Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Further Training

The HERTM Further Training course is for existing members of a helideck emergency response team who are required to revalidate their OPITO HERTM Further Training by completing training scenarios they are unable to undertake in the offshore workplace.

Delegates must be in possession of a valid OPITO-approved HERTM Training Certificate or a valid HERTM Further Training certificate. Delegates must also hold a valid, current offshore medical or possess an operator approved medical certificate.

The aim and objectives of the HERTM Further Training Programme is to give HERTM’s the opportunity to practice and maintain the skills required when dealing with helicopter emergency response situations or incidents as members of an Offshore Helideck Emergency Response Team, in aspects of their role which they cannot reasonably practise offshore.

The HERTM course consists a variety of practical exercises including: • Effective communication in a helideck emergency situation • Selection and use of fire-fighting equipment, including fixed fire systems and portable fire extinguishers • Correct use of PPE including breathing apparatus • Search and rescue procedures • Appropriate response to non-firefighting operations during helicopter incident