Offshore Emergency Response Team Member & Further Training

Offshore Emergency Response Team Member & Further Training

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