705777 - Refresher Training Course in Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
Description
This refresher training course is designed to comply with the regulations and to refresh the seafarers’ skills to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities necessary to participate as members of Fast Rescue Boat in accordance with Chapter VI, Section A-VI/2 of the STCW Convention, including 2010 Manila Amendments.
Learning Outcomes
To enable course participants to acquire knowledge, understanding and proficiency in:
- Particular characteristics and facilities of fast rescue boats
- Safety precautions during launch and recovery of a fast rescue boat
- Maneuvering a fast rescue boat
- Towing
- Righting a capsized fast rescue boat
- Navigational and safety equipment available in a fast rescue boat
- Search patterns and rescue
Credential Awarded
TCMSS Training Certificate
Prerequisites
- a person must be of at least 16 years of age to take the REF FRB course
- a person must hold a training certificate in MED with respect to Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) (or equivalent) to take the REF FRB course
Before attending this course, you must take an online fatigue management course from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.
A Candidate Document Number (CDN) is required to complete this course. If you already have a Candidate Document Number (CDN), there is no cost to complete the Fatigue Management course.
If you don’t yet have a CDN, you can apply for one through Transport Canada using this link.
To access the Fatigue Management at Sea course, visit the CCOHS registration page and follow these steps:
• Step 1: Register with the CCOHS.
• Step 2: Sign-in using the password provided in the registration confirmation email.
Please note, free access is provided to Canadian seafarers courtesy of Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security. Once you’re done the course, make sure to print a copy of your training certificate. This certificate proves that you’ve completed the training and you will need to provide a copy to shortcoursehelp@mi.mun.ca prior to attending.
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Notes
A person must hold a training certificate in MED with respect to Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) (or equivalent)
Please provide a copy of your CDN number.
Please bring a change of clothes and a towel daily for practical sessions. Dress for prevailing weather conditions. Please bring footwear suitable for boat operations (waterproof footwear). **NO WARM CLOTHING WILL BE PROVIDED**
Please be advised that the OSSC daily course schedules are subject to change and all participants should be prepared for course deliveries outside normal business hours (i.e. evenings and weekends). You will be notified if any such change is necessary. In the event of inclement weather, students should visit www.mi.mun.ca for important announcements regarding class cancellations and rescheduling. Announcements regarding class cancellations will also be on local radio stations.
If you are eligible to receive a T2202A for tax purposes, they will be available on Short Course Registration in February of the following year. Students are advised to log into your Destiny account in order to print a copy of your T2202A form.
Information regarding Marine Institute cancellation policy is provided during checkout. Should you have any questions in this regard, please contact shortcoursehelp@mi.mun.ca.
If you have any questions regarding your account with the Marine Institute, please contact the Finance Department at (709) 778-0200.