Course Overview:

This Helideck Operations Initial Training Programme provides essential knowledge and skills for Offshore Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs) and Offshore Helideck Assistants (HDAs) to perform their roles safely and effectively.

Objective:

Equip delegates with the competencies required to handle offshore helideck operations, including regulations, hazard management, and emergency procedures.

Course Duration: 3 days

Target Group: Personnel designated as Offshore Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs) and Offshore Helideck Assistants (HDAs).

Prerequisites:

• Dangerous Goods Awareness training course approved by IATA, HCA, CAA, or a relevant state aviation authority.

Examination: Assessment through direct observation, oral, and/or written questions. Successful candidates receive an OPITO-approved certificate with no expiry date.

Course Contents:

• Regulations and Guidelines: Overview of offshore helideck regulations and guidelines.
• Hazards and Management Systems: Identification and management of helideck and helicopter hazards, equipment, and refueling systems.
• HLO and HDA Responsibilities: Duties and procedures during helicopter operations, including landing, departure, and emergency response.
• Cargo and Passenger Handling: Techniques for handling cargo and passengers efficiently.
• Normally Unattended Installations (NUI): Specific responsibilities for HLOs and HDAs on NUIs.

Training Options:

• Classroom-Based: Instructor-led.
• Virtual Training: Live instructor-led (if available).

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Objective:

This training provides both theoretical and practical exercises to develop and assess the competence required for Offshore Emergency Response Team Members (OERTM) based on OPITO standards. The course emphasizes practical skills with 75% of the training dedicated to hands-on exercises.

Course Duration: 4 days

Target Group:

Designed for individuals seeking to join Offshore Emergency Response Teams. This OPITO-approved programme meets the initial onshore training requirements as outlined in the Oil & Gas UK guidelines for competence and training in emergency response.

Prerequisites:

• Identification: Photographic I.D. or passport (original or copy).
• Health: Valid medical certificate and completion of a medical questionnaire at the start of the course.

Examination:

Delegates will be assessed against OPITO’s defined training outcomes. Successful candidates will receive an OPITO-approved Offshore Emergency Response Team Member certificate, valid for 2 years.

Course Contents:

1. Offshore Fire and Emergency Response:
   • Overview of offshore fire and emergency response arrangements.
   • The role of the Emergency Response Team Member.
   • Incident planning and monitoring.
2. Fire and Emergency Operations:
   • Operation of fixed fire systems.
   • Emergency response for non-fire incidents.
   • Accessing incident areas and using best practices.
3. Casualty Management:
   • Locating and handling missing personnel and casualties.
   • Using portable and foam fire-fighting equipment.
4. Fire-Fighting Techniques:
   • Extinguishing fires and securing areas.
   • Conducting breathing apparatus operations.
   • Minimizing property damage and maintaining communications.

Training Delivery:

• Theory Input
• Practical Exercises

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Objective:

This 5-day course is designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively manage survival crafts and rescue boats in emergency situations. The training includes both theoretical and practical “on the water” sessions.

Target Audience:

This course is available for group bookings only and is intended for personnel who will be in charge of survival crafts or rescue boats during emergencies.

Course Duration: 5 days

Prerequisites:

• Age: At least 18 years
• Certification: Personal Survival Techniques (PST) certificate
• Experience: 6 months of sea-time (Note: The course can be taken without 6 months of sea-time, but certification will be issued only upon proof of completion of six months sea service.)

Course Contents:

1. Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Operations:
   • Taking charge during and after the launch of survival craft or rescue boats.
   • Operating survival craft engines.
   • Managing survivors and the survival craft after abandoning ship.
2. Equipment Use and Safety:
   • Using locating devices, communication and signaling apparatus, and pyrotechnics.
   • Applying first aid to survivors.
3. Practical Sessions:
   • Launching and boarding survival craft.
   • Conducting pre-start preparations and checks.
   • Starting and handling survival craft engines.
   • Actions for survival craft operation until rescued.
   • Safe use of equipment in the event of engine failure, including rowing.
   • Maximizing detectability and location of survival craft.
   • Using rescue boats and lifeboats for marshalling life rafts and rescuing survivors.
   • Managing injured persons.

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Target Group:

• For currently-appointed OPITO-certified HERTMs needing to revalidate their certification by refreshing and updating their knowledge and skills.

Delegate Prerequisites:

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

Physical and Stressful Demands:

• Training includes physically demanding and potentially stressful elements.
• Delegates must possess a valid offshore medical certificate or an operator-approved medical certificate.

