Course details
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers provides standards regarding emergency, occupational safety, and survival. The course provides these standards to meet minimum requirements for familiarization, basic safety, fire fighting, and survival in emergency situations, and the syllabus is in compliance with TP 4957, December 2016.
Prerequisite(s)
- A valid Seafarers Medical or completed Medical Clearance form. https://www.bcit.ca/files/transportation/pdf/marine/form_medical_clearance.pdf
Credits
3.0
Cost
$2,532.50 - $2,549.83 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of MEDI 1510 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68826
Duration
Mon Jun 12 - Wed Jun 21 (2 weeks)
- 2 weeks
- CRN 68826
- $2532.50
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 - Jun 15 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 138 |
| Jun 16 | Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine JIBC |
| Jun 19 - Jun 21 | Mon, Tue, Wed | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine JIBC |
Instructor
Carla Lang
Course outline
Cost
$2532.50
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
IMPORTANT NOTE: COURSE STARTS AT THE BCIT MARINE CAMPUS, AND THE LAST FOUR DAYS ARE AT THE JIBC IN MAPLE RIDGE. Please email or fax a copy of a valid Seafarers Medical or a completed Medical Clearance form (www.bcit.ca/files/transportation/pdf/marine/form_medical_clearance.pdf) with your BCIT student number to MED@bcit.ca / or fax to 604-985-2862. Allow two business days for the approval to be processed before registering. Additional information will be emailed to you approximately 1 week prior to course start date. Please thoroughly read as it pertains to the course and the required materials. To obtain a valid STCW Basic Safety Certificate of Proficiency, the Basic Training Certificate issued by BMC and a valid Marine First Aid certificate must be presented to Transport Canada. Note: Days 1 through 4 of this session of MEDI 1510 are conducted at the Marine Campus in North Vancouver. Days 5 through 8 are conducted at the JIBC campus in Maple Ridge.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68828
Duration
Tue Jun 27 - Fri Jul 07 (2 weeks)
- 2 weeks
- CRN 68828
- $2532.50
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 - Jun 30 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine JIBC |
| Jul 04 - Jul 07 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 138 |
Instructor
Carla Lang
Course outline
Cost
$2532.50
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
IMPORTANT NOTE: COURSE STARTS AT JIBC AND THE LAST FOUR DAYS ARE AT BCIT MARINE CAMPUS. Please email or fax a copy of a valid Seafarers Medical or a completed Medical Clearance form (www.bcit.ca/files/transportation/pdf/marine/form_medical_clearance.pdf) with your BCIT student number to MED@bcit.ca / 604-985-2862. Allow two business days for the approval to be processed before registering. Additional information will be emailed to you approximately 1 week prior to course start date. Please thoroughly read as it pertains to the course and the required materials. To obtain a valid STCW Basic Safety Certificate of Proficiency, the Basic Training Certificate issued by BMC and a valid Marine First Aid certificate must be presented to Transport Canada. Note: Days 1 through 4 of this session of MEDI 1510 are conducted at the JIBC campus in Maple Ridge. Days 5 through 8 are conducted at the Marine Campus in North Vancouver.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of MEDI 1510 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 50297
Duration
Tue Sep 05 - Thu Sep 14 (2 weeks)
- 2 weeks
- CRN 50297
- $2549.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 - Sep 08 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine JIBC |
| Sep 11 - Sep 14 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$2549.83
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
IMPORTANT NOTE: COURSE STARTS AT JIBC AND THE LAST FOUR DAYS ARE AT BCIT MARINE CAMPUS. Please email or fax a copy of a valid Seafarers Medical or a completed Medical Clearance form (www.bcit.ca/files/transportation/pdf/marine/form_medical_clearance.pdf) with your BCIT student number to MED@bcit.ca / 604-985-2862. Allow two business days for the approval to be processed before registering. Additional information will be emailed to you approximately 1 week prior to course start date. Please thoroughly read as it pertains to the course and the required materials. To obtain a valid STCW Basic Safety Certificate of Proficiency, the Basic Training Certificate issued by BMC and a valid Marine First Aid certificate must be presented to Transport Canada. Note: Days 1 through 4 of this session of MEDI 1510 are conducted at the JIBC campus in Maple Ridge. Days 5 through 8 are conducted at the Marine Campus in North Vancouver.
Status
CRN 50311
Duration
Tue Dec 12 - Thu Dec 21 (2 weeks)
- 2 weeks
- CRN 50311
- $2549.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12 - Dec 15 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine JIBC |
| Dec 18 - Dec 21 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$2549.83
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
IMPORTANT NOTE: COURSE STARTS AT JIBC AND THE LAST FOUR DAYS ARE AT BCIT MARINE CAMPUS. Please email or fax a copy of a valid Seafarers Medical or a completed Medical Clearance form (www.bcit.ca/files/transportation/pdf/marine/form_medical_clearance.pdf) with your BCIT student number to MED@bcit.ca / 604-985-2862. Allow two business days for the approval to be processed before registering. Additional information will be emailed to you approximately 1 week prior to course start date. Please thoroughly read as it pertains to the course and the required materials. To obtain a valid STCW Basic Safety Certificate of Proficiency, the Basic Training Certificate issued by BMC and a valid Marine First Aid certificate must be presented to Transport Canada. Note: Days 1 through 4 of this session of MEDI 1510 are conducted at the JIBC campus in Maple Ridge. Days 5 through 8 are conducted at the Marine Campus in North Vancouver.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain types of emergency situations which may occur, such as collision, fire, and foundering.
- Describe different types of lifesaving appliances normally carried on various vessels.
- Describe equipment in survival craft.
- Explain the location of personal lifesaving appliances.
- Describe principles concerning survival, including: Value of training and drills; Personal protective clothing and equipment; Need to be ready for any emergency; Actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations; Actions to be taken when required to abandon ship.
- Demonstrate proficiency in actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations, and having to abandon ship.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of lifesaving appliances and equipment.
- Explain about shipboard contingency plans for response to emergencies.
- Describe emergency signals and specific duties allocated to crew members in the muster list, muster stations, and correct use of personal safety equipment.
- Describe action to take on discovering potential emergency; including fire, collision, foundering, and ingress of water into the ship.
- Describe action to take on hearing emergency alarm signals.
- Describe escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems.
- Apply the basic knowledge of the impact of shipping on the marine environment, and the effects of operational or accidental pollution on it.
- Explain basic environment protection procedures.
- Demonstrate an understanding regarding the complexity and diversity of the marine environment.
- Describe importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times.
- Describe safety and protective devices available to protect against potential hazards on board ship.
- Describe precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces.
- Explain how familiarization with international measures concerning accident prevention and occupational health is done.
- Explain the factors contributing to effective communications on board ship.
- Explain basic team working principles and practice, including conflict resolution.
- Describe importance of maintaining good human and working relationships on board ship.
- Explain social responsibilities, employment conditions, individual rights and obligations, and dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
- Describe the necessity of actions to take to control fatigue.
Effective as of Winter 2017
Related Programs
STCW Basic Safety (MEDI 1510) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Transportation
- Bridge Watch Rating
Associate Certificate Full-time
- Marine Engineering
Diploma Full-time
- Nautical Sciences
Diploma Full-time
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