Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training (HERTL)

a)  A valid OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training certificate AND

b)  A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Certificate

or a valid Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Further Certificate

• HERTLs to understand the importance of pre-planning for and the main elements of the response requirement for a range of helideck and helicopter emergencies.
• HERTLs to understand the importance of emergency response practice via onshore training and offshore drills.
• HERTLs to understand the requirement for different types of emergency response systems and controls.
• Understand how the limited emergency response capability on an NUI can affect NUI helideck emergency response.
• The roles and responsibilities of both the HERTL and the Helideck Emergency Response Team during a helicopter-related emergency.
• Understanding the human factors issues during emergencies and how to manage them.

Leading the Helideck Emergency Response Team during a range of typical helideck simulated emergency scenarios – some of which involve live fires, in a safe and controlled manner.

• Helideck emergency response pre-planning
• Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls NUI emergency response requirements
• HERTL emergency response responsibilities and requirements Practical Exercises for the HERTL