Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Hertm Training Standard Available From 1st Jan 2018

Helideck Emergency Response
Team Member and Team

Leader Training Standards
OPITO APPROVED STANDARD
Offshore
Helideck Assistant (HDA)
Training and Competence Standard
Standard Codes
Standard Code
HDA Initial Training 7019
HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Training 7022
HDA and HERTM Further Training 7024
Standard Title Code
Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training Standard 7041

Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Further Training Standard 7541
Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training Standard 7042
Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Further Training Standard 7542
OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member and Team Leader Training Standards
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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 6
SECTION A Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Training ...................................... 8
A.1 HERTM TRAINING TARGET GROUP ........................................................................................................... 8
A.2 HERTM TRAINING DELEGATE PRE-REQUISITES ............................................................................................ 8
A.3 HERTM TRAINING PHYSICAL AND STRESSFUL DEMANDS .............................................................................. 9
A.4 HERTM TRAINING AIM AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................. 10
A.5 HERTM TRAINING LEARNING OUTCOMES ................................................................................................ 11
A.6 HERTM TRAINING PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................... 12
A.7 HERTM TRAINING DURATION AND TIMING .............................................................................................. 12
A.8 HERTM TRAINING PROGRAMME ............................................................................................................ 13
SECTION B Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Further ....................................... 20
Training ........................................................................................................................................... 20
B.1 HERTM FURTHER TRAINING TARGET GROUP ...................................................................................... 20
B.2 HERTM FURTHER TRAINING DELEGATE PRE-REQUISITES ....................................................................... 20
B.3 HERTM FURTHER TRAINING PHYSICAL AND STRESSFUL DEMANDS .......................................................... 21
B.4 HERTM FURTHER TRAINING AIM AND OBJECTIVES............................................................................... 21
B.5 HERTM FURTHER TRAINING LEARNING OUTCOMES ............................................................................. 22
B.6 HERTM FURTHER TRAINING PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT .................................................................... 23
B.7 HERTM FURTHER TRAINING DURATION AND TIMING ........................................................................... 23
B.8 HERTM FURTHER TRAINING PROGRAMME ......................................................................................... 24
SECTION C Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) Training ........................................ 27
C.1 HERTL TRAINING TARGET GROUP ........................................................................................................... 27
C.2 HERTL TRAINING DELEGATE PRE-REQUISITES............................................................................................ 27
C.3 HERTL TRAINING PHYSICAL AND STRESSFUL DEMANDS .............................................................................. 28
C.4 HERTL TRAINING AIM AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................... 29
C.5 HERTL TRAINING LEARNING OUTCOMES .................................................................................................. 30
C.6 HERTL TRAINING PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT ......................................................................................... 31
C.7 HERTL TRAINING DURATION AND TIMING ................................................................................................ 31
C.8 HERTL TRAINING PROGRAMME .............................................................................................................. 32
SECTION D Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) Further ........................................... 39
Training ........................................................................................................................................... 39
D.1 HERTL FURTHER TRAINING TARGET GROUP ........................................................................................ 39
D.2 HERTL FURTHER TRAINING DELEGATE PRE-REQUISITES ......................................................................... 39
D.3 HERTL FURTHER TRAINING PHYSICAL AND STRESSFUL DEMANDS............................................................ 40
D.4 HERTL FURTHER TRAINING AIM AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................ 40
D.5 HERTL FURTHER TRAINING LEARNING OUTCOMES ............................................................................... 41
D.6 HERTL FURTHER TRAINING PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT ...................................................................... 42
D.7 HERTL FURTHER TRAINING DURATION AND TIMING ............................................................................. 42
D.8 HERTL FURTHER TRAINING PROGRAMME ........................................................................................... 43
SECTION E RESOURCES .................................................................................................................... 46
E.1 STAFF .................................................................................................................................................. 46

E.2 TRAINER/DELEGATE RATIO ..................................................................................................................... 47

E.3 FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 48
E.4 EQUIPMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 49
SECTION F ADMINISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION .......................................................................... 50
F.1 JOINING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 50
F.2 VALIDITY AND RENEWAL ......................................................................................................................... 50
F.3 CERTIFICATION ...................................................................................................................................... 51
F.4 COURSE ADMINISTRATION....................................................................................................................... 51
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations................................................................................................ 52
Appendix 1 OPITO Information ......................................................................................................... 53

Introduction
These Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) and Helideck Emergency Response Team
Leader (HERTL) Training Standards have been developed by an Industry Work Group comprising
representatives from key oil and gas industry stakeholders including regulatory bodies, trade
associations, Operator/Duty Holder organisations, drilling organisations, contractor organisations,
Aviation Operator, specialist assessment providers and OPITO-approved Training Providers.
Training and competence assessment of OPITO-approved Helideck Emergency Response Team Members
(HERTMs) and Helideck Emergency Response Team Leaders (HERTLs) will comprise both onshore training
and offshore workplace training and assessment.
These Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) and Helideck Emergency Response Team
Leader (HERTL) Training Standards form part of a wider industry Helideck Training and Competence
Framework including helideck operations initial training, helideck emergency response team member and
team leader initial/further training and associated helideck role workplace competence assessment
standards. Further information on the wider industry Helideck Training and Competence Framework is
depicted in Figure 1 below. Detailed information on OPITO-certified helideck related standards can be
located in the OPITO Standards Library at http://www.opito.com/standards-library
Figure 1: Helideck Training and Competence Framework

Appointment of HERTMs and HERTLs
The Installation, MODU or vessel Duty Holder is responsible for ensuring that personnel appointed to
Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) and Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader
(HERTL) roles have received sufficient training and gained relevant experience to undertake the role(s)
competently and safely.
The Duty Holder must ensure that, apart from the provision of onshore training:
a) Workplace training is provided and workplace competence assessment is conducted, AND
b) Additional Training - e.g. Dangerous Goods by Air Awareness (DGbA), radio operator’s certificate
of competence (HERTL only), helicopter refueling (where required) and meteorological/weather
reporting training (where required by duty holder) is provided before the HERTL or HERTM is
appointed to the role(s).

