OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM)
This training is intended to provide knowledge and skills required to perform the role of Helideck Emergency Response Team Member in Helideck Operations onboard offshore units equipped with helidecks.
is approved by OPITO.
Bulgaria contacts
Varna, Bulgaria, 9000
Purpose
The Offshore Helideck Assistants (HDAs) typically carry out routine helideck operations such as maintenance and testing of helideck systems and equipment. HDAs also assist with passenger embarkation and disembarkation, as well as transferring freight and passenger baggage to and from the helicopter. HDAs will also perform the role of HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) when preparing for helicopter landings and form the initial respond to helicopter emergencies. This training course is designed to give the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the role of Helideck Emergency Response Team Member in Helideck Operations with high level of safety and efficiency.
Target Audience
All personnel designated as Helideck Emergency Response Team Member on offshore installations
Course Prerequisites
A valid OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training Certificate
Theoretical lessons and practical exercises at Helicopter simulator:
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Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness
- Helideck emergency response pre-planning
- Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls
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NUI HDA Emergency Response
- NUI HDA emergency response requirements
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HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM)
- HDA HERTM response in helideck and helicopter emergencies
- Practical Exercises for the HDA Emergency Response Team Member
Participants should demonstrate their knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a HDA HERTM and practice to a variety of helideck firefighting and non-firefighting emergency scenarios.
Participants must have a valid medical certificate and valid photo ID
Reviews - OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM)
- My experience with Lerus
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Excellent team. Everything was at very high level. Thank you very much, and I hope we meet again in future for another courses. (Posted on 6/8/2026) - HERTM course
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Great balance of theory and practice. The classroom sessions give a thorough breakdown of helicopter systems and emergency protocols.
The practical exercises are the best part—the helicopter simulator and live firefighting drills are highly realistic and build real team confidence under pressure. Top-tier facility and very experienced instructors! (Posted on 5/24/2026) - Superb
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I just completed the OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) course, making it my third consecutive training at this center (following my Crane Operator Stage 3 and OPITO HOIT). The level of professionalism, the quality of the facilities, and the expertise of the instructors have been consistently excellent across all my courses. Highly recommended for anyone in the offshore industry! (Posted on 5/24/2026) - Very good and realistic experience
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Very good training, realistic scenarios that implied good response and good reaction from the team. I highly recommend Lerus as an offshore training center. (Posted on 5/24/2026) - Excelent
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Everything was perfect. The course was interesting, the instructor was very well prepared and I hope to take more courses at Lerus training center. (Posted on 5/10/2026) - Excellent
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Very good presentation of the course. All was running smoothly throughout entire course. Well informative and practical session was incredibly interesting and well informed. Big thanks to instructor Andreiy and entire Lerus team. Recommend to everyone who needs any Offshore training to visit Varna Lerus Training Center. (Posted on 5/10/2026) - HERTM course
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Very detailed course with real simulation activities provides best knowedge on practical and theoretical side.
Very profesional approach from instructor side. (Posted on 4/19/2026) - HERTM Course
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It was a pleasure to attend this course at Lerus Training Centre, the level of delivering of information was beyond expectations.
The instructor delivered the information in a excellent way and the practical side was a part where I enjoyed a lot. (Posted on 4/19/2026) - Excellent course
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I recently completed the HERTM course at Lerus Training Centre, and I would like to share my excellent feedback.
The course was extremely well-organized, informative, and professionally delivered. The instructors were highly knowledgeable, experienced, and very supportive throughout the training. They explained all concepts clearly, answered every question patiently, and ensured that everyone understood both the theoretical and practical components. (Posted on 2/15/2026) - excellent
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excellent service and best training center I've ever been . (Posted on 10/20/2024) - Excellent course
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Very good team, everything was at a very high level. I'm taking the course for the first time, at first a little confused, but with the help of coach Vitaliy, everything fell into place. I recommend it with both hands! (Posted on 8/22/2024) - Excellent course
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Huge thanks to Vitaliy and the whole Lerus team for their professionalism. This course was entirely new to me and i didnt know what to expect but the guys delivered all of the information perfectly and every small aspect was explained thoroughly.Each one of us received special attention during the practical as well as the theoretical part. The facility and simulators are more than excellent! Overall the well-structured curriculum together with the experience of the instructors ensured that well are ready and prepared for real life situations. (Posted on 7/29/2024)
Want to know more about OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM)
Get in touch with our bookings team on +359 87 827 95 38 or email the team at varna@lerus-online.com
