Skip to content
View menu
Aeronautical Enterprises Online Training Portal
Log in
HOIT Calendar view

2026 HELIDECK OPERATIONS INITIAL TRAINING (HOIT)


Course
Quantity
For someone else
Quantity
For someone else
Purchase for $990.00 incl. GST or enter access code

HELIDECK OPERATIONS INITIAL TRAINING (HOIT)

HELIDECK OPERATIONS INITIAL TRAINING (HOIT) COURSE PROFILE

HOIT ONLINE course - AUD$900*

This HOIT course, in addition to the HERTL course, forms the prerequisites to qualify for Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO).

Course Objectives:

The aim and objectives of the HOIT course are to equip the delegate with the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the roles of Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA) safely and effectively.

Note: Additional training, as determined by the Duty Holder, in offshore site-specific elements is required before appointment to the HLO and/or HDA role.  e.g. radio operator’s certificate of competence - AROC (HLO only), helicopter refuelling (where required) and meteorological/weather reporting training (where required by duty holder).

Duty Holders will need to check the statutory, regulatory and company specific HLO and HDA training requirement for the particular region of operations, so that the HLO and/or HDA candidate receives all of the required training for the HLO and/or HDA role.

 

Target Audience:

The target group for this course is personnel who are to be appointed to the role of an Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and/or Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA).

 

Course Pre-requisites:

As a minimum, delegates must have completed Dangerous Goods by Air training course in accordance with Part 1, Chapter 4 of the ICAO Technical Instructions and sub section 1.5 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, Category 7, 8 or 9 or state aviation approved dangerous goods awareness training course.

 

Learning Outcomes:

The learning outcomes of the course are designed to ensure that delegates acquire both knowledge and practical skills in various key areas.

These include understanding helideck operations regulations and guidelines, recognising helideck physical characteristics and equipment, identifying typical hazards, and understanding the roles and responsibilities of Helicopter Landing Officers (HLO) and Helideck Assistants (HDA).

Additionally, the course emphasises skills in effective communication, handling cargo and passengers, and managing emergency situations.

Successful completion of the course requires delegates to demonstrate both theoretical understanding and practical competence in these areas.

 

The OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training Standard comprises the following modules and elements:

 

Module 1 Offshore Helideck Regulations and Guidelines

Element 1.1 Regulations and Guidelines

 

Module 2 Helicopter and Helideck Hazards and Management Systems

Element 2.1 Offshore Helideck Landing Areas

Element 2.2 Helicopters, Helideck Equipment and Systems

Element 2.3 Helicopter and Helideck Hazards

Element 2.4 Helicopter Refuelling Equipment

 

Module 3 HLO and HDA Responsibilities during Helicopter Landing and Departure

Element 3.1 The roles and key responsibilities of HLOs and HDAs

Element 3.2 HLO and HDA checks, procedures and communications during helicopter operations

 

Module 4 Cargo and Passenger Handling

Element 4.1 Cargo Handling

Element 4.2 Passenger Handling

 

Module 5 HLO and HDA: Normally Unattended Installations

Element 5.1 HLO and HDA responsibilities on a NUI

 

The Flight Safety HOIT course is mapped to the OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training Standard and is the equivalent thereof.

*PAYMENT NOTES:

If, due to some country specific security restrictions, you are unable to pay by Credit Card please contact office@flightsafety.com.au or call +61 (0) 7 54482788 and we will send through an invoice with a direct payment option.

Once you have paid the Invoice, re-enrol and choose the Purchase Order Payment Option.
Then add your Receipt Number and we will verify your payment so you can begin the course.

 

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS FOR FINAL CERTIFICATE 

This course requires 100% pass rate for each quiz at the end of each module.

After each quiz, check your score to ensure all answers are correct. If not, click the "previous" tab to revert back to the beginning of the module. Go through the module again and then take the quiz again. Once you have correctly answered all the questions, click the "continue" tab to move to the next module.

The final certificate will only be generated if 100% pass rate has been achieved for each module.

 

Here is the course outline:

1. MODULE 1: OFFSHORE HELIDECK REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES

This module provides an overview of key offshore helideck regulations and guidelines, including ICAO standards, CAP 437, and helicopter operating procedures, with a focus on safety and compliance in helideck operations.

