ITSO OPITO ERRV Crew Initial Training Shipboard Operations
This course, containing both theory and practical elements, is designed to equip the learner with the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the role of ERRV crew.
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Dates
Mon 21 Sep
21 September 2026 - 25 September 2026
21 September 2026 - 25 September 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 5 Oct
5 October 2026 - 9 October 2026
5 October 2026 - 9 October 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 19 Oct
19 October 2026 - 23 October 2026
19 October 2026 - 23 October 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 29 Mar
29 March 2027 - 2 April 2027
29 March 2027 - 2 April 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 12 Apr
12 April 2027 - 16 April 2027
12 April 2027 - 16 April 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 26 Apr
26 April 2027 - 30 April 2027
26 April 2027 - 30 April 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 10 May
10 May 2027 - 14 May 2027
10 May 2027 - 14 May 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 24 May
24 May 2027 - 28 May 2027
24 May 2027 - 28 May 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 7 Jun
7 June 2027 - 11 June 2027
7 June 2027 - 11 June 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 21 Jun
21 June 2027 - 25 June 2027
21 June 2027 - 25 June 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 5 Jul
5 July 2027 - 9 July 2027
5 July 2027 - 9 July 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 19 Jul
19 July 2027 - 23 July 2027
19 July 2027 - 23 July 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 2 Aug
2 August 2027 - 6 August 2027
2 August 2027 - 6 August 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 16 Aug
16 August 2027 - 20 August 2027
16 August 2027 - 20 August 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 30 Aug
30 August 2027 - 3 September 2027
30 August 2027 - 3 September 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 13 Sep
13 September 2027 - 17 September 2027
13 September 2027 - 17 September 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 27 Sep
27 September 2027 - 1 October 2027
27 September 2027 - 1 October 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 11 Oct
11 October 2027 - 15 October 2027
11 October 2027 - 15 October 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 25 Oct
25 October 2027 - 29 October 2027
25 October 2027 - 29 October 2027
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Description
This course equips the learner with the initial knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform the role of ERRV crew.
Issuing Authority
OPITO
Learning Objectives
- The basics of ERRV Operation
- Types of emergency incident and relevant information
- ERRV On-Board Response
- Range of ERRV survivor rescue and recovery equipment
- Safe and effective use of the ERRV Survivor Rescue and Recovery Equipment
- Anatomy and Physiology as appropriate to the role of the BMA
- Principles and Priorities of First Aid
- Anticipated Scenarios Encountered by the BMA following an Offshore Incident
- How to initially receive Casualties Onboard
- Treatment of Anticipated Scenarios encountered by the BMA following an Offshore Incident
- Casualty Monitoring and Recording
- Initial assessment of casualties
- Treatment of Anticipated Scenarios encountered by the BMA following an Offshore Incident
- Preparing casualties for transfer from ERRV
Prerequisites
Government issued photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc)
Certification
On successful completion of the course, delegates will be provided with an OPITO Approved ITSO certificate.
Revalidation
36 months
It is envisaged that on completion of the Initial Training programme learners will become part of an operational ERRV Crew.
Learners failing to do so within 12 months of completing this course shall repeat the Initial Training Programme
Who is this course for?
ERRV Crew