Objective

The aims and objectives of the Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training programme are:

(1) To understand the importance of pre-planning for and the main elements of the response requirement for a range of helideck and helicopter emergencies.
(2) To understand the importance of emergency response practice via onshore training and offshore drills.
(3) To understand the requirement for different types of emergency response systems and controls.
(4) To understand how the limited emergency response capability on an Normally Unattended Installation (NUI) can affect NUI helideck emergency response.
(5) The roles and responsibilities of both the HERTL and the Helideck Emergency Response Team during a helicopter-related emergency.
(6) To understand the human factors issues during emergencies and how to manage them.
(7) To lead 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.

Target Group

The target group for the Training programme is personnel who are to be appointed to the role of a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for this training programme are:

a) A valid OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training certificate.
b) A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Certificate .
c) A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Further Certificate.

Examination

On completion of this course, a written assessment will be taken.

Course Contents

This course includes the following contents:

• Helideck emergency response pre-planning
• Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls
• NUI emergency response requirements
• HERTL emergency response responsibilities and requirements
• Practical Exercises for the HERTL