- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Students will learn about orderly abandonment of a vessel in an emergency situation. They will learn the procedures to clear the vessel; proper and effective use of equipment; and how to coordinate survival activities during rescue operations. This course meets the requirements of Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Convention Specification, which specifies the minimum standard of competence in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats.
Prerequisite(s)
- Minimum of 16 years of age and must hold a valid MED A1, MED A2, or STCW Basic Safety training certificate.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$1,405.17 - $1,438.39 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the construction and outfit of survival craft and rescue boats, and individual items of their equipment.
- Explain particular characteristics and facilities of survival craft and rescue boats.
- Describe the various types of devices used for launching survival craft and rescue boats.
- Describe methods of launching survival craft into a rough sea.
- Describe methods of recovering survival craft.
- Demonstrate the actions to be taken after leaving the ship.
- Demonstrate methods of launching and recovering rescue boats in a rough sea.
- Explain how to handle survival craft in rough weather.
- Demonstrate the use of painter, sea anchor, and all other equipment.
- Describe the apportionment of food and water in survival craft.
- Explain the action taken to maximize detectability and location of survival craft.
- Demonstrate the method of helicopter rescue.
- Demonstrate the effects of hypothermia and its prevention, and the use of protective covers and garments, including immersion suits and thermal protective aids.
- Use rescue boats and motor lifeboats for marshalling life rafts and rescue of survivors, and persons in the sea.
- Explain how to beach a survival craft.
- Demonstrate the methods of starting and operating a survival craft engine, and its accessories, together with the use of the fire extinguisher provided.
- Describe radio lifesaving appliances carried in survival craft, including satellite EPIRBs and SARTs.
- Demonstrate pyrotechnic distress signals.
- Demonstrate the use of first-aid and resuscitation techniques.
- Explain the management of injured persons, including control of bleeding and shock.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft (MEDI 1810) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Transportation
- Bridge Watch Rating
Associate Certificate Full-time
- Marine Engineering
Diploma Full-time
- Nautical Sciences
Diploma Full-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of MEDI 1810 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 69411
Dates
Jul 07 - Jul 11 Loading
- CRN 69411
- $1405.17 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07 - Jul 11 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 150 |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
Carla Lang
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- IMPORTANT NOTES: Copies of prerequisites are to be provided to the course instructor. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details. COURSE TO BE HELD AT BCIT MARINE CAMPUS. Student manual will be provided in class. Students are advised to bring a pen and paper for note taking and a bathing suit and towel for the training tank exercises. Note: Computer required for 1.5 hours of online First Aid Training.
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of MEDI 1810 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 52209
Dates
Sep 25 - Oct 02 Loading
- CRN 52209
- $1438.39 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 - Oct 02 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- You will be provided with a student manual on your first day. Please bring a bathing suit and towel, as you will use the training pool. First Aid Component: You will be sent an email from info@firstaid.ca on the first day of your class with login information for the First Aid portal. This will be sent to your external/personal email. Please be sure to check your junk mail folder as well! As part of the Survival Craft course, students must complete a refresher module online to demonstrate their knowledge of marine basic first aid. This typically takes about 3 hours to complete the readings and quizzes. The modules can be accessed with a smartphone. If you need access to a computer, please let us know so this can be arranged. Please note: Students must complete and pass both the First Aid and survival craft components in order to pass the course and receive certification.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.