HERTL
Course Description
HERTL
The aim and objectives of the Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training programme are:
- HERTLs to understand the importance of pre-planning for and the main elements of the response requirement for a range of helideck and helicopter emergencies.
- HERTLs to understand the importance of emergency response practice via onshore training and offshore drills.
- HERTLs to understand the requirement for different types of emergency response systems and controls.
- Understand how the limited emergency response capability on an NUI can affect NUI helideck emergency response.
- The roles and responsibilities of both the HERTL and the Helideck Emergency Response Team during a helicopter-related emergency.
- Understanding the human factors issues during emergencies and how to manage them.
- Leading the Helideck Emergency Response Team during a range of typical helideck simulated emergency scenarios – some of which involve live fires, in a safe and controlled manner.
Course Duration
3 days
Course Validity
2 years
Medical Requirement
Offshore medical certificate or equivalent
Pre-requisites
- A valid OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training certificate or a valid Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA) Initial Training Certificate or a valid Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) Training Certificate AND
- A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Certificate or a valid Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Further Certificate AND
- A valid Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (ROCC) – UKCS Operations only OR
- A valid Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Further Certificate and a valid Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (ROCC) – UKCS Operations only and delegates must have completed Dangerous Goods by Air training course in accordance with Part 1 of the ICAO Technical Instructions and sub section 1.5 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, Category 7, 8 or 9 or state aviation approved dangerous goods awareness training course