13 sections
Introduction
Copyright Disclaimer
MODULE 1: OFFSHORE HELIDECK REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES
ELEMENT 1.1: Regulations and Guidelines
1.1.2 Offshore Helicopter Landing Area Guidance Documentation (CAP 437)
1.1.3 ICAO Standards for Recommended Practices Relating to Offshore Helidecks
1.1.4 ICAO/IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
1.1.5 Offshore Emergency Response Requirements (PFEER/Station Bill)
1.1.6 OPITO Helicopter Landing Officer's Handbook - Onus on Duty Holder to provide
1.1.7 OPITO Helicopter Refuelling Handbook – Onus on Duty Holder to provide
1.1.8 Helicopter Operator and Duty-Holder specific Helideck Operating Procedures
1.1.9 Helideck Certification Criteria
Quiz - ELEMENT 1.1: Regulations and Guidelines

2. MODULE 2: HELICOPTER AND HELIDECK HAZARDS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

This module covers the physical characteristics of helidecks, helicopter and helideck systems, and common hazards associated with helicopter operations. It also addresses helicopter refuelling equipment and safety management systems.

37 sections
MODULE 2: HELICOPTER AND HELIDECK HAZARDS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ELEMENT 2.1 Offshore Helideck Landing Areas
Quiz - ELEMENT 2.1 Offshore Helideck Landing Areas
ELEMENT 2.2: Helicopters, Helideck Equipment, and Systems
2.2.2 Helideck Systems
2.2.3 Helideck Location and Motion Characteristics (Floating Installations)
2.2.4 Helideck Certification Limitations (Helideck Limitation List (HLL))
2.2.5 Helideck Standard Plant and Equipment
2.2.6 Meteorological Systems and Minimum Equipment Requirements
2.2.7 Typical Helideck Systems Routine Checks
2.2.8 Reporting Helideck and Systems Defects
Quiz - ELEMENT 2.2: Helicopters, Helideck Equipment, and Systems
ELEMENT 2.3: Helicopter and Helideck Hazards
2.3.2 Helicopter Danger Areas
2.3.3 Rotors Running – Personnel Contact with Rotors
2.3.4 Adverse Weather Effects on Helicopter Operations
2.3.5 Poor Visibility Effects on Helideck Operations
2.3.6 Process Thermal Effects
2.3.7 Helicopter Engine or Cabin Fire
2.3.8 Electrical Hazards
2.3.9 Mobile Installations Stability Hazards
2.3.10 Dangerous Goods Transfer
Quiz - ELEMENT 2.3: Helicopter and Helideck Hazards - 1
2.3.11 Refuelling Operations
2.3.12 Loose Items and Flying Debris
2.3.13 Crane Operations
2.3.14 Obstacles on Deck
2.3.15 Noise Hazards
2.3.16 Aircraft Shutdown and Startup Hazards
2.3.17 Unfamiliarity with Helicopter Type
2.3.18 Wrong Deck Landing
2.3.19 Downdraft Forces
Quiz - ELEMENT 2.3: Helicopter and Helideck Hazards - 2
ELEMENT 2.4: Helicopter Refuelling Equipment
2.4.2 Typical Helicopter Refuelling Equipment
2.4.3 Key Roles and Responsibilities
Quiz - ELEMENT 2.4: Helicopter Refuelling Equipment

3. MODULE 3: HLO AND HDA RESPONSIBILITIES DURING HELICOPTER LANDING AND DEPARTURE

This module explains the roles and responsibilities of Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs) and Helideck Assistants (HDAs) during helicopter landing and departure. It includes procedural checklists, communications protocols, and safety practices during routine helicopter operations.