SECTION A Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Training
A.1 HERTM Training Target Group
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.2 HERTM Training Delegate Pre-requisites
The prerequisites for the HERTM Training are:
a) A valid OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training Certificate

A.3 HERTM Training Physical and Stressful Demands
Training and/or assessment activities contained within this Standard may include physically demanding
and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be physically and
mentally capable of participating fully.
Emergency Response Team Members require some form of medical and/or fitness screening to ascertain
that they are fit to undertake this type of training.
Therefore OPITO-approved training centres are required, as a minimum, to ensure that prior to
participating in practical exercises, the delegate must:
(a) Possess a valid, current offshore medical certificate or

(b) Possess an operator approved medical certificate,
and
(c) Undergo medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form

provided by the OPITO-approved centre (a list of medical conditions which could be
included in a medical screening form is available from OPITO).
The OPITO-approved Centre shall keep a record of the delegate’s/candidate’s declaration of fitness in
accordance with their document control policy(s) or procedures.
This information, along with summary details of the type of physical activities the delegate/candidate
will be asked to perform, will be given to delegates/candidates by the OPITO-approved Centre and, if
applicable, to their sponsoring company as part of the joining instructions. The responsibility for
declaring any current or pre-existing medical conditions that could have adverse effects to the
individual’s state of health while undertaking the training and/or assessment activities lies with the
delegate/candidate and/or company sponsoring the delegate.
Where doubt exists regarding the fitness of any delegate/candidate, the OPITO-approved Centre should
direct the individual to consult a medical officer familiar with the nature and extent of the training.
Note: Practical exercises should be designed and delivered solely to meet this standard, and must not
place on the delegates any physical or mental demands other than those required to meet the
Standard.

A.4 HERTM Training Aim and Objectives
The aim of the Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Training programme is to equip
Offshore Helideck emergency response personnel with the knowledge, understanding and skills required
to perform an emergency response team member role in offshore helideck and helicopter emergencies.
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.

A.5 HERTM Training Learning Outcomes
The delegate’s learning outcomes are set out below:
To successfully complete this training programme, delegates must be able to know and understand:
Module 1
(1) The key role and key responsibilities of the HERTM.
(2) The main elements of helideck emergency response plan.
(3) Types of potential offshore helideck emergencies.
(4) The general firefighting safety goals and objectives.
(5) The purpose of typical helideck emergency systems and controls.
Module 2
(6) The main differences between helideck emergency response on a main fixed or floating
installation and a normally unattended installation (NUI).
Module 3
To successfully complete this training programme, delegates must be able to perform:
(7) Emergency access and egress to and from helidecks including clear, concise and effective
communications with HERTL and team members.
(8) Updating HERTL on progress against the emergency response plan at appropriate times.
(9) Responding appropriately to HERTL direction during emergencies including the
correct selection of appropriate fire-fighting equipment for the incident.
(10) Under direction from the HERTL: approaching the incident area in a controlled manner
continually assessing how the changes in the emergency could impact on the safety of
other ERT members, maintaining a means of escape from the incident area.
(11) Effective execution of emergency response tasks.
(12) Conducting helicopter incident firefighting operations, to include responding to a
helicopter engine fire using a CO2 media extended applicator.
(13) Correct donning and use of breathing apparatus (BA) when instructed by HERTL (all
delegates to practice donning and using BA).
(14) Effective Search and rescue (SAR) principles and techniques – on or close to the
helideck, locating, extracting and handling missing personnel and casualties following a
helicopter incident on the helideck.
(15) Appropriate response to non-firefighting operations during helicopter incident.
(16) Effective use of firefighting fixed, portable and mobile systems, including fixed fire
monitors, dry chemical and Co2 fire extinguishment and control media
(17) Responding to an NUI helideck fire (with limited firefighting equipment).
(18) Working with back-up emergency response teams – where required to do so.
(19) Correct casualty handling techniques.
(20) Hose-running techniques and associated hazards
Learning Outcomes 7 through 20 are to be assessed during practical exercises.

A.6 HERTM Training Performance Assessment
Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified in section A.5 using direct
observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate.
Training staff must record assessments results.
A.7 HERTM Training Duration and Timing
The optimum *contact time for this OPITO programme is 26 hours, which is to be delivered over
consecutive days. An approximate ratio of 20% theory to 80% practical is appropriate for this training
programme.
The contact time is based on the maximum number of delegates/candidates undertaking the
programme.
Individual module/unit/element timings that are specified within the standard must be adhered to.
The contact time must not exceed 8 hours in any one day and the **total programme day must not
exceed 10 hours.
Practical and theory sessions must contain adequate breaks for delegate welfare.
*Contact time includes the delivery of the theoretical and practical training/assessment programme.
**The total programme day includes the delegate enrolment and certification process, contact time,
welfare breaks, meal breaks and where applicable, travel between sites.

