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Helicopter refuelling training
OPITIO approved training centre
OEG’s OPITO approved helicopter refuelling training course provides essential knowledge for personnel refuelling helicopters offshore. Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs) and Helideck Assistants (HDAs) learn to perform maintenance activities in line with CAP 437 standards and JET A-1 quality control requirements.
Course overview
OPITIO 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
OPITIO 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
Upon successful completion of initial training, it is expected that candidates will progress onto formal workplace training, development, and competence assessments by their own organisation.
- Theory training (AM)
- Exam (AM)
- Practical training (PM)
For further information, organisations should refer to the latest edition of the OPITO Helicopter Refuelling Workplace Competence Assessment Standard – 9256 for guidance.
Syllabus
Upon successful completion of initial training, it is expected that candidates will progress onto formal workplace training, development, and competence assessments by their own organisation.
- Theory training (AM)
- Exam (AM)
- Practical training (PM)
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.
Mandatory refuelling training courses
Helicopter refuelling initial training: This eight-hour training program provides the knowledge, understanding, and skills required to operate and maintain helicopter refuelling systems, including refuelling regulations and documentation and refuellling system design and maintenance.
Workplace competence assessment: This eight-hour training program provides the knowledge, understanding, and skills required to operate and maintain helicopter refuelling systems, including refuelling regulations and documentation and refuellling system design and maintenance.
Bespoke refuelling system training
Offshore helicopter refuelling system awareness training (HRSAT) is tailored to system requirements and covers all key training requirements.
- Equipment operation and performance criteria
- Fuel quality control, storage, handling and sampling
- Routine system maintenance and housekeeping
- Environmental considerations and impacts
- UK CAA CAP 437 guidance
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