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STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft MEDI 1810

Marine Emergency Duties Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course teaches orderly abandonment of a vessel in an emergency situation; clearing the vessel; proper and effective use of equipment; and coordinating survival activities during rescue operation. The course is designed for certificated officers and for certificated ratings. Such personnel are required to complete a comprehensive MED training program of which Survival Craft is one component. This course meets the requirements of Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Convention Specification of 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

$1,365.84 - $1,377.84 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of MEDI 1810 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 50327

Duration

Fri Dec 08 - Fri Dec 15 (1 week)

  • 1 week
  • CRN 50327
  • Domestic fees $1365.84
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Dec 08 Fri 08:30 - 16:00 Marine BMC Rm. 150
Dec 11 - Dec 15 Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:00 Marine BMC Rm. 150
Instructor

Carla Lang

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$1365.84

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. 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

Seats Available

1 seat remaining as of Sat December 2, 2023 at 4:30 pm (PST). Availability may change at any time.

Winter 2024

Below are two offerings of MEDI 1810 for the Winter 2024 term.

CRN 91743

Duration

Wed Jan 03 - Wed Jan 10 (2 weeks)

  • 2 weeks
  • CRN 91743
  • Domestic fees $1377.84
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 03 - Jan 05 Wed, Thu, Fri 08:30 - 16:00 Marine BMC
Jan 08 - Jan 10 Mon, Tue, Wed 08:30 - 16:00 Marine BMC
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$1377.84

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. 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

CRN 91744

Duration

Fri Jan 19 - Fri Jan 26 (2 weeks)

  • 2 weeks
  • CRN 91744
  • Domestic fees $1377.84
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 19 - Jan 26 Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:00 Marine BMC
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$1377.84

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. 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

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and proficiency in:

  • Construction and outfit of survival craft and rescue boats, and individual items of their equipment
  • Particular characteristics and facilities of survival craft and rescue boats
  • Various types of devices used for launching survival craft and rescue boats
  • Methods of launching survival craft into a rough sea
  • Methods of recovering survival craft
  • Actions to be taken after leaving the ship
  • Methods of launching and recovering rescue boats in a rough sea
  • Handling survival craft in rough weather
  • Use of painter, sea anchor, and all other equipment
  • Apportionment of food and water in survival craft
  • Action taken to maximize detectability and location of survival craft
  • Method of helicopter rescue
  • Effects of hypothermia and its prevention, use of protective covers and garments, including immersion suits and thermal protective aids
  • Use of rescue boats and motor lifeboats for marshalling life rafts and rescue of survivors, and persons in the sea
  • Beaching survival craft
  • Methods of starting and operating a survival craft engine, and its accessories, together with the use of the fire extinguisher provided
  • Radio lifesaving appliances carried in survival craft, including satellite EPIRBs and SARTs
  • Pyrotechnic distress signals
  • Use of the first-aid and resuscitation techniques
  • Management of injured persons, including control of bleeding and shock

Effective as of Fall 2016

Related Programs

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft (MEDI 1810) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Transportation

  1. Bridge Watch Rating
    Associate Certificate Full-time
  2. Marine Engineering
    Diploma Full-time
  3. Nautical Sciences
    Diploma Full-time

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