STCW 2010 – PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOAT

Description

The STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat  course is set to offer seafarer that have already attained an STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate or already have the PSCRBU and need a revalidation. Once you have been awarded the PSCRBU, you must, under the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments (STCW Section A-VI/2), complete the course every five years to maintain proficiency. Delegates are required to be fit enough to undertake the practical aspects; handling inflatable rescue boats, lifeboats and life rafts.

• Abandonment Procedures
• Survival Craft boat Handling
• Familiarisation of launch davits
• Search and Rescue Techniques

Prerequisites

• Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course within five years of attainment; OR Have an STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats  (PSCRB) course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer or rating in the last 5 years.
• Delegates must be physically fit enough to participate in all practical aspects of the course. In order to verify your fitness, you must fill in a Medical Self Declaration form. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure.
• Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
• The original evidence must be brought with you when attending the course.

Certification

Successful candidates will be awarded with an approved  STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate, after a short exam.

Revalidation

5 years.

Special Requirements

You should bring a towel and a change of clothes.

Who is this course for?

Any member of crew on a vessel that has a PSCRB certificate.