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2025 HELIDECK EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER (HERTM)


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HELIDECK EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER (HERTM)

HELIDECK EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER (HERTM) COURSE PROFILE

HERTM ONLINE course - AUD$900*

This HERTM course, in addition to the HOIT course, forms the prerequisites to qualify for Helideck Assistant (HDA).

The aim and objectives of HERTM training is to equip the candidate with the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the roles of offshore Helideck Assistant (HDA) safely and effectively.

Who should enrol in this course?

Any person appointed or interested in being appointed to the role of HDA.

What are the benefits for attendees?

  • Increased knowledge and awareness of basic structures, operations and legal standards of helidecks and helicopter landing requirements. 
  • Increased safety levels of all helideck operations.
  • Enhanced reputation and minimised exposure to risk for the operating company.

What does the course cover?

This online course, which is OPITO equivalent, provides the prospective HDA with a comprehensive and in-depth insight into the legal and practical intricacies of helideck offshore operations with emphasis on helideck hazards and management systems as well as the HLO and HDA responsibilities during helicopter landing and departure on both attended and unattended installations.

More specifically, the course includes but is not limited to:

Offshore Helideck Regulations and Guidelines

  • UKCAA UKCAP 437 (Amended Edition 8)
  • ICAO ANNEX 14 VOL II
  • ICAO Heliports Manual
  • National Regulatory Requirements (as applicable)


Helicopter and Helideck Hazards and Management Systems

Introduction to Helideck Crew
Offshore Helideck Landing Areas
Helideck Equipment and Systems
Helicopter and Helideck Hazards
Helicopter Refuelling Awareness


HDA responsibilities during Helicopter Landing and Departure

The Role and Responsibilities of the HLO and HDA
HDA checks, procedures and communications during Helicopter Operations

Supervision of Passengers and Cargo Handling

The supervision of Cargo Handling
The supervision of Passenger Handling

Normally Unattended Installations (NUI's)

HLO and HDA responsibilities on a NUI

*PAYMENT NOTES:

If, due to some country specific security restrictions, you are unable to pay by Credit Card please contact office@flightsafety.com.au or call +61 (0) 7 54482788 and we will send through an invoice with a direct payment option.

Once you have paid the Invoice, re-enrol and choose the Purchase Order Payment Option.
Then add your Receipt Number and we will verify your payment so you can begin the course.

 

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS FOR FINAL CERTIFICATE 

This course requires 100% pass rate for each quiz at the end of each module.

After each quiz, check your score to ensure all answers are correct. If not, click the "previous" tab to revert back to the beginning of the module. Go through the module again and then take the quiz again. Once you have correctly answered all the questions, click the "continue" tab to move to the next module.

The final certificate will only be generated if 100% pass rate has been achieved for each module.

 

Here is the course outline:

1. HELIDECK EMERGENCY RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS

This module focuses on establishing a solid foundation for understanding the roles, responsibilities, and planning necessary for effective helideck emergency response.

16 sections
Introduction
MODULE 1: HELIDECK EMERGENCY RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS
ELEMENT 1.1: Helicopter Emergency Response Preplanning
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
1.1.5 Events that May Severely Impact on Flight Safety
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
Quiz 1 - HERTM Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness
ELEMENT 1.2 Helideck and helicopter emergency systems and controls
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
Quiz 2 - HERTM Helideck Emergency Response Preparedness

2. NUI EMERGENCY RESPONSE

This module covers pre-planning for emergencies, communication protocols, and the use of automated systems. Delegates will also gain practical skills in supporting rescue and firefighting operations in these remote environments.

9 sections
MODULE 2: NUI EMERGENCY RESPONSE
ELEMENT 2.1: NUI Emergency Response Requirements
2.1.2 NUI Rescue, Firefighting Equipment, and Extinguishant Media Requirements
2.1.3 Typical Limited NUI Accommodation
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
Quiz - NUI Emergency Response

3. HELIDECK EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER (HERTM)

This module focuses on the practical application of skills required for managing helideck and helicopter emergencies. The module emphasises teamwork, communication, and executing emergency response tasks under the direction of the HERTL. By the end of this module, participants will be confident in their ability to respond effectively to fires, helicopter incidents, medical emergencies, and evacuations on offshore helidecks.

13 sections
MODULE 3: Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM)
3.1.1 Human Factors During Emergency Response
3.1.2 Potential Aircraft Hazards During the Emergency Response
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
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
Quiz - Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM)

4. COURSE FEEDBACK

Please complete these 5 questions to submit your feedback on this course.

1 section
Course Feedback

5. COURSE COMPLETION

Thank you for completing the Aeronautical Enterprises Pty Ltd HERTM Course.

1 section
Course Completion

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

HERTM_Certificate of Completion_Award
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