1. A person must be of at least 16 years of age.
2. A person must hold a training certificate in Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) or equivalent under subsection 2.2 of chapter 2 of TP 4957E to take this course.
3. All participants must complete the “Fatigue Management at Sea” online training prior to attending this course. A valid certificate of completion must be provided before the start of training.
All program information, written courseware and classroom presentations, will be conducted in English.
CANDIDATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS MAY NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN GEAR *Please check with the Training Coordinator for clarifications*
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR TRAINING:
- When checking in for training, please have GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID with you (i.e.: Passport or Drivers Licenses, etc.)
- Shorts, T-Shirt, and Socks for all pool exercises
- Towels, shower facilities on site
- Lock for locker
Course activities will involve various physical activities.
Objective
This refresher training course is designed to comply with the regulations and to refresher seafarers' skills in basic emergency duties through demonstrations and practical drills and exercises.
Upon successful completion of all training components, in accordance with the Training Standard, trainees will receive a Transport Canada Training Certificate.
Course content
The aim of the refresher training in Proficiency in Survival Craft is to make the trainee competent according the learning outcomes for the following modules: Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than FRBs), and to operate life-saving appliances and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and/or after launch.
Trainees will also be able to operate a survival craft engine and manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship. Trainees will know the correct use of all locating devices, including communication and signaling apparatus and pyrotechnics, how to apply first aid to survivors and the actions to take to preserve the lives of those in their charge
The course consists of a minimum of 13 hours of training, including 3.5 hours of classroom instruction, 5 hours of on-site practical training, and 4.5 hours of off-site virtual practical training, which includes both the written and practical evaluations.
