Emergency Response Team (ERT) Basic Training - 3 Days

Price: £POA
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Portadown, Northern Ireland

The Emergency Response Team (ERT) Basic Training Course is designed to provide delegates with the essential skills and knowledge to act effectively during workplace emergencies. This practical, hands-on course focuses on rescue operations, fire response, breathing apparatus use, and casualty handling, ensuring your ERT members are prepared to respond quickly and safely in real-life situations.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Members of on-site Emergency Response Teams (ERT)
• Personnel responsible for fire, rescue, or confined space response
• Site safety officers or supervisors
• Anyone involved in industrial emergency response operations

Prerequisites

Delegates must:

• Be aged 18 or over
• Be medically fit in accordance with current industry standards
• Have a basic understanding of emergency response principles

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to respond effectively during an emergency. Participants will gain confidence in using rescue equipment, managing breathing apparatus (BA), and performing safe casualty handling techniques.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Demonstrate basic knowledge and use of breathing apparatus (BA) sets
• Conduct BA safety checks and testing procedures
• Operate safely in smoke-filled or dark environments
• Handle fire hoses and firefighting equipment correctly
• Manage casualty handling and safe evacuation techniques
•  Follow entry control and rescue procedures effectively
• Apply safe teamwork and communication during emergency situations

Training Methods

The course includes:

• Classroom-based learning using presentations and instructor-led discussion
• Practical demonstrations of rescue and firefighting techniques
• Hands-on scenarios replicating emergency response conditions
• A final practical assessment to evaluate competence

Relevant Legislation and Standards

Training is aligned with:

• Health & Safety at Work Act / Order
• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act (2005)
• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Applications) Regulations (2007)
• NOGBA – National Operational Guidance for Breathing Apparatus

PPE Requirements

Delegates should bring:

• Safety boots
• Helmet
• Gloves
• Hi-vis vest or jacket

For the fire training module, full fire protective clothing is required (fire suit, gloves, helmet, and boots).
Personal facemasks and breathing apparatus are preferred but can be provided if required.

Additional Information

ITS offers a FREE 30-minute Teams consultation to assess your company’s emergency response training needs.
Further on-site consultation is available for a fee, conducted at your premises.

Contact our team today for group bookings or tailored ERT training solutions.