A.8 HERTM Training Programme
The Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training Programme specified below is designed to
help delegates achieve the stated learning outcomes specified in Section A.5.
To make efficient use of time and ensure effective learning, there should, wherever practicable, be an
integration of the three phases of explanation, demonstration and practice. Full use should be made of
audio aids, visual aids and course handout material.
Prior to the start of each module, the following must be included as part of the introduction by training
staff:
(a) Aim The main purpose of the module

(b) Learning Outcomes What the delegates are expected to learn
(c) Timetable Training module duration and timing
(d) Assessment How delegates will be assessed and what they will be
assessed against
(e) Staff Who will be delivering the training and roles of training
support staff.
The HERTM Training Programme comprises the following modules and elements:
Module 1 Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness

Element 1.1 Helideck emergency response pre-planning
Element 1.2 Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls
Module 2 NUI Emergency Response

Element 2.1 NUI emergency response requirements
Module 3 Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM)

Element 3.1 HERTM response in helideck and helicopter emergencies
Element 3.2 Practical Exercises for the HERTM

MODULE 1 Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness
ELEMENT 1.1 Helicopter emergency response preplanning
Training staff to explain:
1.1.1 The role and key responsibilities of a HERTM.

1.1.2 The requirement for helicopter emergency response pre-planning.
1.1.3 The main elements of a helicopter emergency response plan.
1.1.4 Examples of emergency scenarios involving helicopter operations and typical response
requirement of HERTM to the emergency, to include:
(a) Helicopter incident resulting in crash/overturned aircraft involving fire/no fire

(b) Engine fire
(c) Fuel Spill during refueling operations resulting in fire/no fire
(d) Emergency/precautionary landing
(e) Responding to Class A fires caused by helicopter incident
(f) Responding to *Class B fires (flammable liquid spill and leaking fuel fires) caused
by helicopter Incident
(g) Rescue from an overturned aircraft
(h) Internal fire fighting
(i) Responding to an helicopter incident off the helideck
(j) Loss of fire main/pressure
1.1.5 Events that may severely impact on flight safety, to include:
(a) Aviation fuel contamination

(b) Obstructed helideck
(c) Wrong deck landing (wrong installation)
(d) Installation, MODU or vessel status changes with helicopter on deck.
1.1.6 Helideck general firefighting safety goals and objectives and how to achieve them.
1.1.7 Offshore and onshore helicopter emergency response practice: Offshore drills and
onshore fire and non-fire training practice.

ELEMENT 1.2 Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls
1.2.1 Typical helideck fixed firefighting equipment and systems, to include foam producing
equipment performance requirements:
(a) Speed of response of producing foam

(b) Reliability– through weekly tests and maintenance routines
(c) Coverage
(d) Quality of the foam
(e) Performance Standards
1.2.2 Deck Integrated Firefighting Systems (DIFFS)

1.2.3 Typical helideck mobile firefighting equipment and systems
1.2.4 Typical helideck rescue equipment
1.2.5 Helicopter emergency systems and controls that can be initiated by the HERTMs under
the direction of the HERTL, to include helicopter:
(a) engine shutdown

(b) fuel isolation
(c) Fixed firefighting and protection systems (onboard helicopters)

MODULE 2 NUI HERTM Emergency Response
ELEMENT 2.1 NUI emergency response requirements
2.1.1 Planning for emergencies on an NUI with limited emergency response capability, to
include:
(a) helicopter on deck, and

(b) no helicopter on deck.
2.1.2 NUI Rescue, firefighting equipment and extinguishant media requirements.

2.1.3 Typical limited NUI accommodation – if personnel onboard NUI have to stay beyond
expected duration.
2.1.4 First aid arrangements on NUI.
2.1.5 Evacuation from NUI if no helicopter is available.
2.1.6 Importance of understanding and following individual company procedures relating to
NUI
2.1.7 Emergency response requirements

MODULE 3 Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM)
ELEMENT 3.1 HERTM response in helideck and helicopter emergencies
Training staff to explain (classroom):
3.1.1 Human factors during emergency response including:
(a) stress affecting decision making

(b) physical limitations
(c) Sources of assistance available during emergency events
3.1.2 Potential aircraft hazards during the emergency response, to include:
(a) fire
(b) electrical
(c) helicopter composition materials
(d) dangerous goods cargo
(e) flotation devices
3.1.3 Emergency Response PPE requirements for HERTM

3.1.4 How different helicopter types can affect the emergency response.
3.1.5 Emergency response arrangements.
3.1.6 Breathing apparatus operation and control procedures.
3.1.7 Search and rescue (SAR) principles and techniques – on or close to the helideck,
following helicopter incident on helideck.
3.1.8 Relevant equipment and controls - helideck and helicopter
3.1.9 Firefighting equipment: guidance on when and where to use various media.
3.1.10 Monitoring of environmental conditions and how they may impact on the emergency
response
3.1.11 Awareness and understanding of back up crew during protracted incident.

