- 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
$1,438.39
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
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of MEDI 1810 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 52467
Dates
Dec 15 - Dec 19 Loading
- CRN 52467
- $1438.39 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 - Dec 19 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 150 |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
Aladin Hafez
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- 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.
- To obtain departmental approval, send an email to med@bcit.ca with your Fatigue Management at Sea training, your student ID# and the coursed dates you're interested in. Use this link tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/ship-safety-bulletins/mandatory-fatigue-management-training-ssb-no-15-2025 to complete your Mandatory Fatigue Management Training. Course manuals will be made available to the class in digital format (PDF) only. This resource must not be printed on campus. Physical (printed, spiral bound) manuals can be purchased from the BCIT Bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit. Purchased manuals may be shipped to the Marine Campus library, or your home address.
Status
CRN 52219
Dates
Nov 17 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 52219
- $1438.39 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17 - Nov 21 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine |
Duration
5 days
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.
- Copies of prerequisites MUST be submitted to the instructor on the first day of class. 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. Course manuals will be made available to the class in digital format (PDF) only. This resource must not be printed on campus. Physical (printed, spiral bound) manuals can be purchased from the BCIT Bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit. Purchased manuals may be shipped to the Marine Campus library, or your home address.
Status
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of MEDI 1810 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 93379
Dates
Jan 05 - Jan 09 Loading
- CRN 93379
- $1438.39 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Jan 09 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- 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.
- To obtain departmental approval, send an email to med@bcit.ca with your Fatigue Management at Sea training, your student ID# and the coursed dates you're interested in. Use this link tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/ship-safety-bulletins/mandatory-fatigue-management-training-ssb-no-15-2025 to complete your Mandatory Fatigue Management Training. Your must purchase the required manuals and text(s) from the BCIT Bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ You are required to have the manual with you on your first day at the Marine Campus. You can have the physical, Spiral/Paperback, manual shipped to Marine Campus Library for pick up. Alternatively, you can purchase the Digital Version where available.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.