Our SOP is:
Ground
Complete briefing between Handling Pilot (HP) and Non Handling Pilot (NHP) relating to Weather, Notams, Destinations, Navaids, Charts etc
To keep the info simple lets presume that HP is you as being tested and NHP is the Co Pilot ( in real life we have no difference as its always a HP and NHP regardless of our company ranks)
Start up
HP brief NHP on start up procedures
NHP carries on Checklists
HP starts up Eng1 with NHP having full controls
HP performs RIN switch on
HP starts up Eng2
HP performs full RIN and indents
HP takes full controls and complete start up procedures
HP brief NHP on taxi procedures, Take Off procedures
HP hands over controls to NHP to carry out Taxi and Take Off
HP to carry out Checklists
Take Off
HP take over controls at 200" and resume full flight command
NHP to assist with RIN requirements, ATC n Checklists
Cruise
Once Heli is settled, HP ask NHP to get his/her IFR Charts
HP hands over control to NHP
HP brief NHP on the approach plate, designation, ATC Freq, Nav Aids, Rnw Course, DA, Missed Approach and ask if NHP has any questions
HP takes over controls and performs required Approach
NHP performs ATC, Navaids including Idents, Timing over holds, beacons etc
NHP monitors T & Ps, tells HP any deviations from CDI, ADI
Its the basic SOP... but as someone said above its all about CRM (Crew Resources Management) meaning there 2 of u in the cabin and u can really challenge each other if ur not happy, and remain safe. Our days, some F/O's have more experience overall than the actual Captain, but its the way your contract works out....
Fly Safe
WLM