ELEMENT 3.2 Practical Exercises for the HERTM
Training staff must provide sufficient explanations and/or demonstrations to enable delegates to
practice and demonstrate the following simulated emergency response to helideck and helicopter
emergencies.
Following explanation and demonstration by Training staff, delegates to practice (in the role of HERTM):
3.2.1 Emergency access and egress to and from helidecks including clear, concise and effective
3.2.2 Updating HERTL on progress against the emergency response plan at appropriate times.
3.2.3 Responding appropriately to HERTL direction during emergencies including the
3.2.4 Under direction from the HERTL: approaching the incident area in a controlled manner –
3.2.5 Effective execution of emergency response tasks.
3.2.6 Conducting helicopter incident firefighting operations, to include responding to a
3.2.7 Correct donning and use of breathing apparatus (BA) when instructed by HERTL (all
3.2.8 Effective Search and rescue (SAR) principles and techniques – on or close to the helideck,
locating, extracting and handling missing personnel and casualties following a helicopter
incident on the helideck.
3.2.9 Appropriate response to non-firefighting operations during helicopter incident.
3.2.10 Effective use of firefighting fixed, portable and mobile systems, including fixed fire
monitors, dry chemical and CO2 fire extinguishment and control media
3.2.11 Responding to an NUI helideck fire (with limited firefighting equipment).
3.2.12 Working with back-up emergency response teams – where required to do so.
3.2.13 Correct casualty handling techniques.
3.2.14 Hose-running techniques and associated hazards
Elements 3.2.1 – 3.2.14 must be covered, using appropriate combinations of all of the following
scenarios:
(a) Helicopter incident resulting in crash/overturned aircraft involving

fire/no fire
(b) Engine fire
(f) Responding to *Class B fires (flammable liquid spill and leaking fuel fires)
caused by helicopter Incident

Note:*Class B fires: For environmental purposes, smoke suppression or clean-burn systems are
acceptable for reducing smoke during Class B fire exercises.
All delegates to practice in the role of the Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) during
emergency response exercises.
Training Centres must provide a role-playing Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader during these
exercises (this could be one of the instructors).

SECTION B Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Further
Training
B.1 HERTM Further Training Target Group
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.
B.2 HERTM Further Training Delegate Pre-requisites
The prerequisites for the HERTM Further Training are:
a) A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training Certificate
OR
b) A valid OPITO HERTM Further Training Certificate.

B.3 HERTM Further Training Physical and Stressful Demands
Emergency Response Team Members require some form of medical and/or fitness screening to ascertain

and

Standard.
B.4 HERTM Further Training Aim and Objectives
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.

B.5 HERTM Further Training Learning Outcomes
The delegate’s learning outcomes are specified below.
To successfully complete this Programme, delegates must demonstrate the following:
(2) Updating HERTL on progress against the emergency response plan at appropriate times.
(3) Responding appropriately to HERTL direction during emergencies including the
(4) Under direction from the HERTL: approaching the incident area in a controlled manner –
(5) Effective execution of emergency response tasks.
(6) Conducting helicopter incident firefighting operations, to include responding to a
(7) Correct donning and use of breathing apparatus (BA) when instructed by HERTL (all
(10) Effective use of firefighting fixed, portable and mobile systems, including fixed fire
(12) Working with back-up emergency response teams – where required to do so.
(13) Correct casualty handling techniques.

B.6 HERTM Further Training Performance Assessment
Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified in section B.5 using direct
B.7 HERTM Further Training Duration and Timing
The optimum *contact time for this OPITO programme is 12.5 hours, which is to be delivered over
programme.
programme.
exceed 10 hours.

B.8 HERTM Further Training Programme
The training programme provided below is designed to help delegates achieve the stated learning
outcomes specified in Section B.5. The order in which elements of the training programme are delivered
may vary. However, contents in Appendix 1 must be covered prior to course commencement.
To make efficient use of time and ensure effective learning there should, wherever practicable, be an
audio / visual aids and course handout material. Training staff should give practical demonstrations for
all training activities which delegates are required to practice and demonstrate.
Prior to the start of the module, the following must be included as part of the introduction by training
staff:
(a) Aim – The main purpose of the module

(b) Learning Outcomes – What the delegates are expected to learn
(c) Timetable – Training module duration and timing
(d) Assessment – how delegates will be assessed and what they will be assessed against
(e) Staff - who will be delivering the training and roles of training support staff.
The HERTM Further Training course consists of the following module and elements:
Module 1 HERTM Further Training

Element 1.1 HERTM Further theory training
Element 1.2 HERTM Further practical training in emergency response

MODULE 1 HERTM Further Training
ELEMENT 1.1 HERTM Further theory training
1.1.1 Key parts of relevant helideck operations regulations and guidelines

1.1.2 The principles of helicopter emergency response, to include;
(a) Helideck ER team priorities during an emergency

(b) Firefighting systems; fixed and mobile
(c) Review requirements for pre-use checks, donning and use of breathing
apparatus
(d) Search and rescue on the helideck and inside the helicopter
(e) Casualty management.
(f) Human factors during emergency response including stress affecting decision
making, physical limitations and sources of assistance available during
emergency events
(g) Awareness and understanding of back up crew during protracted incident.
ELEMENT 1.2 HERTM Further practical training in emergency response
emergencies.
Following explanation and demonstration by Training staff, delegates to practice (in the role of HERTM):
1.2.1 Emergency access and egress to and from helidecks including clear, concise and effective
1.2.2 Updating HERTL on progress against the emergency response plan at appropriate times.
1.2.3 Responding appropriately to HERTL direction during emergencies including the correct
selection of appropriate fire-fighting equipment for the incident
1.2.4 Under direction from the HERTL: approaching the incident area in a controlled manner –
1.2.5 Effective execution of emergency response tasks.
1.2.6 Conducting helicopter incident firefighting operations, to include responding to a
1.2.7 Correct donning and use of breathing apparatus (BA) when instructed by HERTL (all
1.2.8 Effective Search and rescue (SAR) principles and techniques – on or close to the
1.2.10 Effective use of firefighting fixed, portable and mobile systems, including fixed fire


1.2.12 Working with back-up emergency response teams – where required to do so.
1.2.13 Correct casualty handling techniques.
scenarios:
(a) Helicopter incident resulting in crash/overturned aircraft involving

fire/no fire
(b) Engine fire
(f) Responding to *Class B fires (flammable liquid spill and leaking fuel fires)
caused by helicopter Incident
*Class B fires: For environmental purposes, smoke suppression or clean-burn systems are acceptable for
reducing smoke during Class B fire exercises.
All delegates to practice in the role of the Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) during
emergency response exercises.
Training Centres must provide a role-playing Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) during
these exercises (this could be one of the instructors).

