WHO’S THE COURSE FOR?

·        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.  

COURSE AIMS AND BENEFITS

·        To equip the delegate with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to perform the role of Offshore Emergency Response Team Member effectively.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To successfully complete the Further OERTM training, delegates must be able to demonstrate:

·        How to select and operate the correct firefighting equipment and media to extinguish different types of fires.

·        Breathing apparatus control board procedures.

·        How to identify and don the appropriate emergency response PPE required for the OER team member.

·        The operation, donning and wearer checks of working duration breathing apparatus.

·        Participation in an incident brief.

·        Participation as an OER team member in a specified range of fire and non-fire related incidents under the direction of the Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader (OERTL) following safe working practices and procedures.

·        Selection and use of correct portable fire-fighting equipment.

·        Selection, operation and flushing of foam firefighting equipment.

·        Extinguishing of different types of fire and securing the area.

·        Effective communication with OERTL and OER team members during an incident.

·        The key considerations and actions whilst entering and working in the incident area.

·        Correct search and rescue procedures and techniques.

·        The correct steps involved in initial casualty assessment and recovery.

·        Participation in a post-incident debrief.