TRAINEE MUST BE CLEAN SHAVEN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRACTICAL COMPONENT OF THIS COURSE.
Trainee must be at least 16 years of age.
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR TRAINING:
- When checking in for training, please have your GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID with you (ie: Passport or Drivers Licences, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE: Certificates CANNOT be issued unless valid Government issued ID has been presented on Day 1 of training for all RONC courses, including OPITO approved training.
Objective
Upon successful completion of all training components, in accordance with the Training Standard, trainees will receive a Transport Canada Training Certificate.
The completed training certificate, together with two (2) documents as proof of identity, must be submitted in person to the closest Transport Canada office.
Course content
Course Duration, Timing and Course Loading
The course requires a minimum of 8 hours training of lectures including role play as required (if taken with PST and FPFF). If taken as a stand-alone course a minimum of 12 hours training is required.
STCW Basic Safety Part 3 - STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities. This course STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities is Part 3 of the STCW BS and meets the requirements of the STCW Code as set out in Table A-VI/I-4, and sections 10.18 to 10.24 of the Transport Canada MED Standard TP 4957 (5-2016).
The aims and objectives of training are to enable course participants to learn, understand and become proficient in:
1) types of emergency situations which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering;
2) shipboard contingency plans for response to emergencies;
3) emergency signals and specific duties allocated to crew members in the muster list; muster stations; correct use of personal safety equipment;
4) action to take on discovering potential emergency, including fire, collision, foundering and ingress of water into the ship;
5) action to take on hearing emergency alarm signals;
6) value of training and drills;
7) escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems;
8) basic knowledge of the impact of shipping on the marine environment and the effects of operational or accidental pollution on it;
9) basic environment protection procedures;
10) basic knowledge of complexity and diversity of the marine environment;
11) importance of following safe working practices at all times;
12) safety and protective devices available to protect against potential hazards on board ship;
13) precautions to take before entering enclosed spaces;
14) familiarization with international measures concerning accident prevention and occupational health;
15) contribution to effective communications on board ship;
16) basic team working principles and practice, including conflict resolution;
17) importance of maintaining good human and working relationships on board ship;
18) social responsibilities, employment conditions, individual rights and obligations, dangers of drug and alcohol abuse;
19) necessary actions to control fatigue.