SECTION C Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) Training
C.1 HERTL Training Target Group
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).
C.2 HERTL Training Delegate Pre-requisites
The prerequisites for this training programme are:
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
AND
c) A valid Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (ROCC) – UKCS Operations only

C.3 HERTL Training Physical and Stressful Demands
Emergency Response Team Leaders require some form of medical and/or fitness screening to ascertain

and

Standard.

C.4 HERTL Training Aim and Objectives
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.

C.5 HERTL Training Learning Outcomes
To successfully complete this training programme, delegates must be able to know and understand:
Module 1
(1) Define the role and key responsibilities of a HERTL.
(2) State the main elements of helideck emergency response plan.
(3) Identify typical organisations involved in a helicopter emergency response.
(4) Identify types of potential offshore helideck emergencies.
(5) State the general firefighting safety goals and objectives.
(6) Explain the purpose of typical helideck emergency systems and controls.
Module 2
(7) Explain the main differences between helideck emergency response on a main fixed or
floating installation and a normally unattended installation (NUI).
Module 3
To successfully complete this training programme, delegates must be able to perform:
communications with all relevant ER personnel.
(9) Directing the helideck team in a clear and confident manner during emergencies
including the correct selection of appropriate fire-fighting equipment for the incident.
(10) Directing entry to the incident area in a controlled manner – continually assessing how
the changes in the emergency could impact on the safety of the HERT members,
maintaining a means of escape from the incident area.
(11) Effective delegation of emergency response tasks to team members
(12) Controlling helicopter incident firefighting operations, to include responding to a
(13) Ensure correct donning, use and monitoring of breathing apparatus (BA) of HERT
members (all delegates to practice donning and using BA).
(14) Effective Search and rescue (SAR) principles and techniques – on or close to the helideck,
locating, extracting and handling missing personnel and casualties following a helicopter
incident on the helideck.
(16) Ensuring effective use of firefighting fixed, portable and mobile systems, including fixed
fire monitors, dry chemical and CO2 fire extinguishment and control media
(18) Utilising back-up ER Team via the Team Leader (this only requires briefing the back-up
team leader).
(19) Missing personnel and casualty management
(21) Conducting dynamic risk assessment during the emergency situation and obtaining
feedback against the plan
(22) Continually monitoring human factors

C.6 HERTL Training Performance Assessment
Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified in section C.5 using direct
Training staff must record assessments results.
C.7 HERTL Training Duration and Timing
The optimum *contact time for this OPITO programme is 26 hours, which is to be delivered over
programme.
programme.
exceed 10 hours.

C.8 HERTL Training Programme
outcomes specified in section C.5. The order in which elements of the training programme are delivered
integration of the three phases of explanation, demonstration and practise. Full use should be made of
staff:
(a) Aim The main purpose of the module
(b) Learning Outcomes What the delegates are expected to learn
(c) Timetable Training module duration and timing
(d) Assessment How delegates will be assessed and what they will be
assessed against
(e) Staff Who will be delivering the training and roles of training
support staff.
The Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training programme consists of the following module
and elements:
Module 1 Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness

Element 1.1 Helideck emergency response pre-planning
Element 1.2 Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls
Module 2 NUI HERTL Emergency Response

Element 2.1 NUI emergency response requirements
Module 3 Leading and Controlling Helideck Emergency Response

Element 3.1 HERTL emergency response responsibilities and requirements
Element 3.2 Practical Exercises for the HERTL

MODULE 1 Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness
ELEMENT 1.1 Helicopter emergency response preplanning
1.1.1 The role and key responsibilities of a HERTL.

1.1.2 The requirement for helicopter emergency response pre-planning.
1.1.3 The main elements of a helicopter emergency response plan.
1.1.4 Examples of emergency scenarios involving helicopter operations and typical response
requirement of HERTL and HERTMs to the emergency, to include:
(a) Helicopter crash on deck (with or without fuel spillage)

(b) Engine fire on helicopter
(c) Offshore installation or vessel fire
(d) Fire during helicopter refuelling operations
(e) Aviation fuel skid fire
(f) An emergency or precautionary landing on the helideck
(g) An attempted wheels-up landing
(h) Evacuation and emergency movement by helicopters (e.g. medevac)
(i) Helicopter use for man overboard.
(j) How typical organisations are involved in a helicopter emergency e.g. Coastguard.
1.1.5 Events that may severely impact on flight safety, to include:
(a) Aviation fuel contamination

(b) Obstructed helideck
(c) Wrong deck landing (wrong installation)
(d) Installation, MODU or vessel status changes with helicopter on deck.
1.1.6 Helideck general firefighting safety goals and objectives and how to achieve them.
1.1.7 Offshore and onshore helicopter emergency response practice: Offshore drills and
onshore fire and non-fire training practice.

