Helideck Operations

HDO

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$1595*

Course cost

2 days

Course duration

10 Dec

Perth Safety Training Centre

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Course Overview

Helideck Operations you will learn how to safely support helicopter landings and take-offs. This course gives learners the skills to assist with day-to-day helideck operations on offshore or remote sites.

The Helideck Operations course at ERGT Australia is a 2-day course designed to provide learners with the practical knowledge and skills to safely support Helicopter Operations on remote or offshore helideck landing areas. This course focuses on real-world scenarios, helping learners understand how to manage landing and departure procedures, identify hazards, follow safety protocols, and work effectively as part of a helideck team.

Helicopter operations are critical to the daily functioning of offshore and remote sites, and mistakes can have serious consequences. By completing this course, learners gain hands-on experience and confidence to perform operational duties safely, contributing to smooth, compliant, and coordinated helideck activities.

There are no formal prerequisites, it is recommended that learners have prior experience in offshore operations or site induction training prior to attending this course. Learners must be physically capable of working in operational environments, including outdoors and in potentially challenging conditions.

On successful demonstration of all the required performance criteria learners will be issued with a Certificate of Training and Assessment in:
Helideck Operations
Helideck layout, equipment, and safety zones
Communication and hand signals
Site safety and hazard awareness
Aircraft arrival and departure procedures
PPE use and helideck access protocols
Routine inspection and reporting procedures

Training is delivered in-person at ERGT’s purpose-built facility, with:

Face-to-face instruction

Practical exercises in a simulated helideck environment

Team-based drills to build communication and confidence

Scenario-based assessments to apply your learning in context
The Helideck Operations course at ERGT Australia is designed for personnel involved in Helicopter Operations on Remote or Offshore Sites, including helideck crew, safety observers, and support staff responsible for assisting with landing and departure procedures as part of routine operations. The 2-day course is suitable for both new entrants to the role and experienced personnel looking to expand their operational skills.

There are no formal training prerequisites, although familiarity with offshore safety practices, site induction, and operational procedures is recommended.

Learners must be physically capable of working in outdoor environments and performing helideck duties safely.

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete course activities. 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:
Offshore Helideck Regulations and Guidelines
Helicopter and Helideck Hazards and Management Systems
HLO and HDA Responsibilities during Helicopter Landing and Departure
Cargo and Passenger Handling
HLO and HDA: Normally Unattended Installations

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.
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.

Note:
This course is aimed at operational helideck personnel not emergency responders. If learners are required to work as part of a helideck emergency response team, ERGT recommend learners to attend emergency response training. Please contact us for further information.

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