According to OPITO requirements Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) certificates must be revalidated every 2 years to ensure continual competence of HDAs appointed to the role. Therefore, Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Further Training should be completed to practice skills acquired during initial course.

Objective:

The goal of the training is to provide conditions for the comprehensive practical training of responses to the number of most likely of helideck and helicopter emergencies that can’t reasonably be simulated during offshore drills. The HERTM Further Training also develops a deeper understanding of the Emergency Response Team Member role and responsibilities and gives some additional vocational knowledge.

Course content:

• Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) theory revision;
• Practical exercises imitating various emergency scenarios including firefighting and helicopter crashing.

Assessment: Assessment is done by direct observation and oral or written questionnaire at the end of the course.

Target Audience: Offshore personnel currently appointed as Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) requiring to refresh or revalidate their certificate.

Pre-requisites: Valid Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) or Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Further Training certificate.

Duration: 2 days

Validity: 2 years.