OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL)
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.
is approved by OPITO.
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
Revalidation
Every two years
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OPITO Approved HERTL Course
Lerus Training offers a specialized OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) training course, designed for those appointed to the role of leading helideck emergency responses on offshore installations. This HERTL training program equips delegates with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage and lead a helideck emergency response in a controlled and competent manner. The training course encompasses various simulated emergency scenarios, focusing on helideck and helicopter emergencies, and aims to develop the competence required to lead a helideck emergency response team. The course is OPITO approved, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of training and assessment in the offshore industry. Delegates who complete this training program will receive a valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Leader training certificate, demonstrating their ability to handle emergency situations on offshore helidecks and helicopters.