Aims and Objectives:

• To practice and maintain skills for dealing with helicopter emergency response situations as part of an Offshore Helideck Emergency Response Team.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Emergency access and egress with effective communication.
2. Update HERTL on emergency response progress.
3. Correctly respond to HERTL directions during emergencies.
4. Approach incident areas safely and maintain an escape route.
5. Execute emergency response tasks effectively.
6. Conduct firefighting operations for helicopter incidents.
7. Don and use breathing apparatus correctly.
8. Apply search and rescue principles and techniques.
9. Respond appropriately to non-firefighting operations.
10. Use firefighting systems effectively.
11. Respond to NUI helideck fires.
12. Work with back-up emergency response teams.
13. Apply correct casualty handling techniques.
14. Use hose-running techniques safely.

Assessment and Certification:

• Assessment through observation and oral/written questions.
• OPITO Approved Certification valid for two years.

Duration and Timing:

• Total contact time: 12.5 hours.

Prepare to effectively manage helideck emergency response situations by refreshing and updating your skills with this comprehensive course.

Duration: 4 Days

Overview: This course provides knowledge and practical experience in managing major emergencies, following OPITO standards for OIM controlling major emergencies. It involves practical scenarios on a generic offshore platform but can be tailored for specific installations like fixed platforms, semi-submersibles, FPSOs, and Jack-Ups.

Structure: The course combines practical scenarios with classroom work and can be adapted to specific installations if required.

Prerequisites: None

Target Audience:

• Personnel from any background interested in major emergency management.
• Applicable to both onshore and offshore personnel.

Course Content:

• Introduction to emergency management performance criteria.
• Briefing and debriefing sessions with final readiness appraisal.
• Classroom lectures, discussions, and workshops on emergency management principles.
• Practical scenarios in a custom-built simulator, with opportunities to act as an emergency manager.

Revalidation: Not applicable.

Items to Bring: None

Health:

• Company-specific medical clearance.
• Completion of a standard medical questionnaire before the course starts.

Dates and Cost: Available on request.

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Overview: This course is designed for crew members of fast rescue boats on board ships. It covers checking the readiness and handling of Fast Rescue Boats.

Duration: 2 days

Certification: STCW

Validation: 5 years

Requirements:

• Valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate (within 5 years)
• Valid STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats certificate (within 5 years)
• Valid maritime medical certificate

Course Content:

• Safety precautions and equipment
• Launching and operating Fast Rescue Boats
• Conducting rescue operations
• Practicing various search patterns
• Operating in open water, including dealing with currents, wind, and waves
• Handling drowning persons
• Towing with the Fast Rescue Boat
• Managing communication devices and emergency beacons

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Overview: The OERTM course combines theoretical input and practical exercises to ensure participants can competently perform the role of an Offshore Emergency Response Team Member, as outlined by the OPITO standard.

Role of an OERTM: In the offshore oil and gas industry, some personnel must be part of an Offshore Emergency Response Team (OERT). An OERTM is prepared to respond to various emergencies, including fires, explosions, gas releases, or confined space incidents, on their offshore installation or vessel.

Training Requirements: The OPITO Offshore Emergency Response Team Member training ensures participants have the necessary knowledge and skills. The course includes explanations, demonstrations, and practical exercises to equip delegates with the required competencies.

Course Details:

• Duration: 4 days

Prerequisites: There are no formal prerequisites. However, participants must be physically and mentally capable of handling the demanding and potentially stressful activities involved in the training.

Certification and Refresher:

• OERTM Certificate: Valid for 2 years
• FOERTM (Further Offshore Emergency Response Team Member) Training: Required for re-validation, 2-day course with a 10% theory and 90% practical ratio. This course updates and refreshes the skills and knowledge obtained in the OERTM course. The FOERTM certificate is also valid for 2 years and must be re-attended for renewal.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Responding effectively to emergency situations
• Understanding the role and responsibilities of an OERTM
• Practical skills in emergency response, including fire fighting, gas release response, and confined space rescue

This concise overview provides essential details about the OERTM training, ensuring participants and organizations understand the course’s objectives, requirements, and benefits.

Target Group: This course is designed for shippers, packers, freight forwarders, cargo agents, and other relevant shore-side personnel involved in processing dangerous goods.

Physical and Stressful Demands: There are no significant physical or stressful demands associated with this course. Delegates will need to complete a medical screening to ensure they are fit to participate fully.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this course is to ensure that delegates can prepare dangerous goods shipments in compliance with the requirements.

Learning Outcomes / Assessment Criteria: By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand and apply the Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Recognize their responsibilities
• Classify dangerous goods by hazard type and danger level
• Identify Proper Shipping Names
• Utilize the information in the Dangerous Goods List
• Correctly pack dangerous goods using appropriate packaging
• Mark and label packages accurately
• Document shipments correctly
• Accept or reject shipments based on compliance with the above criteria

Duration and Timing:

• Duration: 2 Days

This streamlined overview ensures that all essential details about the Dangerous Goods By Sea course are communicated clearly and concisely.