- 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 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 Rm. 138 |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
Aladin Hafez
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.
- 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
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 BMC |
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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.