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
Cost
$1,338.76 - $1,365.84 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of MEDI 1810 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68833
Duration
Fri Jun 23 - Fri Jun 30 (1 week)
- 1 week
- CRN 68833
- $1338.76
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 | Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 138 |
| Jun 26 - Jun 30 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 138 |
Instructor
Carla Lang
Course outline
Cost
$1338.76
Important information
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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 68834
Duration
Mon Jul 10 - Mon Jul 17 (1 week)
- 1 week
- CRN 68834
- $1338.76
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10 - Jul 17 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 138 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1338.76
Important information
-
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 Thu June 8, 2023 at 4:18 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of MEDI 1810 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 50319
Duration
Fri Sep 15 - Fri Sep 22 (1 week)
- 1 week
- CRN 50319
- $1365.84
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 | Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
| Sep 18 - Sep 22 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1365.84
Important information
-
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
- Bridge Watch Rating
Associate Certificate Full-time
- Marine Engineering
Diploma Full-time
- Nautical Sciences
Diploma Full-time
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