705768 - Refresher Training Course in STCW Basic Safety and in Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (MED REF)
Description
This is a basic safety + survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats refresher training course designed to comply with the current STCW Convention. The course will refresh the seafarer’s skills in basic emergency duties through demonstrations and practical drills and exercises. This course meets the requirements of Chapter VI, Section A-VI/1, paragraph 3 of the STCW Convention, and Chapter VI, Section A-VI/2, paragraph 5 of the STCW Convention, including 2010 Manila Amendments.Learning Outcomes
- This refresher training course is designed to comply with the current STCW Convention and to refresh the seafarers' skills in basic emergency duties through demonstrations and practical drills and exercises.
Credential Awarded
Certificate of Achievement
Transport Canada Training Certificate
Prerequisites
Valid Transport Canada Seafarer’s Medical;
Valid Quantitative Fit Test Certificate for the Scott AV 3000 face piece;
Valid MED with respect to STCW Basic Safety;
Valid MED with respect to Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (or equivalent);
Candidate Document Number (CDN) obtained from Transport Canada – (709) 772-5167
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
Copy of valid Transport Canada Seafarer's medical is required for this training. Medicals should be provided to administration prior to course start date but students can bring the medical along the morning of registration. (Should you have a valid medical from another jurisdiction, please contact administration to have the medical validated for training.) For a list of approved Transport Canada physicians, please visit: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/4/mme-mdm/eng/marine-medical-examiners/search
To comply with Provincial OH&S legislation the OSSC requires all students participating in this course to be clean shaven and must provide a fit test certificate (quantitative) for use of Scott AV 3000 style face piece. Fit testing for this training can be completed at the OSSC. Please note that there is a fee associated for this service of $65 plus tax.
Please bring a change of clothes and a towel daily for practical sessions. Dress for prevailing weather conditions. **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.