HLO is a four hour course designed to provide students an understanding of the equipment and requirements involved in platform and marine helicopter operations. Students will become familiar with onboard safety and communications equipment as well as emergency procedures, including emergency shutdown and fire-fighting.

CO or PREREQUISITE: Fire Prevention and Control course, or prior fire-fighting training

COURSE CONTENT :

1.   Introduction to H.L.O.
2.   Equipment & Personal Protective Equipment
3.   Firefighting Equipment
4.   Fire & General Alarms
5.   Helidecks & Helideck Markings
6.   Helideck Signs
7.   Communications
8.   Helicopter Emergency Procedures
9.   Fuel Spills
10.   Fire on the Helicopter/Helideck
11.   Passenger Rescue
12.   Daily Checks
13.   Helicopter Refueling
14.   Start-up Procedures
15.   After Take-off Procedures
16.   Radio Silence Procedures
17.   Prior to E.T.A. Procedures
18.   Landing Procedures
19.   Written Examination