Method
Learning
environment
References
12.1
Use personal and respiratory protective
equipment (PPE/RPE), and carry out
safety checks and emergency procedures
using this equipment
The participant must be able to;
• describe the difference and distinction between
complete and partial RPE
• clarify, use and check PPE/RPE
• reset PPE/RPE to zero
• outline requirements for and limitations of fire-fighter
clothing
The participant must be able to carry out safety checks;
• installation check
• usage check
• buddy check
The participant must be able to demonstrate the use of
emergency procedures;
• failure of breathing apparatus
• air cylinder valve stuck
• mask clips loosened
Theory lesson(s)
Practical exercises
Demonstration
Fire drill field
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3 ASSESSMENT AND DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING
Assessment
The participant must be assessed during all practical exercises.
Should the participant fail the practical exercise, they must be given a reason.
Once the course has been completed, the participant must be tested on theory.
Should the participant be assessed as falling short of the competence objectives, the
participant must be failed.
Documentation
A course certificate must be issued on passing the course.
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4 REVISIONS
The following revisions have been made to this document:
Revision
Date
Version 2:
Topic 2.4 Instructor competence
The following sentence: “A helicopter
pilot or technician with offshore
experience is required for teaching
competence objectives 3.1, 3.2 and 3.4.”
has been changed to:
“A helicopter pilot or technician with
offshore experience is required for
teaching competence objectives 3.1, 3.2
and 3.3.”
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