Helicopter Landing Site Officer (HLSO) Training

Master helicopter landing safety with HLSO training

LifeFlight’s comprehensive Helicopter Landing Site Officer (HLSO) Training, and Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) Training, equips you with essential skills for ensuring safe helicopter operations and landing site management.

This course contains two (2) Units of Competency, which offer a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment, and two (2) LifeFlight Training Modules which offer a Training Certificate.

  • Prepare Helicopter Landing Site and Unprepared Helicopter Landing Site (LifeFlight Training Module)
  • Respond to a Helicopter Landing Site Incident (LifeFlight Training Module)
  • Learn how to respond to aviation incidents including emergency landings, fire, evacuations, survivor assistance and post-incident procedures and briefings.
  • AVIF0044 Marshal aircraft: Learn how to marshal aircraft during start/shutdown phases, by day and night, and to direct aircraft movements as ground personnel using standard aircraft marshalling signals.
  • PUAFIR017 Work safely around aircraft: Learn how to work safely around incoming and departing aircraft, meeting the full range of workplace health and safety requirements.

There are also options to tailor the course to suit your group’s needs.

Participants will learn essential safety procedures for working in and around rotary wing aircraft, understand the roles and responsibilities of a Helicopter Landing Site Officer (HLSO), gain proficiency in preparing and managing various types of helicopter landing sites, develop skills in identifying and mitigating risks at landing sites, and master effective responses to helicopter emergencies and incidents.

Conducted over two full days, HLSO training encompasses three competency standards, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of helicopter landing operations.

Ideal for individuals aspiring to work in helicopter operations or those currently in roles requiring certification or competency. This training is essential for:

  • Aviation professionals involved in helicopter operations
  • Safety officers and managers in aviation and emergency services
  • Anyone responsible for maintaining safety at helicopter landing sites
Assessment for each standard consists of a written exam, practical observation throughout the course and evaluation during simulations. Results will be provided upon completion of the course and certificates issued within 30 days of achieving competency.

Helicopter Landing Site Officer (HLSO) Training

Duration: 10hr 30 mins
Locations: Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville
Delivery: Face to face
Code: HLO

LifeFlight Australia Limited t/a LifeFlight Training Academy, RTO Code: 2762.

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This course is run on an adhoc basis, please enquire below to express your interest.

Frequently asked questions 

Have questions about the Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and Helicopter Landing Site Officer (HLSO) Training? If you don't find the information you're looking for here, please don't hesitate to contact our team directly.

Before commencing the course, students must complete enrolment forms and waivers. Additionally, a Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be provided. Details can be found under Unique Student Identifier below.

For Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), assessments must be submitted for marking before the course date.

Please inform us if you are unable to swim, have a fear of water, or confined spaces, as this information helps us ensure your well-being during training.

Course content may be tailored to suit specific company or organisational operations. Discuss your needs with us during enquiry.

HUET courses are conducted over one day and the normal duration is approximately eight hours.

EBS courses are conducted over half a day and the average duration is approximately four hours.

For all other courses, please contact us directly as the duration may vary depending on location, units selected and number of participants involved.

Our courses are primarily delivered face to face with an Instructor/s with the exception of any Recognition of Prior Learning assessments to be completed at home before the course date.

Knowledge of theoretical components of training will be assessed through the use of written questionnaires. Practical competency will be conducted through observing skills. Both assessments will be conducted at the end of each component of training. Notification of results will be given at the completion of the days training.

All assessment and practical resources are provided by the LifeFlight Training Academy.

You will be notified upon course confirmation if you’re required to bring any wet gear for pool training.

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required by all Australians undertaking nationally recognised training. It allows students to link to a secure online record of all qualifications gained regardless of the provider. This system was implemented by the Australian Government in 2015, so it will show student achievements from 1 January 2015 onwards. As an RTO, The LifeFlight Training Academy cannot issue Statements of Attainment without a USI. Therefore, it is mandatory that all students supply their USI upon enrolment.

If a student does not have a USI, they can visit https://www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi for more information, and instructions on how to apply.

Invoices are currently organised once enrolments have been received and your placement is confirmed on a course.

Once invoiced, you have the option to pay via credit card or bank transfer.

Please note, credit card payments over $1500 will incur a 1.15% surcharge fee (employer).

Individual students are not charged more than $1500 in advance or at any stage during the course.

No, unfortunately we are not an OPITO accredited facility. We do offer Nationally Recognised Training Qualifications for EBS & HUET competencies, but we don’t have OPITO accreditation which is required of most employees working in the offshore industry.

Before commencing the course, students must complete enrolment forms and waivers. Additionally, a Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be provided. Details can be found under Unique Student Identifier below.

For Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), assessments must be submitted for marking before the course date. Please inform us if you are unable to swim, have a fear of water, or confined spaces, as this information helps us ensure your well-being during training.

Course content may be tailored to suit specific company or organisational operations. Discuss your needs with us during enquiry.

Our courses are primarily delivered face to face with an Instructor/s with the exception of any Recognition of Prior Learning assessments to be completed at home before the course date. All assessment and practical resources are supplied by the LifeFlight Training Academy. You’ll be notified if any specific wet gear is required for pool training upon course confirmation.

Each course cost may vary, please reach out to our team. Course payment is required prior to commencing any course activity.

Training packages can be arranged for group bookings. Speak to our team to find out more or discuss a customised training proposal.

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This course is run on an adhoc basis, please enquire below to express your interest.

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