Proficiency In Survival Craft And Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats- PSC Perth
Learn how to control and coordinate launching a lifeboat and rescue boat
This STCW course is designed to help build competence and knowledge of safety procedures to control and coordinate launching the lifeboat and rescue boat, and safely evacuate or
recover personnel from offshore vessels, should an incident occur whilst at sea.
This course is suitable for all seafarers operating in Australian and International waters.
This course covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section AVl/2, Table A-Vl/2-1. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in survival craft and
rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, a student will be competent to operate life-saving appliances and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during or after launch. They will
also be able to operate a survival craft engine and manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship. Students will know the correct use of all locating devices, including
communication and signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics, how to apply first aid to survivors and the actions to take to preserve the lives of those in their charge.
Course Availability
This is a 4 days course, available for group bookings and individual bookings. Please book online or call us at 1300 374 828.
Structure and Assessment
This course is delivered through classroom presentations, group discussion and practical components within a simulated workplace environment. Assessment is carried out via direct observations & practical exercises during the course.
Learning Outcomes
The expected learning outcomes for this course are:
- Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch
- Operate a survival craft engine
- Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship
- Use locating devices, including communication and signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics
- Apply first aid to survivors
Authority/Regulator
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is Australia’s national agency responsible for maritime safety. ERGT is an AMSA approved training provider.
ERGT Desired Skills and Knowledge
It is desirable (but not mandatory) that trainees come to the course with a specific range of skills and knowledge as listed:
- Completed company induction training
- Participated in workplace evacuation, drills and exercises
- Familiar with workplace evacuation equipment, location and use
- Completed workforce training in hazard and risk identification
Additional Requirements
A health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration. Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements and to discuss options for reasonable adjustments.
Continued Competence
Seafarers holding the qualification of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats shall be required every five years to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in the learning outcomes of this course.
STCW Training Standard pre-requisite
Trainees must provide evidence of the following prerequisites to ERGT for verification before the course begins:
COST Certificate of Safety Training (full course) (STCW Reg VI/1)
For AMSA CPSC endorsement 6 month of sea service
(on vessels carrying survival equipment suitable for use on SOLAS vessels) required.
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