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 20 Oct
20 October 2025 - 24 October 2025
20 October 2025 - 24 October 2025
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 6 Apr
6 April 2026 - 10 April 2026
6 April 2026 - 10 April 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 20 Apr
20 April 2026 - 24 April 2026
20 April 2026 - 24 April 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 4 May
4 May 2026 - 8 May 2026
4 May 2026 - 8 May 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 18 May
18 May 2026 - 22 May 2026
18 May 2026 - 22 May 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 29 Jun
29 June 2026 - 3 July 2026
29 June 2026 - 3 July 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 13 Jul
13 July 2026 - 17 July 2026
13 July 2026 - 17 July 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 27 Jul
27 July 2026 - 31 July 2026
27 July 2026 - 31 July 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 10 Aug
10 August 2026 - 14 August 2026
10 August 2026 - 14 August 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 24 Aug
24 August 2026 - 28 August 2026
24 August 2026 - 28 August 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 7 Sep
7 September 2026 - 11 September 2026
7 September 2026 - 11 September 2026
5 days, 08:15 AM BST - 05:15 PM BST
Paisley
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
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