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Helicopter refuelling training
OPITO approved training centre
OEG’s OPITO-approved Helicopter Refuelling Training (HRT) course delivers essential knowledge for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs) and Helideck Assistants (HDAs) involved in helicopter refuelling operations. The course also covers daily and weekly maintenance activities related to fuelling systems. It is designed to comply with CAA CAP 437 standards for offshore helicopter landing areas and OPITO Standard 9255 requirements.
OPITO approved course overview
OPITO approved training centre
Maximum number of candidates per session - 4
Course days run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Training IAW OPITO Standard 9255 - Helicopter Refuelling Training
OPITO approved training centre
Maximum number of candidates per session - 4
Course days run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Training IAW OPITO Standard 9255 - Helicopter Refuelling Training
Course entry requirements
The required training prerequisites for Helicopter Refuelling Training is to have one of the following:
- An OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training (HOIT) Certificate (achieved within the past two years)
- A valid OPITO HDA or HLO Workplace Competence Assessment Certificate.
- A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training (HERTM) or Further HERTM Certificate.
- A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) or Further HERTL Training Certificate.
- A valid OPITO HLO for NUI Operations Training Certificate.
- A valid industry-recognised certificate or qualification which ensures an understanding of offshore Helideck Operations
Course entry requirements
The required training prerequisites for Helicopter Refuelling Training is to have one of the following:
- An OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training (HOIT) Certificate (achieved within the past two years)
- A valid OPITO HDA or HLO Workplace Competence Assessment Certificate.
- A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training (HERTM) or Further HERTM Certificate.
- A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) or Further HERTL Training Certificate.
- A valid OPITO HLO for NUI Operations Training Certificate.
- A valid industry-recognised certificate or qualification which ensures an understanding of offshore Helideck Operations
Medical
Training activities contained within this product may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who take part in such activities must be capable of participating fully.
The responsibility for declaring any known current or pre-existing medical conditions that could have adverse effects to the individual’s state of health while undertaking the training activities lies with the learner and/or company sponsoring the learner.
Medical
Training activities contained within this product may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who take part in such activities must be capable of participating fully.
The responsibility for declaring any known current or pre-existing medical conditions that could have adverse effects to the individual’s state of health while undertaking the training activities lies with the learner and/or company sponsoring the learner.
Syllabus
The syllabus incorporates a classroom presentation/professional discussion, written/multiple choice competency exam and practical use of our bespoke refuelling system using live Jet A-1 aviation fuel, which has been designed and constructed to the same standard as would be installed and maintained offshore.
Practical training incorporates performing fuelling system daily/weekly operational maintenance activities, Jet A-1 sampling and analysis, housekeeping practices, bunkering, quality control documentation management and refuelling a simulated helicopter sponson tank, with emergency exercise.
Syllabus
The syllabus incorporates a classroom presentation/professional discussion, written/multiple choice competency exam and practical use of our bespoke refuelling system using live Jet A-1 aviation fuel, which has been designed and constructed to the same standard as would be installed and maintained offshore.
Practical training incorporates performing fuelling system daily/weekly operational maintenance activities, Jet A-1 sampling and analysis, housekeeping practices, bunkering, quality control documentation management and refuelling a simulated helicopter sponson tank, with emergency exercise.
Certification
Successful candidates will be registered and issued with an OPITO certificate, valid for 24 months.
Vantage will be automatically updated.
Certification
Successful candidates will be registered and issued with an OPITO certificate, valid for 24 months.
Vantage will be automatically updated.
Workplace competency assessment
Upon a successful competency outcome of initial training, it is expected that candidates will then progress onto formal ongoing workplace training, development, and competence assessments by their own organisation as part of their own internal mechanisms.
For further information, organisations should refer to the latest edition of the OPITO Helicopter Refuelling Workplace Competence Assessment Standard – 9256 for guidance.
Workplace competency assessment
Upon a successful competency outcome of initial training, it is expected that candidates will then progress onto formal ongoing workplace training, development, and competence assessments by their own organisation as part of their own internal mechanisms.
For further information, organisations should refer to the latest edition of the OPITO Helicopter Refuelling Workplace Competence Assessment Standard – 9256 for guidance.
State of the art training centre
Training is delivered at OEG's OPITO approved training centre in Aberdeen.
- Compliance with UK CAA CAP 437, Australian CASA and APPEA.
- Helicopter refuelling system design, equipment, maintenance, set up and operation
- Safe storage, handling and transportation of aviation fuel and using quality control equipment
- Fuel contamination prevention and sample analysis
- System certification and administration of UK CAA CAP 437 quality control documents
Raising safety standards in the North Sea and beyond
There are new rules for helicopter refuelling in offshore operations. OPITO and the OEUK Aviation Services Task Group have set these standards to ensure safe and efficient refuelling on offshore sites.
HRSAT – Helicopter Refuelling System Awareness Training
OEG has developed standalone awareness training for delivery at the customers premises, incorporating a blend of classroom presentation / professional discussion and practical fueling system walkthrough guidance, covering relevant CAP 437 fuelling system operational daily and weekly maintenance activities, Jet A-1 sampling and analysis, housekeeping practices, and quality control documentation administration.
HRSAT course overview
Course details
Training is aimed at those operational deck crew personnel whose duties specifically involve direct interaction and regular operation of onboard helicopter refuelling systems as part of their daily duties.
Training is normally delivered during system inspection and maintenance deployments by one of our trained and experienced Fuelling System Engineers.
Duration 2-3 hours.
Course details
Training is aimed at those operational deck crew personnel whose duties specifically involve direct interaction and regular operation of onboard helicopter refuelling systems as part of their daily duties.
Training is normally delivered during system inspection and maintenance deployments by one of our trained and experienced Fuelling System Engineers.
Duration 2-3 hours.
Certification
A locally produced OEG attendance certificate will be issued post training as proof of attending.
Certification
A locally produced OEG attendance certificate will be issued post training as proof of attending.
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