Objective

The main objectives are for delegates to fully understand the role and responsibilities of a HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member and practice responding to a variety of helideck firefighting and non-firefighting emergency scenarios in a training environment.

Target Group

This training programme is targeted at currently-appointed or candidate Offshore Helideck Assistants (HDAs) that require OPITO-certified emergency response training in helideck and helicopter emergencies as part of their overall competence requirement.

Prerequisites

A Valid OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training Certificate must be held or if you currently hold a HDA Initial or HLO Initial Certificate then these standards will also be accepted.

ITEMS TO BRING: All delegates must bring Photographic I.D. or PASSPORT (original or copy)

HEALTH: Delegates must be in possession of a valid medical certificate and must complete a medical questionnaire at the beginning of the course.

Examination

Delegates will receive an OPITO Approved HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training certificate once they have been successfully assessed against the learning outcomes within the OPITO Standard.

HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training Certificate expiry is two years.

Delegates should report to reception for 08.00hrs, course starts at 08.15hrs, unless otherwise stated.

Course Contents

The HDA HERTM programme will consist of both Theoretical and Practical Training.

Content:
Helideck emergency response pre-planning
Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls
NUI emergency response requirements
HDA HERTM response in helideck and helicopter emergencies

Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified in the OPITO Standards