705798 - Refresher Training in MED with respect to Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats

Offshore Safety and Survival Centre

Course Description

This is a refresher training course in MED with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats and is designed to meet the requirements of chapter VI, section A-VI/2, paragraph 5 of the STCW convention, including the Manila amendments. Seafarers qualified in MED PSC in accordance with Chapter VI, Section A-VI/2, paragraph 4 of the STCW Convention will refresh their MED PSC knowledge and skills as evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/2-1 of the convention.

Learning Outcomes

To enable the students to:

Refresh skills in basic emergency duties through demonstrations and practical drills and exercises
Safely launch, operate and recover lifeboats
Safely launch, operate and recover rescue boats
Safely launch and operate inflatable and rigid hulled life rafts
Correctly identify and use survival craft equipment
Manage marine survival
Manage marine rescue

Credential Awarded

Transport Canada Training Certificate

Prerequisites

Participants must be 16 years of age
Valid training certificate in MED PSC or equivalent under TP4957

Notes

Please bring a change of clothes and a towel daily for practical sessions. Dress for prevailing weather conditions. **NO WARM CLOTHING WILL BE PROVIDED**

Closed toe shoes/boots are mandatory.

Please be advised that the OSSC daily course schedules are subject to change and all participants should be prepared for course deliveries outside normal business hours (i.e. evenings and weekends). You will be notified if any such change is necessary. In the event of inclement weather, students should visit www.mi.mun.ca for important announcements regarding class cancellations and rescheduling. Announcements regarding class cancellations will also be on local radio stations.

Information regarding Marine Institute cancellation policy is provided during checkout. Should you have any questions in this regard, please contact administration at (709) 834-2076 ext. 0250 or at shortcoursehelp@mi.mun.ca

Students are advised to log into your Destiny account in order to print a copy of your T2202A form for tax purposes.

Should you have any questions regarding your account with the Marine Institute, please contact the Finance Department at (709) 778-0200.