Advanced Fire Fighting Officer Certification MEDI 2500

Marine Emergency Duties Part-time Studies Course

Notices

Registration news

Registration is now open for the Fall 2022 term.

Classroom locations

Classroom locations are subject to last-minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies classroom locations listing on the first day of your course.

Part-time Studies financial aid

Will you be studying at BCIT part time? Do you need assistance funding your studies? Find out if you qualify for Part-time Studies financial aid.

English language proficiency

BCIT’s Part-time Studies English Language Proficiency Standard is English 12 (or equivalency). Students who do not meet this requirement should upgrade their English skills prior to any future registration.

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Course details

The course teaches students to competently inspect and maintain all emergency equipment; maintain fixed fire detection and extinguishing systems, respond professionally to an emergency, keep a log of salient events during an emergency, control passengers and untrained personnel during an emergency; respond professionally to a distress call and execute a search and rescue of survivors; and conduct formal on board familiarization and training sessions.

Prerequisite(s)

A valid Seafarers Medical or completed Medical Clearance form A valid Basic Safety Training Certificate, 16 years of age or older. http://www.bcit.ca/files/transportation/pdf/marine/form_medical_clearance.pdf

Credits

2.5

Not offered this term: This course is not offered this term through BCIT Part-time Studies. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

State initial response of bridge, deck, and engine-room watch to emergency situations.
Describe how on-board familiarization and safety training is conducted for new crew members.
Explain how members of fire parties are trained including fire patrol systems.
Explain how to direct and control passengers during an emergency.
Complete an incident report form T88-1808 using examples from various given incident.
Explain procedures required in case of injured person.
Recognize value of leadership in pre-planning for contingencies.
Identify different types of internal communication systems.
Describe types of fire detection and extinguishing installations.
Explain duties of Rescue Coordination Centre and On-Scene Commander.
Describe, through mini lectures, search patterns.
Describe, through mini lectures, the inspection and maintenance of all emergency equipment on board a vessel.

Effective as of Winter 2009

Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.