OPITO Helideck Assistant Initial (HDA Initial 7019)

Course details

This training programme is targeted at currently-appointed or candidate Offshore Helideck Assistants (HDAs) that require OPITO-certified emergency response training in helideck and helicopter emergencies as part of their overall competence requirement.

There are no Prerequisites for OPITO HDA-HERTM Training, however please refer to the Health & Fitness for

medical requirements.

Course Learning Outcomes

The delegate’s learning outcomes are set out below:

To successfully complete this programme, delegates must be able to:

• Define the key role and key responsibilities of the HDA HERTM.
• State the main elements of helideck emergency response plan.
• Identify types of potential offshore helideck emergencies.
• State the general firefighting safety goals and objectives.
• Explain the purpose of typical helideck emergency systems and controls.
• Explain the main differences between helideck emergency response on a main fixed or floating installation and a normally unattended installation (NUI).
• Communicate effectively with HLO and team members.
• Respond appropriately to HLO direction in emergencies.
• Under direction from the HLO: approach the incident area in a controlled manner – continually assessing how the changes in the emergency could impact on the safety of other HERT members.
• Conduct BA operations in accordance with HLO directions and safe practices.
• Conduct firefighting operations effectively using fixed and mobile equipment.
• Update HLO on progress against the plan at appropriate times.
• Under direction from the HLO: respond to non-fire helideck emergencies.
• Conduct effective search and rescue for missing persons and casualties during the emergency.
• Use correct casualty handling techniques
• Work with ER back-up team when required to do so.
• Report to HLO any human factors that may affect inpidual or team performance during the emergency (Team Learning Objective).

Certification

Each delegate who is successful on OPITO HDA-HERTM training will receive an OPITO HDA-HERTM Certificate and be registered on the central register which is operated by OPITO.