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 recovery personnel from offshore vessels, should an incident occur whilst at sea. This course is suitable for all seafarers operating in Australian and International waters.
Please make sure that you check your workplace requirements and select the correct training course before you book.
This course is delivered via in-classroom theory and practical drills covering broadly:
‐ Organise abandon vessel musters and drills
‐ Launch, operate and recovery of survival craft and rescue boats
‐ Operate lifesaving and survival equipment, managing survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship
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
The successful completion in Certificate of Safety Training (COST) or COST CC and endorsement of 6 months sea service on vessels carrying survival equipment suitable for use on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) vessels.
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