Private Helicopter Pilot License
Pre-requisites: 
17 years of age;
Category 1 or 3 medical certificate
Minimum Flying Experience:  45 hours (30 hours for holders of PPL-A)*
Knowledge:  40 hours ground school (20 hours for holders of PPL-A)
Pass the Transport Canada flight test
Pass the written exam (60% or better)

*In most cases, the minimum is insufficient preparation for the flight test.  Students should plan to add approximately 15 - 20 hours of flight training.
Commercial Helicopter Pilot License
Pre-requisites: 
18 years of age;
Category 1 medical certificate
Minimum Flying Experience:  100 hours (60 hours for holders of CPL-A)
Knowledge:  80 hours ground school (20 hours for holders of CPL-A)
Pass the Transport Canada flight test
Pass the written exam (60% or better)
Helicopter Flight Instructor Rating
Pre-requisites: 
Valid CPL-H;
250 hours PIC;
15 hours instrument flight
Course meets Transport Canada requirements:

30 hours flight
25 hours ground school
Pass Transport Canada flight test
Pass the written exam (70% or better)
Helicopter  Instrument Rating
Pre-requisites: 
Valid CPL-H
The following are Transport Canada's minimum requirements.  The amount of training required will vary, based on individual experience levels.

50 hours of cross-country flight as pilot-in-command
40 hours of instrument time (a maximum of 20 hours instrument ground time)
Pass the flight test in a helicopter.
Pass the written exam (INRAT) with at least 70%.
Advanced Training Courses
Pre-requisites: 
Valid CPL-H
Build flight time and gain valuable skills with advanced operational training from a highly experienced pilot.

Courses can be fully customized to meet the needs of the individual or helicopter operator: night rating; endorsements on type; mountain flying; external loads (sling, long-line, water bucket).
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