STCW PSC Refresher

Marine/ Maritime

1. A person must be of at least 16 years of age to take the REF-MED STCW PSC course. 2. A person must hold a training certificate in MED with respect to STCW Proficiency in Survival craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (MED PSC) or equivalent under subsection 2.2 of chapter 2 of TP 4957 to take this course. 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 (ie: Passport or Drivers Licences, 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.

Upon successful completion of all training components, in accordance with the Training Standard, trainees will receive a Transport Canada Training Certificate.

This refresher training course is designed to comply with the regulations and to refresh the seafarers skills in personal survival craft and rescue boats, demonstrations and practical drills and exercises. The course requires a minimum of 13 hours training comprised 3.75 hours of lectures and 9.25 hours of practical which includes the written and practical evaluation. The course may take longer depending upon the background and experience of the trainees. 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 As the training is primarily intended as refresher training in accordance with the Manila Amendments 2010, special emphasis will be placed on refreshing practical skills for Proficiency in Survival Craft, taking into consideration the learning outcomes of the relevant modules.