STCW Updating Training – Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Half Day Refresher
Detail information
Who it is aimed at:
Seafarers seeking to update their existing STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (or equivalent), and who are eligible to attend the half day course. Eligibility criteria may be found in the self-declaration form.
LEARNERS MUST COMPLETE A SELF-DECLARATION FORM TO CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY TO UNDERTAKE THE HALF-DAY COURSE – Download a copy PSCRB-U SELF-DECLARATION FORM or request a form by contacting the administration office at nmtc@northkent.ac.uk
Anyone who is unable to complete this form must complete the full day STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Update course.
Entry requirements
Learners must have the STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats) (or equivalent), and a completed self-declaration form to attend the half-day course.
Learners will need to bring these with them and proof of identity (e.g. passport, seaman’s discharge book or other national identification).
About this course
This half-day day course is designed to remind candidates of the dangers faced in emergency situations and the knowledge and confidence to take charge of the launching and management of survival craft, both during and post abandonment.
On successful course completion, learners will be able to:
Maintain the required standard of competence in survival craft and rescue boats (other than fast rescue boats).
This includes:
Identify the dangers associated with the use of off-load and on-load release
Demonstrate the correct operation of off-load and on-load release devices
Safely operate a survival craft engine.
The Centre will supply wet weather gear and appropriate PPE, students should bring suitable working gear to board a lifeboat.
Learning objectives covered on the 1 day course that are not shown here are the ones that learners have declared they have participated in during onboard training.