Course Overview
The Helicopter Refueling course gives learners the practical skills to safely carry out helicopter refueling operations in offshore and remote environments. This course focuses on hot refueling procedures, emergency response, fuel handling safety, and landing zone operations.
Safe helicopter refueling is critical to offshore and remote operations, where fuel handling errors can have serious consequences. The half-day Helicopter Refueling (HREF) course delivered at ERGT Australia provides learners with the practical knowledge and hands-on experience required to safely manage refueling tasks in dynamic operational environments. Designed for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs), HLO Assistants, and personnel responsible for helicopter refueling operations, this course focuses on refueling equipment and fuel types, hot refueling procedures and operational checklists, grounding procedures and static electricity control, emergency response and hazard management, and communication and coordination with flight crew in accordance with operational safety protocols.
Key details
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate operation of fuel reception into storage from ships
- Provide quality control of fuel from both bulk storage and drums
- Demonstrate safe fueling of helicopters using cabinet equipment and drums
- Maintaining equipment used in fuelling helicopters
- Apply relevant guidance documentation and operational procedures
Prior Skills & Knowledge
Training standard prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites from the training standard for this course.
ERGT prior skills and knowledge:
While there are no formal training prerequisites required; learners should have prior completion of Helideck Operations (HDO) or equivalent helideck training is strongly recommended.
What to expect
Learner Support
Learner wellbeing for this course is supported through measures that recognise the physical and psychological demands of helicopter refueling training in a simulated operational environment. As the course involves fuel handling, outdoor practical exercises, and emergency response procedures, ERGT implements support strategies that prioritise learner safety, confidence and readiness. This ensures learners can safely participate in all practical components without compromising their wellbeing or safety.
Physical Wellbeing Support
- Trainers monitor learners during practical activities for signs of fatigue or difficulty when handling refueling equipment and performing operational duties.
- Learners are instructed in correct fuel handling techniques, equipment operation procedures, and grounding protocols prior to practical activities.
- Learners are encouraged to disclose any physical concerns (e.g. fatigue, restricted movement, difficulty with equipment handling, or any physical limitations) so adjustments can be made to participation.
Psychological & Emotional Wellbeing Support
- Trainers provide clear pre-activity briefings outlining what to expect during refueling drills, including safety controls in place and emergency response procedures.
- Learners experiencing discomfort or anxiety when participating in hot refueling scenarios or emergency response drills are supported through additional guidance and the opportunity to observe before participating.
- Post-activity debriefs are conducted to reinforce learning, address concerns and build confidence in safe helicopter refueling practices.
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