ELEMENT 1.2 Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls
1.2.1 Typical helideck fixed firefighting equipment and systems, to include foam producing
equipment performance requirements:
(a) Speed of response of producing foam

(b) Reliability– through weekly tests and maintenance routines
(c) Coverage
(d) Quality of the foam.
(e)Performance Standards
1.2.2 Deck Integrated Firefighting Systems (DIFFS)

1.2.3 Typical helideck mobile firefighting equipment and systems
1.2.4 Typical helideck rescue equipment
1.2.5 Helicopter emergency systems and controls that can be initiated by the HERTL and the
HERTMs to include helicopter;
(a) engine shutdown

(b) fuel isolation
(c) Fixed firefighting and protection systems (onboard helicopters)

MODULE 2 NUI HERTM Emergency Response
ELEMENT 2.1 NUI emergency response requirements
2.1.1 Planning for emergencies on an NUI with limited emergency response capability, to
include:
(a) helicopter on deck, and

(b) no helicopter on deck.
2.1.2 NUI Rescue, firefighting equipment and extinguishant media requirements.

2.1.3 Typical limited NUI accommodation – if personnel onboard NUI have to stay beyond
expected duration.
2.1.4 First aid arrangements on NUI.
2.1.5 Evacuation from NUI if no helicopter is available.
2.1.6 Importance of understanding and following individual company procedures relating to
NUI
2.1.7 Emergency response requirements

MODULE 3 Leading and Controlling Helideck Emergency Response
ELEMENT 3.1 HERTL emergency response responsibilities and requirements
Training staff to explain (classroom):
3.1.1 Human factors during emergency response including:
(a) stress affecting decision making in self and team

(b) physical limitations of self and team
(c) Sources of assistance available during emergency events
3.1.2 Potential aircraft hazards during the emergency response, to include:
(a) fire
(b) electrical
(c) helicopter composition materials
(d) dangerous goods cargo
(e) flotation devices
3.1.3 Issues to consider if helicopter requires securing to helideck

3.1.4 Emergency Response PPE requirements for HERTL and HERTM
3.1.5 How different helicopter types can affect the emergency response.
3.1.6 Emergency response arrangements.
3.1.7 Breathing apparatus operation and control procedures.
3.1.8 Search and rescue (SAR) principles and techniques – on or close to the helideck,
following helicopter incident on helideck.
3.1.9 Relevant equipment and controls - helideck and helicopter
3.1.10 Firefighting equipment: guidance on when and where to use various media.
3.1.11 Monitoring of environmental conditions and how they may impact on the emergency
Response
3.1.12 Effective communications with all relevant ER personnel
3.1.13 Awareness and understanding of back up crew during protracted incident, including
HERTL deputising arrangements.
3.1.14 The principles of dynamic risk assessment during an emergency situation.

ELEMENT 3.2 Practical Exercises for the HERTL
emergencies.
Following explanation and demonstration by Training staff, delegates to practice (in the role of HERTL):
3.2.1 Emergency access and egress to and from helidecks including clear, concise and
effective communications with all relevant ER personnel.
3.2.2 Directing the helideck team in a clear and confident manner during emergencies
3.2.3 Directing entry to the incident area in a controlled manner – continually assessing how
3.2.4 Effective delegation of emergency response tasks to team members
3.2.5 Controlling helicopter incident firefighting operations, to include responding to a
3.2.6 Ensure correct donning, use and monitoring of breathing apparatus (BA) of HERT
3.2.9 Ensuring effective use of firefighting fixed, portable and mobile systems, including fixed
3.2.11 Utilising back-up ER Team via the Team Leader (this only requires briefing the back-up
team leader).
3.2.12 Missing persons and casualty management, to include:
(a) Prioritising
(b) Accounting for missing personnel
(c) Casualty handling techniques

3.2.14 Conducting dynamic risk assessment during the emergency situation and obtaining
3.2.15 Continually monitoring human factors during emergency response including;

scenarios:

(b) Engine fire


Note: Class B fires: For environmental purposes, smoke suppression or clean-burn systems are
acceptable for reducing smoke during Class B exercises.
All Delegates to perform the role of the HERTL Helideck Emergency response Team Leader during
emergency response exercises. Delegates not leading the team during a particular exercise must act as
HERTMs.

SECTION D Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) Further
Training
D.1 HERTL Further Training Target Group
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.
D.2 HERTL Further Training Delegate Pre-requisites
(a) A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Training Certificate
or
(b) A valid OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader Further Training Certificate
or
(c) 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.

D.3 HERTL Further Training Physical and Stressful Demands
Emergency Response Team Leaders require some form of medical and/or fitness screening to ascertain

and

Standard.
D.4 HERTL Further Training Aim and Objectives
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.)

D.5 HERTL Further Training Learning Outcomes
The delegate’s learning outcomes are specified below:
To successfully complete this programme, delegates must be able to demonstrate:
(1) Emergency access and egress to and from helidecks including clear, concise and
(2) Directing the helideck team in a clear and confident manner during emergencies
(3) Directing entry to the incident area in a controlled manner – continually assessing how
(4) Effective delegation of emergency response tasks to team members
(5) Controlling helicopter incident firefighting operations, to include responding to a
(6) Ensure correct donning, use and monitoring of breathing apparatus (BA) of HERT
(9) Ensuring effective use of firefighting fixed, portable and mobile systems, including fixed
(11) Utilising back-up ER Team via the Team Leader (this only requires briefing the back-up
team leader).
(12) Missing persons and casualty management, to include:
(a) Prioritising

(14) Conducting dynamic risk assessment during the emergency situation and obtaining
(15) Continually monitoring human factors during emergency response including;

Learning Outcomes 1 through 15 to be assessed during practical exercises.

