Offshore

Offshore Courses

In addition to a full range of OPITO accredited courses, we are able to offer many extra training courses (JOIFF, MCA) including a wide range designed to specific company needs.  We also welcome any opportunity to expand our knowledge and client base and are happy to discuss training programmes to meet individual client needs.

Here is a list of our current offshore courses, please click the arrow to the right of the course name for further details..

Offshore Emergency Response Team Member

This course aims to provide OERTMs with the opportunity to practise and maintain skills required when dealing with emergency response situations or incidents as members of an Emergency Response Team, in aspects of their role which they cannot reasonably practise offshore.

The pre-requisites for this training programme are:

  • A valid OPITO Offshore Emergency Response Team Member certificate OR
  • A valid Further OPITO Offshore Emergency Response Team Member certificate

Medical entry requirements:

On the Download specification link

Validity: 2 years

Offshore Emergency Response Team Member (Further)

This programme allows Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader learners to practise and be assessed on live-fire exercises which they would not be able to conduct in the workplace.

For the purposes of this Product the definition of an Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader is a person who:

Has responsibility for an individual Emergency Response Team
May take responsibility for more than one team as the Senior Team Leader

The pre-requisites for this training programme are:

A valid Initial OPITO Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader (OERTL) certificate
ORA valid Further OPITO OERTL training certificate

Medical entry requirements: On the Download specification link

Validity = 2 years

Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader

The aim and objectives of the OERTL Initial Training Programme are to equip the delegate with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to perform the role of Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader effectively.

The OERTL Initial Training Programme is designed for personnel who are appointed to, or to be appointed to, the role of an Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader.

Delegates must hold a valid OPITO Offshore Emergency response Team Member certificate.

Validity = 2 years

Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader Further (including OERTM Further Practical Exercises)

The aim and objectives of the OERTL Initial Training Programme are to equip the delegate with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to perform the role of Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader effectively.

The OERTL Initial Training Programme is designed for personnel who are appointed to, or to be appointed to, the role of an Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader.

Delegates must hold a valid OPITO Offshore Emergency response Team Member certificate.

Validity = 2 years

Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM)

The main objectives are for delegates to fully understand the role and responsibilities of a Helideck Emergency Response Team Member and practice responding to a variety of helideck firefighting and non-firefighting emergency scenarios in a training environment.

The target group for Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training programme is personnel who are to be appointed to the role of the Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM).

A valid OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training Certificate

Validity = 2 years

Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Further Training

The aim of this HERTM Further Training Programme is to give HERTM’s the opportunity to practice and maintain the skills required when dealing with helicopter emergency response situations or incidents as members of an Offshore Helideck Emergency Response Team, in aspects of their role which they cannot reasonably practise offshore.

This training is designed for currently-appointed OPITO-certified HERTMs that are required to revalidate their OPITO HERTM certification by refreshing and updating their knowledge and skills in aspects of their role that they cannot practice in the workplace.

A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training Certificate or a valid OPITO HERTM Further Training Certificate.

Validity = 2 years

Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL):

The aim and objectives of the Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training programme are:

(1) 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.

(2) HERTLs to understand the importance of emergency response practice via onshore training and offshore drills.

(3) HERTLs to understand the requirement for different types of emergency response systems and controls.

(4) Understand how the limited emergency response capability on an NUI can affect NUI helideck emergency response.

(5) The roles and responsibilities of both the HERTL and the Helideck Emergency Response Team during a helicopter-related emergency.

(6) Understanding the human factors issues during emergencies and how to manage them.

(7) 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.

The prerequisites for this training programme are:

A valid OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training certificate AND A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Certificate or a valid Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Further Certificate AND A valid Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (ROCC) – UKCS Operations only.

The target group for Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training programme is personnel who are to be appointed to the role of a Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL).

Validity = 2 years

Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) Further Training

The aim and objectives of the HERTL Further Training Programme is to refresh elements of HERTL training that cannot be completed in the workplace and updating HERTLs on key changes to helicopter operations, systems, relevant legislation and regulation over the previous 2 years (approx.)

This training is designed for currently-appointed OPITO-certified HERTLs that are required to revalidate their OPITO HERTL certification by refreshing and updating their knowledge and skills in aspects of their role that they cannot practice in the workplace.

A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training Certificate or a valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Further Training Certificate or a valid OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training certificate and a valid Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) certificate and a valid Offshore Emergency Response Team leader (OERTL) Certificate.

Validity = 2 years

Helideck Operations Initial Training

The aim and objectives of the Helideck Operations Initial Training Programme are to equip the delegate with the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the roles of Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA) safely and effectively.

Duty Holders will need to check the statutory, regulatory and company-specific HLO and HDA training requirement for the particular region of operations, so that the HLO and/or HDA candidate receives all of the required training for the HLO and/or HDA role.

The target group for Offshore Helideck Operations Initial Training programme is personnel who are to be appointed to the role of an Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and/or Offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA).

As a minimum, delegates must complete an IATA, HCA, CAA or state aviation approved dangerous goods awareness training course

Validity = The Helideck Operations Initial Training Certificate has no formal expiry date.