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.

Cost: EUR 3000

Time: 09:00 - 17:00

Course Country: Lithuania

Purpose

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

Course Content

Theoretical lessons and practical exercises at Helicopter simulator:

Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness
- Helideck emergency response pre-planning
- Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls
NUI HLO Emergency Response
- NUI emergency response requirements
HLO: Leading and Controlling Helideck Emergency Response
- HLO HERTL emergency response responsibilities and requirements
- Practical exercises for HLO Emergency Response

Objectives

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.

Admission Requirements

Participants must have a valid medical certificate and valid photo ID

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OPITO HERTL: Certification for Offshore Safety Leadership

Lerus Training offers a specialized HERTL (Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader) training course, designed to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead a helideck emergency response team in offshore helideck and helicopter emergencies. This OPITO-approved HERTL training program is essential for those appointed to the role of Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader on offshore units. The training course encompasses a comprehensive training program that includes simulated emergency scenarios, ensuring that each delegate is prepared to manage helideck and helicopter emergencies in a controlled and competent manner. The aim and objectives of the HERTL training are to provide initial training for those aspiring to lead a helideck emergency response, ensuring they meet the competence standards set by OPITO.

Course Overview: OPITO HERTL Program

The HERTL training course at Lerus Training is designed to provide delegates with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. It covers the responsibilities of both the HERTL and the Helideck Emergency Response Team Member, ensuring a thorough understanding of the main elements of the response requirement for a range of helideck and helicopter emergencies. Upon successful completion of the OPITO HERTL training course, delegates receive a training certificate, which is a testament to their ability to safely manage any offshore helideck emergency response. This course is crucial for those looking to understand the importance of emergency response in offshore helideck and helicopter operations, and for those required to lead a helideck emergency response team during a helicopter-related emergency.

In Lithuania, the OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) course offered by Lerus sets a high standard for emergency response training on offshore installations. This comprehensive training program is meticulously designed to prepare individuals for the critical role of a HERTL, focusing on the responsibilities of both the HERTL and the helideck emergency response team. Through a combination of onshore training and offshore practice, participants are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely manage any offshore helideck and helicopter emergencies. The course emphasizes the importance of pre-planning for and the main responsibilities involved in leading an emergency response team during offshore helideck operations, ensuring that delegates are fully prepared to handle real-life situations.

Upon successful completion of the OPITO HERTL training course in Lithuania, participants receive a valid and in-date OPITO certification, affirming their capability to lead a helideck emergency response team. This certification is crucial for those required to revalidate their OPITO HERTL certification by refreshing their knowledge and skills in line with the latest industry standards. The training covers essential aspects such as emergency response practice via onshore and offshore scenarios, use of H2S detection equipment, and effective communication techniques. Lerus's commitment to providing high-quality, OPITO-approved training ensures that every delegate in Lithuania, upon completion of the course, is not only certified but also possesses the confidence and competence required to lead a helideck emergency response team effectively.