Course Overview
Provides students with a basic understanding of: the hazards associated with the marine environment; the prevention of shipboard incidents (including fires); raising and reacting to alarms; fire and abandonment situations; the skills necessary for survival and rescue. This course is designed for new entrants to the marine industry and for personnel who have not received any formal training in marine emergency situations.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe marine hazards and emergencies.
- Extinguish fires.
- Respond to emergencies.
- Use lifesaving equipment.
- Explain factors associated with sea survival.
- Use rescue equipment.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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