705807 - Marine Emergency Duties - Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS)
Course Description
This course was developed to comply with the requirements of the Marine Personnel Regulations on minimum training in personal survival techniques and fire fighting for Canadian seafarers sailing on board passenger vessels, workboats or fishing vessels engaged on a voyage in Canadian waters.Course Outline
1.0 Hazards and Emergencies2.0 Firefighting
3.0 Emergency Response
4.0 Lifesaving Appliances and Abandonment
5.0 Survival
6.0 Rescue
7.0 Maintenance and Inspection of Emergency Equipment
8.0 Passenger Control
Learner Outcomes
Person must be at least 15 years of age to take the DVS course
Please bring a change of clothes and a towel daily for practical sessions. Dress for prevailing weather conditions **NO WARM CLOTHING WILL BE PROVIDED**
Please be advised that 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.
If you are eligible to receive a T2202A for tax purposes, they will be available on Short Course Registration in February of the following year. Students are advised to log into your Destiny account in order to print a copy of your T2202A form.
Information regarding Marine Institute cancellation policy is provided during checkout. Should you have any questions in this regard, please contact shortcoursehelp@mi.mun.ca
If you have any questions regarding your account with the Marine Institute, please contact the Finance Department at (709) 778-0200.
Notes
Certificate of AchievementPrerequisites
A person must be at least 15 years of age to take the DVS course