OPITO Further Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (FHERTM) Course Overview

This training is suitable for currently-appointed OPITO certified HERTMs who require to revalidate their OPITO HERTM certification by refreshing and updating their knowledge and skills in aspects of their role that they cannot practice in the workplace.

Those delegates who do not yet hold the initial basic HERTM qualification and require this should head over to that page – OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member

FHERTM Course Content:

By the end of the course delegates should be able to:

• Perform exercises in response to helideck emergencies, which includes the following:
  • Communications as a team and to the team leader
  • Responding to the directions of the team leader
  • Assessing the situation and adapting to any change in circumstance
• Operate specialised firefighting equipment
• Correct use of SCBA in a multitude of different emergency based helideck scenarios
• Perform effective Search and Rescue (SAR) principles and techniques
• Demonstrate correct technique for handling casualties

Entry Requirements:

A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training Certificate or a valid OPITO HERTM Further Training Certificate

AND

A valid, current offshore medical certificate OR an operator approved medical certificate

Certification:

Delegates receive an OPITO Further Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Certificate upon completion