32 sections
MODULE 3: HLO AND HDA RESPONSIBILITIES DURING HELICOPTER LANDING AND DEPARTURE
ELEMENT 3.1: Roles and Key Responsibilities of HLOs and HDAs
3.1.2 The Role and Key Responsibilities of an Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA)
Quiz - ELEMENT 3.1: Roles and Key Responsibilities of HLOs and HDAs
ELEMENT 3.2: HLO and HDA Checks, Procedures, and Communications during Helicopter Operations
3.2.2 Typical Helicopter Operational Procedures Prior to Landing, Helicopter-on-Deck, and Take-off
3.2.3 Pre-Flight Weather Report Templates and Standard Weather Report Terms
3.2.4 Adverse Weather Helicopter Operation Limits
3.2.5 Floating Installations and Vessels Data Request by Pilot
3.2.6 Ensuring HDA Duties and Responsibilities Are Understood
3.2.7 Briefing the HDAs Prior to Helideck Operations
3.2.8 Ensuring HDAs Are in the Correct Location
3.2.9 Ensuring HLO and HDAs Are Equipped with Appropriate PPE
Quiz - ELEMENT 3.2: HLO and HDA Checks, Procedures, and Communications during Helicopter Operatio...
3.2.10 Helideck Protocols
3.2.11 Effective Communications
3.2.12 Helicopter Type Identification
3.2.13 Monitoring of Environmental Conditions
3.2.14 Radio Communications System Checks
3.2.15 Checking Helideck Equipment Availability
3.2.16 HLO Ensures Helideck Surface Is Free from Contamination
3.2.17 Identifying and Reporting Hazards
Quiz - ELEMENT 3.2: HLO and HDA Checks, Procedures, and Communications during Helicopter Operatio...
3.2.18 Effective Communications (HDAs)
3.2.19 Helicopter Type Identification (HDAs)
3.2.20 Assisting with Monitoring of Weather and Environmental Conditions (HDAs)
3.2.21 Assisting HLO with Communications System Checks (HDAs)
3.2.22 Assisting HLO with Checking Helideck Equipment Status and Safety Nets (HDAs)
3.2.23 Assisting HLO with Security and Stowage of Equipment (HDAs)
3.2.24 HDAs in a Safe Location (HDAs)
3.2.25 Ensuring Appropriate HDA PPE Is Worn (HDAs)
Quiz - ELEMENT 3.2: HLO and HDA Checks, Procedures, and Communications during Helicopter Operatio...

4. MODULE 4: CARGO AND PASSENGER HANDLING

This module provides training on handling cargo and passengers, including the correct procedures for loading and unloading freight, passenger safety, and compliance with dangerous goods regulations during helicopter operations.

26 sections
MODULE 4: CARGO AND PASSENGER HANDLING
ELEMENT 4.1: Cargo Handling
4.1.2 Underslung Loads
4.1.3 Company Helideck-Operations Procedures
4.1.4 Helideck Protocols
4.1.5 Checking Freight Manifests
4.1.6 Supervising Freight Loading and Unloading
4.1.7 Supervising Manual Handling Techniques
4.1.8 Supervising Passenger Baggage Reclamation
4.1.9 Dangerous Goods Identification
4.1.10 Dangerous Goods Management
Quiz - ELEMENT 4.1: Cargo Handling - 1
4.1.11 Notification to Captain of Dangerous Goods (NOTOC)
4.1.12 Responding to 'Safe to Approach the Helicopter'
4.1.13 Complying with Helicopter Danger Areas Rules
4.1.14 Assisting with Handling Freight and Baggage
4.1.15 Correct Manual Handling Techniques
4.1.16 Asking for Assistance
4.1.17 Dangerous Goods Identification (HDAs)
Quiz - ELEMENT 4.1: Cargo Handling - 2
ELEMENT 4.2: Passenger Handling
4.2.2 Receiving and Handing Over Passenger Manifest
4.2.3 Supervising Passenger Access and Egress
4.2.4 Supervising Passenger Entry into Helicopter
4.2.5 Supervising Passenger Exit from Helicopter
Quiz - ELEMENT 4.2: Passenger Handling

5. MODULE 5: HLO AND HDA: NORMALLY UNATTENDED INSTALLATIONS

This module outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of HLOs and HDAs when operating on Normally Unattended Installations (NUIs), with a focus on safety and operational procedures unique to these environments.

9 sections
HLO and HDA: NORMALLY UNATTENDED INSTALLATIONS
ELEMENT 5.1: HLO and HDA Responsibilities on an NUI
5.1.2 Typical NUI-Specific Hazards
5.1.3 HLO First to Disembark from Helicopter
5.1.4 Disembarkation: NUI Status Check by HLO
5.1.5 Embarkation: HLO Responsible for Passenger Boarding
5.1.6 HDA Assistance with NUI-Specific Tasks
5.1.7 Importance of Company Procedures for NUIs
Quiz - ELEMENT 5.1: HLO and HDA Responsibilities on an NUI

6. COURSE FEEDBACK

Please complete these 5 questions to submit your feedback on this course.

1 section
Course Feedback

7. COURSE COMPLETION

Thank you for completing the Aeronautical Enterprises Pty Ltd HOIT Course.

1 section
Course Completion

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

HOIT_Certificate of Completion
Back to top