D.6 HERTL Further Training Performance Assessment
Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified in section D.5 using direct
D.7 HERTL Further Training Duration and Timing
The optimum *contact time for this OPITO programme is 12.5 hours, which is to be delivered over
programme.
programme.
exceed 10 hours.

D.8 HERTL Further Training Programme
outcomes specified in Section D.5. The order in which elements of the training programme are delivered
staff:
(a) Aim – The main purpose of the module

(b) Learning Outcomes – What the delegates are expected to learn
(c) Timetable – Training module duration and timing
(d) Assessment – how delegates will be assessed and what they will be assessed against
(e) Staff - who will be delivering the training and roles of training support staff.
The HERTL Further Training course consists of the following module and elements:
Module 1 HERTL Further Training

Element 1.1 HERTL Further theory training
Element 1.2 HERTL Further practical training in emergency response

MODULE 1 HERTL Further Training
ELEMENT 1.1 HERTL Further theory training
1.1.1 Key parts of relevant helideck operations regulations and guidelines

1.1.2 The principles of helicopter emergency response, to include;
(a) Helideck ER team priorities during an emergency

(b) Firefighting systems; fixed and mobile
(c) Review requirements for pre-use checks, donning and use of breathing
apparatus
(d) Search and rescue on the helideck and inside the helicopter
(e) Casualty management.
(f) Human factors during emergency response including stress affecting decision
making, physical limitations and sources of assistance available during
emergency events
(g) Awareness and understanding of back up crew during protracted incident.
ELEMENT 1.2 HERTL Further practical training in emergency response
emergencies.
Following explanation and demonstration by Training staff, delegates to practice (in the role of HERTL):
1.2.1 Emergency access and egress to and from helidecks including clear, concise and
1.2.2 Directing the helideck team in a clear and confident manner during emergencies
1.2.3 Directing entry to the incident area in a controlled manner – continually assessing how
1.2.4 Effective delegation of emergency response tasks to team members
1.2.5 Controlling helicopter incident firefighting operations, to include responding to a
1.2.6 Ensure correct donning, use and monitoring of breathing apparatus (BA) of HERT
1.2.9 Ensuring effective use of firefighting fixed, portable and mobile systems, including fixed

1.2.11 Utilising back-up ER Team via the Team Leader (this only requires briefing the back-up
team leader).
1.2.12 Missing persons and casualty management, to include:
(a) Prioritising

1.2.14 Conducting dynamic risk assessment during the emergency situation and obtaining
1.2.15 Continually monitoring human factors during emergency response including;

scenarios:

(b) Engine fire
Note: Class B fires: For environmental purposes, smoke suppression or clean-burn systems are
acceptable for reducing smoke during Class B exercises.
All Delegates to perform the role of the HERTL Helideck Emergency response Team Leader during
emergency response exercises. Delegates not leading the team during a particular exercise must act as
HERTMs.

SECTION E RESOURCES
In order that a training programme may be delivered successfully it is essential that appropriately
qualified and experienced people are there to deliver and support the programme and that the
appropriate facilities and equipment are in place.
E.1 Staff
Instructional staff must:
(a) Fully understand the requirements of this industry standard.

(b) Have been trained in training delivery and training assessment techniques.
(c) Hold an industry-recognised assessor qualification.
(d) Participate in an ongoing training and development programme which ensures that they
are aware and knowledgeable of relevant industry requirements and changes to
requirements.
(e) Possess occupational experience in firefighting and practical knowledge of helicopter
emergency response operations
All staff will have the appropriate competencies to conduct or assist (as appropriate) with the element
of training being undertaken.
OPITO Centres must have an auditable training programme in place to ensure instructors keep up-to-
date with relevant current offshore practices and changes. The programme must include at least two of
the following: visit(s) to offshore fixed or mobile installations, visit(s) to heliports, visit(s) to dry-docked
rigs that have helidecks.

E.2 Trainer/Delegate Ratio
Min/Max Delegate Numbers
The following table specifies the minimum and maximum number of delegates allowed to undertake a
single training programme.
Delegates numbers
Training Programme
Minimum Maximum
HERTM Training 4 12
HERTM Further Training 4 12
HERTL Training 4 12
HERTL Further Training 4 12
Trainer/Delegate Ratios
The following ratios specify the maximum number of delegates that must be supervised by one
instructor at any one time during each training event.
Theory 1:12
Demonstration 1:12
Practical Exercises 1:6
Note: For the HERTM, HERTM Further Training, HERTL and HERTL Further Training programmes, the
maximum delegate numbers and theory ratio may be exceeded to accommodate company/installation
emergency response teams. However practical supervision ratios must not be exceeded.

E.3 Facilities
To ensure proper presentation the training/assessment provider should adhere to the following criteria
and provide a designated room or space that will not be used simultaneously for any other activity and
which includes:
Administration arrangements appropriate for enrolment and certification of candidates.
Knowledge and Understanding training/assessment area(s) with sufficient space to allow candidates to
be comfortable to participate fully in individual/group knowledge and understanding assessment
activities.
Practical training/assessment area(s) with adequate space for each candidate to participate fully in
practical assessment activities.
All facilities must be maintained and where appropriate, inspected and tested in accordance with
current standards/legislation and manufacturers recommendations.
First Aid Facilities
Appropriate first aid facilities and equipment as specified in the training centre’s risk assessments, and
sufficient staff trained in the use of the facilities and equipment.
All facilities must be maintained and where appropriate, inspected and tested in accordance with
current standards/legislation and manufacturers recommendations.
Risk assessments must be conducted and documented for all training facilities and equipment.

