OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL)
This training is intended to provide knowledge and skills required to perform the role of Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader in Helideck Operations onboard offshore units equipped with helidecks.
The Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) is responsible for the day-to-day management of the helideck, associated helideck operations and supervision of the Helideck Assistants (HDAs). The HLO is responsible for leading the initial response to a helicopter emergency on an offshore fixed, mobile or floating installation and supervising the HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Members (HERTM) in their role as Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL). This training course is designed to give the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the role of HLO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader with high level of safety and efficiency.

Target Audience
All personnel involved in the work of the helipad and in helideck emergency response team on offshore installation.
Course Prerequisites
The prerequisites for this training programme are:
- A valid OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training certificate
- A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Certificate or a valid Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Further Certificate
- A valid Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (ROCC) – UKCS Operations only
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 HLO Emergency Response
- NUI emergency response requirements
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HLO: Leading and Controlling Helideck Emergency Response
- HLO HERTL emergency response responsibilities and requirements
- Practical exercises for HLO Emergency Response
Participants should demonstrate their knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a HLO HERTL 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 HERTL
- Very nice place
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It is very good training centre, from beginning I awared that my knowledge getting increased day by day so I appreciated to assessors. (Posted on 8/20/2026) - Bacak
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Very good training l was doing 5 days alsı teacher andrıy he is very teaching everything thank you very for all lerus team
First time l was took that training l am so happy (Posted on 8/20/2026) - Çomoğlu
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I had a very good experience with the HERTL course. The training was well organized, professional, and informative. The instructor explained the topics clearly and made the course engaging and easy to understand. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to improve their knowledge and skills. (Posted on 8/20/2026) - HLO Package - HOIT, HERTM, HERTL
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All is well organized in the Lerus Training Center in Istanbul. It was a big pleasure to spend three weeks in Istanbul and get the training in here. Recommended to all who wants to improve practical and theoretical knowledge. Thank you (Posted on 8/2/2024)
Want to know more about OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL)
Get in touch with our bookings team on +90 216 759 96 01 or email the team at tuzla@lerus-online.com







