Helideck Incidents

HDI

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$1290*

Course cost

1 day

Course duration

11 Dec

Perth Safety Training Centre

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Course Overview

Helideck Incidents 1-day course delivered ERGT’s Australia prepares leaners for reponding to helideck emergencies, fires and incidents. During this course you will build the skills nessesry to work in High-Risk environments that supports safe Offshore Operations.

The 1-day Helideck Incidents (HDI) course delivered at ERGT Australia training centres. This course equips learners with the practical skills and knowledge to safely respond to a range of helideck incidents, including fires, aircraft emergencies, and other offshore emergencies. Responding effectively on a helideck is time-critical and requires specialised skills aligned to offshore operational environments.

The course covers key skills including:

Assessing fire chemistry, fire characteristics, and chemical hazards to determine appropriate fire control strategies
Selecting and using rescue and fire-fighting equipment
Applying casualty handling techniques
Correctly donning and operating breathing apparatus
Identifying hazards and applying control measures according to procedures

Upon successful completion learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in:
PMAOMIR302 Respond to a helideck incident
Types and causes of helideck incidents
Hazard identification and initial response
Fire and fuel containment techniques
Casualty handling and triage principles
Use of emergency equipment in helideck scenarios
Coordinated team response with ERT

This course is delivered through a blend of:

Facilitator-led classroom sessions covering helideck safety, emergency procedures, and hazard awareness.

Hands-on practical training using firefighting and rescue equipment in realistic helideck environments.

Scenario-based exercises simulating helideck emergencies, including helicopter fires, refuelling incidents, and personnel rescue.

Performance-based assessments to confirm competence in helideck incident response, emergency coordination, and safe operation of safety equipment.
The Helideck Incidents (HDI) course at ERGT Australia is designed for Offshore Personnel required to respond to helideck emergencies, including fires, aircraft incidents, and other offshore operational hazards. This includes helideck crew, emergency response team members, and personnel working on offshore facilities where helicopter operations take place. The 1-day course is suitable for both new and experienced learners who need practical, time-critical skills to safely manage helideck incidents.

There are no formal training prerequisites, however, ERGT recommends learners have prior skills or knowledge in PMAWHS213 Undertake Fire Control and Emergency Rescue (or equivalent fire team member competency), MSMWHS216 Operate Breathing Apparatus (or equivalent breathing apparatus competency) and Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting- STCW Reg VI/1 and Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-2

Learners must be physically capable of participating in emergency scenarios involving height, heat, and confined spaces.

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for leaners is available on request. More information is available on our website.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Respond to the incident
Evacuate persons from the aircraft
Provide assistance to evacuees
Conclude incident activities
Complete incident debrief

Prerequisites

Government issued photo identification
Protective Clothing & Footwear – For courses with practical components, overalls/long pants and safety boots must be worn. If you don’t have your own, ERGT can provide these for you on the day.
Unique Student Identifier (USI):
You are enrolling in a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) course.
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be provided and verified for NRT. Please refer to http://www.usi.gov.au to create a USI. It is strongly recommended that you grant ERGT permission to access your USI transcript to assist with verification.
ERGT is prohibited by law to issue a Statement of Attainment without a verified USI.
A USI must be provided and verified within 30 days of course completion otherwise an alternative non NRT certificate will be issued.
Training Pre-requisites:
There are no pre-requisites from the training standard for this course.
Health & Fitness:
A medical certificate is not required for this course; however, a health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration. Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements.

What to expect

Free Parking at all ERGT facilities
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Any additional PPE required for your course will be supplied by ERGT on the day.
All necessary equipment and accessories to practice and complete assessment.
Lunch for Full-Day Courses – Lunch is provided. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements.
Showers & Change Facilities
Alcohol, illicit drugs
Smoking outside the designated smoking area
Singlets, shorts, clothing displaying offensive slogans/images, open toed shoes, high heels