E.4 Equipment
Equipment used during practical exercises must be of a type in use regionally on offshore oil and gas
installation/vessel helidecks.
For details of facility and equipment requirement follow the link on the OPITO website below:
OPITO Standards Heli-training Facility and Equipment Technical Specification Document

SECTION F ADMINISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION
F.1 Joining Instructions
Where applicable, all joining instructions must contain information which indicates that certain aspects
of the course are of a physical nature.
Where applicable, prior to each course commencing, delegates must sign a declaration indicating they
have read and understood a written statement regarding the physical nature of the programme and the
need for delegates to be in good health.
F.2 Validity and Renewal
The HERTM Training Certificate is valid for 2 years.

The HERTM Further certificate is valid for 2 years.
The HERTL Training Certificate is valid for 2 years.
The HERTL Further Training Certificate is valid for 2 years.

F.3 Certification
Training Centres are responsible for issuing a certificate direct to the delegate successfully completing
the programme and to the sponsoring company (when required). Each certificate must indicate that the
delegate has been appraised against the learning outcomes and must contain the following:
a) Training Centre name

b) Full OPITO course title stating that it is OPITO-approved
c) OPITO registration code
d) Delegate's name
e) Course dates
f) Expiry Date
g) Unique Certificate Number (UCN) – Refer to OPITO UCN Guidance doc. for details
h) Training Establishment Signatory.
F.4 Course Administration
Each delegate attending any OPITO approved programme must be registered with the Central Register
(CR) operated by OPITO. Registration must be made by the training establishment to OPITO within one
week following the course.
OPITO confirms that information on the registration form will be contained in a computerised register
which will be available to employers, prospective employers and training providers in the oil and gas
industry to verify training records. At all times use of this data will be strictly in accordance with
principles laid down in relevant data protection legislation.

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Terms
Duty Holder In relation to a fixed installation: the Duty Holder will typically be the Operator
And in relation to a mobile installation: the Duty Holder will typically be the
Owner.
Additional training Training which must be completed before the candidate is appointed to their
nominated helideck role e.g.:
 Dangerous Goods by Air (DGbA)

 Radio operator competence
 Helicopter refuelling (where required) and any region-specific training.
 Meteorological observation/weather reporting (where required by duty
holder)
Valid Certificate An authentic certificate which is in-date i.e. has not expired
Abbreviations
CR Central Register
ER Emergency Response
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
HDA Helideck Assistant
HERTL Helideck Emergency response Team Leader
HERTM Helideck Emergency Response Team Member
HLO Helicopter Landing Officer
MODU Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit
NOTOC Notification to Captain (dangerous goods)
NUI Normally Unattended Installation
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
TBT Tool Box Talk

Appendix 1 OPITO Information
The topics listed below are to be delivered as part of the introduction to training courses specified in this
standard and included in the lesson plans/instructor guides/exercise plans. Additional introduction
topics may include training centre layout and alarms, emergency actions, first aid and domestic
arrangements
Mandatory OPITO Information:
(a) Medical Fitness

(b) Certification Periods
(c) CR/Vantage (provided by OPITO)
(d) OPITO Customer Service Statement (provided by OPITO)
(e) The roles of employers and training providers (provided by OPITO)
(f) What is OPITO’s role in industry? (provided by OPITO)
(g) Current Global Network of training providers (provided by OPITO)
(h) Emergency Response Framework (provided by OPITO – applicable to ER training providers)


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Team Member and Team

OPITO APPROVED STANDARD

Training and Competence Standard

Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Training Standard 7041

Guidance on this standard is available by contacting OPITO at: Standards Enquiries

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Any amendments made to this standard by OPITO will be recorded above.

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E.2 TRAINER/DELEGATE RATIO ..................................................................................................................... 47

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Figure 1: Helideck Training and Competence Framework

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Appointment of HERTMs and HERTLs

a) Workplace training is provided and workplace competence assessment is conducted, AND

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SECTION A Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) Training

A.1 HERTM Training Target Group

A.2 HERTM Training Delegate Pre-requisites

The prerequisites for the HERTM Training are:

a) A valid OPITO Helideck Operations Initial Training Certificate

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A.3 HERTM Training Physical and Stressful Demands

(a) Possess a valid, current offshore medical certificate or

(c) Undergo medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form

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A.4 HERTM Training Aim and Objectives

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A.5 HERTM Training Learning Outcomes

The delegate’s learning outcomes are set out below:

To successfully complete this training programme, delegates must be able to perform:

Learning Outcomes 7 through 20 are to be assessed during practical exercises.

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A.6 HERTM Training Performance Assessment

Training staff must record assessments results.

A.7 HERTM Training Duration and Timing

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A.8 HERTM Training Programme

(a) Aim The main purpose of the module

Module 1 Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness

Module 2 NUI Emergency Response

Module 3 Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM)

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MODULE 1 Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness

ELEMENT 1.1 Helicopter emergency response preplanning

Training staff to explain:

1.1.1 The role and key responsibilities of a HERTM.

(a) Helicopter incident resulting in crash/overturned aircraft involving fire/no fire

1.1.5 Events that may severely impact on flight safety, to include:

(a) Aviation fuel contamination

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ELEMENT 1.2 Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls

Training staff to explain:

(a) Speed of response of producing foam

1.2.2 Deck Integrated Firefighting Systems (DIFFS)

(a) engine shutdown

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MODULE 2 NUI HERTM Emergency Response

ELEMENT 2.1 NUI emergency response requirements

Training staff to explain:

(a) helicopter on deck, and

2.1.2 NUI Rescue, firefighting equipment and extinguishant media requirements.

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