HELIDECK ASSISTANT (HDA) COURSE.

Gain real-world readiness through scenario-driven training on our full-size helideck and 1:1 AW139 mock-up, guided by seasoned offshore and aviation instructors.

Training is conducted weekly at our centres in:

  1. Kota Damansara, Selangor
  2. Gombak, Kuala Lumpur

Contact us for the schedules, fees, group registration, or corporate packages.

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(Flexible scheduling — we are available to conduct HDA training on your chosen dates so your team trains when it’s most convenient.)

About Helideck Assistant Course

Total Avantgarde’s Helideck Assistant (HDA) course focuses on building practical competency, delivered through a combination of structured theory and practical exercises conducted on our full-size helideck and 1:1 AW139 helicopter mock-ups. These purpose-built facilities replicate real offshore conditions, enabling participants to practice actual operational procedures, communication, team coordination and emergency response.


Participants will learn how to:

  • Assist HLO during helicopter arrivals and departures
  • Handle cargo, baggage, and helicopter equipment safely
  • Assist HLO in initial response during helicopter emergencies

Participants receive a certificate of competency upon successfully passing both theory practical competency evaluations (both assessments are compliant with CAAM-approved standards and industry best practices).


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is ideal for:

  • Offshore facilities crew involved in helicopter operations
  • New personnel assigned to helideck duties with offshore experience
  • HSE and Focal Points supporting helicopter operations
  • Helideck Emergency Response Team (HERT) members

COURSE Duration:

Two (2) Days.

COURSE VALIDITY:

Two (2) years.

PRE-REQUISITES:

  • Valid medical & offshore training certificates
  • At least one (1) year of offshore experience
  • Adequate proficiency in English

Our Trainers

Total Avantgarde's HDA trainers are CAAM-authorised career offshore helicopter pilots with over 20 years of offshore aviation experience, supporting thousands of offshore flight movements across the oil & gas, marine, and aviation sectors. Their extensive operational background includes helideck operations, offshore logistics, emergency response, and helicopter safety management in demanding offshore environments.

Having accumulated thousands of offshore flying hours and participated in countless helideck operations and emergency exercises, our trainers bring practical, real-world knowledge that extends far beyond the classroom.

As CAAM-authorised trainers, they continue to maintain industry currency through active engagement in offshore aviation operations and international aviation development programmes. This ensures every HDA course delivered by Total Avantgarde reflects current industry practices, regulatory requirements, and operational realities.

By training with Total Avantgarde, participants learn directly from experienced offshore aviation professionals who have spent decades managing the same operational and safety challenges faced by today's Helideck Assistants (HDAs).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. CAAM requires helideck personnel to be competent and trained in accordance with approved aviation procedures.

HDA supports helideck operations, while HLO leads and supervises all helideck activities, including emergency responses.

Yes. Practical sessions are conducted on a full-size helideck mockup and a 1:1 helicopter scale model.

Yes. This program is fully claimable under the HRD Corp Training Scheme.
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TOTAL AVANTGARDE SDN. BHD
(KOTA DAMANSARA, SELANGOR)

47-3, Jalan PJU 5/12 Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

TOTAL AVANTGARDE FIRE GROUND
(GOMBAK, KUALA LUMPUR)

3493, Jalan Sungai Pusu, 53100 Gombak, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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