Similar to the old Proficiency in Survival Craft (PISC) course, learners need to understand the different construction requirements, equipment requirements, use, and launch procedures for each of the different survival craft found onboard maritime vessels. We make use of lifeboats, liferafts, and relevant lifesaving appliances to demonstrate the correct use of each. Refresher Course.
| Duration: | 1 Day |
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| Entry Requirements: | Valid Basic Safety Training Certificates, Medical Fitness Certificates, 12 months of sea time, and an old SCRB certificate that has not expired longer than 3 months |
| Additional Requirements: | Training is offered in a simulated environment. |
| Accreditation: | STCW 78 as amended in 2010 with the Manila amendments The certificate should be renewed every 5 years. |
| STCW Code: | A-VI/2-1 |
Learning Objectives
The Student should have the following knowledge and practical skills at the end of the course: identify and apply:
- Construction and outfit of survival craft and rescue boats and individual items of their equipment
- Particular characteristics and facilities of survival craft and rescue boats
- Various types of devices are used for launching survival craft and rescue boats
- Methods of launching survival craft into a rough sea
- Methods of recovering survival craft
- Action to be taken after leaving the ship
- Methods of launching and recovering rescue boats in a rough sea
- Dangers associated with use of on-load release devices
- Knowledge of maintenance procedures