Course
Offshore Emergency Response Team Member
Course aim
The aim and objectives of the OERTM Initial Training Programme are to equip the delegate with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to perform the role of Offshore Emergency Response Team Member effectively.
Learning outcomes
Define the role and explain the key responsibilities of the Emergency Response Team Member.
Explain the purpose of offshore emergency response arrangements
Explain the purpose of offshore emergency response procedures.
Identify hazards and risk mitigation associated with typical offshore fire and non-fire incidents.
Explain the purpose of fixed fire systems offshore.
Understand the performance capability and limitations of typical fixed systems offshore.
Identify the emergency response PPE requirements for the OERTM.
Under directions from the OERTL: approach the incident area in a controlled manner – continually assessing how the changes in the emergency could impact on the safety of other OER team members.
Communicate effectively with the OERTL and team members
Respond appropriately to OERTL direction in emergencies
Use safe working practices and site-specific procedures
Select and use portable fire fighting equipment.
Select, operate and flush foam firefighting equipment.
Extinguish a fire and secure an area.
Conduct breathing apparatus operations in accordance with OERTL directions and safe practices.
Conduct effective search and rescue for missing persons and casualties during the emergency
Demonstrate correct casualty handling and recovery techniques.
Pre-Attendance requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for the OERTM training programme.
Assessment
Delegates will be assessed against the knowledge learning outcomes by written, open-book test or series of tests and against the practical learning outcomes using direct observation and oral questions as appropriate.
Course
Further Offshore Emergency Response Team Member
Course Aim
The target group for the OERTM Further Training are existing offshore emergency team members that are required to revalidate their OPITO OERTM certification by completing training scenarios which they are unable undertake offshore.
Learning outcomes
Entering and working in the fire incident area using safe working practices and site-specific procedures
Locating and recovering casualties
Appropriate selection and use portable firefighting equipment to extinguish fires
Extinguishing a fire and/or securing an area
Conducting breathing apparatus operations during incidents
Responding to a confined space incident
Responding to an incident involving personnel working at height
Maintaining effective communications
Delegate Pre- requisites
Delegates must possess any one of the following
a) A valid OPITO Offshore Emergency Response Team Member certificate
b) A valid OPITO OERTM Further Training certificate.
Assessment
Delegates will be assessed against the knowledge learning outcomes by written, open-book test or series of tests and against the practical learning outcomes using direct observation and oral questions as appropriate.
Validity
2 years